Road to VR

DECEMBER 17, 2018

There’s been plenty to talk about in VR gaming over the course of 2018, with even more ambitious indie studios and AAA game companies getting into the medium for the first time. That said, 2018 has been a year of cross-platform pollination, so deliberation has been even more difficult this time around. Beat Saber.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 17, 2019

Beat Saber (2018) , the block-slicing VR rhythm game, has been given top honors once again, this time by PlayStation’s own 2018 Game of the Year Awards. Created by Czech Republic-based indie studio Beat Games , Beat Saber landed the top award for Sony’s ‘Best PSVR Experience’ of 2018.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2018

You can experience the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in entirely new ways. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games is getting a big technology boost when it opens on February 9th in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games will have a “different approach,” according to Blake Rowe, Implementation Manager for Intel Sports.

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Tech Trends VR

DECEMBER 21, 2018

A look back at some of the most exciting moments & innovations Tech Trends covered in 2018! But after the parabolic rise of 2017 and the sharp sell-off of 2018 investor sentiment has reversed dramatically in the hope that these same institutions can restore their fortunes. Cryptocurrency. Editor at Tech Trends.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Holiday shopping season is here and we’re keeping an eye on the best HTC Vive Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best HTC Vive 2018 Deal. The best Vive Pro Black Friday 2018 deal so far is Vive Pro (headset only) for $650 from Micro Center (an 18.75% discount). Budget Cuts (2018). Sairento VR (2018). Gorn (2017).

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VRScout

DECEMBER 23, 2018

We printed 100 @hugeinc 2018 Magenta Gift Guides with a little something extra #limitededition pic.twitter.com/LuRlgfMGX7. — Derek Fridman (@hellofridman) December 3, 2018. There is a digital version of Huge’s 2018 Magenta Gift Guide available online. Image Credit: HUGE.

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Road to VR

JULY 5, 2018

Just in time for the end of Steam’s summer sale, Valve has released a list of the top selling VR games of 2018 so far. Beat Saber (2018). Budget Cuts (2018). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018). Sairento VR (previously EA – 2018). Sprint Vector (2018). In Death (EA – 2018).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

We’re keeping an eye on the best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 Deal. The best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 deal so far is the Rift + Touch bundle for $350 on Amazon (a 12.5% Moss (2018), Star Trek: Bridge Crew (2017) , and Gun Club VR (2017). Updated: 11/22/18.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 20, 2018

Space Explorers is coming to Oculus in 2018. SPHERES is created by Eliza McNitt and will launch on Rift in 2018. Wolves in the Walls is coming to Oculus in 2018. – – — – –. The post Oculus Sends 5 VR Experiences to Sundance 2018 appeared first on Road to VR. Wolves in the Walls.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2018

Without any major VR hardware releases on the radar for this year, 2018 is shaping up to be a time for content to shine. We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Platform : PSVR (2018).

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Holiday shopping season is here and we’re tracking the best Oculus Go Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best Oculus Go Black Friday 2018 Deal. The best Oculus Go Black Friday 2018 deal so far is the Oculus Go (64GB) for $229 from Amazon (an 8% discount). Oculus Go Deal Baseline. Oculus Go (64GB) – $250. Image courtesy Oculus.

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VRScout

JUNE 12, 2018

The post Say Hello To The 2018 VR Creator Lab appeared first on VRScout. A final screening event of the finished projects will take place this October. Imaged Credit: People / IMDB / LinkedIn / BETNetworks / MsMojo / Cirque Du Soleil / AR13 / Metiza.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2018

A sneak peek of the technologies is being shown to media at CES 2018. ” In addition, NextVR plans to “broadly support” AR devices in mid-2018. The post NextVR Plans 6DOF, Increased Quality, and AR Support for Live VR Video in 2018 appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Whereas last year’s VR setup felt like a bit of a last-minute tag-on, the 2018 edition received well over 500 submissions from all over the world, from which they shortlisted 33. The post The Best VR Experiences From Raindance Film Festival 2018 appeared first on VRScout. It’s a brave and exciting new world for VR content.

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MAY 7, 2018

The post VRLA 2018 Highlights appeared first on VRScout. Once again VRLA has managed to bring together the very best in immersive entertainment for a weekend that was literally packed with excited attendees and enthusiasts. The Los Angeles conference continues to prove that the XR industry is here to stay.

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VRScout

JUNE 15, 2018

Here’s the live US event schedule of the available matches: June 17: 2018 FIFA World Cup (Germany vs. Mexico) from FOX Sports – 8:00 am PT. June 20: 2018 FIFA World Cup (Portugal vs. Morocco) from FOX Sports – 5:00 am PT. June 22: 2018 FIFA World Cup (Brazil vs. Costa Rica) from FOX Sports – 5:00 am PT. Telemundo Deportes VR.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympics is about to kick off in PyeongChang, South Korea today, and this year you’ll be able to watch a total of 30 events in VR, shared across live and on-demand 360/180 recordings. The post How to Watch the 2018 Winter Olympics in VR appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2018

Sony might not have spent much time focused on PSVR at their E3 2018 presentation last night but the company has brought a heaping helping of VR games for attendees to try at the PlayStation E3 booth this week. Psychological Thriller ‘Transference’ to Land on PSVR, Rift & Vive Fall 2018, E3 2018 Trailer Here.

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Next Reality AR

AUGUST 7, 2018

After a series of hints revealed by CEO Rony Abovitz via Twitter, Magic Leap looks like it is ready to launch Magic Leap One on 8/8/2018 at 8:08. Rony Aboviz changed his twitter profile's header to this launching whales image at 8:08pm on 8/7/2018. 8, or 08-08-2018. One day before launch. Tomorrow is Aug.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

The Mezo interactive art installation that will be the centerpiece of the show floor at VRLA 2018. First time attendees can register in VR via the official VRLA Registration 2018 app or visit VRLA. The post VRLA 2018 Returns; Keynote Lineup Announced appeared first on VRScout. Passes are available now and start at just $30.

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Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2018

Oculus is also providing participants with ongoing remote coaching, feedback on their work, and also the opportunity to compete for 2018 Oculus Launch Pad Grants to develop their prototype and launch a full experience on the Oculus Store. Check out the full list of last year’s grant winners here.

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Road to VR

APRIL 24, 2018

VRLA 2018 returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 4-5, featuring hundreds of immersive tech demos, educational session, presentations and groundbreaking product launches from the most innovative technology companies shaping our world today. Road to VR readers can save 15% on passes to VRLA 2018 using code Road_VRLA at registration.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

A few weeks after painting in the program, he transformed his 3D sketches into the prototype for one of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions of 2018. “It The post Tilt Brush Behind One Of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions Of 2018 appeared first on VRScout. The first thing I did was draw up a car. Image Credit: Solgaard Design.

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JULY 24, 2018

For Pol Jeremias, chair of the VR, AR, and MR program at the SIGGRAPH 2018 expo , it was vital to conquer that issue at this year’s convention. “It In line with this year’s explosion of talent in virtual and augmented reality, SIGGRAPH 2018 has chosen to expand its focus on VR, AR, and MR by introducing the Immersive Pavilion.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2017

In fact, one startup is claiming they’ll have a mind-controlled virtual reality game in VR arcades as soon as 2018. The post Mind-Controlled VR Game Coming to Arcades 2018 appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: VRScout.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

We’re keeping an eye on the best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 Deal. The best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 deal we’ve spotted so far will begin on Black Friday (November 23rd) and will bring the Rift + Touch bundle to just $350 on Amazon (a $50 savings).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Today in Barcelona, ahead of MWC 2018, the company revealed their new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus phones. However, a 2018 model won’t be launched alongside the S9 and S9 Plus. If Samsung plans to release an updated version of Gear VR for 2018, we’d expect it to come later in the year, likely during the reveal of the Note 9.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Announced during the main press briefing at Microsoft’s event held in San Francisco, Intel will be bringing a ‘Windows Mixed Reality experience’ for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. The post Intel to Bring 2018 Olympic Winter Games Experience to Windows Mixed Reality appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2018

We went hands on with the device at MWC 2018 last month , and were impressed by the stability and responsiveness of the headset’s tracking, if somewhat less enamoured by the motion of the included motion controller. . “[…] it’s definitely our intent that if we have a good product then it should be available to as many users as possible.”.

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Road to VR

MARCH 9, 2018

This year the company says they’re bringing brand new VR demos to the show and will host a session exploring the company’s plans for 2018. ” The post Oculus to Show Brand New Game Demos at GDC, Detail What’s Ahead in 2018 appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2018

CES 2018 has come and gone, and with it, a pace has been set for what we can expect to see in VR in the next six months or so. Perhaps the biggest reveal at CES 2018 was HTC’s Vive Pro. The lack of pricing information leaves a big question mark over the impact that the Vive Pro and Vive Wireless Adapter will have in 2018.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2018

HTC is due to announce updates to its Vive system today during a press event at CES 2018. The post HTC Vive CES 2018 Press Event Liveblog appeared first on Road to VR. We’re on the scene to bring you the news live. SEE ALSO 'Vive Pro' Leak Suggests Big Bump in Resolution and Optional Vive Wireless Adapter.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Among PS4 games released so far in 2018 , Astro Bot ranks 6th, in the company of titles like God of War , Divinity: Original Sin II , and Shadow of the Colossus [2018 remake]. Looking at all PS4 games ever , Astro Bot ranks #23, alongside titles like Monster Hunter: World (2018) and Fez (2014).

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Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2018

Here’s a roundup of news from ‘day zero’ of CES 2018, served in bitesize chunks. As part of a new collaboration between Intel and AMD, the latest iteration of Intel’s small form factor NUC line revealed at CES 2018 uses an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8809G combined with discrete Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics. Image courtesy Intel.

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MARCH 23, 2018

Announced at GDC 2018, the augmented reality experience uses PlayFusion’s proprietary ‘Enhanced Reality Engine’ to unlock gameplay options on the physical cards when using mobile devices. The post AR-Enhanced ‘Warhammer’ Trading Card Game to Launch July 2018 appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we’re tracking the best PSVR Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best PSVR Black Friday 2018 Deal. That said, definitely consider picking up Moss (2017) [ our review ] and Astro Bot (2018) [ our review ] separately, as they are both great games for PSVR. Torn (2018) – $21 (30% discount).

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GizModo VR

JUNE 8, 2021

Elon Musk, the second richest person in the world, paid precisely $0 in federal income tax in 2018, according to an explosive new report from ProPublica. And Musk isn’t the only one. Read more.

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