‘Render the Metaverse’ Contest by OTOY, John Carmack Signs on as Judge
OTOY, the studio behind the made-for-VR rendering software OctaneVR, has announced a contest sponsored by Oculus that aims to get the community involved in generating immersive 360-degree panoramas using their software suite. Oculus CTO John Carmack is also signing on to...
Microsoft to Talk ‘Hololens’ at Build 2015, Keynote Livestream @8:30AM PT / 11:30AM ET
Microsoft biggest event of the year 'Build 2015' kicks off today and with it brings promise of more information for their intriguing augmented reality headset, Hololens.
Running from April 29-May 1st, Microsoft's Build event has grown to become Microsoft's most important...
HTC Vive Support and “New Morpheus Features” Coming to Unreal Engine 4
According to Epic's Unreal Engine roadmap, the company is soon to add support for Valve's SteamVR / HTC Vive platform as well as new features for Sony's Morpheus VR headset.
With strong existing support for both the Oculus Rift and...
Ex-Lucasfilm Veterans Join with Jaunt VR to Form ‘Jaunt Studios’ to Create Cinematic VR Content
Jaunt VR have today announced they're launching 'Jaunt Studios', a venture dedicated to producing immersive cinematic experiences for virtual reality. The new studio will comprise veteran movie makers from the likes of Lucasfilm, ILM and Digital Domain and it...
Codemasters’ ‘DiRT Rally’ Hits Steam Early Access with Oculus Rift Support
UK code shop Codemasters have today released the latest instalment in their DiRT franchise named 'Rally'. The game is out to buy right now on Valve's Steam Early Access program and it 'ships' with Oculus Rift support out of the box.
As a...
Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 102): Creating Intimate Social Experiences with Pete Kamm and Andy Tsen of...
There are plenty of options when it comes to social experiences in VR right now. We are all used to big events and gatherings within apps like AltSpace, VRChat, ConVRge, and other well-known titles. But what if you want...
Jaunt Releases First iOS Experience, Paul McCartney Performs “Live and Let Die” in Stereo 360
Jaunt, the cinematic VR company known for its host of high-profile 360 video content, has officially entered Apple Territory with its first iOS app—Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" 360 concert.
Originally released back in November 2014 on Google Cardboard and Oculus DK1/DK2, Apple fans can...
Paid Content on Oculus Gear VR Store Now Available Worldwide
International Gear VR owners rejoice! Oculus has officially allowed selected paid content to be purchased outside of the United States, albeit in US dollars at the moment.
A number of apps, games, and experiences have been cleared for international sale on the...
Analyst: ‘Facebook Earnings Call Didn’t Rule Out 2015 Oculus Rift Launch’
A report regarding a Facebook earnings call from Gamasutra earlier this week painted a dim picture for an Oculus Rift 2015 release date. However, an equity analyst who spoke with Road to VR says that the call didn't rule out a 2015...
These Brilliant Sculpture Masks Chart Virtual Reality’s History
Welcome to Zenka's Mini-museum of VR History
Jenny Carden, aka Zenka, is a Los Angeles-based artist who created a unique exhibit that showcases the history of virtual reality. More than 20 life-sized ceramic raku 'masks' depict notable virtual reality and...
