(VRfun18) Raytheon and CAE examples show how VR can be utilised

VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Defence contractor Raytheon and airline simulation technology provider CAE have both made…

(VRfun18) Abu Dhabi culture and tourism department secures world record for

VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Guinness World Record for installing the…

(VRfun18) Why VR providers are pinning their hopes on profiting from

What is the latest marketing strategy for virtual reality software providers? If the Covid-19 pandemic will cause the new normal to become the normal full stop, Zoom and their ilk are not going to cut it long-term. Meet AfterNow. The California-based startup, which describes itself grandly as ‘building the future of human computing with augmented…

(VRfun18) Zuckerberg speaks about the potential for a Quest Pro

Oculus In a recent interview with CNET, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that Oculus is currently working on a Quest Pro headset. In a recent interview with CNET, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that Oculus is currently working on a Quest Pro headset.He claims that they are planning to include both face and eye tracking sensors. It could also…

(VRfun18) HTC announces two new VR headsets

HTCVive HTC has announced two new VR headsets at their ViveCon virtual event. They are the HTC Vive Pro 2, and the HTC Vive Focus 3. HTC has announced two new VR headsets at their ViveCon virtual event. They are the HTC Vive Pro 2, and the HTC Vive Focus 3.The Vive Pro 2 is…

(VRfun18) The Best Social Apps in VR

Social virtual reality (Social VR) is a simulated environment where VR users can meet, interact, and participate in shared activities like watching movies, playing games, attending concerts, or even collaborating at work.Social VR is one of the most important applications of virtual reality technology. It will allow users on opposite sides of the world to…

(VRfun18) Pimax Vision 8K X VR headset review: The cream of

(Pocket-lint) – While companies like Oculus are going after the masses with easy-access, low-entry headsets like the Oculus Quest 2, others have realised that the best experience comes from high-end devices.HTC knows it and showed what was possible with the HTC Vive Pro 2. But while that headset might seem like the best VR headset…

(VRfun18) Apple Vision AR/VR headset could be pricey but powerful

(Pocket-lint) – Apple’s AR/VR headset has been tipped to be considerably more expensive than rival devices when it finally arrives. But, as a trade-off, it is also expected to be packed with powerful tech.Apple expert Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has written in his latest episode of the Power On newsletter that he believes the device…

(VRfun18) Google Project Iris AR headset: Everything you need to know

(Pocket-lint) – Google is reportedly developing an augmented reality headset.It sounds like the project is just getting started, but that doesn’t mean Google is still a long way off from releasing a product that consumers can buy. Here’s what you need to know.What is Project Iris?According to The Verge, which cited two unnamed sources, Google…

(VRfun18) ‘We Met in Virtual Reality’ Is the Best Film From the

The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter.Joe Hunting’s camera remains steadfastly trained on his subjects. They’re lingering in and around a place called Bar Pyxis, awkwardly flirting and bumping into one another. Most are dressed in their cyberpunk finest,…

(VRfun18) Hideo Kojima Is Rumored To Be Working On A VR

Could Metal Gear Solid VR be on the way?Word is legendary video game developer and industry-darling Hideo Kojima might be working on his own VR game.According to a tweet from OopsLeaks, a Twitter account dedicated to video game rumors and leaks, the award-winning game designer, director, producer, and writer is currently in possession of the…

(VRfun18) Former Olympians’ VR Fitness App Features A Martial Arts Twist

One of Les Mills’ most popular high-energy classes is heading to the Meta Quest. When it comes to group fitness, Les Mills is a global leader with 140,000 certified trainers in 21,000 clubs across 100 countries leading classes with extreme names like Sh’Bam, Bodyattack, RPM, and Les Mills Core, a popular class that focuses on core…

(VRfun18) Hands-on with Nreal Light, One of the First Consumer-available AR

Nreal is a China-based startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses, which aim for a sunglasses-like design. By hooking it up to your (Android) phone, it’s able to project virtual objects in your real environment and even allow you to walk around with position tracking. While we’re not quite there yet, I think the Nreal…

(VRfun18) PSVR vs. PSVR 2 – How Far Has PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR 2 isn’t here quite yet, but at the very start of 2022 Sony revealed the first detailed specs for the headset. Comparing PSVR vs. PSVR 2 specs side-by-side shows us how much has changed since Sony’s first consumer headset released in 2016. Among the major players in the VR space, Sony has bided…

(VRfun18) Hands-on: New Reverb G2 Tweaks Make a Solid Headset Even

Last month HP announced that it was releasing a new Reverb G2 headset with some tweaks designed to improve field-of-view and controller coverage. We got out hands on the new headset and put it through the paces. Reverb G2 is a decent headset and in our review we really loved the clarity of its display…

(VRfun18) Arcade Flight Sim ‘Ultrawings 2’ to Release on Quest February

Ultrawings is an arcade VR flight sim that’s been on the market since 2017 and has become something of a classic in its own right. Developer Bit Planet Games just announced that the long-awaited sequel, Ultrawings 2, is landing on Quest 2 February 3rd. Update (January 28th, 2022): Bit Planet Games announced that Ultrawings 2 is set to…

(VRfun18) Hands-on: Rec Rally is Another Fun (and free) Slice of

Rec Room is launching ‘Rec Rally’ on September 29th, which brings to the popular social VR platform a go-kart racer that feels like an awesome starting point for the studio’s first vehicle-based mini-game. We went hands-on so you can get a look at what to expect when it goes live on all supported platforms tomorrow. Matches serve…

(VRfun18) ‘After the Fall’ Review – VR’s Best Stab at ‘Left

After the Fall is a four-player co-op shooter that, like Valve’s Left 4 Dead series, pits you against hordes of zombies across a handful of linear levels, all of which are characteristically dotted with safehouses. After the Fall modifies this familiar feel somewhat by introducing in-game currency, called ‘harvest’, which aims to keep players engaged as they make…

(VRfun18) Inside VR Design: The Clever Weapons, Locomotion, & Open-world of

In Inside VR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the clever design of Stormland’s weapons, locomotion, and open-world. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Stormland is an open-world action-adventure game with co-op support from Insomniac Games. It’s available on Oculus…

(VRfun18) Inside VR Design: The Clever Weapons, Locomotion, & Open-world of

In Inside VR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the clever design of Stormland’s weapons, locomotion, and open-world. You can find the complete video below, or continue reading for an adapted text version. Stormland is an open-world action-adventure game with co-op support from Insomniac Games. It’s available on Oculus…

(VRfun18) Demeo’s New Social Hangout Spot Teased In Video

A new video from Resolution Games gives us our first glimpse at Demeo’s upcoming social hangout hub. The video, which reflects on the developer’s 2021 and looks ahead to 2022, rounds up all the releases the developer has announced for this year. Alongside updates for Blaston and the launch of Ultimechs, we also get two…

(VRfun18) Magic Leap 2 Specs Suggest A Best-In-Class Seethrough AR Headset

Magic Leap 2’s specs – at least some of them – were revealed this week in a presentation at SPIE Photonics West 2022. While Microsoft HoloLens came out first targeted toward businesses, the original Magic Leap One launched in 2018 as the first augmented reality headset available to consumers, priced at $2300. After reportedly selling just…

(VRfun18) Editorial: Three Generations In The Metaverse

I convinced my Mom and Dad to buy a Meta Quest 2 for Christmas 2020 with hopes that the “Metaverse” could bridge the physical gap between us. I’m still waiting for that to happen. When I packed up my wife and kids and moved to Seattle in 2015, I knew that I was leaving behind…

(VRfun18) Zenith Review-In-Progress: A VR MMO That Delivers?

Against all odds, Zenith might just be a VR MMO that delivers. Read on for our Zenith review, currently in-progress. Note: We’ve had access to Zenith for the past few days but believe the game couldn’t be properly judged until it had launched in full. We’ll be updating this review in the days to come…

(VRfun18) The 25 Best Oculus Quest Games And Best Meta Quest

It’s safe to say that Oculus Quest came out of the gates swinging. That makes picking a list of the best Oculus Quest games and best Meta Quest 2 games pretty tough. Facebook’s standalone VR headsets, which seem to have singlehandedly reignited the entire VR industry, launched with over 50 apps in 2019. In the…

(VRfun18) Project Cambria: Everything We Know About Meta’s Next Headset

Project Cambria is Meta’s next major headset release, but what exactly is it? We’ve got all the details we know about the device right here. Announced back at Connect 2021, Cambria is a different kind of headset for Meta. It’s not focused on massively expanding the VR userbase as seen with the $299 Meta Quest…

(VRfun18) Zenith Tips: 5 Things For Getting Started In The VR

Need some help getting into the world of this newest VR MMO? Check out our Zenith tips for some quick help. Just as with any MMO, your opening hours in RamenVR’s multiplayer epic are likely to be quite overwhelming, with new systems and mechanics being thrown at you at a steady pace, and the game…