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Lone wolf AR game is coming soon to Mobile Augmented Reality

VisionizAR, a London based developer has announced its plans for a location based game known as Lone Wolf AR. This game is based on Choose your own path book series which was created by the late author Joe Dever and published in 1984. VisionizAR has teamed up with the author’s son Ben Dever in creating Lone Wolf AR. The game is set in Magnamund, a fictional land and follows the Lone Wolf…

New VR game 2019-The walking dead Onslaught

Survios once again have come with another big deal in VR gaming based on AMC’s TV series the walking dead known as The Walking Dead Onslaught.The game involves fighting together with characters in the series in first person. This is what survios calls literally original story which he created together with AMC.

What features are included in the game?

The following features are said to be…

Microsoft has recently announced a new Minecraft AR game known as MINECRAFT EARTH which uses augmented technology. The good news is that the game is free to play, in addition it is a brand new project, and it is not an extension of the other original game.

The good features of Minecraft earth

The game comes with many main features of the original game into AR. Just like the original game,…

WWII FPS Winter Fury

There have been numerous VR games that involve military action. Such games are front defense, final assault and onward. There is this new game that is about to be released in a month, the Winter Fury. The game was created by Spider monk entertainment and staffed by former Activision and the THQ veteran’s.  The long road is all about action with the first- person shooter (FPS) that brings you back…

Two new PSVR bundles you should go for before the month ends

PSVR fans now have a reason to smile after Sony announced two PSVR bundles which it sets to launch before the month ends. One of the bundles features Blood and Truth and the golfing game Everybody’s Golf VR and the other bundle features Trover Saves the Universe and the horror game Five Night at Freddy’s VR: Help Wanted.

Everybody’s Golf VR, Blood and Truth

This bundle is set to launch on…

Tactical Haptics is set to open ‘Reactive grip’ Dev kits pre-orders on May 29th

Creator of Reactive Grip controller, Tactical Haptics is set to start taking the dev kits pre-order beginning May 29th. Tactical Haptics expects the pricing to begin with each controller costing $650 and the company is targeting the LBE and Enterprise sectors. Tactical Haptics Company has continuously improved the performance of the controllers since it first introduced them some years back, the…

Oculus Quest is set support the official YouTube VR App

Google and Facebook confirmed the introduction of YouTube VR app on the stand alone Oculus Quest VR headset which is set to be launched in a few days to come. Oculus introduced Oculus Questwith the aim of bringing new customers into the virtual reality platform. With introduction of YouTube VR on Oculus Quest will make the headset more appealing to Virtual Reality fans, this is as result of…

PlayStation VR prices and deals in May

During the launch of PlayStation VR it used to cost an estimated price of $350. However, Sony has cut down the price of the VR and now you can find this headset for a price as low as just $249 and this package comes with a camera and a game. We have compiled some of the best deals and prices for you to check out this month to get the best value for your money.

PS4 camera deals

For a VR…

Zwift, a cycling platform is incorporating Virtual Reality to reduce pain in cycling training

Zwift, a cycling platform is integrating virtual reality technology to reduce the pain in the legs as a result of hard sprints. According to Zwift, a cyclist will be required to wear a VR headset which then immerses them in a virtual landscape. This virtual landscape will engage the cyclist brain and in the process the brain will release feel-good chemicals. In addition to that, this…

The Top 5 Multi-platform Virtual Reality Games

Although the concept of Virtual Reality has been there for a couple of decades now, it was until recently that consumers have had accesses to some of the best virtual reality headsets thanks to reduced cost and improved usability. As virtual reality technology continue to develop, VR headsets are becoming significantly less reliant on hardware connected externally. Game developers are taking…

Comparison between Oculus Rift S and Valve Index

The introduction of new high-end VR headsets such as Facebook’s Oculus Rift S and Valve’s Index VR has been great news for virtual reality gamers. This two new high-end VR headsets have close similarities which has become a challenge for potential consumers to differentiate. However, we are going to compare this two VR headsets to reveal differences and assist you make a choice according to…

UNCW is encouraging learners to consider STEM Careers with the aid of Virtual Reality

A team consisting of six scholars from the University of North Carolina are not only enhancing learning but also encouraging students to go for STEM careers with the aid of virtual reality. The team is led by assistant professor in the college of education James Stocker and assistant professor in the department of computer science Toni Pence.  The project undertaken by the team is funded by the…

How HOLOFIT is making fitness a fun process

Exercise has great benefits to the human body, however, cardio can sometimes become very boring and less motivating. From their personal experiences, Holodia, a fitness company, saw how Virtual Reality can make cardio a fun and interesting process. Holodia developed HOLOFIT platform which integrates fitness with Virtual Reality. This platform has transformed the fitness landscape by integrating…

How AR and VR technologies are gaining traction in the retail Industry

According to experts, AR and VR are transforming the retail industry in a big way by improving the customer experience. According to research conducted by Gartner, this technologies individualizes retailers’ offers and more than 100 million shoppers will do their online shopping using VR and AR by next year. The survey conducted by Gartner indicates that by next year an estimate of 46%…

Fraunhofer’s new 5G Virtual Reality Streaming software

Germany’s Fraunhofer is shaping the future of video streaming in virtual reality by improving the viability of 5G connectivity on VR.  The company is now showcasing a video compression software with the latest MPEG-OMAF standard. This standard enables users to stream 360-degree VR videos across 5G networks. This company is making big steps in improving video compression technologies from their…

Virtual Reality Events you can’t miss in May

Here are this month’s top upcoming Virtual Reality events you should check out. It will be a great opportunity to hear solutions for some technical challenges facing Virtual Reality from key industry leaders and some real-life uses of Virtual Reality. This Events include:

Microsoft Biuld

Microsoft Build is a development conference organized by Microsoft, a key industry player. By attending…