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Rift S Will Get Enhanced Passthrough+ & ASW on the Latest NVIDIA GPUs

Thanks to the tracking cameras on Rift S, the headset also comes with a pass-through video feature which Oculus calls 'Passthrough+' (with the '+' denoting its low latency, stereo-correct, wide field of view). While it's the best pass-through video...

Multiplayer VR Shooter ‘Pavlov’ Confirmed for Release on Oculus Quest

Pavlov VR is one of the most well known VR shooters, partially thanks to its viral success among YouTubers, and partially because it basically delivers on the dream of playing Counter-Strike in VR. Now, the studio behind Pavlov VR says...

Vive Studios’ Multiplayer Shooter ‘Front Defense: Heroes’ Exits Early Access

Front Defense: Heroes is a first-party multiplayer shooter from Vive Studios, developed by Taipei-based Fantahorn Studio. HTC today announced that the WWII-themed shooter is heading out of Early Access today with a few updates in tow. What's more, HTC is...

‘Space Junkies’ Now Supports Move Controllers on PSVR

Ubisoft recently pushed an update to the PSVR version of Space Junkies (2019), the zero-g arena shooter, that finally brings PS Move support to the game. Launched simultaneously on the PlayStation Store, Steam, and the Oculus Store back in March, Space Junkies boasts support...

Oculus Working on Update to Improve Rift S Audio

Oculus is aware of the sub-par audio quality on Rift S and says that an upcoming update will make a "meaningful difference." One of the major changes from the original Rift to the Rift S was the removal of the...

Facebook Has Four Separate Social VR Apps and None of Them Are on Quest

Facebook's fragmented approach to social VR hasn't gotten any better with the launch of Quest. The company now has four separate social VR apps, and none of them are currently available on its newest headset. With Oculus, Facebook has aimed...
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‘Phantom: Covert Ops’ is a Unique Stealth Shooter Arriving on Quest & Rift in 2019

nDreams, the studio behind Shooty Fruity (2018) and The Assembly (2016), announced a curious new VR stealth adventure coming to Quest and Rift (S) that puts you smack dab in the middle of enemy territory on a military-grade kayak. Called...

‘Rec Room’ is Coming Soon to iPhone & iPad

Rec Room, the popular social VR platform, is set to take its next big step outside of VR by offering a version of the app for iPhone and iPad. Against Gravity's Head of Community Shawn Whiting says it should be available in the...

Vive Cosmos Expected to Launch in Q3

With a flurry of new headsets hitting the market, news about the next consumer headset from one of VR's leading players, HTC, has been notably absent. Though pricing and a release date for Vive Cosmos hasn't been revealed in...
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New Quest Ad Spot is One of Oculus’ Best Yet

Communicating what it feels like to use VR to someone who has never done it before is one of VR's major marketing challenges. Oculus' new 'Defy Reality' ad spot for Quest effectively uses mixed reality video capture to show...

Former Vive Studios Head Joel Breton Joins Sixense

Sixense today announced that games industry veteran and former head of Vive Studios Joel Breton has joined the company as president of its studios and executive VP of product development. Breton is tasked with leading the strategy for creation and...

Every Oculus Quest Game Available Starting Today

Both Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S are seeing their respective launches today, so the company has now opened up store links and official pricing for all of the new Quest goodies you'll be able to download starting today. Many of...

The First 10 Games You Should Consider Buying on Quest

Today is the day that many pre-orderees will be unboxing Oculus Quest, the company's latest standalone headset, and the big question will naturally be: what should I play first? Here's our top 10 recommendations for Oculus Quest games (plus...

Oculus Quest Review – The First Great Standalone VR Headset

After months of teasing, Oculus Quest starts shipping today. After testing the headset for several weeks, our Oculus Quest review is here. Because it doesn't rely on a PC, but still has full tracking capabilities, Oculus hopes that Quest...

Oculus Rift S Review – A Good Choice for VR Newcomers, a Difficult Choice for VR...

After an impressive three-year tour of duty for Oculus' first PC VR headset, the Rift, along comes the Rift S. Oculus bills the headset not as a sequel, but a remaster. With a focus on ease of use, Rift...
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