Wireless PC-based VR may not be as far off as we’d previously thought with the reveal of TPCAST’s upgrade kit for the HTC Vive, and other solutions may be coming soon too. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘s (MIT’s) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory is working on its own wireless system that cuts the...
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Opposable’s VR Strategy ‘Salvaged’ Launches On Steam With Full Campaign
HTC Vive fans got a nice surprise yesterday when Google Earth launched for free on the headset. Now its Oculus owner’s turn for a treat. Salvaged, a long-in-development strategy game from UK-based Opposable Games, has just launched for the Rift on Steam Early Access at $12.99. It’s something of a surprise; the game has been...
‘Google Earth VR’ Launches on HTC Vive, A Breathtaking New Way to Know Our Planet
Today Google launches Earth VR for the HTC Vive for free, giving us a whole new perspective on the world. I remember, back in 2001, how amazed I was to see Google Earth for the first time. I remember huddling around the computer monitor with friends shouting “go to New York City!” “Go to Hawaii!”...
‘Dragon Front’ Moves From Beta To Full Release – Studio Talks Plot, New Cards and New Faction
At Oculus Connect 3 in October High Voltage Studios announced an open beta for its competitive VR trading card game Dragon Front. Now, the studio is announcing that it is transitioning the title from beta to full release. The new update comes complete with new cards, new ways to play, and a brand new faction as well....
The Game Awards 2016 Adds VR Category But Fails To Recognize Any Non-PS VR Titles (Update)
Update: This story has been adjusted for accuracy and clarity. The Game Awards 2016 officially revealed its list of nominees today, including a brand new “Best VR Game” category. However, the list has a noticeable lack of VR content, even in that category, as the only games nominated are available on PlayStation VR. While two...
Overclockers UK Wants To Know If Your VR Racing Skills Translate To Real Life
Project Cars, a game that made our list of the 9 best games for Oculus Rift back in August, is one of the premier racing simulations not just in VR, but across gaming in general. Its VR racing is visually outstanding, filled to the brim with car and track content, and offers a wealth of...
VR Talk Show ‘The Foo Show’ Is Crowdfunding Its First Season
The former co-host of popular tech site Tested launched a Kickstarter project today, seeking $20 from backers in exchange for the promise of a Steam or Oculus code granting access to the first season of his VR talk show. The Foo Show is an interactive show created by Will Smith set inside virtual environments created...
The Assembly Developer nDreams Raises $2.5 Million
With four VR games already under its belt, its onward and upward for UK-based nDreams, which today announced significant investment. The studio, which has released titles on virtually every major headset thus far, raised £2 million (around $2.49 million) in the first of a two-stage round. Half of that money comes from Mercia Technologies PLC,...
Learn An Instrument In Virtual Reality With Percussive VR
Virtual reality can be a bridge to many experiences that may be out of reach for some. With VR, you can play board games with people halfway around the world, visit foreign countries, and more. With Percussive VR, the developer hopes to deliver a different kind of experience that connects to real life: Learning to...
SteamVR Update Adds Asynchronous Reprojection
The latest update to SteamVR adds asynchronous reprojection for Nvidia GPUs. Similar to Oculus’ asynchronous timewarp, it mitigates unwanted ‘judder’ when the hardware fails to maintain 90fps. Available via the SteamVR Beta since October 25th, asynchronous reprojection is a much-awaited feature, particularly for HTC Vive users. The idea is to maintain smooth motion on head...