Social VR Sports Viewing Platform livelike Raises $9.6 Million
Social VR sports viewing startup livelike has announced a Series B investment of $9.6 million.
‘Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality’ to Land on PSVR April 10th
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality (2017) is coming to PSVR April 10th, 2018. Developed by Owlchemy Labs, the studio behind Job Simulator (2016), and voiced by series creator Justin Roiland, this might be the only chance to hang out with the hard-drinking genius scientist Rick and his hapless grandson Morty while you’re wasting away waiting for season 4.
Viveport Subscription is Getting a $2 Per Month Price Hike, Developers to Earn 28% More
Viveport Subscription, the monthly service that lets you play 5 games per month from a curated list, is getting a little more expensive this March. Starting March 22nd, Viveport Subscription will increase its monthly price from $7 to $9.
Play Space Dogfighter ‘EVE: Valkyrie’ on Rift for Free This Weekend
‘Bigscreen’s’ New “Big Rooms” Support up to 12 Users, Update Overhauls Performance
Bigscreen, the social VR app that lets you mirror your desktop monitor in virtual reality, and share it with friends, has received a new update which adds three new “Big Room” environments which support up to 12 players simultaneously (up from the previous four). The host of a Big Room can broadcast anything from their PC for all others to see, essentially creating a giant viewing party.
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 expanding its offering into Europe, with Asia next on the roadmap.
‘Brass Tactics Arena’ Available Today on Rift – a Free Taste of the Upcoming VR RTS
Brass Tactics Arena is the free version of the upcoming real-time strategy game Brass Tactics from Hidden Path Entertainment, the studio behind the Defense Grid franchise and Age of Empires II HD (2013). Available today on Oculus Home for free, BT Arena is definitely looking to hook you into getting the full paid game with its unlimited online gameplay and bite-sized campaign.
‘Sin City’ Director Robert Rodriquez to Debut VR Action Series ‘The Limit’ This Summer
Robert Rodriguez, the director of films such as Sin City (2005), Planet Terror (2007), and the Spy Kids franchise, just wrapped production on a newly announced VR action series with The Fast and the Furious franchise actress Michelle Rodriguez. Called The Limit, the VR series is set to premiere this summer.
Gree VR Capital Completes First $18M VR/AR Fund, Changes Name to GFR Fund
GREE VR Capital, the investment firm backing startups such as VRChat, TheWaveVR, and Littlstar, today announced the completion of its first immersive media fund, totaling $18.3 million in allocated funds. Previously called GVR Fund, the company is now changing its name to GFR Fund as it prepares for a second fund later this year.
‘Sword Art Online’ to get Netflix Live Action Treatment From ‘Altered Carbon’ Creator
As Netflix’s onslaught of original programming continues, one of the next targets in its sights is the popular VR-themed anime Sword Art Online. Altered Carbon creator Laeta Kalogridis has confirmed her involvement as executive producer on the project.
Microsoft Expands HoloLens Availability, Hard Hat Option Coming Soon
Despite HoloLens being now almost two years old, Microsoft isn’t showing any signs of slowing down its plans for the AR headset. Today the company announced that the device is available in two more markets, with rental options rolling out, and a forthcoming hard hat solution to allow the headset to be used in more places.
BBC Brings VR Nature Experience ‘BBC Earth: Life in VR’ to Daydream
BBC Worldwide and Google have partnered to bring a new BBC Earth VR experience to Daydream. Dubbed BBC Earth: Life in VR, the computer generated experience takes the user to the Californian coast, and the bustling underwater world filled with sea life nearby.
Hasbro Jumps Into AR With Iron Man Hero Vision Toy
We’ve heard it numerous times before from augmented reality startups: “it’ll turn you into a real life Iron Man!” Now Hasbro is taking the sentiment to heart with their upcoming AR toy which gives you an Iron Man mask, VR-style headset, AR markers, and a gauntlet to engage in combat.
Magic Leap to Partner with NBA to Bring Basketball to AR, Shaq’s Massive Head Fits in Headset
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz took the stage at the Code Media conference last night to talk a little bit more about the company’s upcoming AR headset, Magic Leap One. While we now know the headset will probably cost the same as a premium computer, Abovitz also co-announced with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver that Magic Leap would be collaborating with the NBA and Turner to develop an AR app for the headset.
