‘Full augmented reality is a few years away’ said Mark Zuckerberg

‘Full augmented reality is a few years away,’ but Spark AR is a big focus for the company, according to Mark Zuckerberg during the Facebook Q4 2019 earnings call. The call also notes a major increase in R&D spend, partially driven by their AR and ... more - virtualperceptions

SideQuest vs Oculus: A Positive Relationship

The Oculus Quest store is a walled garden. Inside, great titles thrive under perfect conditions, with consistent promotions and the support of Facebook-owned Oculus. But their entry criteria are exact; not every software title can enter, vetted by employees ... more - virtualperceptions

Project Dastaan uses VR to reconnect refugees of the 1947 partition

Aiming for funding via Kickstarter, Project Dastaan is a VR-related project that reconnects survivors of the 1947 partition to their past communities, while using VR as a storytelling tool. The project is backed by Oxford University, Malala Yousafzai, ... more - virtualperceptions

Insights from the Augmentor investor & executive showcase

Digital Catapult invited Virtual Perceptions to their Augmentor investor & executive showcase, with ten start-ups meeting a room full of investors looking for the next big company. An overall analysis of the day can be found at the end of the article. ... more - virtualperceptions

Analysis: How the design of VR headsets cause motion sickness

“Are you okay?” Emily blinked a few times as she took off the VR headset. She rubbed her eyes, stared blankly, and slowly stood up. “Yeah,” she said. “It was cool! Very cool, indeed… I feel a bit… ill.” “Ah, yes,” I replied, crossing my arms. “A bit ... more - virtualperceptions

VIVE X company, Immersive Factory, a developer and distributor of VR-based HSE training exercises, raises £850k

The Immersive Wire is a fast-publish service for Virtual Perceptions. The press release is syndicated to the Immersive Wire to get the news out as fast as possible, to best inform the UK VR and AR industry. Editorial coverage on the news, with high-quality ... more - virtualperceptions

Health Scholars, the Virtual Reality Healthcare Training Platform, Launches First VR ACLS Training Simulation for First Responders

The Immersive Wire is a fast-publish service for Virtual Perceptions. The press release is syndicated to the Immersive Wire to get the news out as fast as possible, to best inform the UK VR and AR industry. Editorial coverage on the news, with high-quality ... more - virtualperceptions

Panasonic’s (VR) glasses targets virtual travel and sports, not consumers

Recently, Panasonic unveiled their new “VR” glasses at CES 2020, which made a ruckus on social media. With their steampunk vibe and their cleaner form factor, they are certainly the most “stylish” glasses around. (Though I use stylish loosely; it will ... more - virtualperceptions

HTC Vive Pro permanently lowers its price to £599

HTC announced today that the HTC Vive Pro will permanently lower its headset to £599. The Vive Pro Starter Kit with the Vive Pro headset, with two Steam VR™ Base Stations 1.0, and two Vive controllers, will go down to £899. The Vive Pro Full Kit with ... more - virtualperceptions

CES 2020: A quiet month for VR and AR

CES came and went, with a little noise on immersive tech. The real winner are smartglasses, which littered the show floor with Samsung and Panasonic entering the fray. While relatively quiet, it feels like companies are gearing up for 2020. Analysis ... more - virtualperceptions

Oculus Go vs. Oculus Quest: Which is better?

A lot of people would have bought the Oculus Go first, perhaps for a birthday or during Christmas. As a budget-friendly option, the Oculus Go seems like a great option for first-time users. But it is also restrictive, where people are unable to play ... more - virtualperceptions

Happy Holidays to all readers of Virtual Perceptions

Happy holidays! 2019 has been a period of explosive growth for the website, and I cannot have done it without your support. Thank you so much for your attention – you make a British man in London very happy. Here is to 2020, and all the challenges that ... more - virtualperceptions

Five cheap and free Christmas games for the Oculus Go

Congratulations! You have just opened a new VR headset for Christmas. But what games to play on the Oculus Go? Virtual Perceptions has got your back. Issue is, most Christmas games are not the best. They do not push the medium forward, or have any deep ... more - virtualperceptions

Top ten best Oculus Quest games (2020)

The Oculus Quest released to critical acclaim in May 2019, and with good reason. The VR headset lets people play some incredible experiences, from the titular SUPERHOT to the mind-bending A Fisherman’s Tale . With the number of excellent titles available, ... more - virtualperceptions

Beat Saber wins Game of the Year 2019 awards, despite releasing in 2018

Now hold your horses. I am not saying that Beat Saber is a bad game; in fact, I cannot overstate how critical the success of the game has been for the adoption of VR. Ever since it entered Early Access in 2018, Beat Saber has captured the imagination ... more - virtualperceptions

EON unveils innovative platform update to bolster content creation

EON Reality recently updated the AVR platform, which includes code-free creation of lessons in AR and VR, access to a massive AR / VR library 1,200 ready lessons and 870,000 3D assets. The company calls it a ‘weapon of mass instruction’. I find the terminology ... more - virtualperceptions

First fitness game with passthrough mixed reality out now

New Technology Walkers have released their first game, HitMotion: Reloaded , on VIVEPORT. The game is exclusive to the VIVE Focus Plus. According to the company, “the purpose of the game is letting people stay fit while having fun. HitMotion: Reloaded ... more - virtualperceptions

Ethics in virtual and augmented reality in the 2020s

Like veins in rocks, ethics runs through everything we do in technology. It depends on how we use it, but it can still be used for evil as much as good. Sometimes it is a hard impact. Facebook allows microtargeting which could radicalise people, spurring ... more - virtualperceptions

A Fisherman’s Tale is an absolute delight – Oculus Quest Review

A Fisherman’s Tale is a quiet, adorable adventure full of plundering puzzles and snappy gameplay. It is a delight to play for all members of the family. While some puzzles were frustrating, overall it is a stellar experience and one of the best puzzles ... more - virtualperceptions

Best UK Black Friday deals for VR headsets

Black Friday is here soon, which means the big companies are selling their VR headsets ahead of the holiday season. From Facebook making deals with the Oculus Quest, To HTC lowering the price of their HTC VIVE Pro and VIVEPORT, there is a lot to consider ... more - virtualperceptions

Valve confirms Half Life: Alyx, their flagship VR game

After years of hibernation, Valve has confirmed the existence of Half-Life: Alyx, their next flagship VR game. The company confirms more details are coming next Thursday. Not much is known about the game yet. We know that the game will be exclusive to ... more - virtualperceptions

VR and AR could boost UK GDP 2.4% by 2030, according to PwC

According to PwC, VR and AR are projected to add £62.5 billion to the UK economy, and a 2.4% boost to GDP, by 2030. Globally, the figure is £1.4 trillion by the same year. According to the company, the bulk of the increase will come from AR (£44.4 billion) ... more - virtualperceptions

VR doesn’t need an ‘iPhone moment’; it needs a new language for progress

While VR has progressed, though at a slower pace than many expected. Recently, Mark Zuckerberg notes that it is taking longer than expected. And yes, the Oculus Quest is showing signs as a game-changer in the space, with higher sales and user retention. ... more - virtualperceptions

A Fisherman’s Tale Comes to Oculus Quest on 27 November

Widely seen as one of the best VR games of the year, A Fisherman’s Tale is coming to Oculus Quest 27 November. According to the developer, A Fisherman’s Tale is a unique, singleplayer co-op game. Players work with infinite, ever smaller and bigger replications ... more - virtualperceptions