Road to VR

JUNE 9, 2023

Apple’s new headset might be an absurd $3,500, putting it in a completely different class than Meta’s upcoming Quest 3 at $500, let alone the Quest 2 now at $300. Great Hardware, Struggling Software The thing is, Meta’s headsets are plenty capable.

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ARPost

JUNE 8, 2022

Awards also go to the winner of the startup pitch competition, Best in Show VR, Best in Show AR, and there’s also the Awesome Award. Best Art or Film. Sony Electronics Head of Business Development, Thaisa Yamamura, presented the Auggie Award for Best Art or Film. Best Campaign. Best Consumer App.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 8, 2023

I’ve always published news articles about the release of all the most recent HTC headsets, but this time I wasn’t at CES and I hadn’t received any kind of press material from the company, so I had no way to write a meaningful article about it in time. Vive XR Elite. Vive XR Elite launch trailer. Up to 110 degrees FOV.

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VRScout

AUGUST 10, 2022

Valve’s near-perfect first-person shooter is finally coming to SteamVR headsets. After years of development hell, Half-Life 2: VR will be available in open beta this coming September on PC VR headsets. “A project as large and ambitious as Half-Life 2: VR is never truly finished.

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2023

The creator of a PC VR driver which includes support for the original PSVR 1 headset says it is are stepping away from hacking PSVR 2 to work with PC VR, citing frustrating technical, financial, and social challenges. “I’m walking away from this project for the time being.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 30, 2022

From top XR trends and must-have skills for an AR/VR career, to XR hardware reviews, to the potential of the metaverse in various industries, to discussing why we’re not all wearing AR/VR headsets, these are the 22 stories ARPost readers clicked on the most this year. Hands-On Review of VR Wave Prescription Lenses for Quest 2.

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2024

Asgard’s Wrath 2 , developed by Meta’s in-house VR studio Sanzaru Games, is in many ways the most ambitious game to ever launch on the Quest platform. It has been critically acclaimed for scale and production quality that exceeds most of what else is available on the headset.

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VRScout

JULY 27, 2022

The future of tabletop gaming is looking bright thanks to VR. All On Board is a mod-based VR platform currently in development for Meta Quest and PC VR headsets that allows you to play an ever-expanding catalog of multiplayer board games built by the community for the community in VR. .

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2022

In March 2020, Half-Life: Alyx officially launched on PC VR headsets, offering players what could easily be considered one of the best VR games to date. Since then we’ve seen a number of game-changing mods make their way to headsets. on PC VR headsets. Half-Life: Alyx is available for $59.99

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VRScout

AUGUST 4, 2022

Among Us , the popular social deduction game that took gamers by storm back in 2020, is coming to VR headsets later this year, and based on what we know so far this could be the best iteration of the game yet. do you own a VR headset? do you own a VR headset? do you want to try Among Us VR early?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

It’s 2024, a new year when VR can be dead I renew my best wishes for you, hoping that 2024 will bring you and the people you love everything that you have always wished for. And I’m sure that among these things there are my roundups of the best XR news. Hello everyone and happy new year!!! For instance, Gorilla Tag has now 2.5x

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VRScout

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Somnium’s PC VR headset allows you to program its sensors and buttons to meet your individual needs. At the beginning of the year, social VR platform Somnium Space began teasing a new VR headset with a unique modular design. We wanted to create a headset that you truly own. Image Credit: Somnium Space.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2023

A little entertainment can go a long way during a lengthy commute, as shown by Reddit user manicmastiff81 who this week shared a video of them watching YouTube from the cockpit of a VR spaceship in the popular open-world science-fiction game No Man’s Sky. No Man’s Sky is available now on PC VR headsets for $59.99

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VRScout

MAY 5, 2023

The finger gun has never been more powerful… Available now on Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets, Rogue Ascent VR is a new VR game that immerses you in the role of a science-fiction hero tasked with saving the planet of Tiamat IV from a hostile enemy force. Credit: Clique Games Rogue Ascent VR is now available for $24.99

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Anyway, with the end of the life of Quest 2, this cycle finished and a new one started with Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Google and Samsung announcing their own headset, and other companies chasing them (e.g. Especially Apple and Google, which are the dominant players in the smartphone industry, are both launching headsets this year.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2023

Polyarc, the VR studio behind the popular Moss series, has announced playtest registration for its next multiplayer VR game which is currently in development. The game will be released sometime later this year and, according to the company, will serve as a significant addition to the competitive VR gaming scene.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2023

Researchers based out of the Ohio State University College of Medicine have created a disaster response training program that uses VR technology to prepare first responders for various mass casualty emergencies, according to an official release. Immersive technology is for more than just gaming.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2022

This week, developer Normal VR ( Half+Half ) unveiled its latest VR game, NOCK. That said, it looks as though working with your team to develop new strategies will be a major part of NOCK. According to Normal VR, we can expect the game to launch “soon” on Quest headsets.

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VRScout

JANUARY 2, 2022

Whether you’re brand new to VR or simply looking for an upgrade, we’re here to help you choose your next device. VR has come a long way since the launch of the Oculus DK1 in 2013. That said, the Meta Quest 2 isn’t the only VR headset worth checking out in 2022. Meta Quest 2. HP Reverb G2.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

For businesses, finding a cheap virtual reality headset can seem impossible. If you’re investing in VR to transform collaboration, training, or product development, you’re going to need quality. Today, we’re covering everything you need to know about choosing a cheap virtual reality headset.

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VRScout

JULY 31, 2023

Start your journey off right with these immersive VR games available now. After long last, the uber-popular multiplayer game platform Roblox is finally available on Meta Quest VR headsets. We highly recommend that those playing Roblix in VR for the first time visit this world first. Your best at surviving is to run.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2023

On one hand, we’re getting a ton of games for Sony’s next-gen VR headset that have been specifically built or overhauled to make use of the new hardware, but it also means a lot of games in your PSVR library will forever be stuck in the past. Developers Ramen VR say it’s getting a free PSVR 2 upgrade.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A bit late, but here I am again writing for you about the best XR news of the week! In its latest post, he stated that Meta plans to make the Quest 3 live as a medium-tier headset while releasing a new cheaper version of it in 2024 as the affordable option for the mass market.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Pre-orders start today at $500 and the headset ships on October 10th. Photo by Road to VR Quest 3 also has an improved IPD (distance between your eyes) function and range. A dial on the headset gives it a continuous adjustment between 58–70mm. After months of teasing and leaks, Quest 3 is finally, officially, fully announced.

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ARPost

JULY 4, 2023

Sponsored content Sponsored by VR Vision The recent introduction of Apple’s Vision Pro has ignited a fresh wave of excitement in the extended reality landscape, with industry experts and enthusiasts alike anticipating a surge in the growth and evolution of the XR industry. See Also: Is Apple Vision Pro Ready for Mainstream Use?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Force is strong with this VR mod. Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy VR Mod A WIP sneak peek at @DrBeef 's Jedi Academy VR mod running completely standalone on the Meta Quest 2. Last week, VR modding community Flat2VR shared a sneak peek of the mod running standalone on the Meta Quest 2.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A recent update to Steam client for VR though suggests the company is still working behind the scenes on what appears to be its long-awaited standalone VR headset. How would the largely Meta-heavy ecosystem react as Steam becomes a new outlet for VR games? But it hasn’t been entirely mum either.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As usual, I did my best not to miss any important thing that happened in the XR space, and I hope you will appreciate this Top news of the week (Image by Apple) Apple has released the Vision Pro On February, 2nd, Apple started shipping the Apple Vision Pro. A lot of info about the device has been shared since then.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Microsoft announced this week that it plans to remove support for its entire WMR platform on Windows, which could make Windows VR headsets inoperable. That ultimately led to many (if not most) Windows VR headset users going straight to Steam for the bulk of their headset usage.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2023

The standalone VR market is continuing to grow, and with it, we’re increasingly seeing platform competition for quality content. Pico made its biggest push into consumer VR so far with the launch of the Pico 4 last year, and the company has been gaining ground on getting top VR content onto its store.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

2024 will mark the 13th year that we’ve been following this XR journey here at Road to VR. Apple Announces Vision Pro Image courtesy Apple The News Apple announced is Vision Pro headset in June of 2023 marking the company’s first public step into the XR headset space. Somehow another year has come and gone.

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2023

VR sports training is on the rise thanks to companies like WIN Reality, which last year launched WIN Reality Baseball on Meta Quest 2 headsets. Subscribers receive individualized assistance in the form of fundamental drills, hitting scenarios, and custom development plans.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Originally released back in 2016 as a launch title for the Oculus Rift, Lucky’s Tale is considered an OG within the VR gaming community. That said, the game does offer several VR-specific interactions. That said, the game does offer several VR-specific interactions. on Oculus (Meta) Quest 2 headset.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2022

In a market saturated by VR shooters, standing out from the pack has become increasingly difficult for smaller developers. That said, Tower Tag , a new multiplayer experience from VR Nerds Studios, appears to be up for the challenge. ” Tower Tag is available for free on Meta Quest headsets via App Lab and SideQuest.

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VRScout

AUGUST 8, 2022

With VR having officially gone mainstream, more people than ever find themselves picking up a headset to see what all the fuss is about. For those jumping into VR for the first time, it can be a little intimidating navigating the massive catalog of software available to download. Beat Saber. Price – $29.99 Horizon Worlds.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2022

This week developer Beat Games teased a new block type on its way to the ultra-popular VR rhythm game Beat Saber. It was thought about but ultimately this was the best decision. :).” It was thought about but ultimately this was the best decision. on Quest , PC VR , and PlayStation VR headsets.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 15, 2023

During the keynote, CEO Sundar Pichai and his collaborators announced interesting features both for AR and VR. But to summarize, the most important XR-related tidbits have been: Google confirmed that is still working with Qualcomm and Samsung to build an XR headset. It’s time for another roundup of amazing XR news. Are you ready?

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