Yes, Carmack's demo was a priceless endorsement that legitimized Oculus. An industry legend demoing something spearheaded by someone nobody had heard of. How do

Yes, Carmack's demo was a priceless endorsement that legitimized Oculus. An industry legend demoing something spearheaded by someone nobody had heard of. How do you think it was reported? E3 2012: John Carmack’s VR headset [1] John Carmack is making a virtual reality headset, $500 kits available soon, video interview inside [2] E3 2012: John Carmack unveils virtual reality gaming headset [3] Hands-On With Oculus Rift, John Carmack's Virtual Reality Goggles [4] John Carmack's snazzy VR headset takes to kickstarter with the oculus rift [5] Between E3 and the Kickstarter, people associated Carmack with Oculus due to the press coverage. His reputation launched the company. This was not a case of Carmack trying to steal credit or the company, it was purely the result of his enthusiasm. It speaks well of Carmack that he took such a prominent role without concern for compensation or ownership. [1] http://www.edge-online.com/news/e3-2012-john-carmacks-vr-headset/ http://www.edge-online.com/news/e3-2012-john-carmacks-vr-hea... [2] http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/06/06/john-carmack-is-making-a-virtual-reality-headset-500-kits-available-soon-video-interview-inside/ http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/06/06/john-carmack-is-making-a-v... [3] http://www.t3.com/news/john-carmack-unveils-virtual-reality-gaming-headset http://www.t3.com/news/john-carmack-unveils-virtual-reality-... [4] http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/725013/hands-on-with-oculus-rift-john-carmacks-virtual-reality-goggles/ http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/725013/hands-on-with-o... [5] http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-01-john-carmacks-snazzy-vr-headset-takes-to-kickstarter-with-the-oculus-rift http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-01-john-carmacks-s...