Osso VR, a surgery training platform, is rolling out an update with a stunningly high level of graphical fidelity, increasing the realism and immersion for those using the platform to train before performing surgery in real-life. We first tried Osso VR back in 2018 — UploadVR Senior Editor David Jagneaux used the platform to learn...
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VR FPS Game Contractors Goes 50% Off After Biggest Content Update Yet
As we reported recently, Contractors received its biggest content update yet, adding official mod support, new games modes and crossplay support, among other things. Now, to coincide with the update’s release, the game has gone on sale for 50% on Steam until June 8th. The discount brings the game down from $19.99 to just $9.99...
The Best VR Games Of 2020 (So Far)
Looking for the best VR games in 2020? Look no further! We’re six months into 2020 and there’s already been a lot of great VR games. As we approach the halfway point, it’s time to reflect on some of the best experiences released for headsets so far. This list includes releases across Steam, the PlayStation...
Oculus Quest Use On SteamVR Increases Following Link USB 2.0 Support
The percentage of SteamVR players using Oculus Quest increased from 6% to 7.5% in May, according to Valve’s data. PC VR headset companies do not currently reveal sales figures, but Valve’s Steam- the most popular games store on PC- conducts a monthly ‘Hardware Survey’. This opt-in survey is offered to a random sample of Steam users...
Coaster Combat Coming To Oculus Quest This Summer
Coaster Combat, originally released on the Oculus Go and Gear VR, puts an action spin on your basic roller coaster game and will be speeding its way onto the Oculus Quest this summer. Coming this summer to Oculus Quest the ‘Best VR roller coaster experience’ COASTER COMBAT from Force Field Entertainment. pic.twitter.com/bTnu4dEjjn — Force Field...
Flowborne: An Ingenious VR Meditation Experience For Oculus Quest Via SideQuest
Flowborne is a new meditation app on SideQuest, available now as a pre-release for Oculus Quest users. It takes an ingenious new approach using Touch controllers to accurately monitor your breathing patterns, which guide your movement through a meditative experience. The app comes from Vunderwelten VR Studio and is described as a an “evidence-based experience...
HTC Blames COVID-19 Pandemic For Layoffs
HTC, the company behind the HTC Vive brand, today confirmed staff layoffs, citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as one reason. The scale of layoffs, which were initially reported by Focus Taiwan, has not been confirmed at this point in time. According to the initial report, this is the company’s second round of layoffs since December...
Apex Construct Sells 100,000 Units, Half Sold After Quest Launch
Fast Travel Games is celebrating selling 100,000 copies of its debut VR game, Apex Construct. The Sweden-based VR studio confirmed the news on Twitter this week. Apex Construct launched in early 2018, but the tweet confirms that 50% of copies were sold in its second year on the market. Apex Construct was a launch title...
Rinlo Shows Steampunk VR Platforming In Launch Trailer, Demo Coming
Third-person VR platforming game Rinlo hits Early Access later this month, and its launch trailer gives us our best look yet. Whereas the first trailer for GuraShop’s upcoming adventure game seemed mainly comprised of pre-rendered scenes, this new footage seems to be 100% gameplay based. Rinlo exhibits the same kind of diorama-sized platforming antics as...
Contractors Adds Mod Support, Beta Crossplay With Oculus Quest Version
Contractors, a VR first-person shooter available for PC VR and on Oculus Quest in beta, received an update that adds mod support and the ability to host matches that allow for crossplay between PC VR and Quest players. The game is a team-based competitive multiplayer shooter that launched in early access on Steam for PC...
