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Sony’s brand new PlayStation VR tech will be able to play games and watch video that were not designed for virtual reality. In a press release – as reported by Polygon – PlayStation announced that the tech has a cinematic mode which allows users to play games and watch video …

Following the confirmation of PlayStation VR’s launch details last night, we now have a pretty clear picture of what virtual reality has to offer punters this year. Which means for many people it’s decision time. But what am I going to opt for? The only way to find out is …

Latest version of OSVR HDK headset adds diffusion technology to reduce ‘screen door’ effect

Sony is revealed it is launching a hardware bundle with everything consumers need for PlayStation VR. Speaking to TechInsider, an unnamed Sony rep sitting in on an interview with PlayStation’s Shuhei Yoshida said that a bundle that comes with the PlayStation VR headset, Camera and Move motion controller would be …

New programme includes App Store-like web portal, with QA provided by the tech company

Classic party game Werewolf is coming to Virtual Reality via Ubisoft. Under the name Werewolves Within, the game will ask four to eight players to uncoverthewerewolves that have been terrorising the medieval village of Gallowston. It’s due this year for ‘major VR platforms’ and is being developed by Ubisoft’s Red …

Confusion arises from new qualification, but CMO Clive Downie stresses initiative is targeted at graduates

Former Climax Studios director and indie dev joins as executive creative director

There are 230 companies making a VR game. These include companies we’re already familiar with, such as Crytek, Climax, NDreams and Harmonix, but also a number of surprise names. For instance, Dark Souls creator From Software has a VR game in the works, as does 2K Games – whose CEO …

Electronic Arts is the second major third-party publisher to develop a Virtual Reality project. Despite attracting support from a number of high profile developers, including Crytek, Rebellion and Creative Assembly, big third-party publishers have been reluctant to jump into the VR sector. Take-Two told MCV that it was waiting to …