Now anyone can create their very own augmented reality (AR) headset with the Windows Holographic platform. Like engadget said in an article Microsoft has basically opened up the platform to all of its partners just like they did with windows for PC. I think this is a very smart move by Microsoft seeing that the VR industry is blowing up right now. What do you think?
The HoloLens is an amazing peace of hardware but it is also very expensive at the moment. Opening up Windows Holographic will open up many opportunities for new innovations and ideas. There are already some rumors that there is a third party company working on a HoloLens clone that might launch before the actual Microsoft HoloLens it self. Thats great new because I want to get my hand on an AR headset soon. You are getting one too I know don’t worry I won’t tell anyone how excited you are.
Im sure we will see some of Microsofts partners like Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo come up with some exciting devices. Microsoft has always been the leader in the software licensing market so its really no surprise here. Windows Holographic will also power virtual reality headset like the HTC Vive seen in the demo video above.
The possibilities are endless with Microsoft Holographic with both VR and AR working together who knows what we will come up with. In the end this is very good for developers and consumers now there are more big names in the market. This means that VR and AR is hear to stay even though there are some that think it will be a phase.
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There are some rumors going around that Microsoft is planning to release 2 new XBOX hardware consoles in the next year.
Not only that but next year Microsoft might launch a new Xbox model called (Scorpio). This new XBOX contains an upgraded GPU to support VR like the Oculus Rift. Microsoft will also be partnering with Facebook’s Oculus Rift to make this happen. No one knows what this new XBOX console will be all about but you can guarantee VR will be involved with this next release.
This year the E3 will kicks off this month on the 12th and there are rumors that it will be a big even this year. A lot of new technology and new gaming concepts are coming to life because of virtual reality.
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The Live broadcast VR firm NextVR announced a major collaboration with Live Nation. NextVR specializes in professional virtual reality live streaming in the sports world, bringing live sporting events like golf, boxing into virtual reality. Now the company is partnering with Live Nation to “broadcast hundreds of live, cutting-edge performances in virtual reality to music fans worldwide.”
I am sure event like this will need big computer power and professional set up and most venues are not heard up for virtual reality which is why NextVr is a great option for major concerts and events.
“Live stereoscopic VR requires a lot of compute horsepower,” Ryan Sheridan, NextVR’s senior vice president for Imaging and Production Technologies said. “With the truck, we will not be encumbered by the venue or audio limitations in the venue from which we are broadcasting. We simply roll up, deploy our equipment, plug into the infrastructure and produce the content.”
NextVR has done a few events already like Coldplay’s concert, NBA Games, Golf Tournament and even the Democratic debate. You can experience NextVr using the app the Samsung Gear VR headset
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The Live broadcast VR firm NextVR announced a major collaboration with Live Nation. NextVR specializes in professional virtual reality live streaming in the sports world, bringing live sporting events like golf, boxing into virtual reality. Now the company is partnering with Live Nation to “broadcast hundreds of live, cutting-edge performances in virtual reality to music fans worldwide.”
I am sure event like this will need big computer power and professional set up and most venues are not heard up for virtual reality which is why NextVr is a great option for major concerts and events.
“Live stereoscopic VR requires a lot of compute horsepower,” Ryan Sheridan, NextVR’s senior vice president for Imaging and Production Technologies said. “With the truck, we will not be encumbered by the venue or audio limitations in the venue from which we are broadcasting. We simply roll up, deploy our equipment, plug into the infrastructure and produce the content.”
NextVR has done a few events already like Coldplay’s concert, NBA Games, Golf Tournament and even the Democratic debate. You can experience NextVr using the app the Samsung Gear VR headset
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This guy Derek Westerman is now in the Guinness of World records for being inside virtual reality for 25 hours using the Tilt Brush app by Google for the HTC Vive. The Guinness Book of World record have been around for a while and they are always looking for crazy things to record. Thats exactly what Derek did something that a lot of virtual reality consumers are questioning.
How long can one be in a virtual reality world? I think that this question is in many minds and I know that there are going to be a lot of people wanting to be in VR for a while. I don’t think we will be there for 25 hours long but he was proving a point that virtual reality can be used for a long period of time.
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Google Tilt Brush was one of the first titles that came with he HTC Vive pre-order when it was launched a few months ago. Now with the virtual reality space picking up momentum we are seeing so many VR innovations coming out. There is no secret that Google is interested in virtual reality with their Google Cardboard VR headset for Android smart phones. Now Google is making apps for major VR Head mounted displays like the HTC Vive with Google Tilt Brush.
Tilt Brush allows you to draw in a 3D space with the HTC Vive controllers as your paint brushes. One controller is used as a picker where you can select different types of brush strokes and other cool things like fire. You can start seeing a lot of people creating a ton of cool art with Google Tilt Brush.
I tried Google Tilt Brush my self and I have to saying its amazing. Keep following VRTechTalk for more on HTC Vive software and the latest virtual reality news.
The Climb is the world’s first virtual reality (VR) rock climbing game and its playable with the Xbox controller with a free update for full Touch support later this year. The Climb, is available now at Oculus home from the creators Crytek and Oculus Studios. You can check out the video experience of The Climb virtual reality game below.
The Climb’s incredible graphic fidelity renders realistic environments. Train, Compete, Overcome with a variety of modes to master, The Climbtakes you from the safe starter courses of basic training to challenging ascents. You can compare your results with friends on the leaderboards and work your way up to compete among the best.
The Free Solo Mode takes away all safety ropes and presents you with the most difficult routes. The Climb offers something for everyone (even if you’re afraid of heights), and is made possible only through the magic of VR.
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Samsung is trying to bring families together with a virtual reality storytelling app called Bedtime VR stories. Samsung developed Bedtime VR Stories, so parents and children can enjoy a story together, even when they’re apart. Bedtime VR Stories is currently being developed for full release.
The parent and the child each wear a VR headsets and the app creates a VR story environment where parent and child can see and interact with each other, for an immersive shared experience. The children will have a choice of their favorite VR headset you can chose from and Owl a Dino or a Robot.
Bedtime VR Stories is currently being developed by samsung for full release soon but you can check out a walkthrough video of Samsung Bedtime Stories below.
Microsoft has launched Minecraft: Gear VR Edition on the Oculus Store. This is the Gear VR version of the popular block-building game that launched in 2009 on the PC. GamesBeat went hands-on with Minecraft: Gear VR Edition you can also check the video below. Microsoft and Mojang developed Gear VR Edition with input from chief technology officer at Oculus John Carmack.
Minecraft VR is finally here and its going to awesome for those who are already fans and have a Gear VR headset. This is definitely going to be another big hit which are signs that virtual reality gaming is here to stay with big titles like Minecraft coming out.
Want to know what its like to spend 23 hours a day in a cell? 6×9 is the Guardian’s first virtual reality jail experience that puts you inside a US solitary prison cell and tells the story of the psychological damage that can come from being isolated for so.
If you want to experience this solitary confinement then you can with the Cardboard VR and the Gear VR
HTC is coming up with more ways to get people interested in virtual reality which is why they came up with the Vive X in China today. HTC announced that it will be devoting $100 million to the new virtual reality accelerator program for developers.
The applications are live on HTC’s site and the accelerator will be at locations in Beijing, San Francisco and Taipei. If you get in now you might have a chance to get into the VR space and work with heavy hitters. If you are a developer for virtual reality then this is your chance to get into VR.
HTC launched the HTC Vive last month and I’m sure they are trying to get developers to jump on their headset. Virtual reality is changing the world as we see it today and this is only the start to an amazing technology journey.
“Virtual reality is changing the world, yet to do that effectively it needs a healthy eco-system to expand into the mass market,” said HTC CEO Cher Wang.
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President Obama virtual reality? Obama was out in Germany with Chancellor Angela Merkel trying out the latest virtual reality tech. I think its funny how Obama looks like he is trying to hold or grab something in mid air. I wonder what type of VR app or VR experience he was seeing. I am sure that is some sort of Google Cardboard but I can’t help but notice that there is a camera connected on the top. Looks like its also connected to the charging port of the phone as well. I am sure we will find out soon what he was doing and what device he was using to see in virtual reality.
Look at the Chancellor trying out virtual reality she must be reaching out for help or maybe Obama who knows. This is a great way to spread the work about VR and its pretty funny seeing older folks use virtual reality.
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The Bellevue-based startup this week reeled in an additional $3 million VRstudios is raised more cash to build out its virtual reality enterprise platform.
VRstudios has developed various wireless full-motion virtual reality solution configurations that range from $40,000 to $750,000 and can be owned or leased. The startup launched five years ago as a virtual reality gaming company called VRcade.
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If you are still undecided wether you should go with he HTC Vive or the Oculus Rift then check out the comparisons below. The Verge posted this comparison video of the Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive and it goes over both head mounted displays (HMD).
Check out both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive with Q and A below then you can decide which one will work for you.
What is HTC Vive?
The HTC Vive is a HMD that lets you have experiences in virtual reality.
When can I buy HTC Vive?
You can buy the HTC Vive at htcvive.com.
Where can I try HTC Vive?
If you are around a Game Stop that has a HTC vive demo then you can try it if not you would have to wait or buy it.
How does HTC Vive work?
HTC Vive works with precise motion tracking and natural controller gestures it also has a front-facing camera. You can open apps or games without taking off the HMD. The HTC Vive is fully immersive VR.
How much will the HTC Vive cost?
The HTC Vive will cost $799US and prices will vary in other countries.
How to get a HTC Vive?
You can get the HTC Vive by pre-ordering it online at HTCVive.com
There are many uses for virtual reality like games, media and entertainment but now you can start seeing virtual reality stepping into the medical world. In the video above you can see kids using the HTC Vive and experencing less pain after using the HMD. One child was playing with Tilt Brush by Google on the HTC Vive. You can expect to see many more uses like this and maybe even used for virtual reality therapy.
You can even experience a surgery in virtual reality with he help of the latest 360 video technology. The video above shows doctors woking on a survey where its being recorded by a Virtual reality camera rig. You can then join by with using any of the VR headsets that are alarm out like the Gear VR or the Google Cardboard.
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Google Spotlight Story has posted the first live action 360 video on their youtube channel a few days ago. The story lets you follow this alien that fell for the sky as it goes through the city breaking things. Finally you get to see the humans interact with it and the master calms down check out the video its awesome!
Google’s first live action story takes place in the middle of downtown Los Angeles, where a meteor shower has left a deep scar on the streets of Chinatown. Panic, fear and an alien sends a young woman scrambling to escape. Directed by Justin Lin.
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RYOT is an immersive media and content studio that is based in LA, they announced that they have been acquired by Verizon’s AOL division. RYOT will be working with he Huffing Post to bring enhanced global news coverage view virtual reality and 360 degree video content.
Most likely RYOT will be working with other companies owned by AOL like TechCrunch and Engadget. RYOT will be focused on working with The Huffington Post at first.
“The Huffington Post is continuing to reimagine journalism as we move into the next generation of dynamic storytelling,” said Arianna Huffington, cofounder and editor in chief of the Huffington Post, in a press release.
RYOT Acquisition adds 360 video and VR content to Huffington Post.
RYOT launched in 2012 with the mission to link a news story to actions. They have been working with many media types but found that virtual reality is the best way to tell their stories.
“The Huffington Post blazed the trail by empowering people to tell their own stories in their own voices,” said RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser.
RYOT will focus on a handful of stories each month that take you deep inside using the latest immersive virtual reality technology.
This is some pretty cool stuff and its just the beginning. I can’t wait o watch news stories in VR as they are happing like if I was there. Keep following VRTechTalk for the latest virtual reality news from RYOT.
So Oculus announced 2 new virtual reality games Feral Rites and The Unspoken. These VR games are two new experiences produced by Insomniac and Oculus Studios. This will be an addition to the other original game already made by Insomniac for the Oculus Rift called Edge of Nowhere. Edge of Nowhere is a horror experience set in Antarctica, and launches on June 6 this year.
Feral Rites
Feral Rites is an adventure-brawler with a savage combo-based combat system, set on a mystical island. In VR, they promise this world offers a perspective you’ve not experience anywhere else. You can check out the video game play below for Feral Rites.
The Unspoken
The Unspoken is an Oculus Touch action game that pulls players into a world of secret societies and dueling magicians. The Unspoken binds the visceral action of a fighting game with the dynamic battlefield of an arena shooter. You can check out this cool video about The Unspoken game below.
I definitely look forward to playing all these virtual reality games soon. Both Feral Rites and The Unspoken VR game titles will be released later this year around the holidays.
AltspaceVR just came out with a new cool app where you can call your friends using virtual reality. You can download the app from the Google Play store here. The year of VR is not slowing down with many developers making apps and getting into interesting software for many uses. I can see other developers trying to get there own calling app out there soon. There are so many ways to experience virtual reality the Gear VR available on so many devices and Google Cardboard being so cheap to get.
There is no wonder that a lot of people are going nuts wits virtual reality. If you want to see how virtual reality calls work via the VR Call friends app check out this video below.
VR worlds will be one of Playstation VR exclusive games and I have to tell you it looks pretty impressive! I honestly can’t wait to play this virtual reality game where you can immerse yourself in what ever world you want. London Studio are the creators of the new exclusive game for PSVR PlayStation VR Worlds.
PS VR Worlds is a collection of five virtual reality experiences that have all been built exclusively for the PS VR headset.
In PlayStation VR Worlds you will be treated to incredible visuals as your dive beneath the waves, tackle 360 combat as you fight off alien hordes from all around you, or end up in a face-to-face interrogation with a deranged and furious mobster. All brought to you with the immersion that makes VR so unique you can take a look at the video below.
5 Playstation VR Worlds Game Experiences
The London Heist puts you straight into a gritty gangland thriller where you get to unleash your inner gangster.
Into The Deep (working title) puts you to work as a deep sea salvor an emotional underwater roller coaster.
VR Luge lets you step into the jumpsuit of an illegal street racer. You will truly feel the exhilaration as you dodge cars coming at you or slide underneath a 18-wheel truck.
Danger Ball is a futuristic sport where you must win or die, use your head to strike and spin the ball in this intense, fast paced, games.
Scavenger’s Odyssey in this cab based sci-fi adventure you play an alien treasure hunter, with your agile craft you can leap huge distances, climb walls, and pummel alien critters with your twin pulse cannons.
Game Developers Conference exciting update on PlayStation VR. The PlayStation VR headset will launch in October at a retail price of USD $399 / CAD $549.
PlayStation VR represents a new experience in gaming, and Playstation is beyond excited to deliver consumers this amazing experience that PS VR offers.
The consumer version of PS VR and all of the contents that will come in the package.
More than 230 developers are building games for PlayStation VR. More than 50 games will be available from October 2016 until the end of the year. PlayStation VR will continue to grow over time as talented developers create new experiences and new genres that wouldn’t be possible outside of VR. The virtual reality future looks bright indeed.
The Playroom VR, from Japan Studio, will be available as a free for all PS VR owners at launch. The Playroom VR will include six games that can be enjoyed with friends and family, demonstrating why VR can also be fun when it’s shared.
Now with PlayStation VR about to launch, the future of gaming is almost here.
It looks like the Playstation VR Bundle is still available for Pre-Order. You can still try to get it if you did not get a chance to pre-order it already. They have the limited time bundle and you can only get it now.
On Tuesday, March 22nd, pre-orders opened for the PlayStation VR Launch Bundle at major retailers. Exclusively for pre-sale and in limited quantities, this bundle includes:
All contents of the PS VR core bundle:
PS VR headset
PS VR cables
Stereo Headphones
PlayStation VR Demo Disc
PlayStation Camera
2 PlayStation Move motion controllers
PlayStation VR Worlds (disc)
For $499.99 in the US this bundle provides an unbeatable value to get right into VR gaming with your PlayStation 4. Playstation is including one of the top PS VR launch games, PlayStation VR Worlds right out of the box. This bundle will also be available in Canada for $699.99 CAD.
There has been a great response to PlayStation VR so far, and I bet you can’t wait to get your hands on one.
HTC Vive posted another update about their shipping issues with the HTC Vive VR headset they had earlier this week. These are all the questions they answered in their blog post earlier today. If you are having issues with your HTC Vive delivery be sure to contact them as soon as possible.
When is my expected delivery date?
Your Vive system will be shipped in the month noted in your order confirmation email. When your purchase has been completed and your order has been shipped, you will receive a separate shipment notification email, which includes a tracking number.
Are orders being processed and shipped for PayPal users, but not credit cards?
Both credit card and PayPal orders are currently shipping. There is no difference in order fulfillment based on the payment method used.
Are orders processed and shipped in the order received?
We have a first in, first out policy for Vive order fulfillment. There were a small number of orders at the beginning of April that were processed out of sequential order. However, we have corrected the situation and all future shipments will be sent in the order in which they were received.
I paid for express shipping, but I received economy shipping. Why?
We will be issuing a refund (within 5 to 10 business days of shipment) of the shipping cost differenceto all customers who paid for express shipping but received economy shipping. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Is HTC communicating with customers affected by order processing issues?
We are contacting customers affected by order processing issues through multiple channels – directly with customers and through updates on the blog here.
What do I do if my order has been delayed?
Vive order fulfillment is on track without delays, so you don’t need to do a thing. Pre-orders began shipping on April 5th, as originally communicated. You can check your order confirmation email to find out when your order will be shipped.
I was charged, but didn’t receive my tracking information. Why?
PayPal payments are made immediately at the time you order, but shipment occurs according to the order in which all orders were received. Credit card payments will place a temporary hold on the funds until your Vive has been shipped. Either way, you will receive an order confirmation email first, and a separate shipment notification email with tracking information when your order has been shipped.
How do I get my bundled content?
Your bundled content will arrive via an email containing a redemption code within 24 hours of your Vive shipping.
Why are there discrepancies between what HTC Care is telling customers and what the HTC Vive channels are telling customers?
We acknowledge there were some inconsistencies in our communication. We have taken the steps to align all messaging moving forward.
My pending authorization hold dropped off my card and I haven’t received shipping information. What do Ido?
Please contact our customer care team with your order number and we will look into this for you.
Now you can watch March Madness in Virtual Reality with the Oculus Rift. If you thought that sport had nothing you do with virtual reality then you are wrong. This is the future of entertainment now you can immerse yourself in the game like if you were really there. You can get NCAA March Madness Live for Oculus and Gear VR! The VR app lets you watch live games in VR from the 2016 Final Four.
Saturday, April 2 and Monday, April 4 for live, virtual reality streams of the 2016 NCAA Tournament semifinals and championship in Houston, Texas. You can then view the bracket, including clips of every game, and watch all the full-game VR replays of the 2016 Final Four.
Lucky’s Tale one of the first Oculus VR Games | Oculus.com
Is virtual reality video games the future of gaming?
I think that the answer to this question is a definite yes! The reason is the first 3 VR headsets are all about immersive game experiences not including the Samsung Gear VR. The future is now and virtual reality gaming here. The Oculus Rift is launching with 30 games in the Oculus Store which is very impressive. The HTC Vive is also another VR headset dedicated to gaming and its integrated with the steam gaming software. The third VR headset is Playstation VR which was originally Project Morpheus when is was first in development. Over all the point is that virtual reality video games are here now and its only the beginning.
Where can I find virtual reality video games?
You will start seeing virtual reality video games on youtube and other video streaming service. The virtual reality video games prices range from $10 to $60 this give you a good range of choices if you are on a budget. You will eventually see virtual reality video games for sale on pc games, online games, arcade games, computer games and even Xbox games.
I don’t know about you but I am ready to immerse my self in virtual reality video games this year. Hope you likes this article please follow us on Twitter for more virtual reality tech news and tips.
It appears that there are some issues with shipping the first wave of HTC Vive VR pre-orders. According to their blog post they are experiencing issues with the credit card companies where the funds are either being denied or not going through. They requested that who ever has already pre-ordered a HTC Vive VR headset to contact their financial institution. This will give them a heads up about the charge that is coming up so your ordered won’t get delayed.
HTC is working with everyone that is experiencing any issues with their orders and are fixing them right away. Here are a few tips to make sure your order makes it on time. Once you pre-order your HTC Vive VR device I would call in your bank right away. Let them know that you are expecting a charge from HTC for about $800. That will definitely make sure your transaction goes smoothly the day of your device being shipped.
You can contact HTC support here at 1 888-216-4736 or online at http://www.htcvive.com/support. You can read more about the HTC Vive VR headset on blog post we wrote earlier. I can’t wait until my headset comes in so I can fully give my opinion and review on it.
Google does it again this year with their April fools joke for 2016. They came up with this idea of a plastic Cardboard VR which I think is kind of hilarious. This is what actual reality is and will be like in the future of Cardboard VR. Although there have been rumors of Google working on a plastic version of Google Cardboard but maybe this was all a hoax from the beginning.
I really think google is working on something big for virtual reality especially with the VR View announcement. I don’t think this plastic virtual reality headset is it but I know they will announce something new. All the hype about VR this year will be huge and Google as one of the big tech companies I know they will lead virtual reality in a positive way for the consumers.
Introducing VR view: embed immersive content into your apps and websites | Google Blog
So Google announced that it will add a VR view functionality to the Google Cardboard SDK. This new feature will allow you as a developer or website owner to integrate VR images and video early. All you need is a few lines of code and you are all set to make you website or application more immersive for VR users.
VR views take 360 VR images or videos then make them into virtual reality experiences that users can view on a phone, with Cardboard VR, or on the computer. Native apps can embed a VR view by grabbing the latest Cardboard SDK for Android or iOS* . Embedding a VR view on the web is as simple as adding an iframe on your site.
I can’t wait to see what all the developers will do with this new feature. I think that this will enable more opportunities for example maybe snapchat might use this in their app.
Uncover one of Abbey Road’s Mastering Suites, where a record gets its finishing touches before a release. In Studio 1, experience what it’s like to be in a recording session with the London Symphony Orchestra with surround sound.
Inside Abbey Road for Cardboard VR, you can get closer to the history and innovation of the most famous music studios in the world.
Cardboard Camera app for Cardboard VR | Google Blog
Now you can see your amazing panoramic pictures in a full 360 view with Google Cardboard VR with this new app announced by Google. Cardboard Camera turns the smartphone in your pocket into a virtual reality (VR) camera.
VR photos are three-dimensional panoramas, with slightly different views for each eye, so near things look near and far things look far. With Cardboard Camera, anyone can create their own VR experience.
Taken with Cardboard Camera at Jackson Lake, Wyoming. | Google Blog
Partners and developers were showing experiences on the HTC Vive | HTCVive.com
The GDC attracts over 26,000 attendees where Valve unveiled The Lab which Forbes reported“is a collection of mini-games developed to introduce players to the various mechanics VR brings to the table. Stuff like room-scale, projectile physics, locomotion, and interaction with the environment among others.”
In addition to The Lab, HTC Vive invited over 30 developers to showcase their experiences in the Valve booth. These experiences included Selfie Tennis, Adventure Time, Arizona Sunshine and many more.
Another experience that had the conference attendees talking was Black Shield from China-based developer V-Sensory.
Finally, ILMxLab released their trailer for Trials on Tatooine which will allow everyone to live out their childhood fantasy of wielding a lightsaber against the Dark Side.
Second Generation Developer Kit, the Vive Pre | HTCVive.vom
The HTC Vive was well received at CES 2016 with over 20 partners showing the Vive on the show. Numerous guests had a chance to try out the second generation Developer Kit, the Vive Pre.
HTC Vive partners were showing off multiple use cases for Vive Pre and the technology it offers. Check out the HTC Vive CES recap videos below.
Oculus Rift deliveries begin today soon people all over the world will be experiencing fully-immersive VR in their own homes. Kickstarter units will start arriving today, and the first pre-ordered Rifts will start shipping mid-week and arrive soon after.
You can order a Rift on Oculus.com or purchase an Oculus Ready PC and Rift bundle from Amazon, BestBuy and Microsoft Store.
Dozens of VR games, 360 videos, film shorts, an incredible lineup of more than 30 games available on the Oculus Store.
Oculus Video for Rift launches today with thousands of Facebook 360 videos. Oculus 360 Photos, you can explore over 200,000 incredible destinations. You’ll relax on a beach in the tropics, peer over a mountaintop in the Alps, and enjoy amazing scenes from across the universe. Every Rift comes with Oculus Dreamdeck, a unique set of VR vignettes designed to introduce you to the world of virtual reality.
Oculus announce Farlands, a tiny alien world that comes with your Rift. It’s a new kind of virtual reality experience created by Oculus that’s built with Epic’s UE4 and designed for Rift.
Oculus PC SDK 1.3 is now available on the Oculus Developer Center. You can download the SDK here, and read more about building experiences for Rift on the developer blog.
Join Friends in VR with New Oculus Social Features | Oculus.com
Now you can experience games, videos, and more with friends in VR! Starting tomorrow, people with a Samsung Gear VR, powered by Oculus, can create a profile and then easily search for others on the platform by real name or Oculus username.
Social Trivia, created by Oculus, is a new game that lets you and up to four friends compete in a battle of knowledge. Look for it in the Concepts section of the Oculus Store.
Social Trivia, created by Oculus | Oculus.com
In the coming weeks, you’ll be able to like and share your favorite Facebook 360 videos from within VR.
Demo and purchase it at select Best Buy and AT&T | Oculus.com
Today he new Samsung Gear VR, powered by Oculus will be shipping today to everyone who got to pre-order it about week ago. You can check out the full detail here on the Oculus website.
Gear VR offers an immersive mobile VR experience that can transport you to another world through hundreds of VR games, movies, videos, and a bunch 360 photos.
Oculus also announced that Oculus Concepts is now available on Gear VR! Concepts is part of the Oculus Store where developers can distribute experimental apps and games. Developers can submit apps to Concepts details are in the Gear VR Submission Guidelines.
Oculus Community Game Night: VR Karts
You can also join Oculus, from 5-7pm PT, for the first Community Game Night with VR Karts on Gear VR!
Oculus Mobile is a key part of putting virtual reality in the hands of everyone. Samsung, introduced an all new consumer edition of Gear VR for $99. This new version will be compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 5, S6 edge +, S6, and S6 edge.
Oculus Mobile is a key part of virtual reality | Oculus.com
A few of the incredible new games, videos, and experiences coming to Gear in the months ahead.
Coming to Gear in the months | Oculus.com
Dozens of new made-for-VR games are launching on Gear VR, including Land’s End by UsTwo, Gunjack by CCP Games, and Smash Hit by Mediocre.
Oculus introduced Oculus Arcade for Gear VR, which brings more than 20 classic games from Sega, Warner Bros. Midway, and Bandai Namco into your own virtual arcade.
Many of our favorites like Sonic the Hedgehog, Gauntlet, Spy Hunter, and Pac-Man will be available when Oculus Arcade launches later this year.
Oculus Arcade on Gear VR | Oculus.com
Oculus Cinema has been reborn as Oculus Video, and greatly expanded the content library with a group of amazing new partners.
Oculus Cinema has been reborn as Oculus Video | Oculus.com
Oculus is working with Hollywood studios to introduce a completely new way to experience movies you’ll be able to watch over 100 hit movies, all from a virtual theater.
Oculus also partnered with Twitch to bring live streaming video to Gear VR. You can even watch with friends in avatar form, showing a true social presence in VR.
And finally, Facebook launched 360 videos in News Feed, and starting in November, you’ll be able to access all of that 360 content right from Oculus Video.
Netflix VR now available on Gear VR
Starting today, Netflix customers can watch their entire catalog of award-winning original series, documentaries and films on Gear VR.
Oculus announced the new Oculus Ready PC program, designed to make it easy to buy a great PC for Rift.
Oculus ready for PC Logo | Oculus.com
When you see this logo you know this machine meets the recommended spec and has been tested to ensure a great experience.
New Rift Games and Rift SDK 1.0
The Rift SDK 1.0 will be coming this December. Games built with 1.0 will be ready to release on Rift day one. They’ll also be compatible with future releases of the runtime.
Introducing the New Oculus Platform
Oculus announced new features and services coming to Oculus platform this winter.
Head of Developer Strategy, Anna Sweet | Oculus.com
Oculus will be adding more robust features around User Profiles to allow people to personalize their Oculus accounts. Game developers will be able to customize information by utilizing things like OculusIDs and avatar pictures.
Also introducing Oculus Concepts, a new way for developers to distribute content in the early stages of development with the broader Oculus community.
Concepts will launch first on Gear VR, and next year on Rift.
Earlier this year, Oculus introduced Oculus Touch, a new pair of tracked controllers that let you bring your own hands into VR and take your games and experiences even further. T
Feeling that your virtual hands are your own | Oculus.com
Touch hardware available to developers, and the Touch SDK is shipping alongside developer hardware. The Touch SDK will have everything you need including API’s for determining the position of the controllers, recognizing hand controllers, and driving the haptics avatar hands. These will be fully integrated into Unity and Unreal with sample code.
Introducing ‘Oculus Medium’
Oculus Medium is a new art tool that was created for Touch.
It lets you use the Touch controllers to reach out and create incredible works of art in virtual reality.Medium will be shipping alongside Touch in Q2, and it’s also available to try here at Connect.
New Games coming to Oculus Touch
Oculus has 8 new games coming to Oculus Touch, including:
Final Approach by Phaser Lock Interactive
Moon Strike by Big Dorks
Pulsar Arena by ZeroTransformation
Job Simulator by Owlchemy Labs
I Expect You To Die by Schell Games
Nimbus Knights by Otherworld Interactive
Dead & Buried by Oculus Studios Team
Surgeon Simulator by Bossa Studios
Epic Debuts ‘Bullet Train’ Demo for Oculus Touch
Epic debuted a brand new Oculus Touch demo, ‘Bullet Train’, a VR gunfight experience allowing you to interact in bullet time and teleport around the scene.
Gear VR is bringing VR to millions, Rift is enabling next-gen gaming and true presence, and Touch is redefining the way we interact in VR.
