San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2017 is one of the largest and most anticipated entertainment industry events on the planet. Actors, directors, writers, artists, developers, and everything in between from all over the world descend on San Diego for a week of pure geek bliss. At one end of the convention center you’ll find people camped...
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Dragon Ball Z VR, Pokemon GO, And More All Get New Videos And Trailers
We’re only a few days removed from Comic-Con and the news machine is already chugging ahead once again without missing a beat. Even thought we only cover VR, AR, and other mixed reality technologies at this publication it’s still very difficult to keep up with everything that happens in our industry. If you aren’t aware...
Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Daydream VR Update Begins Rolling Out
Announced back in May, an update bringing Google Daydream support to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus has begun rolling out, making those phones the only two to support both Daydream VR and Gear VR. The Android Soul reports today that Galaxy S8 and S8+ updates with Google Daydream support have begun rolling out to...
Chicago Bar Now Serves A VR Cocktail Using A Gear VR
When I first heard that Baptiste & Bottle would be serving a new cocktail in a Gear VR I thought that sounded like a waste of an expensive headset with no water proof components. Then I realized how stupid I was being and how cool an idea this really is. This Chicago-based bar and restaurant is...
SDCC 2017: The IT VR Experience Sent A Chill Down My Spine
A creepy bus at Comic-Con greeted visitors with the promise of a “Float Cinematic VR Experience” for the upcoming September release of Stephen King’s clown nightmare IT. Games Editor David Jagneaux and I boarded the bus last weekend and found ourselves in a holding room that resembled a large drainage pipe, with only a dim...
‘Smashbox Arena’ Now Available on PSVR – Launch Trailer
Smashbox Arena, one of SteamVR’s best rated titles, today launches on Playstation VR. The game plays like a mashup of a first person shooter and a game of dodgeball. Smashbox Arena originally launched for the HTC Vive in late 2016. On SteamVR the game has been well received, holding an impressive 97% positive rating among user...
Here’s How Smashbox Arena Works On PSVR, Out Now
[Editor’s Note] – Smashbox Arena is now available on PSVR. This article was originally published on May 5th, 2017 and has been updated today in conjunction with the game’s release. You can download it now on PSN for $29.99. Watch the new launch trailer below. One of PC VR’s best multiplayer games, Smashbox Arena from Big...
Bigscreen’s Huge Cinema Update Supports High-Fidelity Multiplayer Streaming
When we first wrote about Bigscreen over a year ago it represented something we hadn’t seen before. Users were able to invite friends into private virtual rooms where they could stream content together in real-time. Not only that, but it allowed users to stream content from their desktop directly, not just from things available online....
Motorola to Launch 360 Camera ‘Mod’ Alongside Latest Moto Z Phone
Motorola today unveiled their latest phone, the Moto Z2 Force Edition, and alongside it will come a 360-degree camera that the company says snaps onto any phone in the Moto Z lineup. Launching with the Moto Z2 Force on August 10, the little Moto 360 Camera is a part of Motorola’s ‘mods’, or magnetically attached...
‘Bigscreen’ Overhaul Brings High-Quality Multiplayer Video Streaming, More Users Per-room to Follow
Bigscreen is a social VR app which lets VR users bring their PC desktops into virtual reality, as if sitting at their computer next to friends or co-workers. Users inside of Bigscreen can see each other’s desktops which means you can watch movies or play games together. With Bigscreen still in beta, the streaming functionality has...
