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‘Sparc’, the 1v1 VR Sport From CCP Games, Launches Today on PSVR

Originally starting its life as an experimental VR project called 'Project Arena', the competitive-focused VR sport Sparc launches today on PSVR. Update (8/29/17): Sparc launches today on PSVR priced at $30 / €30 / £23. Because the game is primarily focused on 1v1...

‘Dance Tonite’ is an Excellent (and groovy) Showcase of WebVR’s Potential

Amsterdam-based interactive designer Jonathan Puckey and Studio Moniker’s collaboration with Google's Data Arts Team has produced a compelling experience called Dance Tonite, which runs from a single website and offers something for everyone from mobile to desktop to VR....

Hands-on: Microsoft’s “Mixed Reality” VR Motion Controllers

Microsoft debuted the lengthily-named "Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers" back in May, but until now we haven't had a chance to actually try them out. During a recent meeting with Microsoft in San Francisco, I got to try the...

SteamVR Will Support Windows VR Headsets

Microsoft today announced that Windows VR headsets will be able to play SteamVR content. Microsoft is working toward the launch of consumer Windows VR headsets coming this holiday, and today co-announced with Valve that the headsets will support SteamVR content. “The...

“Future Halo experiences” Coming to Windows VR Headsets, Microsoft Says

Microsoft today announced that 343 Industries, the studio tasked with overseeing the Halo franchise, will be creating Halo-themed experiences for the company's lineup of VR headsets. The information, revealed by HoloLens' chief inventor and 'Mixed Reality' project lead Alex Kipman, comes alongside the...

‘Mixed Reality Ultra PCs’ Will Run Windows VR Headsets With Higher Refresh Rates & Better Graphics

Microsoft is planning to divvy up so-called 'Mixed Reality PCs' into two categories, standard and Ultra. PCs meeting the higher specification will be designated 'Ultra' and will run Windows VR headsets at higher framerates and with better graphics. Microsoft is...

Windows VR Headset and Controller Bundles Launch This Holiday Starting at $400

Microsoft today announced that the company will be bundling its Windows VR headsets and motion controllers, and making them available for purchase this holiday season starting at $400. Revealed by Alex Kipman, HoloLens' chief inventor and technical lead, a "variety" of headsets...

Here’s 67 Apps and Companies Planning to Support Windows VR Headsets

Microsoft today announced a bevy of information regarding their upcoming Windows VR headset launch, which will see headsets from Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo coming this holiday season starting at $400. Revealed today by HoloLens chief inventor and project lead...

Microsoft Patents Wand-Like Augmented Reality Controller

Microsoft's HoloLens already has a physical input device, the HoloLens Clicker, but in a recently published patent, we may be getting a peek into what the company was initially planning before they decided to include each HoloLens with the...

Mod Makes ‘Alien: Isolation’ VR Mode Compatible With Oculus Rift & HTC Vive

Alien: Isolation (2014) is a survival horror game that's rich detail, atmosphere, and tense moments make it a great candidate for terrifying VR experience. A new mod has been released which adds VR support to the game for the...