Super. Hot. Super. Hot. Super. Hot. Virtual reality has some incredible experiences now in apps and games like Resident Evil 7, Rec Room, and Tilt Brush. And now Superhot VR, which is one of the most stylish VR experiences, is getting a major update. The Oculus Rift exclusive is getting more levels and challenges that focus...
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Is Breath of the Wild the best or the worst Zelda? GamesBeat Decides
Listen to the GamesBeat Decides podcast GB Decides on Facebook Watch live on Twitch Watch on YouTube Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Music, or Stitcher. The new Zelda is out, and I love it. In my review, I said it was the best game Nintendo has ever made. I’m that into it, but not everyone is like me. So as...
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Got a big story to share? VentureBeat accepts confidential news tips. Here’s a list of ways to contact our editorial team with sensitive information. We are committed to protecting the identities of our sources. When submitting a confidential news tip, be sure to include any relevant documents, evidence, and data. Further, please explain why the tip is newsworthy and what’s at...
Linden Lab teases the VR world of Sansar
Sansar is coming soon, and that means you may be able to live in virtual reality soon. Linden Lab‘s Sansar virtual reality world is debuting as an open beta test shortly, and the San Francisco company has released a video of what the place will look like. Linden Lab recently invited hundreds of new creators into its...
Try Windows 10's Mixed Reality Portal on Your PC with Insider Build 15048 — No Headset Required
If you’re part of the Windows 10 Insider Program, build 15048 launched this morning, and included a nice big unannounced surprise. You can now launch the Mixed Reality Portal and enable the simulation to try out mixed reality right from your PC, even if you don’t have one of the new Acer dev kits. Update...
SSVAR: Welcome to Takondi our new partner
Takondi Ltd (visit Takondi website) is a boutique digital agency located in Zurich, Switzerland. The specialists for bold and innovative digital projects provide solutions for large enterprises and SMEs. With the well-shaped «Takondi Approach»,the company sticks to a proven process. Takondi has a convincing offer to enter the world of augmented reality with the augmented...
Gorn Turned Me Into a Gory and Violent Colosseum Gladiator
With a shield in my left hand and a massive flail in my right hand, I stared down my enemies. They were heavily armored; I was not. I reached above my head, signaling to the master seated above us all that I was ready and he lowered the gates in the middle of the arena....
Room Scale MMO OrbusVR Has Been Funded On Kickstarter
As the software ecosystem grows, developers are starting to find a balance that allows them to create solid multiplayer experiences on VR platforms. The community is welcoming massive amounts of VR players, but the MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) genre hasn’t really found a solid foothold just yet. Enter OrbusVR, the Kickstarter project looking to bring room...
Scope AR Brings Live, Interactive AR Video Support to Caterpillar Customers
Customer service just got a lot more interesting. Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar just announced official availability of what they’re calling the CAT LIVESHARE solution to customer support, which builds augmented reality capabilities into the platform. They’ve partnered with Scope AR, a company who develops technical support and training documentation tools using augmented reality. The CAT...
Sixense Still Won’t Say When Kickstarter Backers Can Expect Their Rewards
On October 12, 2013 Sixense closed its Kickstarter campaign after raising over $600,00 from 2,383 backers. The purpose of the campaign was to raise money for the STEM System: a third-party hardware solution capable of providing positional tracking and hand controllers to virtual reality headsets. Today, these capabilities come standard in the three biggest, high-end...