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Hack Makes ‘Google Earth VR’ Compatible With Rift and Touch
Google Earth VR was launched this week to great excitement, except to Rift users who found out that the game wouldn't work with their headset. Little more than a day later, a hack surfaced that adds compatibility for the...
‘V’, The Universal Dashboard for VR, Launches Open Beta
V is a universal dashboard for virtual reality experiences which lets you load websites and webapps like Slack, Spotify, and Soundcloud inside of your favorite VR games. Today the software launches as a free open beta for the Rift.
A universal...
SteamVR Update Adds Asynchronous Reprojection
NThe latest update to SteamVR adds asynchronous reprojection for Nvidia GPUs. Similar to Oculus’ asynchronous timewarp, it mitigates unwanted ‘judder’ when the hardware fails to maintain 90fps.
Available via the SteamVR Beta since October 25th, asynchronous reprojection is a much-awaited...
‘Google Earth VR’ Launches on HTC Vive, A Breathtaking New Way to Know Our Planet
Today Google launches Earth VR for the HTC Vive for free, giving us a whole new perspective on the world.
I remember, back in 2001, how amazed I was to see Google Earth for the first time. I remember huddling...
VR-optimized Forward Renderer Comes to Unreal Engine 4.14, Said to Be 22% Faster
Epic Games touted their VR-optimized forward renderer as the reason why their forthcoming Robo Recall game looks so crisp in VR. Now the tech is available to all Unreal Engine developers in version 4.14 released today.
While deferred rendering has...
‘EVE: Valkyrie’ Now on HTC Vive, Joins Rift and PSVR Players
EVE: Valkyrie has now launched on the HTC Vive, completing its full roll-out on the three major VR headsets, allowing cross-platform dogfighting.
Update (11/18/2016): EVE: Valkyrie has now launched on the HTC Vive. The original article, published before the launch, stated...
‘The Martian VR Experience’ Launches on PSVR and HTC Vive Tomorrow
The Fox Innovation Lab are all set to finally release their virtual reality tie-in with last year's sci-fi blockbuster The Martian starring Matt Damon to a VR headset near you as the title launches tomorrow on both PlayStation VR...
‘Thumper’ Review
Thumper is a fast paced “rhythm violence” arcade game developed by DROOL for PlayStation VR and PS4. As a space-scarab-like creature you’ll rip down an infinite slide while jumping, drifting, and thumping obstacles. You’ll do battle with giant amorphous...
More Details Surface on Wireless Vive Upgrade Accessory, Global Orders May Be on the Way
Earlier this week it was revealed that HTC would be offering a wireless Vive upgrade kit made by TPCAST. More details have surfaced on the device ahead of its Q1 2017 launch.
Made available so far only through HTC's Chinese...
SteamVR to Get Linux and Mac OSX Support Within “a Few Months”
Valve is planning to introduce beta versions of its SteamVR platform for Mac OSX and Linux users within a few months.
One thing's for sure, if you're a PC user wanting to indulge in a spot of immersive entertainment right...
HTC to Offer Wireless Vive Upgrade Kit, Pre-orders Start Friday
HTC plans to offer a wireless upgrade accessory for the Vive created by TPCAST. Launching in early 2017 with pre-orders starting Friday, HTC claims the device will eliminate the direct connection to the PC without any noticeable difference in...
The Biggest Gain for PSVR on PS4 Pro (so far) is Loading Speed
PS4 Pro launches this week. The new console packs significantly more power than the standard PS4 and is aimed at 4K gaming. When it comes to PSVR, which is limited by its 1080p screen, the biggest gains we're seeing...
‘Robinson: The Journey’ Hits PSVR Today, Here’s the Launch Trailer (and final dev diary)
Robinson: The Journey is the hotly anticipated PSVR exclusive from Crytek that puts players in the shoes of a lone survivor on an alien planet.
If you're looking for FPS action, you won't find it here; Robinson: The Journey is all...
‘Trackmania Turbo’ Receives Free VR Update for PlayStation VR, Rift and Vive
Ubisoft today rolled out free VR support for Trackmania Turbo, the latest installment in the online multiplayer arcade racer series. The update is now available for owners of the game on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
A total of 40 tracks...
Fan-Made Pokémon Battle System Offers Glimpse into Augmented Reality’s Future
Pokémon GO isn't exactly what we'd call augmented reality—based on the game's (and smartphone's) lack of computer vision and environmental mapping—but fans of the megalithic pocket monster franchise aren't sitting on their hands waiting for Nintendo or Niantic to build...




















