ILMxLab had to fake a 24 frames-per-second lightsaber in 90hz virtual reality
In the world of games, many of us have come to the conclusion that a faster framerate is always better. But it can sometimes...
Is the world really flat when it comes to making games?
What are the ingredients necessary to turn a region into a hub for great game development? That’s a good question, and it’s an economic...
5 free games to try when you get your Oculus Rift
Today, Oculus VR cofounder and chief executive Palmer Luckey made the first delivery of the consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset....
Women say virtual reality industry needs to start with awareness of diversity
Virtual reality is about to take off in a big way. Tech advisor Digi-Capital estimates that it could be a $30 billion industry by...
Watch Oculus founder Palmer Luckey deliver the first Rift preorder himself
Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey can now add “courier” to his résumé alongside “virtual reality superstar.” The first wave of Oculus Rift VR headsets are shipping...
Ron Gilbert on Thimbleweed Park, what made adventure games great, and VR skepticism
Playing Thimbleweed Park is like discovering a lost LucasArts adventure game that’s been hidden in a closet for 25 years. Ron Gilbert, the man...
U.S. iPhone users spent an average of $35 on apps last year, most of it on games
U.S. iPhone users spent an average of $35 on apps during 2015, according to research by Sensor Tower. Of that amount, $25, or 71...
Rivals of Aether’s creator details his Smash Bros. inspirations
How about: Super Smash Bros. is a popular fighting series, so it’s lack of clones when compared to other successful games stands out. Most...
VR Sports, Ninja Trainer reveal VR’s potential for destruction
I hit a man last week. Actually, I hit him three times. Now, these were not deliberate acts of violence. No — they were...
Jay and Silent Bob’s Jason Mewes on crowdfunding and pot leaf throwing stars
First they were just a couple of stoners hanging outside a convenience store. Now they could be video game stars. The characters Jay and...