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Not one to be left behind Google has finally entered the world of VR, we’ll just ignore Google cardboard, with Daydream View. The new VR headset is designed to be used with the new Pixel phone, which was also announced yesterday. Much like the Samsung Gear VR, slotting your phone …
Read More »Is PlayStation going to dominate VR?
After years of hype and promise, VR finally became a reality for consumers in 2016. The year kicked off with the PC-based and expensive Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets rolling out. And in just a few weeks virtual reality is coming to the console space in the form of …
Read More »Taking VR to the masses – The launch of PSVR
PlayStation’s UK group marketing manager Tom Whitaker discusses the company’s plans for the launch of the VR headset, and its potential once it is in consumers’ hands. Who do you see buying PlayStation VR? Is it primarily core gamers, or could it go mainstream? There’s definitely interest in PlayStation VR …
Read More »HTC’s Vive software portal goes live
While Steam is the natural home for HTC Vive, owners of the VR headset are now also able to buy their games from the manufacturer’s own portal. Viveport is now live in 30 major territories, having launched in China earlier this year. As part of the launch, a number of …
Read More »Driveclub VR discounted for Season Pass owners
Sony has confirmed the pricing details for PlayStation VR title Driveclub VR. Those who had hoped for a free upgrade to the existing game may be disappointed. The full title, which will be released physically and digitally, will be priced at 34.99. Anyone who had bought the Season Pass before …
Read More »Amazon’s PSVR pre-order backlog stretches out to mid December
Buyers who place an order for PlayStation VR on Amazon today may not get their hands on the headset until the middle of December. As spotted by Videogamer, the retailer currently has the following disclaimer on the peripheral’s pre-order page: Due to limited stock we are only able to offer …
Read More »Google VR SDK available now
Daydream developer tools feature native Unity and Unreal integration
Read More »iClone 6.5 adds VR support and 360-degree video
Devs can now create animations for virtual reality titles and bring them into Unity, Unreal and more
Read More »Rez Infinite will boast 4K visuals on PS4 Pro
The developer of the PS4-bound Rez remake has said the game will get a big VR performance boost when hooked up to a PS4 Pro. Rez Infinite launches alongside the PSVR headset next month. And while it will be perfectly compatible with current PS4s, Polygon reports that when hooked up …
Read More »Adrift dev urges fans to ‘demand’ PSVR port
The studio behind virtual reality space adventure Adrift – sorry, Adr1ft – has called on fans to put pressure on the powers that be to have the game greenlit for PlayStation VR. Adrift was released on PC earlier this year and then on PS4 in the summer. However, many were …
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