Check out the SteamVR January Update! Via the Steam Community: General: Added a new transition UI that appears when an application is starting, stopping, or not currently rendering. In some applications it will appear during level transitions. Added a new system skybox that shows when an application is running but not rendering instead of the …
Gamers who are part of Microsoft’s Insider Program will get a pleasant surprise later this week as they will be able to upgrade their systems to a new version of Windows 10 that includes what is being called “game mode.” The Game Mode In an official video released by Xbox, one of the first things …
Earlier this week, news was released that Valve is working on more tracking headsets. In a Gabe Newell AMA ( +Ask Me Anything) Reddit comment, Valve’s Joe Ludwig posted an update outlining progress licensing its SteamVR Tracking system. Below is the full comment in response to the questions “Did you expect more hardware manufacturers to …
The Open Standard Initiative Today the Khronos Group announced a new open standard initiative for VR. The goal is to allow VR hardware and software to talk to each other without the need to go through anybody’s proprietary API. As the number of competing VR systems grows, this effort will provide a stable platform for …
The best way to understand the potential of Virtual Reality is, of course, to try it for yourself. Steam has been working with HTC and retail partners to offer a Vive SteamVR demo in stores around the world. Recently introduced is a new demo experience at GameStop, Microsoft, Fry’s, and other retailers across the US and Canada, …
The first shipments will begin shipping on Tuesday April 5th. Get your Vive pre order directly from HTC. Included is a complete VR solution, Vive includes two wireless VR controllers, room scale movement, a full 360° of tracking, and an HMD featuring a built-in camera. In addition to the VR system, and for a limited …