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First Look: HTC Vive Pro – The New Vive on the Block

Today at a pre-CES Vive press event, we got a look at the newly announced HTC Vive Pro, a higher-resolution headset from the company acting as a sort of 'Vive 1.5'. Update (1/9/18): Catch our in-depth hands-on with the new...

HTC Vive CES 2018 Press Event Liveblog

HTC is due to announce updates to its Vive system today during a press event at CES 2018. We're on the scene to bring you the news live. Update (1/9/18): Catch our in-depth hands-on with the new HTC Vive Pro here. The event...

TPCast Announces New ‘Plus’ Version of Wireless VR Adapters for Vive and Rift

TPCast, manufacturer of wireless adapters for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift systems, has announced an upgraded version of its eponymous wireless system called TPCast Plus. According to the company, the new Plus version, which will be demonstrated at CES this...

NextVR Plans 6DOF, Increased Quality, and AR Support for Live VR Video in 2018

Today, live event broadcasting specialists NextVR announced three technology advancements to their platform coming this year: six degrees of freedom-enabled content, higher resolution output, and augmented reality support. A sneak peek of the technologies is being shown to media...

Tactical Haptics’ New Prototype VR Controller Shapeshifts to Fit Your Game

Tactical Haptics’ newly developed haptic controller prototype uses mechanical sockets that allow them to be mated in different configurations on-the-fly, in order to match a particular virtual interaction more closely than standard VR motion controllers. The controllers incorporate the...

Intel Claims Tiny NUC PC is the “Smallest VR Capable System Ever”

The latest version of Intel's miniscule 'NUC' PC is VR capable, the company says. Thanks to the power of AMD's discrete Radeon Vega M graphics, the new NUC can power "premium" VR experiences at 90 FPS, says Intel. Announced at...

Sony to Nearly Double the Total Number of PSVR Games by End of 2018

According to a report by Silicon Era, Sony expects to increase the number of PSVR games from 150 to 280 over the course of 2018. Citing Japanese financial publication Nikkei, the report holds the 80 percent increase in games planned for...

Here’s What Could Be in HTC’s ‘Vive 1.5’

HTC made a not so subtle tease today that a new version of the HTC Vive is on the way with improved resolution. While it doesn't look like this will be positioned as a 'Vive 2', here's what we could see...

HTC Teases Vive with Improved Resolution, Debut at CES Next Week

HTC today shared a teaser image which appears to indicate a forthcoming new model of the HTC Vive with improved resolution. The image, which was shared on the official Vive twitter account, shows the words "New Year's Resolution;" the first...

The VOID Opens Downtown Disney Location Today Hosting New Star Wars VR Experience

The VOID, a company specializing in bespoke VR experiences that go beyond what you can achieve with in-home VR hardware, previously announced the development of the Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR experience in collaboration with Disney, Lucasfilm, and ILM's...

Vuzix to Debut ‘Blade’ Smartglasses at CES Next Week

Vuzix today announced they'll be unveiling their latest smartglasses at this year's CES in Las Vegas. Called Vuzix Blade, the smartglasses are more of a heads-up display akin to Google Glass than a positionally-tracked AR headset like Microsoft Hololens or the upcoming...
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‘Cold Iron’ is a Puzzle-based Shooter Coming to PSVR, Vive & Rift January 30th

Virtual reality is a great medium for shooters. The problem is, because it's so natural to virtually transform motion controllers into pistols, the genre is pretty crowded with low-effort wave shooters at the moment. Enter Cold Iron, a western-themed shooter from indie studio...

3dRudder Announces Improved ‘Blackhawk’ VR Foot Controller, Shipping in Spring for $140

3dRudder, the company behind the eponymous foot controller for VR, announced its next product; 3dRudder Blackhawk, a newly redesigned device that aims to make input more responsive and intuitive. The company is also reducing their last generation model by $40, bringing...

New VorpX Feature Makes non-VR Games Look and Play Better in VR

VorpX is a 3D driver which allows users to play their non-VR game library immersively through an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive headset. Version 17.3.0 brings a new 'Direct VR Settings Optimizer' feature which automatically tweaks many titles for optimal...
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‘The Perfect Sniper’ to Launch on SteamVR Headsets January 15th, PSVR Version to Follow in “a...

The Perfect Sniper is an upcoming tactical shooter from Toronto-based indie studio Sinn Studio that aims to soften the blow of shooting someone in the face with its charming low-poly visuals. First revealed in October via the cinematic trailer above, The Perfect...
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