Facebook’s ‘Horizon Workrooms’ Is VR Coworking At Its Finest

The open beta for Facebook’s remote collaboration platform is available now on Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Facebook today unveiled Horizon Workrooms , a robust VR coworking platform bursting at the seams with game-changing features that could set the groundwork ... more - vrscout

Full Body VR Controller AXIS Launches Kickstarter

Backers will receive Refract’s easy-to-use motion-tracking system and first-person fighting game Freestriker . Several months ago we covered Virtual Taekwondo , a captivating mixed reality experience from Singapore-based tech company Refract Technologies ... more - vrscout

Facebook Connect Conference Returns This October

Ready for another round of major VR announcements? The highly-anticipated developer conference returns on October 28th. The 2021 Facebook Connect conference is set to kick off on October 28th . Similar to 2020, this year’s virtual event will be hosted ... more - vrscout

Even North Korea Is Using VR & AR In The Classroom

Not even the second-world authoritarian regime can ignore the impact immersive technology is having on modern education. There are few modern nations more perplexing than the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Since its relatively recent establishment ... more - vrscout

Our First Look At AR Gaming On The Oculus Quest 2

Developers have begun using Passthrough API Experimental to create mixed reality experiences on Quest 2 headsets. Last month, Facebook introduced Passthrough API Experimental , a new feature for the Oculus Quest 2 that allows developers to create mixed ... more - vrscout

‘Space Pirate Arena’ Could Be The Most Important VR Game Of The Year

Developer I-Illusions’ hall-scale VR game could mark the start of a new era in multiplayer gaming on Quest. Originally announced back in August of 2019, Space Pirate Arena is an upcoming multiplayer spinoff of the classic VR wave shooter Space Pirate ... more - vrscout

Finally, An App That Lets You Censor Reality

Some things are better left unseen. Available now on iOS devices, voxelizeAR is a newly-released app from developer Rare Realities, LLC that allows you to transform portions of the real world into 3D pixels—otherwise known as “voxels.” The result is ... more - vrscout

‘Black Hole Pool’ Brings VR Pool To Oculus Quest

Chalk your virtual pool stick and knock balls against human and AI opponents in this realistic pool simulator. Available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets, Black Hole Pool is a VR sports simulator that lets you go head-to-head with both ... more - vrscout

‘Getting Over It’ In VR Looks Soul-Crushing, In A Good Way

2017’s charmingly odd platforming game Getting Over It is getting an unofficial VR remake for the Oculus Quest and PC VR. For those unfamiliar, Getting Over It was a painfully unforgiving platforming game in which players use a mouse or trackpad to navigate ... more - vrscout

NVIDIA Tricks Audience With Virtual CEO In Latest Keynote

The GTC21 conference keynote featured a digital clone of CEO Jensen Huang brought to life using artificial intelligence. This past April, GPU manufacturer NVIDIA hosted its annual GTC (GPU Technology Conference), during which the company presented its ... more - vrscout

VR Rhythm Shooter ‘Pistol Whip’ Launches Two Free Updates

Cloudhead Games expands the ‘Pistolverse’ with a new five-part campaign and a reworked modifier system. Developer Cloudhead Games today launched two new updates for Pistol Whip , introducing new scenes, additional music, and a reworked modifier system ... more - vrscout

U.S. Air Force Using VR For Sexual Assault Prevention Training

Members of the Air Force will train in intervention skills, victim advocacy, and reporting protocols. Award-winning VR company Moth + Flame is partnering with the United States Air Force to deploy a VR training program for members of the Air Force in ... more - vrscout

‘Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge’ Final Chapter Coming This Fall

The exciting conclusion to ILMxLABs’ VR action-adventure game arrives later this year on Oculus Quest headsets. Roughly a year after its launch on Oculus Quest headsets, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge returns this Fall with a brand new sci-fi ... more - vrscout

‘Rec Room’ Is Hosting Its Own VR Olympics

Sign up now for the chance to compete in the first-ever Reclympics, the official summer games of Rec Room . This weekend marks the start of the inaugural Reclympics, a VR competition hosted by popular social VR platform Rec Room . Over the next three ... more - vrscout

Become A VR Fashion Icon With This Exclusive Avatar Clothing

Act fast to score some high-end virtual threads thanks to a new partnership between RTFKT and Ready Player Me. VR avatar platform Ready Player Me and metaverse fashion house RTFKT have teamed up to launch a new line of collectable accessories inspired ... more - vrscout

Become The Avatar In ‘Ascending – Dojo’ On SteamVR & Quest

Harness the elements of earth, wind, and fire using intuitive VR controls in this mystical VR RPG experience. Developed by Selfox , Ascending – Dojo is an upcoming VR RPG that lets you harness the power of earth, wind, and fire to unleash devastating ... more - vrscout

Kid-Friendly Batman App Lets You Battle Villains In AR

Join Batman’s technologically savvy crime-fighting team and protect Gotham City. Warner Bros. has released a new mobile app on iOS & Android devices that lets you partner up with the Dark Knight himself and take on some of Gotham’s greatest villains ... more - vrscout

‘The Secret Of Retropolis’: A VR Adventure Built In A Bunker

“Conflict is good for art,” says Eyal Geva, one of the three developers behind The Secret Of Retropolis . At first, it’s not clear which conflict Geva is referring to, especially given the number of obstacles he and his team had to overcome to get their ... more - vrscout

Tips & Tricks For Playing ‘STRIDE’ On Oculus Quest

Dominate the rooftops with these useful tips & tricks for Joy Way’s action-packed VR parkour game. Available now on Oculus Quest & Oculus Quest 2, STRIDE is a fast-paced VR arcade action game that has you scaling vertigo-inducing rooftops while ... more - vrscout

Facebook Users Buying The Quest To Unlock Banned Accounts

NPR reports that some users have discovered a way to access locked accounts by purchasing a new Quest headset. If you’ve ever had to deal with the issue of a locked Facebook account, then you know that it can be a bit of a struggle to get immediate help ... more - vrscout

VR Exhibit ‘The Infinite’ Is The Closest You’ll Get To Space

The seven-part free-roam VR experience spans over 25,000 square feet and features 360-degree footage shot aboard the ISS. Enter the vastness of outer space in this incredible free-roam VR experience featuring real footage of the International Space Station. ... more - vrscout

‘The Climb 2’ Introducing Monthly Collectable Events On Quest

Collect event objects scattered throughout each level to unlock exclusive seasonal wristbands. German-based game developer Crytek today announced a major update for The Climb 2 that will introduce regular monthly updates, offering you the chance to earn ... more - vrscout

‘POPULATION: ONE’ Gets Medieval In Biggest Update So Far

The free ‘Kingdom Age’ update will be broken up into four events, each with its own unique twist. BigBox VR’s POPULATION: ONE is receiving a new update this week that will introduce a slew of medieval-themed content to the popular VR battle royale game. ... more - vrscout

Reebok Launches AR Tool To Unlock Neighborhood Basketball Courts

Build your own regulation-size basketball court with the simple tap of a screen using Reebok’s new “Court of Greatness” tool. As part of their FW21 basketball campaign, Reebok has launched ‘ Courting Greatness ’, an AR tool that lets kids and teens interact ... more - vrscout

Facebook Teases ‘See -Through’ VR Headsets In New Report

Reverse passthrough technology lets you to see the eyes of those wearing a headset, opening up new doors for “social co-presence”. Lead by research scientist Nathan Matsuda, a team at Facebook has spent the last two years developing a new form of “social ... more - vrscout

‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ Getting Big New Update

The ‘Aftershocks Update’ introduces new missions, collectibles, and survival tools. Developer Skydance Interactive today unveiled a new update on its way to The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners that promises “hours of new content”. Set after the events ... more - vrscout

The ‘Army Of The Dead’ VR Game Is A Horrifically Good Time

Netflix’s new location-based VR experience has you battling zombies from inside a motorized taco truck. This past week, I had the chance to check out Army of the Dead: Viva Las Vengeance , a new location-based VR experience based on the Netflix original ... more - vrscout

‘Jetpack Vacation’ Brings Multiplayer Jetpack Racing To VR

Soar through a tropical island paradise and challenge other players in a variety of jetpack sports. Available this October on SteamVR headsets, Jetpack Vacation puts you in control of handheld jetpacks as you fly throughout a colorful island environment ... more - vrscout

Artists, Brands, And Fans In The Metaverse

The question of how artists, brands, and fans will function in the metaverse is one that hasn’t been answered yet. What’s the best way for each of these parties to function in the metaverse and reach their audiences? “This new medium is one that presents ... more - vrscout

Venice VR Expanded Announces 2021 Lineup

Experience as many as 37 projects from 21 countries as well as the brand new Venice VRChat Worlds Gallery. The 2021 Venice Film Festival is set to kick off this September, bringing with it yet another diverse collection of groundbreaking projects from ... more - vrscout