The Virtual Beings Summit posits that artificial intelligence is the next great art form. It explores how AI and entertainment will give birth to virtual beings, avatars, agents, assistants, and virtual influencers. The first Virtual Beings Summit took place in July in San Francisco, and it had a decidedly technology-oriented focus, said Edward Saatchi, co-creator of the conference and […]
Espire 1: VR Operative aims to be the definitive experience for stealth VR gaming. Featuring gameplay mechanics for both the stealth and action genres that have yet to be fully explored in the space, Espire 1: VR Operative blends an intuitive VR control system and cutting-edge technology to give players a next-level stealth VR experience. […]
Is your Oculus Rift S cable twisted beyond recognition? Facebook is now selling a replacement cable- but it’s pricey. The ‘Oculus Rift S Optical Cable’ is priced at $79 in the US, 89€ in Europe, and £79 in the UK. That seems steep, especially compared to the original Rift cable, which was $49. However, that […]
Facebook is offering a promotion through the end of January bundling together the Vader Immortal Star Wars “VR Series” with the purchase of the $400 Oculus Quest all-in-one VR headset. Vader Immortal is the impressive project from ILMxLab released in three episodes that brings you face to face with Darth Vader. The first episode launched […]
Oculus Rift owners can now resize objects in their virtual homes, including custom imported models. Oculus Home is the default environment when you put a Rift or Rift S on your head, and where you’re returned to when you exit a VR game. It was once a static environment, but received a total overhaul in late […]
Ready to head to the clouds and take on The Tempest? Not without our handy Stormland tips, you’re not. Insomniac’s latest VR game offers a sprawling mass of islands to shoot your way across. But there are several elements to Stormland that make it a bit more complex than your average first-person shooter. So settle […]
We embark on our Journey for Elysium with this full review of the recently released atmospheric puzzle game about the Greek underworld. Greek mythology has long since proven to be fertile ground for video games and Mantis Games’ Journey for Elysium is a good example why. Using VR’s unique abilities to immerse the player in […]
Pistol Whip is out now and Cloudhead’s new game is garnering extremely strong reviews. Some players, however, are finding it difficult to find their groove with the game. So we’ve got some tips that can help. Pistol Whip can be played practically endlessly through the use of built-in modifiers available in the scene selection area. […]
Cloudhead Games revealed the full launch playlist for its new VR title Pistol Whip. The rhythm-meets-shooter title debuts Nov. 7 across most major VR headsets, including Oculus Quest and Valve Index, with a PSVR version in the works. The Canada-based studio behind the game is planning additional content after launch — both free and paid […]
Pull on a headset and roll out; there’s a Transformers VR game on the way to arcades. Time Machine VR developer Minority Media just announced Transformers: VR Battle Arena in collaboration with Hasbro. It’s a PvP shooter for up to four players in which you get to embody your favorite Autobots (or Decepticons). Players are […]