Minecraft Virtual Reality Finally Here, Gear VR Edition

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.

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Minecraft Virtual Reality Finally Here, Gear VR Edition

23 Hours A Day In A 6x9 Virtual Reality Jail

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

Watch the virtual reality jail 360° video

Plug in your headphones, scroll around the cell to hear the stories of those incarcerated inmates in the past.

23 Hours A Day In A 6x9 Virtual Reality Jail

Vive X Virtual Reality Global Accelerator Program $100M

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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Vive X Virtual Reality Global Accelerator Program $100M

Obama Using Virtual Reality Headset with Googly Eyes

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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Obama Using Virtual Reality Headset with Googly Eyes

VRStudios the creator of VRCade raise $3M for a virtual reality enterprise platform

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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VRStudios the creator of VRCade raise $3M for a virtual reality enterprise platform

Which one is better the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive?

Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive Which one? You decide!

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

What is Oculus Rift?

How much is a Oculus Rift?

Where to get Oculus Rift?

When does the Oculus Rift come out?

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Why should I buy Oculus Rift?

Which one is better the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive?

Virtual Reality In The Hospital for Surgery and Therapy

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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Virtual Reality In The Hospital for Surgery and Therapy

Google Spotlight Story - HELP - A Live Action 360 Video Story

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!

Here is a quick summary of the actual Google Spotlight Story HELP.

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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Google Spotlight Story - HELP - A Live Action 360 Video Story

RYOT Acquired by AOL Adding Immersive Video to the Huffington Post

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.

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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.

RYOT Acquired by AOL Adding Immersive Video to the Huffington Post

2 Insomniac Games - Feral Rites and The Unspoken Coming Soon to Oculus

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.

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2 Insomniac Games - Feral Rites and The Unspoken Coming Soon to Oculus

Call friends in Virtual Reality with VR Call friends.

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.

Call friends in Virtual Reality with VR Call friends.

PlayStation VR Virtual Reality Game: VR Worlds

PlayStation VR VirtualReality Game: VR Worlds

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.

PlayStation VR Virtual Reality Game: VR Worlds

Playstation VR Core launches in October

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.

Playstation VR Core launches in October

Playstation VR Bundle is still available for Pre-Order

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.

Playstation VR Bundle is still available for Pre-Order

HTC Vive Shipping Update Questions

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 difference to 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 I do?

Please contact our customer care team with your order number and we will look into this for you.

HTC Vive Shipping Update Questions

March Madness in Virtual Reality with Oculus

March Madness in Virtual Reality?

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.

March Madness in Virtual Reality with Oculus

70s Virtual Reality

70s Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Video Games Future VR Gaming

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.

Virtual Reality Video Games Future VR Gaming

HTC Vive VR shipping update

An Update on Vive Pre-orders | HTCVive.com

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. 

HTC Vive VR shipping update

Google Cardboard Plastic? #CardboardPlastic

THIS IS CARDBOARD. ONLY PLASTIC | Google.com

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.

Check out Google April fools 2016 video below some funny stuff lol 😂

Google Cardboard Plastic? #CardboardPlastic