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Preview: Eden River HD Early Access Release for Oculus Rift DK2

Eden River HD launches today in early-access form. While the game is pending some optimization updates before its full launch on Steam in late August, we got an early glimpse at this serene title which is being launched with...

Gamescom 2014: VR’s Momentum Continues to Build, Road to VR Will Be There

It's hard to believe it's been 12 months since we last headed to the epic Koelnmesse Conference venue in Cologne, Germany to attend Europe's biggest gaming event, Gamescom. Last year's highlights included witnessing the Oculus Rift HD Prototype, EVE: Valkyrie,...

News Bits: Second Life Viewer with Oculus Rift DK2 Support on the Way

A developer is working on an unofficial application to allow Second Life (2003) to be played with the Oculus Rift DK2. David Rowe developed the first unofficial Second Life viewer to offer Oculus Rift DK1 support nearly a year ago, and...

Project Torus Kickstarter Video Updates Shows Latest Demo

The latest update to the Project Torus Kickstarter shows off some major improvements to game design and assets, as well as introduces a new 180 degree option for those running the game on desktop computers. Previous updates have shown off...

TrinityVR Bringing 360 Degree Tracking to Magnum, Partners with Striker VR for Realistic Gun Recoil

One of the biggest concerns with single-camera based optical tracking solutions is occlusion—when the tracking target is hidden from the camera's view. TrinityVR has announced that they are working to bring multi-camera support to the Magnum VR motion controller,...

On the Set of ‘The Mission VR,’ A WWII Short Film Shot for Virtual Reality

The Mission VR is a forthcoming short film shot specifically for virtual reality. The film is being produced in conjunction with Jaunt VR and New Deal Studios, a visual effects studio based in Los Angeles that has worked on major...

VorpX Update to Add Oculus Rift DK2 Support and More – Skyrim Positional Tracking Demo (video)

It's been a little while since VorpX, the 3D injection driver that allows you to use your Oculus Rift with many non-VR games, was released. VorpX was the first commercially available driver of its kind to be released...

SundayVR Live Stream Show with Cymatic Bruce, Episode 28

Hey Rifters! UPDATE: Stream Recording with recap!  This week, we investigated the best from the first crop of demos for the DK2, including PolyWorld, Technolust, and Elite: Dangerous. A few technical issues hampered the beginning of the stream, but after...

War Thunder’s First Pass at Oculus Rift DK2 Support Needs Work (video)

War Thunder (2012), the popular WWII-era multiplayer flight combat game, has had support for the Oculus Rift DK1 since 2013. A patch yesterday updated the game to work with the Oculus Rift DK2. And while there is great potential...

A Wider FOV: Special – A Guide to Virtual Reality Demonstrations

Guest contributor Kevin Williams brings us a detailed guide on the many considerations to be made when giving a mass demonstration of virtual reality hardware to the public. A Wider FOV is a semi-regular feature from Road to VR guest contributor,...

The Touchscreen from a Samsung Smartphone is Hidden Inside Every Oculus Rift DK2

Adding a heaping load of fuel to the rumors that Samsung and Oculus VR are working closely together, it turns out that every Oculus Rift DK2 contains a significant part of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone. Living within the...

Preview: ‘Opera Nova’ is a Virtual Reality Treat for the Eyes and Ears – DK2 Demo...

Today Unello Design is taking wraps off of a cool experimental Oculus Rift demo that continues the studio's trend of blissful experiences. Opera Nova is a short but sweet demo which combines music and visuals in an experience that's...

Cyberith Combines Virtualizer VR Treadmill with PrioVR Motion Input Suit (Video), Kickstarter Nearly Funded

Cyberith is powering ahead toward their $250,000 Kickstarter goal to bring the Virtualizer VR treadmill to market. A new video from the company shows the unit combined with the PrioVR motion tracking suit for some truly awesome full body...

Minecrift Update Bringing Support for Oculus Rift DK2 to PC’s Best Selling Game

Minecrift is the impressive Oculus Rift mod for the ever-popular Minecraft (2011). The mod has supported the Oculus Rift DK1 on Minecraft version 1.6.4 for some time. Now, developer StellaArtois has received the DK2 and is working to update Minecrift to...

Trinity Magnum Interview and Hands-on: Oculus Source Says DK2 IR Camera Will Work for Tracking

The Trinity Magnum is the latest VR motion controller to enter the arena. Following devices like STEM and PrioVR, the Magnum aims to bring an optically tracked solution to the market and one that's significantly less expensive. Recently I...
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