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Winnipeg game developers creating a new reality

This week, some of Winnipeg's best game developers are in San Francisco, trying to catch the eye of backers and investors.

CBC Manitoba's Marcy Markusa tries out some of the latest technology

Information Radio host Marcy Markusa tried out the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset designed for immersive 3D gaming. (YouTube)

Virtual reality games. NASA flight simulators. Augmented reality apps.

They're all on the cutting edge of technology and they're all being worked on right here in Winnipeg.

This week, some of the city's best game developers are in San Francisco, trying to catch the eye of backers and investors in one of the most competitive and fast-changing industries in the world.

Information Radio hostMarcy Markusa tried out the Oculus Rift, with the help of developer Dylan Fries of Electric Monk Media.