‘Creator of ‘The Invisible Hours’ Seeks to Infuse Immersive Mystery into Modern VR, TV & Film’

Alright, let’s dive into this. So, there’s this guy, Rob Yescombe. Ever heard of him? Me neither, until now. But he’s the brains behind this whodunit VR game, The Invisible Hours. Interesting tidbit: he just snagged back the rights to it. I guess this means we might see the game brushed up for today’s VR tech, maybe even a TV show or movie spin. Hollywood Reporter confirms he’s on the hunt for collaborators. Always nice to have friends in high places, right?

So, picture this: you’re like a fly on the wall in a huge mansion. No, really. You’re not a character, just a ghostly spectator trying to untangle a murder mystery. Think Agatha Christie meets Clue, but with VR goggles. And it’s all about figuring out who offed Nikola Tesla. Quite the twist, huh?

Back in 2017, this game dropped on PC VR and PSVR to rave reviews. Fast forward to 2020, and Tequila Works wanted it on Quest. But, oops, they shut down in 2024. Timing, huh? Anyway, with the rights back in his pocket, Yescombe seems pretty psyched to bring it back to life.

“I’ve never had such a blast creatively,” Yescombe gushes—straight from his statement to Hollywood Reporter. It’s like, even years later, fans are all over it, showering him with love notes, like a game fanboy love fest. And with VR tech blowin’ up loads since ’17, why wouldn’t he want a redo?

Oh, and since then, Yescombe hasn’t exactly been twiddling his thumbs. He’s written for a slew of games, like The Twilight Zone VR and Arizona Sunshine 2. Even helped pen some Netflix flicks, like Outside the Wire. Plus, he’s dabbled in classics like Alien and Blade Runner. Guy’s got range, gotta give him that.

Anyway, think that’s the gist. Which reminds me—I should probably check this game out. Feels like everyone’s in the know except me!