iJustine Steps into the Survios Holodeck
Justine ‘iJustine’ Ezarik met with the minds behind Project Holodeck, a VR platform that offers full avatar embodiment, to check out the latest work done by the team.
VR Launchpad: Never Leave Virtual Reality Again
We take a look at a new application from the founder of the Silicon Valley Virtual Reality meetup (SVVR), Karl Krantz, that lets you launch your favourite VR games and apps from one VR-enabled user interface.
John Carmack Resigns from Id Software
In news that you may have seen coming, John Carmack has resigned from his position at Id Software, the Company he co-founded.
Tactical Haptics Announce Wireless Stretch Goal, Gets Creative with the Reactive Grip
In their latest Kickstarter update, Tactical Haptics has responded to backer’s requests to go wireless with it’s Reactive Grip motion sensing peripheral. And a new video update highlights the range of creative uses for the device.
Valve to Demonstrate Prototype VR HMD and Talk Changes to Steam to “Support and Promote VR Games”
It looks like Valve is ready to take the gloves off at Steam Dev Days 2014. Two talks to be given at the event will include a demonstration of Valve’s secret prototype VR HMD that is “capable of stunning experiences”, and a discussion on forthcoming changes to Steam to “support and promote virtual reality games.” Palmer Luckey will also take to the stage to speak about best practices for VR developers.
VorpX Version 0.64 Released—Brings Battlefield 4 and CoD: Ghosts Support to the Oculus Rift
As promised recently, a new update to the VR Injection driver vorpX, which brings support for Battlefield 4 and CoD: Ghosts is now available for download.
Obduction Kickstarter Enters Final Few Hours, Oculus Rift Stretch Goal Within Reach
First person adventure game Obduction has hit its Kickstarter target of $1.1M, but with only a few hours left until the deadline — can the final stretch goal promising Oculus Rift support be reached?
Virtuix Omni VR Treadmill Hands-on and Interview with CEO Jan Goetgeluk [video]
Though we’ve been covering the Virtuix Omni since the beginning, I never got a chance to slip on the shoes and try it for myself. Last weekend I finally got that opportunity and also spoke with Virtuix CEO Jan Goetgeluk to get the latest on the omnidirectional VR treadmill.
CastAR Kickstarter Enters Final Stretch With Almost $900k Raised
CastAR, the new HMD technology that promises to bridge the gap between augmented reality and virtual reality is almost over—raising well over 200% it’s original target, we take a look at its progress.
Condition One Announces Production of Zero Point, the World’s First 3D 360 Degree Immersive Movie for the Oculus Rift
Condition One is a visual technology company which today announced their next project: a stereoscopic 360 degree movie for the Oculus Rift called Zero Point. We’ve seen 360 degree video for the Oculus Rift, but Condition One claims to be the first to add 3D into the mix, something notably absent from other approaches to 360 degree recording.
Hands-on with Avegant’s Impressive Virtual Retinal HMD and Interview with CEO
Avegant is creating a unique head mounted display that uses an impressive virtual retinal display, a screen-less technology that projects an image directly onto your retina. After trying the Avegant HMD for myself, I sat down with CEO Edward Tang to learn more.
Exclusive: First Hands-on with Xyson Xcope Smartphone HMD, Now on Kickstarter [videos]
Recently I sat down with Xyson Labs CEO Jeff Hyson to check out the Xcope, another entry in the world of smartphone HMDs. The Xcope makes several smart additions to the typical ‘strap a smartphone to your face’ formula that could give it an edge over similar devices.
Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty Ghosts Coming Soon to the Oculus Rift with New Version of VorpX VR Driver [video]
A soon to be released beta version of vorpX will bring support for not only Battlefield 4 but also Call of Duty: Ghosts to the Oculus Rift. Watch us preview BF4 support in a new video.
Proton Pulse Rift Canceled, Kickstarter Backers Fully Refunded
There’s some unfortunate news to share today—developer Pushy Pixels of Proton Pulse Rift has announced that further development of the highly regarded Oculus Rift demo has been canceled.
Darkfield Alpha Now Available for Pre-Purchase, Early Access Download For Backers
Oculus Rift supporting space combat shooter Darkfield Alpha is now available to pre-purchase and download. We take a quick look.
