Group Behind JPEG Unveils New ‘visually lossless’ Compression Standard for VR/AR and More

This week at NAB Show in Las Vegas, the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), the international committee behind the titular image compression standard, unveiled JPEG XS, a new format that is touted as a lower energy compression solution that provides...
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‘One Piece’ VR Experience to Head Westward May 22nd on PSVR

Bandai Namco has teased One Piece fans for some time now with images and trailers of the PSVR exclusive experience One Piece: Grand Cruise. The company has now given a firm release date in North America and Europe: May 22nd. As the first One...

Hands-on: Infinadeck’s Latest Prototype is the Most Natural Feeling VR Treadmill Yet

Infinadeck is an active omni-directional VR treadmill that lets you walk in any direction. Compared to others, which generally rely on low friction surfaces to emulate the act of walking, Infinadeck's design actually has a tread that moves beneath...
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VR Horror Mystery ‘Dead Secret’ to Arrive on PSVR April 24th

Studios Frame Interactive and Robot Invader today announced Dead Secret (2015), the Gear VR title that later landed on PC VR headsets, is finally making its way to PSVR. Coming to PSVR April 24th, the horror-mystery adventure puts you in the...

‘Killing Floor: Incursion’ to Land on PSVR May 1st, Arriving With ‘Tron-style’ Bonus Level

Last month Killing Floor: Incursion (2017), the co-op zombie shooter from Tripwire Interactive, made its transition from Oculus exclusive to multi-platform title when it launched via Steam with support for HTC Vive and Rift. Now, the zombie-splattering sci-fi horror game is headed to...
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Studio Behind ‘Prison Boss VR’ is Kickstarting ‘Jousting Time’, Built for Spectator Interaction

Trebuchet, the Montreal-based studio behind Prison Boss VR (2017), just launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new game that places you on the back of a trusty steed and puts a lance in your free hand. The multiplayer VR jousting...
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Psychological VR Thriller ‘Blind’ Coming to Rift, Vive and PSVR – Teaser Trailer Here

Blind is an upcoming psychological thriller that puts you in a world of darkness. Given a special cane, you use echolocation to find your way through the game's mysterious narrative. Created by developer Tiny Bull Studios and indie label Surprise Attack Games, Blind puts you...

Steep Weekend Discounts on VR Sim Racers: ‘Project Cars 2’, ‘Dirt Rally’ & ‘Assetto Corsa’

Interested in jumping into the VR racing scene? This weekend you can snag discounts up to 80% on some of the best VR sim racing games out there. Courtesy of gaming deal and charitable giving site Humble Bundle, now through...

The Yang and the Yin of Immersive Storytelling with Oculus’ Yelena Rachitsky

The future of VR storytelling will be immersive and interactive. Yelena Rachitsky is an executive producer of experiences at Oculus, and she's been inspired by how interactive narratives have allowed her to feel like a participant who is more...

‘VRChat’ is the Closest VR Experience Available Today to ‘Ready Player One’s’ OASIS

Ready Player One was released on March 29th, and the current VR experience that comes the closest to realizing the vision of the OASIS depicted in the movie is the social VR experience of VRChat. By 2045, I predict...