 By accessing a virtual version of the location where the story is occurring as a witness/participant, or by experiencing the perspective of a character depicted in the news story, the audience could be afforded unprecedented access to the sights and sounds, and even the feelings and emotions, which accompany the news.Well-crafted journalism always aims to elicit a connection between the audience and the news story.Creating that connection via different kinds of ‘immersion’ has long been considered ideal.