VR game transports players to Negro Leagues

<p>A new VR game called "Barnstormers, Determined to Win" takes users back to the 1940's as baseball players in the Negro Leagues. The game's focus throws a spotlight on a difficult time in history for people of color and aims to build empathy. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey speaks with the creator of the game, associate professor of Media Arts Design Technology at North Carolina State University Derek Ham about why he chose this time in history and how he hopes players will absorb the experience.</p><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp;<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/28/virtual-reality-transports-players-to-negro-league-games/70263668007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a></p><p>Also available at&nbsp;<a href="https://art19.com/shows/5-things" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>