VR games come in all sorts of varieties these days, from sit-down experiences to room-scale games. It’s all coming together nicely. That being said, the absolute best fit for VR games are still those genres that involve a cockpit. Racing games, mech battlers, spaceships or anything you drive and pilot from a seat works wonderfully … Continue reading Star Wars Squadrons VR Experience: A Killer VR Title
Oculus Quest 2 rumours simply will not die down. Despite no official word from Oculus, it seems each week there’s yet more speculation about Oculus releasing an update about their refresh of the popular Quest standalone headset. We’ve seen supposed renders of what the product will look like and some questionable rumours about what sorts … Continue reading Oculus Quest 2 Leaks Point To A Truly Next-gen VR Experience
XR or extended reality is the umbrella term that includes, virtual-, augmented- and mixed- reality technology. While Virtual Reality is the better known mainstream term and probably the more famous technology, it’s also the least likely to become an every day part of a user’s life. The main reason I make this argument is that … Continue reading The Future Of XR Looks Bright Thanks To Neuralink, Apple And Other Innovators
One of the biggest hurdles facing immersive VR is freedom of movement. While we can easily make someone see and hear a large space around them, any attempt to actually move through that space will end in disaster if you aren’t careful. At first, the easiest solution was to use a gamepad,a device most people … Continue reading Consumer VR Treadmills Still Aren’t A Thing, But Kat VR Is Giving It A Go Anyway
Let’s be honest, the year 2020 is probably not going to be recorded in the history books as one of the more pleasant time periods in human history. Civil unrest in various parts of the world is bad enough, but we also have an unprecedented global pandemic to contend with. The advent of the novel … Continue reading Could The Pandemic Be Good For VR?
It’s not controversial to say that the PSVR is one of the most successful premium VR products on the market. Instead of needing a powerful PC to drive something like an Oculus Rift, all you need is a PSVR and a $299 base model PS4. Sony have innovated quite a lot to get a good … Continue reading Sony Assures PlayStation 5 VR Compatibility
Modern dentistry is a pretty painless practise, but all the cutting-edge dental techniques in the world do little for the anxiety of individual patients. In the collective imagination of the public going to the dentist is something to be feared. It’s no help that serious anxiety is an increasingly common occurrence in modern life. The … Continue reading Virtual Reality in Dentistry: A Match Made in Heaven?
Microsoft’s new Flight Sim game is set to launch on the 18th of August 2020. It’s coming to PC and Xbox, available to buy outright or as part of a Game Pass subscription. As preview builds of the game make it into the hands of the media, excitement for the “game” is starting to peak. … Continue reading Microsoft Flight Sim Has Limited VR Support at Launch
The Oculus Quest is hands-down the VR headset we believe most people should get. It’s the best standalone headset at the moment, with advanced inside-out tracking, a healthy library of native standalone VR games and the killer ability to connect to a computer and act as a full Oculus Rift. The Quest has been an … Continue reading Oculus Quest 2 Rumours Are Stronger Than Ever
If you haven’t heard, Oculus has pulled the plug on the Go. It’s the most affordable standalone VR headset. This might come as quite a surprise, because by all accounts it was doing pretty well. Facebook is certainly not running short of money. Oculus Go was part of their big plans for VR and social … Continue reading Don’t Buy an Oculus Go (Or Any 3DoF VR)!
