If you've been following virtual reality news and opinion recently, you'll have noticed a definite switch of focus for those seeking VR nirvana. Whilst there are myriad hard problems surrounding convincing your mind it occupies a virtual space,...

Here and there I see threads pop up around the web asking what hardware ought to be bought in preparation for the consumer version of the Oculus Rift (also known as the CV1). If you're looking to get top...

Positional tracking is very important towards achieving immersion and presence in virtual reality. There are many ways to achieve positional tracking, with pros and cons for each solution. This article presents an overview of positional tracking technologies which could...

The mind behind the Spirited Away VR – Boiler Room Scene has been toiling away, recreating another scene from a beloved Studio Ghibli film. This time it's the bus stop scene from My Neighbor Totoro (1988), and it's ready to...

I’ve been home for a week, but I am still riding the high from the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Conference & Expo.  There are so many wonderful experiences to talk about, so I invited a fellow attendee, Forest Gibson,...

Infinadeck is a new entrant into the omnidirectional treadmill space for VR use. The device allows a user to walk completely naturally in any direction. Unlike other VR treadmills that have sprung up recently, the Infinadeck is an active,...

Sam Gebhardt, developer of VR cinema app Go Show, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bolster the feature set of the app. Designed for Smartphone VR headsets, Gebhardt hopes to add custom theaters, streaming media support, and more to...

At SVVR Conference & Expo, GameFace Labs shared with Road to VR info on a new prototype of the mobile head mounted display that the company intends to show off at E3 next month. The prototype features a brand...

They have each individually done their part to fill your ears, minds, and souls with VR conversations and to help keep the enthusiasm for VR going. Now, at the 2014 SVVR Conference & Expo, Cris Miranda, Matt Carrell, Brian...

An open discussion with leading developers in the VR space discussing anything and everything around developing for virtual reality. What does your VR game development workflow look like? Does it differ from your standard workflow? What tools/functions are on your SDK/Engine wishlist? What...

On to the second and final day of the SVVR Expo. Next up is a panel discussion of the issues and opportunities of starting and operating a consumer VR focused business: Is now the right time? What does it take to...

The very first SVVR Conference and Expo kicks off today for 2 days and we have reporters on the ground to bring you the latest news from what promises to be an exciting show. SVVR Expo's first scheduled event entitled...

Being based in Silicon Valley, I'm fortunate to have Maker Faire Bay Area practically right in my back yard. Maker Faire describes itself as an "all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists,...

Virtual Reality And Next Generation Marketing Brighton based digital agency Makemedia recently produced an Oculus Rift multi-player racing game to promote an electronics component brand. In late March, over 700 EPC (Electronica Productronica China) show delegates virtually raced ‘Wipeout’ style cars...

Road to VR has arranged an interview with the legendary game designer and programmer David Braben, he of Elite fame and most recently the Oculus Rift supporting Elite: Dangerous. We'd like to ask him questions from the VR community. In...