Unity CEO Talks VR Format Wars and Android’s Importance to Virtual Reality (Interview)

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In an exclusive interview with Road to VR, Unity CEO, David Helgason outlines to Road to VR’s Jonathan Tustain the potential for Android based virtual reality experiences and warns of a potential new format war.

PrioVR Kickstarter Target Reached in One Day, Heading to Stretch Goals?

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YEI’s 2nd attempt at Kickstarting it’s wearable motion control technology, PrioVR, has been greeted warmly, with it’s new (albeit lower) goal being reached in less than 24 hours of launch.

Rev VR Podcast – Episode 46: Exclusive SnowDrift Video Preview, IndieCade East, and VR Game Development

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On this episode of the Rev VR Podcast, I am joined by developer, Jesse Joudrey. He shares an exclusive preview of his game Snow Drift, and we discuss VR game development, trolls, and IndieCade East.

MakeVR Kickstarter Canceled, Sixense Promises Reboot Soon

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Kickstarter cancelOn the heels of yesterday’s story about major changes to Kickstarter reward levels and collaboration, Sixense announced today they are canceling the MakeVR campaign for now.

Sixense Responds to MakeVR Kickstarter Feedback with Major Price Drop and More

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Sixense Entertainment, creators of the Hydra and STEM controllers, announced key enhancements to the Kickstarter for forthcoming virtual reality 3D modeling and printing software, MakeVR. Beta access, lower price points, and less restrictive conditions on collaboration bolster the company’s offering.

Oculus VR Inc Now Target of Trademark Infringement Case by Oculu LLC

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So it begins…  An IP claim against Oculus has been officially announced, and the VR world is buzzing with concern.

Rev VR Podcast – Episode 45: New York Gets a VR Meetup and the Upcoming Virtual Reality Patent Wars

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Eric Greenbaum, neuroscientist and patent lawyer, joins me in this episode of the Rev VR Podcast. We discuss the first NYC VR Meetup, and then delve into the dark world of patent law with regards to the recent virtual reality boom.

Kokiri Forest Oculus Rift Demo: Step into the Iconic Zelda Ocarina of Time

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Fancy playing through one of the most celebrated games of all time in virtual reality? Developer DarkAkuma has given us a taste of what that might be like.

Virtual Grocery Stores, Giant Chickens, and CAVEs at Miami University’s Virtual Reality Lab [video]

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You never turn down the opportunity to play with millions of dollars of VR equipment. When Eric Hodgson, 3D Visualization Director at Miami University in Oxford, OH invited me to come play with his toys in his Virtual Reality Lab, I couldn’t resist.

Rev VR Podcast – Episode 44: Razer Hydra, Boston VR Meetup, and the Do’s and Dont’s of Hosting a VR Gathering

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This is the first episode of the Rev VR Podcast that falls under the Road to VR flag. In this episode, I am joined by Jim Susinno, a 3D developer, and organizer of the the Boston Virtual Reality Meetup.

MakeVR Kickstarter is Live: Build, Collaborate, and 3D Print in Virtual Reality

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Today Sixense launches their Kickstarter for MakeVR, an impressive piece of software that seeks to make computer aided design so easy that anyone can do it. With support for the Razer Hydra or STEM System, the Oculus Rift, and up to five collaborative builders, MakeVR is set to be one of the first bits of seriously productive Oculus Rift software.

VR Jam Game ‘Spectre’ Approved for Kickstarter, Multiplayer VR Horror Coming to a Rift Near You

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Some of you will remember Spectre Seekers as one of the finalists from the Oculus VR Game Jam. The team is taking their project into full production and has been approved for Kickstarter to crowdfund their effort. Spectre is what they’re calling the full version of the game, and their goal is to bring a unique VR multiplayer horror experience to the Oculus Rift.

“Sony’s PS4 VR Headset Is as Impressive as Valve’s” Says Developer—Can Sony Deliver VR That Gamers Deserve?

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The existence of a virtual reality headset from Sony for their PS4 console has passed well beyond idle speculation over the past 12 months. We bring you new information from a PS4 developer.

Welcoming New Members to the Road to VR Team

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Today we’re pleased to introduce three new members to the Road to VR team.

Step into the World of Skyrim with the Cyberith Virtualizer—Interview and New Video Footage with Founder Tuncay Cakmak

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We interview Tuncay Cakmak, founder of Cyberith and inventor of the virtual reality omnidirectional treadmill, the Virtualizer, to find out what he and the team have been up to. Plus, a new Skyrim demonstration video.

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