Despite the fact that PlayStation VR is initially being positioned as a gaming device, Sony sees a much broader future for its upcoming VR headset.

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In an interview with IGN, SIE Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden confirmed that non-gaming applications will "absolutely" be coming to PlayStation VR. "You probably won't see that coming from our Worldwide Studios, because that's not what we do. We do games... but there's a lot of interest from the film and television arts community," he explained."Our sisters at Sony Pictures Entertainment have a whole team spun up around VR and we've talked to Sony Music as well," Layden added, highlighting the benefit of having the other members of the "Sony family" available to keep them informed about where other interests in entertainment are headed.In addition, Layden confirmed that Sony has been in talks with Hollywood, noting they met with a group well-known TV showrunners a few months ago to let them try out the device. He said the response they received was that PSVR "completely blows up narrative," resulting in questions like: "What's the concept of linear storytelling in a VR experience where I can't necessarily force the viewer to go this way or go that way, or listen to this person or listen to that person?"PlayStation VR releases in just over a week, on October 13. While you patently wait for the launch of Sony's upcoming headset, check out our stunning PSVR photo gallery , as well as IGN's PlayStation VR review for our thoughts on the device.

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