Creator of ‘The Invisible Hours’ Seeks to Bring Immersive Mystery to Modern VR, TV, and Film

Alright, let’s dive into this. So, Rob Yescombe, yeah? He’s the genius behind this whodunit VR experience called “The Invisible Hours” from, like, 2017. I remember hearing about it when I was knee-deep in Agatha Christie books—or maybe I was just watching Clue for the millionth time. Who knows. Anyway, big news! He’s got the rights back, which is kind of a big deal. Think about it: VR has exploded since then, and now he’s talking remastering for all those fancy new VR headsets. And maybe even TV or films? Hollywood Reporter spilled the beans on that.

This game, it’s like, you’re not even a character. You’re just this ghostly observer creeping around a mansion, trying to figure out who bumped off Nikola Tesla. Seven suspects, all trapped on an island. Sounds like a Friday night in with Agatha Christie, doesn’t it? And you get to control time, like Doctor Who but without the TARDIS. Pretty rad, if you ask me.

So, back in 2017, folks were raving about it. Tequila Works had their hands on it then, and they were hyped to get it onto Quest in 2020. But then 2024 hit and they closed shop. Real bummer. But now, with Rob at the helm—full circle moment, right?—he sees it as this gem that deserves a glow-up.

Rob’s been busy since then, by the way. Writing for VR games like The Twilight Zone (2022), and that Arizona Sunshine sequel (2023). Plus, he’s mixed it up with Netflix films and other big-name franchises. You’d think the guy never sleeps.

Honestly, creative people like Rob make you think about how stories can move and change with tech. I mean, would Tesla himself have seen this coming? Probably too busy engineering the future to worry about VR mysteries.

So yeah, if you’re into mystery, VR, or just nosy about what Rob does next—keep an eye out. The game might just get a second wind.