‘Z-Race’ Early Access Review – Start Your Engines

If you enjoy futuristic racers, this one comes with a few twists. Z-Race isn’t the first sci-fi racer to grace VR. Between Radial-G: Racing Revolved and WipEout Omega Collection , we’ve gotten a taste for high-speed racing, but we’re not exactly spoilt ... more - vrscout

Student Builds Volumetric 3D TV To Complete Bachelor’s Program

Stream 3D holographic imagery in real-time. When it comes to modern-day POV-Displays , like those LED fans that spin to create “holographic” imagery, Jan Jessen—aka u/Evlmnkey —is far from impressed. Holographic messages and pre-made 3D animation are ... more - vrscout

Facebook Launches “Hey Facebook” Wake Word For Voice Commands On Oculus Quest 2

The Oculus Quest 2 goes “hands-free” with this week’s latest update. It looks like the Oculus Quest 2 is in the middle of a growth spurt. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a slew of new features arrive on Facebook’s standalone VR headsets, multi-user ... more - vrscout

‘Star Wars Pinball VR’ Arrives On Major VR Headsets This April

The game will feature eight tables based on The Mandalorian, Rebels, and the original trilogy. Zen Studios, the developer behind the classic Pinball FX series, today revealed that its long-running Star Wars Pinball game is heading to Oculus Quest, SteamVR, ... more - vrscout

Create Your Own ‘VRChat’ Avatar In Minutes With Ready Player Me

All you need is a smartphone and some decent selfie skills. Anyone who’s spent more than 20 minutes in VRChat will tell you just how difficult it can be to settle on the right avatar. The popular VR social platform offers an extensive library of original ... more - vrscout

‘Virtual Desktop’ PCVR Streaming Now Available On The Oculus Quest Store

Everyone’s favorite wireless streaming solution can now be accessed on Quest/Quest 2 headsets with no sideloading required. Originally released back in March of 2016, Virtual Desktop has since become the gold standard in wireless VR streaming, allowing ... more - vrscout

Oculus Quest Introduces ‘Couch Mode’ In Latest Update

Mark your real sofa in VR using this new feature for the Oculus Guardian system. It has been one hell of a month for Oculus Quest owners. Not only did Oculus introduce official multi-user support and app sharing to its standalone headset, but it now ... more - vrscout

‘The Climb 2’ Scales Its Way Onto Oculus Quest This March

Grab your climbing chalk and get ready for a new set of vertigo-inducing challenges. Originally announced last year at Facebook Connect 2020, Oculus this week confirmed that The Climb 2 , the direct follow-up to 2016’s The Climb , will be arriving next ... more - vrscout

‘Z-Race’ Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Futuristic Zero-G VR Racing

Mario Kart meets F-Zero in this physics-driven racing experience. This week developer XOCUS gave us our first look at actual gameplay from Z-Race , an upcoming VR racing game in which players go head-to-head using futuristic anti-gravity racing ships. ... more - vrscout

Sony Announces “Next Generation” VR Headset For The PlayStation 5

Improved resolution, enhanced tracking, and new VR controllers confirmed. Earlier this morning, Sony dropped a major bombshell on PlayStation fans with the reveal of a new VR system for the PlayStation 5. A direct follow-up to PlayStation VR, this “next-generation” ... more - vrscout

‘Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures’ Brings Comedic Space Combat To SteamVR

Manage your ship’s systems via a room-scale cockpit in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Coming this August to SteamVR headsets, Ziggy’s Cosmic Adventures promises a one-of-a-kind arcade shooting experience in which players are tasked with battling a race ... more - vrscout

Leaked Concept Videos Show Samsung’s Take On AR Glasses

Project virtual screens, fly drones, and dim the lights with ‘Samsung Glasses Lite.’ During the weekend prolific Microsoft leaker WalkingCat , the same individual responsible for leaking images of the Oculus Quest 2 back in July of 2020, posted two concept ... more - vrscout

Popular VTubers Headline Upcoming VR Concert On Oculus Quest

Dance, sing, and cheer shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the worlds biggest VTubers. Popular VTuber personalities Himemori Luna and Natsuiro Matsuri of Hololive Production are jumping into virtual concert platform VARK to headline a killer VR concert ... more - vrscout

Stop What You’re Doing And Play ‘Gorilla Tag’ On Oculus Quest & SteamVR

Use your incredible gorilla strength to parkour up trees and cliffs in this low-fi game of tag. Available now on Oculus Quest/Quest 2 and SteamVR headsets, Gorilla Tag combines fast-paced parkour climbing with unique locomotion mechanics to offer a hilariously ... more - vrscout

How To Log Into Multiple Accounts & Share Apps On Oculus Quest

Multi-user support for the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 has officially begun rolling out; here’s how to make the most of it. Last month we learned that Oculus would be introducing multi-user support to the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2, allowing ... more - vrscout

Create A Digital Human In Less Than An Hour With Epic Games’ MetaHuman Creator

Despite not yet being available, Unreal Engine’s MetaHuman Creator is already making people talk. There’s no avoiding it, digital humans are here to stay. Back in 2016, we saw our first look at Epic Games’ game-chaning digital human technology with its ... more - vrscout

Celebrate The Mars Rover Landing With ‘Mission To Mars AR’

Control the landing sequence, drive a rover, and pilot a helicopter drone in this multifaceted AR experience. This afternoon, NASA’s Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter are scheduled to touch down in the Jezero crater on Mars in search of habitable ... more - vrscout

‘Pick-Up League Hockey’ Now Available Free On Quest Via App Lab

Go for the hat-trick in this 3v3 multiplayer experience. Originally released on the Oculus Go back in 2019, Pick-up League Hockey this week arrived on Oculus’ App Lab , offering Oculus Quest/Quest 2 users a simple yet surprising entertaining VR hockey ... more - vrscout

Manus Pro Tracker Brings Professional Full-Body Tracking To SteamVR

Manus’ plug-and-play solution promises “the most sensors in any SteamVR tracker available.” Manus VR, best known for its line of haptic VR gloves , today revealed the Manus Pro Tracker, a new tracking solution for the SteamVR platform aimed specifically ... more - vrscout

VR Film Festivals Look To Inspire Fresh New Talent For Hollywood

Beyond the Frame Festival and FIVARS tease the next generation of media artists. Japan’s very first VR-focused international film festival, Beyond the Frame Festival , is currently underway thanks to a partnership with HTC Vive. The festival, which runs ... more - vrscout

How To Listen To Spotify In-Game On The Oculus Quest

Create your own soundtrack using this neat little workaround. Ever wish you could jam out to your favorite tunes while cracking skulls in GORN or dunking on fools in Echo Arena on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2? Well, now you can. Reddit user u/ConfusionJRPG ... more - vrscout

‘OceanCraft’ Brings Aquatic Survival Co-Op To Oculus Quest

Try the free demo available free via SideQuest. The Oculus Quest platform is in desperate need of some quality survival crafting games. Developed by FlodLab, OceanCraft aims to rectify this issue, providing Quest and Quest 2 owners with a highly addictive ... more - vrscout

Five Ways VR Can Be Used In Modern Education

How immersive technology is changing education for the better. VR and AR are far from new educational technologie s . However, the process of their adaptation is rather slow, since the clumsy bureaucratic machines of schools and universities are not ... more - vrscout

How The UK Is Using VR To Improve Safety For Its Largest Environmental Project Yet

Serious Labs and Align JV will provide VR training on how to operate mobile elevating work equipment . For those who may be out of the loop, the UK is currently in the process of developing an eco-friendly high-speed rail line as part of the countries ... more - vrscout

Luxexcel & WaveOptics Partner To Bring AR-Powered Prescription Lenses To The Masses

AR prescription glasses arrive Q2 of 2021. Luxexcel, an innovative tech company specializing in 3D printed prescription lenses, has recently announced a new partnership with waveguides developers WaveOptics to develop a line of AR smart glasses that ... more - vrscout

Apple TV+ Launches ‘For All Mankind’ AR Experience On iOS Devices

Apple’s alternate history series receives its own augmented reality tie-in ahead of Season two . Apple today launched an official AR companion app for its popular Apple TV+ original series For All Mankind , allowing fans of the alternative history drama ... more - vrscout

Could 2021 Be The Year VR Basketball Takes Off?

Test your skills on the pavement with these upcoming VR basketball experiences. There’s no shortage of quality sports games available on VR headsets at the moment. From ultimate frisbee ( Echo Arena ) and boxing ( Thrill of the Fight, FitXR ) to fishing ... more - vrscout

Keep It Classy In Cavalier Genève’s VR Cigar Lounge

The custom virtual space features art, photos, and 3D models inspired by the companies new LE2020 blend. This past December premium cigar purveyor Cavalier Genève allowed a select number of attendees access to a one-of-a-kind virtual cigar bar to celebrate ... more - vrscout

Royal Shakespeare Company Staging Interactive Virtual Performances Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Theater and motion capture technology collide in this upcoming live performance series. This year celebrated British theatre organization the Royal Shakespeare Company will be hosting a series of live theatrical productions brought to life using a combination ... more - vrscout

‘Pixel Ripped 1989’ Pink Cassette Edition Is Every Retro Gamers Dream

The authentic 1980’s game box comes with a USB cassette tape filled with additional goodies. Developer ARVORE’s nostalgia-fueled 2018 action-adventure game Pixel Ripped 1989 will finally be receiving a long-awaited physical release with the upcoming ... more - vrscout