# Time-Traveling VR Games The Time Machine VR Game will Take Users Back to the Jurassic Era By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-vr References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/time-machine-vr-experience-launches-with-htc-vive-this-april-07-03-2016/) & [store.steampowered](http://store.steampowered.com/app/356180/) With the release of the new HTC [Vive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-3) headset just around the corner, news of new games set to debut in sync is coming about like the Time Machine VR Game. The game, developed by Papo & Yo, takes users back to the time of the dinosaurs to find a DNA strand that will save modern-day society from a plague. Set to launch on the HTC Vive and [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight) [Rift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-rally) headsets, the Time Machine VR Game brings to life a series of extinct animals to explore and evade. The HTC Vive headset is going to be made available in April 2016, while the Oculus Rift is going to ship starting in July 2016. As gamers eagerly anticipate the two devices, we'll likely see more game announcements come to light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Time-traveling VR Games:** The trend of time-traveling VR games presents an opportunity for innovative and immersive gaming experiences. - **HTC Vive and Oculus Rift Headsets:** The growing popularity of VR headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift create a demand for compatible games and content. - **Exploring Extinct Animals:** The trend of exploring extinct animals in VR games offers educational and entertaining experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **VR Gaming Industry:** The VR gaming industry has the potential to thrive with the emergence of time-traveling VR games and the increasing availability of VR headsets. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for VR headsets and develop innovative software and applications. - **Education and Entertainment Industry:** The education and entertainment industry can benefit from creating VR experiences that allow users to explore and learn about extinct animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi TV-Inspired VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-vr.md) - [Wireless Portable VR Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-3.md) - [Industry-Leading VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vive-focus-vision.md) - [Video Game-Themed Cannabis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-is.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [Virtual Reality Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-dance-vr-welcome-to-dancity.md) - [High-Motion VR Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-vr-unbreakable.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md)