Raw Data hands-on: It’s the most polished game yet for the HTC Vive
I’ve played a lot of VR games. Some task me with shooting zombies, others put me in the cockpit of a spaceship. I’ve been...
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Pokémon Go takes over, and Nintendo makes a new NES
Welcome to another GamesBeat weekly roundup! We have plenty of stories covering Pokémon Go as it continues to become a phenomenon. Also, the PlayStation 4...
Why virtual, augmented, and mixed reality are the 4th wave of tech
Consumer computing platform changes aren’t straight lines — they’re waves. PC, internet, and mobile were the first three waves, and each was faster, larger, and...
Pokémon Go proves investors were clueless about augmented reality
In case you haven’t been on earth over the last week, you might have missed the recent Pokémon Go launch. With little buildup, this...
All Oculus Rift preorders have shipped — nearly 4 months after release date
Our new reality: one where people no longer have to wait months to receive an Oculus Rift they bought in January. Oculus said today...
How Plantronics engineered an audio headset for PlayStation VR
Unlike the Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR doesn’t have built-in headphones, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have to settle for something ill-suited for virtual reality....
Envelop VR hands-on: How its Windows ‘VR Shell’ stands apart from Virtual Desktop
Since late last year, I’ve been hearing about Envelop VR and its plan for a Windows “VR shell.” It would allow you to operate...
Samsung Gear VR successor may be in the works
We’re just two months away from the anniversary of the reveal of the consumer Gear VR. So it’s time to wonder if a successor...
Nintendo’s Miyamoto wants to make VR safe for kids
Nintendo’s doesn’t seem high on this virtual reality trend. Speaking in a question and answer session with shareholders, famous Nintendo game developer Shigeru Miyamoto talked...
Please, no more whining about the price of VR games
Pricing a piece of software is difficult. When you consider that video games are not only pieces of software but also immersive and interactive...