JDI’s Small VR LCD Enters Mass Production, Could Mean More Compact Headsets Soon

A 2.1 inch made-for-VR LCD panel, the same likely used in Huawei’s ultra compact VR Glass, has now entered mass production. The size of current VR headsets is primarily dictated by what field of view current lenses can achieve (without uncorrectable ... more - uploadvr

I Learnt The Tetris Theme Using A VR Headset, Calibrated To A Real Piano

You might remember a few months ago, Virtual Piano released on SideQuest, using the Oculus Quest’s hand tracking. While it was interesting, it was also very buggy and wouldn’t line up with a physical piano at all. However, a different app with a similar ... more - uploadvr

Hands-On: Ironlights Beta Offers Unique And Satisfying Multiplayer Melee Combat

Melee combat can sometimes feel clunky in VR — the weight of your virtual weapons doesn’t match the weight of your controllers, in-game attacks might not keep up with your physical swings and you don’t get that satisfying haptic clang you would expect ... more - uploadvr

Silicon Rising Early Access Review: An Unreal Sheen Can’t Disguise Crippling Design Flaws

Silicon Rising is a looker, that much is true. From the glisten of rain-swept cyberpunk streets to meticulously detailed, dank warehouses and office spaces, the game carries that unmistakable Unreal Engine shimmer. But that gleam is only skin-deep. Don’t ... more - uploadvr

Here’s Sony’s Shuhei Yoshia Playing Dreams In PSVR

Last week saw the release of long-anticipated PS4 exclusive, Dreams. Sadly, the promised PSVR support didn’t arrive alongside it. Developer Media Molecule assures it’s still coming, though. In fact, the team says support is nearly finished. Don’t believe ... more - uploadvr

Hello Puppets! Review: VR Horror Meets Anthropomorphic Puppets

Despite being an immersive horror game with a dark tone, adult humor and multiple jump scares, there’s something charming about walking around with a swearing, highly-strung anthropomorphic puppet on your hand in Hello Puppets! It’s this juxtaposition ... more - uploadvr

How Media Molecule’s Dreams Builds, Plays And Changes The Game

People are going to make outlandish claims about Dreams. They’re going to say it’s a strange, unwieldy beast that was born from a wild imagination. And it’s true that Dreams is vast, impressive and bursting with potential. But if you have even a passing ... more - uploadvr

Online Pokemon VR Battle: Buggy But Hilarious! – Quest

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Watch: Fan-Made Pokemon VR Oculus Quest Game Is Buggier Than Weedle, But It’s No Snore(lax)

A wild fan-made Pokemon VR Oculus Quest game has appeared! And it might be buggier than a Weedle, but it’s still a giddy laugh. An Alpha version of Pokemon VR, as the game is simply called, went live this week for sideloading onto Quest headsets. Pokemon ... more - uploadvr

Doctor Who, Curious Tale Getting Physical PSVR Releases In EU

Two of PSVR’s most recent games are coming to retail stores via boxed release soon. Well, at least they are in the EU. Maze Theory’s Doctor Who: The Edge of Time and Fast Travel Games’ The Curious Tale Of The Stolen Pets are both set to land disc releases ... more - uploadvr

Alyx is Coming, Prince of Persia VR & WIN A QUEST! – VRecap

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PSVR’s Dreams Might Make The Metaverse A Reality Sooner Than You Think

A few months ago I said that Dreams could well be PSVR’s most important game on the horizon. Now that I’ve finally had the chance to play just a slither of it, I’m ready to put my money where my mouth is and slam my foot down on the hyperbole pedal; ... more - uploadvr

Alyx is Coming, Prince of Persia VR & WIN A QUEST! – VRecap

Oooohohoho, this has been one heck of a chunky week. Not only have we had some great announcements, we ourselves have something great for you – count this as your Valentine’s Day present from UploadVR: the potential to win an actual Oculus Quest headset! ... more - uploadvr

Giveaway: OhShape Offering The Chance To Win An Oculus Quest

Get ready to throw some shapes in glorious wire-free VR; Odder’s Lab OhShape is offering the chance to win an Oculus Quest! If you didn’t know, OhShape is a mix of VR dancing and human Tetris. It’s a rhythm game in which players have to dodge obstacles ... more - uploadvr

In-VR Interview: E McNeill (Ironlights, Astraeus, Skylight, Tactera, Darknet)

The post In-VR Interview: E McNeill (Ironlights, Astraeus, Skylight, Tactera, Darknet) appeared first on UploadVR. ... more - uploadvr

Pistol Whip, Blood & Truth Win At 2020 Dice Awards In Immersive Reality Categories

After revealing a list of finalists across 20 categories in early January, the winners were revealed at the 23rd Annual DICE Awards in Las Vegas. Out of the 20 categories, two were dedicated to VR — the award for Immersive Reality Technical Achievement ... more - uploadvr

Dreams PSVR Support Is ‘Nearly Done’, Release ‘As And When We Can’ – Media Molecule

Today marks the release of long-anticipated PS4 exclusive, Dreams. After seven years of anticipation, betas and Early Access, anyone can pick up a copy and start making their own games, or play other people’s. But where’s the Dreams PSVR support? According ... more - uploadvr

Huge Humble VR Sale Discounts Walking Dead, Budget Cuts 2 And More

Not content with the amazing VR Humble Bundle that went on sale earlier this week? This expanded Humble VR Sale offers some of the best discounts we’ve seen in a while. Headlining the sale is a slice off of The Walking Dead: Saints And Sinners. It’s ... more - uploadvr

Report: Sony Still Planning To Release PSVR 2 After PS5 Launch

A recent report from Bloomberg may reaffirm Sony’s previous hints that a possible PSVR 2 headset would launch after the release of PS5 this holiday season. The report cites “people with knowledge of the matter” in saying that Sony plans to release ” ... more - uploadvr

Valve Left A Small Error In The Half-Life: Alyx Screenshots (Literally)

Exciting times! Half-Life: Alyx releases in just over a month! We’re really excited! You’re really excited! Valve’s probably really excited! Which might explain why the company left a small error in one of its new screenshots. No, literally, a small ... more - uploadvr

How Into The Radius Combines STALKER And Onward For A Hardcore Post-Apocalyptic Shooter

Into The Radius is an open-world hardcore post-apocalyptic story-driven VR shooter with heavy influences from a wide gamut of entertainment media properties. It released on Steam Early Access last November and is dropping on the Oculus Home Store in ... more - uploadvr

Half-Life: Alyx Releases March 23 For PC VR Headsets

Valve dated the release of Half-Life: Alyx for March 23 via Steam. The news comes via a tweet from the official Valve account along with a few new screenshots from the game. This news is breaking. Updates to come. The post Half-Life: Alyx Releases March ... more - uploadvr

Wonderland Puzzler Down The Rabbit Hole Releases Next Month To Quest & More

From the moment we first saw Cortopia’s latest project, Down The Rabbit Hole, we were drawn in with pure curiosity and intrigue. In the latest preview trailer released by Cortopia Studios, developer of Wands, we get a real sense of how this Wonderland ... more - uploadvr

Coronavirus May Impact Shipping Of Some Early Tilt Five Backer Kits

AR startup Tilt Five confirmed in a backer update sent out recently that the coronavirus may impact the shipment of some early kits which were scheduled to be sent to backers this month. Tilt Five is a tabletop, consumer AR system which finished its ... more - uploadvr

VR Power Oculus Quest Battery Pack Starts Shipping But Remains Backordered

Good news if you got in an early pre-order for the VR Power Oculus Quest battery pack; the kit is now shipping. Creator Rebuff Reality confirmed as much on Twitter this week. The company did, however, add the precaution that the kit is still backordered ... more - uploadvr

Be A VR Valentine’s With Titanic 3D Screenings In Bigscreen

Near, far and now wherever you are thanks to VR; Bigscreen is celebrating Valentine’s Day with virtual screenings of Titanic 3D. Premiering on Friday and running through Valentine’s week, the James Cameron classic comes to VR for the first time. You ... more - uploadvr

Stormland On Sale For Limited Time To Celebrate DICE Award Nomination

The Oculus-exclusive VR shooter Stormland, developed by Insomniac Games, is on sale for 25% off for a limited time, to celebrate the game’s nomination for Immersive Reality Technical Achievement at the 23rd annual DICE Awards. Stormland released in November ... more - uploadvr

Mobile World Congress Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

For years, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona represented a chance for companies with interests in phones and other mobile devices to present their plans for VR and AR. This year, though, the “global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak” led organizers ... more - uploadvr

Prince Of Persia VR Escape Room Coming This Spring To VR Arcades

Today Ubisoft announced that it’s releasing a Prince of Persia-themed VR escape room similar to its current lineup that includes Assassin’s Creed Origins-themed Escape the Lost Pyramid and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey-themed Beyond Medusa’s Gate. Surprisingly, ... more - uploadvr

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR Livestream: Revisiting A Classic (Without Mods)

For today’s livestream we’re going to return to the land of the Nords in Tamriel: Skyrim! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the greatest games ever made and the immersive potential in VR is a true sight to behold. If you’re curious about how we livestream ... more - uploadvr