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‘Ready Player One’ VR Content on the Way with Vive as Official Partner
In preparation for Steven Spielberg's theatrical adaptation of Ernest Cline's critically acclaimed novel Ready Player One, HTC Vive and Warner Bros Pictures today announced a deal that makes the Vive an official partner for all upcoming VR content for the film. All...
‘Zenith: The Last City’ Review-in-progress – The Latest Shot at Making a VRMMO a Reality
The dream of the VRMMO has been captured in countless movies and shows, but to date the genre really hasn't seen its breakout hit in the VR gaming space. Zenith: The Last City is the latest shot at making a great...
Analysis: Monthly Connected VR Headsets on Steam Have Grown Exponentially
Valve's monthly Steam Survey has long offered some useful insight into which headsets are actively connected to users computers and the share of the Steam population that's using each, but the figures provided are relative to the non-static Steam...
Dungeons & Dragons ‘Dungeon Chess’ Comes to Oculus Rift and Gear VR
Dungeon Chess, described as "the first official Dungeons & Dragons-themed Gear VR Game", is now available on both Samsung’s mobile VR platform and the Oculus Rift. The title combines classic chess gameplay with iconic D&D creature designs and suitably...
Pimax Says ‘VR Station’ PC VR Console is Still in Development
Two and a half years ago, Pimax announced VR Station, a compact, console-like computer for running PC VR content that would be wirelessly streamed to its Reality "12K" and Crystal headsets. And while the "12K" still hasn't shipped (and...
Epic Games Shows You How to Create Your First ‘Robo Recall’ Mod
As has been Epic Games' style for many years, Robo Recall - built on the company's Unreal Engine 4 - allows you to change the original game via the engine's editor, giving you the tools you need to mod...
‘Freedom Locomotion System’ is a Comprehensive Package for VR Movement
Moving around comfortably and immersively in VR remains a hurdle for VR game developers. VR studio Huge Robot has created the Freedom Locomotion System which brings together a number of VR movement systems into a comprehensive and functional package which allows for...
Vanguard Valkyrie Kickstarter Launches with DK2-ready Demo for All Backer Levels
Today Zero Transform, Justin Moravetz's new VR-dedicated indie studio, have launched a Kickstarter for one of the coolest games I've yet seen in VR, Vanguard Valkyrie. A demo for the Oculus Rift DK1 and DK2 is available today for...
‘Blaston’ is a Fantastically Creative VR ‘Shooter’ That’s All About Making You Move
Blaston, the latest VR title from Resolution Games, is a 1 vs. 1 multiplayer VR game that thinks completely outside the box and explores new and interesting mechanics that challenge the notion of what a 'VR shooter' can be.
I've...
SoCal VR Conference & Expo Comes to Irvine, CA – Free Admission, Demos, and Talks
Southern California's very own VR conference and expo (SoCal VR) is bringing together devs, content creators, and VR enthusiasts of all stripes to take part in a celebration of all things virtual on the 12th of July.
Supported by a number of...
Oculus Rift Developer Kit Delayed Until March; New Prototype Photos, Larger Screen
Not the best news for backers of the Oculus Rift Kickstarter this morning -- Oculus Inc. has announced that shipment of the Oculus Rift developer kit has been delayed until March. The company also says that they're moving up...
TPCAST Launches Business Edition Wireless VR Adapter, Up to 4 Simultaneous Vives
TPCAST, the Beijing-based makers of 60GHz wireless VR transmitters, launched their previously announced Business Edition (BE) Wireless VR Adapter in North America today. The setup is said to include support for up to four simultaneous users occupying a single space.
The...
VR-based Vision Therapy ‘Vivid Vision’ Expands into Europe with CE Mark, Asia Next
VR-based vision therapy company Vivid Vision announced today that it has secured the EU's regulatory CE Mark, which certifies that the product conforms to the region's relevant health, safety, and environmental protection standards. Following the certification, the company is...
Crytek’s David Bowman “We’re One of the Largest VR Teams on the Planet”
Revealing one of the most polished VR demos we've seen to date, CryEngine and Crysis developer Crytek were in fighting form at E3 in Los Angeles this year. We speak to Director of Production David Bowman who was bullish about...
‘Modbox’ 2.0 Overhaul Brings Powerful Tools to the VR Game Creation Sandbox
It's been a while since we heard about Modbox, the Early Access game creation suite for AR and VR headsets. Now the long wait is over, as the Modbox 2.0 update is here, which arrives free to all owners...
