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25 million installs of over 1,000 Cardboard-compatible apps achieved over the last 19 months
Read More »Disney wants to get devs and film directors working together on Star Wars VR projects
Five-year plan for Lucasfilm Story Group includes development of ‘full narrative story’ experiences based on sci-fi IP
Read More »Is it now or never for virtual reality?
With consumer versions of leading virtual reality headsets finally on the horizon, James Batchelor looks at the expectations and pressures VR devs face – and asks whether 2016 really is the year that virtual reality succeeds
Read More »Ubisoft teams up with Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision to develop VR content
'Their expertise in the horror film genre is exciting for us as a developer of interactive entertainment,' says Ubisoft Montreal VP
Read More »Starbreeze to open Project StarCade virtual reality arcade
Other developers invited to pitch content for LA-based experience 'accessible to the masses'
Read More »Apple appoints VR expert Doug Bowman
Head of 3D Interaction Group joins tech giant in supposed effort to counter Google, Facebook and Samsung
Read More »Apple hires virtual reality researcher
iPhone manufacturer Apple has to date remained conspicuous from the VR race, but that might be about to change. The Financial Times reports that former Virginia Tech computer science professor Doug Bowman has joined the company. His previous research focused on three-dimensional user interface design and the benefits of immersion …
Read More »VR Lens Lab wants to improve virtual reality experience for glasses wearers
Glasses wearers often face a choice – enjoy clear VR is discomfort or be comfortable at the expense of blurry visuals. A new Kickstarter wants to fix that. VR Lens Lab promises the option of adding prescription lenses to Samsung’s Gear VR headset, lettings users ditch their glasses completely when …
Read More »Elite: Dangerous shifts focus from Oculus to SteamVR
One of the Oculus Rift’s earliest and brightest talismans has turned heel and backed a rival device. Eurogamer reports that developer Frontier has confirmed that its virtual reality development efforts are now being focused on Steam’s HTC Vive headset. Indeed, Elite Dangerous hasn’t been updated to work with more recent …
Read More »Ubisoft teams with Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision for VR
A production company founded by Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah and Josh Waller is working with Ubisoft to produce virtual reality content. The announcement was made at the Sundance Film Festival. Ubisoft’s FunHouse Studio in Montreal is leading development duties. We’re thrilled to partner with an industry leader like Ubisoft to …
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