Little Witch Academia VR: Broom Racing Soars Onto Oculus Quest Late 2020

“Don’t pay any attention to them. They’re gonna eat our dust.” Studio Trigger’s beautifully animated and at times surprisingly dark manga-turned-anime Little Witch Academia is receiving its own VR spin-off entitled Little Witch Academia VR: Broom Racing, ... more - vrscout

Little Witch Academia VR: Broom Racing Soars Onto Oculus Quest Late 2020

“Don’t pay any attention to them. They’re gonna eat our dust.” Studio Trigger’s beautifully animated and at times surprisingly dark manga-turned-anime Little Witch Academia is receiving its own VR spin-off entitled Little Witch Academia VR: Broom Racing, ... more - vrscout

Are Human-Sized Hamster Balls The Future Of VR?

Eight360’s omnidirectional sphere promises a whole new level of immersion. Thanks to the diligent work of a New Zealand based company called Eight360, you may soon be jumping into VR through a device called the NOVA, or as CEO Terry Miller calls it, ... more - vrscout

Weyo’s Kid-Friendly AR Apps Offer A Magical Escape While Under Lockdown

Become your favorite characters from The Wiggles, Sesame Street and Oddbods . When you were a kid did you ever fantasize about becoming your favorite TV, comic book, or video game character? Sometimes it might have been playing dress up, singing songs, ... more - vrscout

Report: Facebook Working On New Oculus Quest With Improved Design & Controls

Bloomberg reports Facebook is working on a new, more comfortable Oculus Quest. Bloomberg is reporting that Facebook is currently working on a new Oculus Quest headset featuring a lighter physical design and faster refresh rates, resulting in a significantly ... more - vrscout

Five VR Games Perfect For Celebrating Star Wars Day

The Force is strong with these Lucasfilm-based immersive experiences. Today is May 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, an annual commemoration of George Lucas’ legendary franchise celebrated across the globe. Since the introduction of the Skywalker ... more - vrscout

Elon Musk Asks For Tesla AR Game As Bizarre Tweets Continue

Because Pokémon Go wasn’t dangerous enough already. The amount of money I’d pay for a peek inside the mind of Elon Musk is embarrassing. But can you blame me? The billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is easily one of the most interesting—not ... more - vrscout

Audio Trip Arrives On Oculus Quest This Week Alongside A Custom Level Creator

Burn up those calories with a brand new song and additional customizable features. Kinemotik Studios had an awesome 2019 with the launch of their rhythmic dance VR hit, Audio Trip. Choreographed by a professional dancer, Audio Trip launches you into ... more - vrscout

A Beginner’s Guide To Echo Arena On Oculus Quest

Learn how to dominate the arena ahead of next weeks open beta. Ready at Dawn’s fast-paced VR sports experience will soon arrive on Oculus Quest headsets in open beta, meaning a whole new wave of standalone players are about to try their hand in the arena ... more - vrscout

Cheating The Physical World: How AR Allows Retail To Become Digital First

How will modern retail adapt to a post-COVID-19 world? Retail in early 2020 will see a decade of digital transformation compressed into a year due to COVID. But how can digital replace the physical? We are physical beings. We need physical goods to live ... more - vrscout

Echo Arena Open Beta Launches On Oculus Quest Next Week

Ready at Dawn’s zero-g sports game will be available free to all users until its official release. After two closed alphas and a single closed beta, Echo Arena will finally be available to all Oculus Quest users beginning next week as part of a free ... more - vrscout

Metal Gear Solid Actor Plays The Main Bad Guy In Phantom: Covert Ops

Veteran VA David Hayter plays the role of disgraced ex-Soviet General Zhurov. Phantom: Covert Ops, nDreams’ long-awaited stealth-based VR shooter, is scheduled to arrive on Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift/Rift S headsets June 25th . Set in the year 1991, ... more - vrscout

Assemble 3D Puzzles In VR With Puzzling Places On Oculus Quest

Volumetric 3D capture adds a whole new dimension to the classic jigsaw experience. Available now free on Oculus Quest headsets, Puzzle Places offers a fresh take on the conventional jigsaw experience, allowing users to assemble an intricately-detailed ... more - vrscout

Arizona Sunshine’s Latest Oculus Quest Expansion ‘The Damned’ Is Its Biggest Yet

The celebrated zombie shooter is now available on Oculus Quest in its entirety. Arizona Sunshine’s final story expansion “The Damned” is now available on Oculus Quest, marking the end of five months of scheduled content releases from developer Vertigo ... more - vrscout

Shelter In Place Offers Free VR Minigames To Those Under Lockdown

The open-ended sandbox offers over a dozen rooms to explore. UnnamedVR launched back in 2019 as an open-ended sandbox game that let explore a virtual mansion and play a bunch of short mini-games, including basketball, darts, and archery. In response ... more - vrscout

Pistol Whip Launches On PlayStation VR This Summer

The fast-paced rhythm shooter makes its way to console VR. Cloudhead Games today announced that VR rhythm game Pistol Whip will be making its long-awaited debut on PSVR headsets this summer , offering console VR players the chance to battle their way ... more - vrscout

Pro NFL Players’ First Endorsement Deal Is A Lineup Of VR Products

“The Lamar Jackson Experience” will include an at-home VR experience, arcade games, and a live activation. For professional athletes, their image is their brand. Often times the endorsements they make and products they sponsor can be just as important ... more - vrscout

Upcoming VR Parkour Game STRIDE Looks A Lot Like Mirror’s Edge

The freerunning-inspired VR platformer arrives on headsets Summer 2020. STRIDE is an upcoming VR parkour action game from developer JoyWay in which players must save a city under quarantine from a vicious gang war. In order to save its citizens players ... more - vrscout

VR Haircut Experience Is Actually A Message About American Capitalism

Find out how the strange VR styling game came to be. With hairdressers and barbers staying home to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, quiffs are growing into mullets, pixie cuts are becoming shags, and afros are turning into, well, slightly larger afros. ... more - vrscout

Bigscreen VR Launches On-Demand Content In Response To Increased Traffic

Bigscreen continues to grow by launching on-demand movies and events. Since its launch on PC VR headsets back in 2016, socialVR entertainment platform Bigscreen has seen thousands of people from all around the globe jumping into VR to enjoy 3D films ... more - vrscout

Oculus Quest Platform SideQuest Receives Complete Overhaul, Announces Developer Awards

New additions include private listings, wishlists, and SideQuest badges. I think most of us can agree Facebook’s Oculus Quest headset would not be wear it is today without the support of SideQuest. This past year the popular indie marketplace has served ... more - vrscout

Relive The Glory Days Of 90’s Gaming With Pixel Ripped 1995, Available Now

The sequel to 2018’s retro VR adventure offers double the action and triple the nostalgia. Growing up in the 1990’s, few things were more important to a child than their Playstation or Nintendo 64. Today, the 90’s is considered to be one of the most ... more - vrscout

Supernatural’s One-On-One Coaching Takes VR Fitness To The Next Level

The all-in-one immersive fitness platform is available now via the Oculus Store. Today marks the launch of Supernatural on Oculus Quest, a brand new title from VR/AR developer WITHIN that promises users an “unforgettable on-demand workout” experience ... more - vrscout

Turn On, Tune In, And Breathe Out In Psychedelic Inspired VR Journey SoundSelf

The hypnotic technodelic is now available on PC VR headsets. Since we can’t leave our homes and we’re stuck where we’re at, why not take a trip to the middle of your mind? Launching this week after almost a decade in the making, SoundSelf is an interactive, ... more - vrscout

ThirdEye Is Deploying Mixed Reality Smartglasses To Help COVID-19 First Responders

The New Jersey-based company believes its technology could help save lives during the pandemic. The X2 MR Glasses weigh just 300 grams and claim to be the world’s smallest mixed reality glasses. Nick Cherukuri, CEO of ThirdEye Gen, says the devices can ... more - vrscout

Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day With EarthXR

Learn how XR technology is changing the world of environmental conservation. The annual EarthXR event is scheduled to kick-off this week, offering remote event-goers a series of virtual discussions between XR and environmental leaders as well as an online ... more - vrscout

FundamentalVR Is Offering A Free Ventilator Course For Health Professionals

The medical simulation company has collaborated with Imperial College to train the skills to ventilate COVID-19 patients. There is an unprecedented demand for ventilators due to the coronavirus pandemic, yet the physical machines are really only part ... more - vrscout

New Tech Uses Shells From Crustaceans To Power VR & AR Devices

Researchers at Purdue introduce a new source of sustainable energy powered by crustacean shells. When you hear the term “sustainable energy,” what exactly comes to mind? Wind turbines? Solar panels? Geothermal heating systems? As humanity continues its ... more - vrscout

In-Vehicle VR Company Holoride Adds Marvel Film Directors To Its Team

The Russo Brothers join Holoride’s new advisory board alongside Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey . Holoride, one of the leading companies in the rapidly-expanding in-vehicle entertainment industry, last week announced the formation of a brand new strategy ... more - vrscout

Baby Shark VR & AR Experiences Keep Families Entertained & Educated Under Lockdown

VR sharks doo doo doo doo doo doo ! The viral children’s song “Baby Shark,” ranked on the Billboard Hot 100 list for 20 straight weeks, the first Korean non-pop song to do so. Collectively the Pinkfong YouTube channels have garnered over 27 billion views ... more - vrscout