XBox Head Phil Spencer Sends Mixed Messages on Project Scorpio and VR

Microsoft unveiled 'Project Scorpio' to the world at E3 this year, stating that it would provide the Xbox platform enough power to run high fidelity VR experiences. But a recent interview with Xbox head Phil Spencer seems to show a...

Report: Google Ditched Plans for High Spec Oculus Rift Rival

Google had a high-end, standalone virtual reality headset in the works that was recently ditched in favour of the Android-centric 'Daydream' VR platform, a new report suggests. It seem that persistent rumours of a standalone, Google VR headset may not have...

New HTC Vive Version May Be Coming This Year, Report Suggests

The SteamVR powered HTC Vive virtual reality system may see an updated "HTC Vive 2.0" before the end of the year according to a report citing suppliers to the Taipei based firm. The HTC Vive, powered with technology developed by...

Auto VR Sound Generation via Physics Simulations and Machine Learning

Dr. Ming Lin has been working on realtime physics simulations before physics engines were cool. Ming is now actively researching how to simulate audio in real-time. Rather than recording or generating sounds that are then simulated within a virtual...
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‘Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality’ Announced for HTC Vive

Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland today revealed a teaser for an upcoming VR game called Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality based on the cartoon's lovably weird universe. The HTC Vive demo of the game will make its debut at this year's Comic-Con in San Diego. Developed by...

‘Raw Data’ Deep Dive: Alongside Early Access Launch, Devs Reveal Four Heroes, Weapons, and Abilities

The long anticipated Raw Data by developer Survios launches for the HTC Vive on Steam today in Early Access. We sat down with Survios to get an inside look at what players can expect now and in the future...

What ‘Pokémon Go’ Could Be Like if it Was Really Augmented Reality

Pokémon Go, the latest "AR" infused sequel to the classic Nintendo franchise is sweeping the world on mobile phone platforms. But what would it look like running on a dedicated augmented reality headset? Developer CapitolaVR decided to find out by...

Sony: “Nearly All PSVR Titles Will Support DualShock 4 Controllers”

Sony is gearing up for the PlayStation VR's launch this October, but you shouldn't be boxing up your DualShock 4 gamepad in favor of the Move motion controller just yet. According to a statement from Sony issued to Eurogamer, you'll be able use the...

The State of VR with Unity’s Pete Moss on Voices of VR’s 400th Episode

Pete Moss is known as the "VR Dude" within Unity, and has long seen the potential of virtual reality. He's really been on the frontlines of this virtual reality revolution over the past 3-4 years creating a bridge between...

DiRT Rally Devs Say Lack of Vive Support Not Due to Oculus Exclusivity Deal

Codemasters have responded officially to Road to VR on why DiRT Rally, which recently received Oculus Rift VR support, lacks support for the rival SteamVR based HTC Vive system. DiRT Rally received its first VR update this week for the...