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With the release of Half-Life: Alyx , the first single player game from Valve in nine years, the studio has teased that it’s getting back into the swing of making new games. MORE
T ech giants see different versions of spatial computing’s future. These visions often trace back to their core businesses. Facebook wants to be the social layer to the spatial web, while Amazon wants to be the commerce layer and Apple wants a hardware-centric multi-device play. MORE
Computer vision and AR technology bring Mount Kilimanjaro to life in your living room. MORE
If you’re planning to pick up Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond when it launches this Friday, take note of both the required space and recommended specs. MORE
These weeks I have been pretty busy with the delivery of a project, and the delivery has culminated with a demo of the VR solution we have developed. MORE
T here are always valuable lessons and war stories to be heard from startup founders, if you ever get the chance to get them talking. That value amplifies for serial founders. And the takeaways are even greater and more validated from those who have achieved successful exits. MORE
After 8 long years of waiting, it’s finally here — CD Projekt RED’s sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here. But can you play the game in VR? The short answer is no. The game does not currently have any form of VR support, but there are some alternatives. MORE
Thirdverse announced that VR sword-action game SWORDS of GARGANTUA is live on PlayStation VR. Already available for Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, HTC VIVE COSMOS and Windows Mixed Reality, SWORDS of GARGANTUA is a fan favorite with high ratings and reviews. MORE
T hough VR is driven primarily by gaming, it will diversify into several other use cases in the coming years. This is a common path for emerging tech, which often finds its way to utilitarian endpoints. Consider the web’s killer apps: boring things like publishing and communications. MORE
In recent weeks, Google managed to capitalize on the hype surrounding the Star Wars streaming series The Mandalorian with an AR app that was not only exclusive to Android but also available only for 5G-equipped devices. MORE
Facebook is currently selling the Oculus Rift S for $100 less than its usual price, taking the headset to $299. Don’t maybe don’t jump straight at that offer. This promotion is live now across Facebook’s official store and Newegg and is available in the UK Amazon store for £299 too. MORE
The latest version of the Oculus Integration for Unity, v23, adds experimental OpenXR support for Quest and Quest 2 application development. MORE
The fact that the Oculus Quest 2 requires a Facebook account to use has been a point of contention for a lot of VR fans out there, and now it seems that governments are beginning to take notice. MORE
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond has seemingly everything going for it. The backing of Facebook’s VR publishing arm, Oculus Studios, and development by a world-renowned game studio, Respawn Entertainment. MORE
A s we approach a new year, it’s time for our annual ritual of synthesizing the lessons from the past twelve months and formulating the outlook for the next twelve. Notably, when kicking off this thought exercise, we realized that several of the topics look similar to last year. MORE
Following the announcement in September that Facebook will discontinue the Rift product line in 2021 , it appears the company is gearing up for a final sendoff by offering its latest PC VR headset, Oculus Rift S, for just $300. MORE
Over the past decade, online gaming has exploded in popularity. Today, virtual reality promises to take online gaming to new heights as it delivers an immersive interactive experience to gamers around the world. VR companies are developing hardware: helmets, sensor gloves, hand controllers, and more. MORE
It’s the day in which in Italy we prepare the Christmas tree and I send an enormous hug to all my family. That said, let me tell you the most important XR news of the last week. Top news of the week. Image by Respawn Entertainment). Medal Of Honor is close to launch but it won’t be the new Alyx. MORE
The United States Federal Trade Commission today announced it has filed a lawsuit with the Washington, D.C. US District Court alleging anticompetitive practices that constitute an illegal monopoly on “personal social networking.” MORE
Today, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced it was initiating formal abuse proceedings against Facebook for its controversial policy of requiring new Oculus device owners to use a Facebook account. MORE
Vertigo Games, the multi-platform VR publisher and developer best known for the platinum selling VR shooter Arizona Sunshine, announced today they have entered into a publishing partnership with Anotherway, a newly formed VR studio led by developers with roots at Microsoft Hololens and Activision, for the upcoming VR Air Guitar music game Unplugged. MORE
(Image courtesy Mursion.). MORE
Drag-and-drop digital assets in real-time using LITHO’s AR controller. MORE
Google’s YouTube app for Oculus Quest now supports controller-free hand tracking. That means you can browse & watch YouTube’s huge collection of regular and immersive videos with just the headset, no controllers required. MORE
Originally released on Macintosh in 1993, Myst immersed players in a first-person adventure that was truly ahead of its time, both visually and conceptually. MORE
Cyberpunk 2077 is out now and even though it doesn’t have official VR support for the game itself you can still play it using your VR headset — specifically if you use an Oculus Quest 2 with Google Stadia. MORE
One of the largest shopping center in the US is turning to AR to help keep shoppers safe during the holidays. MORE
Is all that memory really necessary? Well the holidays are just around the corner and what better present to give your family, friends, or even yourself than the Oculus Quest 2 standalone VR headset? MORE
The grand prize winner will walk away with $20,000 USD. Over the course of four months (August 3rd to November 9th), applicants from nine different countries submitted a total of 145 works (59 in AR and 86 in VR) to the 2020 NEWVIEW Awards. MORE
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only VR. This week marked the launch of Warhammer 40,000’s first original VR game, Warhammer 40K: Battle Sister on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2. MORE
Road to VR
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The United States Federal Trade Commission today announced it has filed a lawsuit with the Washington, D.C. US District Court alleging anticompetitive practices that constitute an illegal monopoly on “personal social networking.”
VRScout
DECEMBER 9, 2020
One of the largest shopping center in the US is turning to AR to help keep shoppers safe during the holidays.
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The Ghost Howls
DECEMBER 8, 2020
It’s the day in which in Italy we prepare the Christmas tree and I send an enormous hug to all my family. That said, let me tell you the most important XR news of the last week. Top news of the week. Image by Respawn Entertainment). Medal Of Honor is close to launch but it won’t be the new Alyx.
Next Reality AR
DECEMBER 10, 2020
In recent weeks, Google managed to capitalize on the hype surrounding the Star Wars streaming series The Mandalorian with an AR app that was not only exclusive to Android but also available only for 5G-equipped devices.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Today, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced it was initiating formal abuse proceedings against Facebook for its controversial policy of requiring new Oculus device owners to use a Facebook account.
VRScout
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Computer vision and AR technology bring Mount Kilimanjaro to life in your living room.
Virtual Reality Pulse brings together the best content for VR professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AR Insider
DECEMBER 8, 2020
A s we approach a new year, it’s time for our annual ritual of synthesizing the lessons from the past twelve months and formulating the outlook for the next twelve. Notably, when kicking off this thought exercise, we realized that several of the topics look similar to last year.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 11, 2020
With the release of Half-Life: Alyx , the first single player game from Valve in nine years, the studio has teased that it’s getting back into the swing of making new games.
VRScout
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Drag-and-drop digital assets in real-time using LITHO’s AR controller.
Cats and VR
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Vertigo Games, the multi-platform VR publisher and developer best known for the platinum selling VR shooter Arizona Sunshine, announced today they have entered into a publishing partnership with Anotherway, a newly formed VR studio led by developers with roots at Microsoft Hololens and Activision, for the upcoming VR Air Guitar music game Unplugged.
Slashgear
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The fact that the Oculus Quest 2 requires a Facebook account to use has been a point of contention for a lot of VR fans out there, and now it seems that governments are beginning to take notice.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Following the announcement in September that Facebook will discontinue the Rift product line in 2021 , it appears the company is gearing up for a final sendoff by offering its latest PC VR headset, Oculus Rift S, for just $300.
VRScout
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The grand prize winner will walk away with $20,000 USD. Over the course of four months (August 3rd to November 9th), applicants from nine different countries submitted a total of 145 works (59 in AR and 86 in VR) to the 2020 NEWVIEW Awards.
Hypergrid Business
DECEMBER 8, 2020
(Image courtesy Mursion.).
AR Insider
DECEMBER 9, 2020
T ech giants see different versions of spatial computing’s future. These visions often trace back to their core businesses. Facebook wants to be the social layer to the spatial web, while Amazon wants to be the commerce layer and Apple wants a hardware-centric multi-device play.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Originally released on Macintosh in 1993, Myst immersed players in a first-person adventure that was truly ahead of its time, both visually and conceptually.
VRScout
DECEMBER 9, 2020
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only VR. This week marked the launch of Warhammer 40,000’s first original VR game, Warhammer 40K: Battle Sister on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2.
ARPost
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Over the past decade, online gaming has exploded in popularity. Today, virtual reality promises to take online gaming to new heights as it delivers an immersive interactive experience to gamers around the world. VR companies are developing hardware: helmets, sensor gloves, hand controllers, and more.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Google’s YouTube app for Oculus Quest now supports controller-free hand tracking. That means you can browse & watch YouTube’s huge collection of regular and immersive videos with just the headset, no controllers required.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 7, 2020
If you’re planning to pick up Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond when it launches this Friday, take note of both the required space and recommended specs.
VRScout
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Caveman Game Studio’s team-based shooter arrives on Quest with new single player and co-op missions.
Cats and VR
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Thirdverse announced that VR sword-action game SWORDS of GARGANTUA is live on PlayStation VR. Already available for Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest, HTC Vive, HTC VIVE COSMOS and Windows Mixed Reality, SWORDS of GARGANTUA is a fan favorite with high ratings and reviews.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Facebook is currently selling the Oculus Rift S for $100 less than its usual price, taking the headset to $299. Don’t maybe don’t jump straight at that offer. This promotion is live now across Facebook’s official store and Newegg and is available in the UK Amazon store for £299 too.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The latest version of the Oculus Integration for Unity, v23, adds experimental OpenXR support for Quest and Quest 2 application development.
VRScout
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Is all that memory really necessary? Well the holidays are just around the corner and what better present to give your family, friends, or even yourself than the Oculus Quest 2 standalone VR headset?
AR Insider
DECEMBER 11, 2020
T here are always valuable lessons and war stories to be heard from startup founders, if you ever get the chance to get them talking. That value amplifies for serial founders. And the takeaways are even greater and more validated from those who have achieved successful exits.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 10, 2020
After 8 long years of waiting, it’s finally here — CD Projekt RED’s sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here. But can you play the game in VR? The short answer is no. The game does not currently have any form of VR support, but there are some alternatives.
Road to VR
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond has seemingly everything going for it. The backing of Facebook’s VR publishing arm, Oculus Studios, and development by a world-renowned game studio, Respawn Entertainment.
VRScout
DECEMBER 5, 2020
Early supporters receive a custom badge and additional VRC+ time.
AR Insider
DECEMBER 7, 2020
T hough VR is driven primarily by gaming, it will diversify into several other use cases in the coming years. This is a common path for emerging tech, which often finds its way to utilitarian endpoints. Consider the web’s killer apps: boring things like publishing and communications.
Upload VR
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 is out now and even though it doesn’t have official VR support for the game itself you can still play it using your VR headset — specifically if you use an Oculus Quest 2 with Google Stadia.
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