2023 Sections
HTC Launches Browser-based 3D & VR Platform ‘VIVERSE Worlds’, Aims to Be ‘YouTube of 3D Content’
HTC today launched VIVERSE Worlds, a 3D content platform that can be embedded on "any website for any device," positioning it as a lighter, more flexible way of hosting and browsing 3D content across the web.
Unlike HTC's existing Viverse metaverse platform—or...
Oculus Connect: Oculus Partnership Means Free Rift Support for ALL Unity Developers
The cross platform 3D development engine Unity 3D, it's fair to say, has been incredibly important in the drive to get content created for virtual reality. According to Oculus' VP of Product Nate Mitchell, at one point, Unity based...
HTC Opens Applications for Free Vive Tracker Dev Kit
HTC announced earlier in January that they'd be giving away 1,000 Vive Trackers to developers. Applications to get your hands on one of the Trackers are now open through February 7th.
The new HTC Vive Tracker is a standalone tracking...
‘Phantom: Covert Ops’ is a Unique Stealth Shooter Arriving on Quest & Rift in 2019
nDreams, the studio behind Shooty Fruity (2018) and The Assembly (2016), announced a curious new VR stealth adventure coming to Quest and Rift (S) that puts you smack dab in the middle of enemy territory on a military-grade kayak.
Called...
‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ Trailer Features Trek Celebs in VR
Ubisoft published, Red Storm developed virtual reality VR game Star Trek: Bridge Crew has become one of the most anticipated VR titles at E3 since details of it leaked a few days ago. Ubisoft have now released a trailer...
Windows 11 No Longer Supports Microsoft’s Windows VR Headsets Following October Update
Microsoft revealed last year it had plans to pull the plug on support for its entire WMR platform on Windows. Now, with the launch of Windows 11 2024 Update yesterday, those VR headsets have essentially been bricked.
Initially kicked off in 2017, Microsoft...
Prop Hunt-style Game ‘Mannequin’ Goes Free-to-Play on Quest as Freemium Multiplayer Games Thrive
Mannequin (2024), the VR game that brings a unique twist to prop hunt, is going free-to-play on Quest starting today—which could point to more developers opting to go the freemium route.
Launched last June on Quest and SteamVR headsets, Mannequin isn't...
Pimax Reveals New High-end PC VR Headsets Focused on Affordability & Performance
Pimax today announced two new Crystal series PC VR headsets, one of which is focused on affordability while the other pushes the envelope on resolution.
During a prerecorded presentation today, Pimax introduced the Crystal Light and Crystal Super PC VR...
New Vive Pre Video Invites You to “Experience the freedom of VR without boundaries”
https://youtu.be/CB9ecPgZlq0
Building up the newly revealed 'Vive Pre' development kit, HTC has released a new video teasing the possibilities of virtual reality.
The video is similar in production to earlier videos released during the first reveal of the HTC Vive back in...
‘Racket Club’ Update Brings More Flexibility with New Rules and Fan Favorite Modes
The recently released VR racket sport Racket Club (2023) just got its first major update, which brings a host of new rules and modes to the game for a more customized experience on the court.
Resolution Games, which is also known for Demeo...
PlayStation VR Pre-orders Sell Out in Minutes at Amazon, 4 Other Stores Still Taking Orders
Those hoping to board the early train to VR town were likely dismayed today when Amazon's PlayStation VR Launch Bundle pre-order sold out within minutes of going live. Luckily it may not be too late. In the US, Best...
VR Developers Are Increasingly Prioritizing VR Arcades for Content Distribution
The virtual reality industry is poised for a transformative five years. While consumer VR equipment is still cost prohibitive for many, location-based 'VR arcade' businesses offer a chance for consumers to experience high-end VR equipment without a big up-front...
Apple Expands Vision Pro Developer Labs to Two New Cities
Apple is adding two new locations to its Vision Pro 'Developer Labs so devs can get their hands on the headset before it launches early next year.
It might not feel like it but 2024 will be here before we...
’90s Classic ‘Tomb Raider’ is Coming to Quest & Pico in Unofficial Team Beef VR Port
Team Beef, the modding group behind a slew of unofficial VR ports of classic games, announced their next project is Tomb Raider (1996), which will bring the action-adventure game to standalone headsets Quest and Pico VR.
Unlike the version playable through...
‘Portal Stories: VR’ Brings 10 Made-for-VR Puzzles to the World of Aperture Science
When I loaded up Portal Stories: VR I was greeted with familiar sights and sounds from the Portal universe. A disembodied voice told that I was about to take part in an Aperture Science Virtual Reality Experiment, words I was...



















