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John Carmack Resigns from Id Software

In news that you may have seen coming, John Carmack has resigned from his position at Id Software, the Company he co-founded. Being immersed in the world of VR, it's sometimes easy to lose track of how far commercial Virtual...

Tactical Haptics Announce Wireless Stretch Goal, Gets Creative with the Reactive Grip

In their latest Kickstarter update, Tactical Haptics has responded to backer's requests to go wireless with it's Reactive Grip motion sensing peripheral. And a new video update highlights the range of creative uses for the device. Get a Grip, Go...

Valve to Demonstrate Prototype VR HMD and Talk Changes to Steam to “Support and Promote VR...

It looks like Valve is ready to take the gloves off at Steam Dev Days 2014. Two talks to be given at the event will include a demonstration of Valve's secret prototype VR HMD that is "capable of stunning...

VorpX Version 0.64 Released—Brings Battlefield 4 and CoD: Ghosts Support to the Oculus Rift

As promised recently, a new update to the VR Injection driver vorpX, which brings support for Battlefield 4 and CoD: Ghosts is now available for download. vorpX Version 0.64 All current owners of vorpX can obtain the new update automatically by...

Obduction Kickstarter Enters Final Few Hours, Oculus Rift Stretch Goal Within Reach

First person adventure game Obduction has hit its Kickstarter target of $1.1M, but with only a few hours left until the deadline -- can the final stretch goal promising Oculus Rift support be reached? Legendary Myst. Mention that name to a...

Virtuix Omni VR Treadmill Hands-on and Interview with CEO Jan Goetgeluk [video]

Though we've been covering the Virtuix Omni since the beginning, I never got a chance to slip on the shoes and try it for myself. Last weekend I finally got that opportunity and also spoke with Virtuix CEO Jan Goetgeluk...

CastAR Kickstarter Enters Final Stretch With Almost $900k Raised

CastAR, the new HMD technology that promises to bridge the gap between augmented reality and virtual reality is almost over—raising well over 200% it's original target, we take a look at its progress. A Kickstarter, Expertly Executed CastAR, the new Virtual...

Exclusive: First Hands-on with Xyson Xcope Smartphone HMD, Now on Kickstarter [videos]

Recently I sat down with Xyson Labs CEO Jeff Hyson to check out the Xcope, another entry in the world of smartphone HMDs. The Xcope makes several smart additions to the typical 'strap a smartphone to your face' formula...

Battlefield 4 and Call of Duty Ghosts Coming Soon to the Oculus Rift with New Version...

A soon to be released beta version of vorpX will bring support for not only Battlefield 4 but also Call of Duty: Ghosts to the Oculus Rift. Watch us preview BF4 support in a new video. Battlefield 4 and Call...

Darkfield Alpha Now Available for Pre-Purchase, Early Access Download For Backers

Oculus Rift supporting space combat shooter Darkfield Alpha is now available to pre-purchase and download. We take a quick look. Space Combat: Finding a Resurgence in Virtual Reality I miss Space games, something I pondered last year with the announcement of...

Reactive Grip Haptic VR Controller Kickstarter is Live, Early Bird Prices Start at $159

Reactive Grip is a haptic VR controller by Tactical Haptics which has finally hit Kickstarter. Reactive Grip uses sliding bars on the surface of the controller to create unique tactile sensations that go beyond mere rumble. I got a chance...

Update: Oculus Rift Creator, Palmer Luckey, Backs CastAR Kickstarter for $10,000

Palmer Luckey, creator of the Oculus Rift and co-founder of Oculus VR Inc, is one of only two people to support the CastAR Kickstarter at the highest ($10,000) tier. CastAR is a forthcoming head mounted display, created by two ex-Valve...

Interview: PrioVR is “too good for us to give up on” — VR Gloves, Vests, and...

After having checked out the first PrioVR prototype the other week, I had a chance to sit down with YEI Technology's Head of R&D, Paul Yost, to learn more about the VR motion tracking system. Yost talks VR gloves,...

Exclusive: World’s First Hands-On With the InfinitEye 210° FOV HMD [video]

InfinitEye is a prototype head mounted display that uses dual 1280x800 displays to create a massive 210 degree field of view. I traveled to Toulouse, France to be the first journalist in the world to go hands-on with the unit....

Intel Claims It Can Improve Image Quality for HMDs — Daniel Pohl Tells Us How

Intel's Daniel Pohl speaks to Road to VR about Intel's research into improving the user experience for the new generation of virtual reality HMDs. Intel Inside  With modern GPUs, this method is fairly cheap in terms of compute cycles, but...
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