Road to VR’s 2019 Game of the Year Awards
Every year is the biggest year for virtual reality. It seems more developers are delving into VR to explore the medium, hone their techniques and find out what works and what doesn’t. Virtual reality fans walk a similar path; every achievement in this burgeoning medium sets a new bar, and a new expectation of something greater as a result.
HaptX Secures $12M Financing to Produce Next Generation of Haptic Gloves
HaptX, a producer of haptic VR gloves, today announced it’s secured $12 million in its Series A financing round. The company has additionally signed a strategic partnership with Advanced Input Systems, which the companies say will include shared product development, manufacturing, and go-to-market collaboration.
Logitech’s VR Stylus for SteamVR Now Available for Pre-order for $750
Logitech’s enterprise-focused VR stylus is now available for pre-order. The $750 ‘VR Ink Pilot Edition’ uses SteamVR Tracking and offers up a more natural and precise input modality for a handful of art & design focused VR tools.
‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ Gets Fresh Gameplay Trailer Ahead of January Launch
Skydance Interactive and Skybound released a new gameplay video for their upcoming VR game, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, which is slated to arrive late next month.
PlayStation London Studio Working on New VR Exclusive, Likely for PSVR 2
Sony’s PlayStation London Studio, the developer behind PSVR exclusive Blood & Truth, is already at work on their next VR exclusive project, Road to VR has learned. Considering the timing and scope of London Studio’s work, we expect the title will target next-gen PSVR 2 and PS5 hardware.
‘Blood & Truth’ Hops on the VR Rhythm Train in Final Challenge DLC
Between Beat Saber, Pistol Whip, Audica, and plenty more, it’s fair to say that rhythm games are a key VR genre. And while we didn’t expect it from Blood & Truth, the gritty PSVR-exclusive shooter, we’re happy to see the game get its groove on in its latest and final ‘Challenge’ DLC update.
SteamVR Update Streamlines Interface for Ease-of-use Ahead of ‘Half-Life: Alyx’
An update to SteamVR has brought a slew of interface changes which aim to improve ease-of-use and address the software’s dense array of settings.
This ‘Rick & Morty’ Fan Remade Rick’s Toilet in VR
Not current on the latest season of Rick and Morty? Well, it’s revealed in episode two of the latest season that Rick, the genius misanthrope that he is, has a secret toilet on a depopulated paradise planet where he can relax, unwind, and truly feel alone with his thoughts. And now you can too—provided you own an Oculus Quest or Oculus Go.
Ubisoft’s ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ Launches on Oculus Quest
Star Trek: Bridge Crew (2017), Ubisoft’s co-op space sim that puts you on the bridge of your very own Federation vessel, is now available on Oculus Quest.
Didimo Announces $6.9M in New Funding to Further Develop 3D Digital Human Capture
Didimo, a Portugal-based firm that creates digital models of humans, today announced that it’s raised more than $4.9 million from new and existing investors including Portugal Ventures, Farfetch UK Ltd., Bynd VC, Beta-I and LC Ventures.
New Pimax ‘Artisan’ Headset Mysteriously Unveiled Ahead of CES
Pimax unveiled a new VR headset called ‘Artisan’ yesterday that, according to Pimax European Marketing Director Martin “SweViver” Lammi, shouldn’t have been revealed until CES 2020.
Oculus Will ‘wait for feedback’ on Quest While Considering Hand-tracking for Rift S
Oculus rolled out hand-tracking on Oculus Quest last week as an experimental feature, but the company says it’s waiting on feedback before it commits to bringing the capability to its latest PC headset, the Rift S.
Microsoft’s Social VR Platform ‘AltspaceVR’ Revamped for Improved Event Hosting
Microsoft’s social VR platform, AltspaceVR, has been updated with a renewed emphasis on event hosting. While it’s always been possible to hop into AltspaceVR just to hang out and chat, the platform is honing in on a use-case where users come to the virtual world to see specific live events hosted by creators.
‘Bigscreen’ Brings Paid Movies to Social VR Platform, Showing Select 2D & 3D Films
Bigscreen today announced it’s launched a new feature called Bigscreen Cinema, which brings a paid option to its free social VR platform that will let you buy a ticket to watch select 2D and 3D films each week.
