VR Gaming News: December 2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Virtually Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Every Timezone with the ‘VRChat’ Community

LET BATTLE COMMENCE | Eternity Warriors VR (Oculus Rift Gameplay & Review)

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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Pressure Mounts for Xbox’s Missing VR Strategy as PSVR Rakes in $700M in Hardware Alone

City Car Driving VR SPEED RUN - Education or Carmageddon? Oculus Rift CV1

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City Car Driving in VR REVISITED - Education or Carmageddon? Oculus Rift CV1

Friday, December 29, 2017

TETRIS MEETS PORTAL IN VR! | CubeWorks VR Gameplay (HTC Vive)

A polished Tetris meets Portal VR game that will challenge your hand-eye coordination abilities! Subscribe to join our VR adventures! → https://www.youtube.com/c/caschary?sub_confirmation=1 CubeWorks is a VR strategy & puzzle game that challenges your spatial problem solving abilities. You get to control the objects in 360 degrees to advance through the game and you have to work hard and be good with stress to reach the highest scores. ► Check out CubeWorks on Steam here → http://store.steampowered.com/app/636220/CubeWorks/ More HTC Vive Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYl0nceTmYU&list=PL86GNGPnZ0siwDr9AoFLro8NF4CnAqSYx More Oculus Rift + Touch Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXodZ6Oryg&list=PL86GNGPnZ0sg8QLhWQ9WSnXY4Vyzx-ghA ► Like what we do? → https://www.patreon.com/casandchary ► Twitter → https://twitter.com/CasandChary ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casandchary ► Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/casandchary ► Discord → https://discord.gg/YH52W2k A special thanks to our SUPER CHAMPIONS for their amazing support: - Daniel L. Much love, Cas and Chary VR #cubeworksvr #cubeworks #htcvive #casandchary

Thursday, December 28, 2017

MORE PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS VR | Stand Out w. The Hot Pants Crew

VIRTUAL WAR | Onward VR (Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Gameplay)

PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS VR | Stand Out w. Java, James & UKRifter

BROTHERS IN VIRTUAL ARMS | Stand Out (Oculus Rift VR Review & Gameplay)

SUBMARINE MADNESS | Stand Out w. Java, James & UKRifter it goes badly

SOLVING BRUTAL CRIMES IN VIRTUAL REALITY! | LA Noire: The VR Case Files Gameplay (HTC Vive)

In this VR game you are a detective in L.A. solving brutal crimes based on real cases. Subscribe to join our VR adventures! → https://www.youtube.com/c/caschary?sub_confirmation=1 In this LA Noire VR gameplay you will see Chary become a detective. She will show you an overview of the locomotion and controls, and you can follow her along on her first detective case as a cop. Hope she doesn't get first time jitters! In the VR version of L.A. Noire you get 7 cases reimagined for VR. So be aware that this is not the full game! However, we do hope that it'll come. ► Get L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files on Steam here → http://store.steampowered.com/app/722230/LA_Noire_The_VR_Case_Files/ [Steam description] L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files for HTC VIVE™ places you directly in the shoes of Detective Cole Phelps as you solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies inspired by real cases from 1947 Los Angeles, one of the most corrupt and violent times in L.A. history. More HTC Vive Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYl0nceTmYU&list=PL86GNGPnZ0siwDr9AoFLro8NF4CnAqSYx More Oculus Rift + Touch Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXodZ6Oryg&list=PL86GNGPnZ0sg8QLhWQ9WSnXY4Vyzx-ghA ► Like what we do? → https://www.patreon.com/casandchary ► Twitter → https://twitter.com/CasandChary ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casandchary ► Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/casandchary ► Discord → https://discord.gg/YH52W2k A special thanks to our SUPER CHAMPIONS for their amazing support: - Daniel L. Much love, Cas and Chary VR #lanoirevr #vr #htcvive #lanoire

BEST VR FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2017? | X-Plane 11 VR Gameplay (Native VR Support)

Is X-Plane 11 with native VR support the best Virtual Reality Flight Simulator of 2017? Today I'm trying out the advanced X-Plane 11 VR Flight Sim on HTC Vive, flying a realistic Cessna 172 Skyhawk airplane in central Chicago. Is this the best VR Flight Simulator? Let's find out! The VR simulator X Plane 11 is one of the most realistic, immersive and challenging VR Flight Sim today, and in this VR gameplay video I'm about to find out how well the recently added VR-support works on HTC Vive in Virtual Reality, on my GTX 1080Ti graphics card. The new VR version of X-Plane 11 includes HTC Vive and Oculus Rift room-scale ability, motion controller tracking support and virtual aircraft cockpits fully interactive in VR. If you are a fan of VR Flight Simulator games, then be sure to check out X-Plane 11 on Steam, and enjoy it on your HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. In my opinion, X-Plane 11 is the best VR flight simulator out so far! http://store.steampowered.com/app/269950/XPlane_11/ There is also a demo-version of X-Plane 11, including Virtual Reality support available on the official X-Plane website: http://www.x-plane.com/ Thanks for watching my X-Plane 11 VR HTC Vive Gameplay with native Virtual Reality support. If you enjoyed this flight simulator gameplay, please leave a Like and also subscribe SweViver and get ready for much more new VR content, reviews and Virtual Reality gameplay's coming up soon! Enjoy the best VR flight simulator on your Vive or Rift, and see you in the next video! Cheers #XPlane11 #VR #Xplane11VR #VirtualReality #VRSimulator #FlightSimulator Background music by Anders Ekengren, www.epidemicsound.com

‘StarBlood Arena’ Will Be Free to PlayStation Plus Members in January

PlayStation VR owners will get a chance to hop into the fast-paced StarBlood Arena for free next month, a battle arena shooter from WhiteMoon Dreams and Sony’s San Diego Studio.

PS Plus members will have free access to StarBlood Arena starting January 2nd going through March 6th – when the game will supposedly revert back to its $20 price tag. As a multiplayer online game, it already required a PS Plus membership to function. If you happen to already have a membership, next month will be a great time to see if the fast-paced shooterbuilt for 2-8 players is right for you.

Can’t wait? Sony’s latest VR demo disc is now available for free, which features a demo of StarBlood Arena among many other released and upcoming titles. Check out the PSN store listing for the demo disc here.

We haven’t had a chance to pop in, but PlayStation Lifestyle rates it at a solid [90/100], comparing it mainly to Overwatch in speed and gameplay style. Some scores are less forgiving, with its MetaCritic score receiving an aggregate [68/100].

The post ‘StarBlood Arena’ Will Be Free to PlayStation Plus Members in January appeared first on Road to VR.

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Pimax Further Revises ‘8K’ Headset Design, January Shipping Date for Consumer Version Unlikely

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Different Types of Games For Your Kids

Parents should try to help their kids become social. There are many ways of achieving this purpose. One is to let kids play games online with other players, but make sure you understand the risks associated with this approach. For instance, you may want to teach your kids not to post their pictures or leak out personal information on the Internet. And this includes their fellow players as well. Some dishonest players may harass the kids using their pictures.

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SUBMARINE WAR IN VIRTUAL REALITY | IronWolf VR (Oculus Rift Gameplay)

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PUBG VR SCOTLAND vs ENGLAND | Stand Out (Oculus Rift Gameplay & Review)

Highlight: Teasing Javabart about being short

He got his revenge by shortly sinking the submarine and killing everyone. Video up on YouTube soon. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/ukrifter

Highlight: VRChat - probably the most I have laughed in VR

We laughed until it hurt. Good times. Full video coming to Youtube soon. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/ukrifter

4 Great VR Party Games to Play With Friends and Family This Holiday

VR is so new that one of the regular activities of VR headset owners is introducing other people to the technology. Usually that means putting one person in a headset and standing around while they take their turn. But a few great VR party games let people both inside and outside of VR participate in the fun, and you only need one headset!

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Available on: SteamVR (HTC Vive & Rift), Oculus Home (Rift), PlayStation VR, Gear VR, Google Daydream, and PC

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is easily one of the best VR party games out there, and, now available on Daydream, it’s also the most widely available. You can also find the game on SteamVR, Oculus Home, PlayStation VR, Gear VR, and PC (also Steam).

In Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, the player wearing the VR headset will find themselves sitting alone in a room with ticking time bomb in front of them. The bomb has a series of ‘modules’ which are miniature puzzles that must be solved in order to disarm it. The only problem is that the headset player doesn’t have the bomb defusal manual…. That’s where the other players come in: using a smartphone, computer, or even a printed copy, anyone not in the headset can access the 23 page bomb defusal document in order to aid in disarming the bomb.

The player in the VR headset has to relay information to those outside of the headset, and vice versa. The non-headset players will us the given information along with a series of increasingly complex instructions in the manual in an effort to guide the headset-wearer through the correct defusal procedure. Any incorrect moves mean a strike, and three strikes means you’re out (and by “out” I mean dead). There’s also that darn timer which doesn’t care how many strikes you have, it’ll blow the bomb once it hits 0:00.

The game is a blast (pun potentially intended, depending upon how good you are), and offers fun for a wide range of people, even those who are not experienced gamers or may not have any interest in putting on a VR headset. Because it has discrete levels (and failures), it creates a natural flow of passing the VR headset around; once a bomb is disarmed or blows up in someone’s face, that’s a good time to give the next person a turn with the headset. For adult gatherings, there’s also clear potential for a fun drinking game involving exploding bombs and shots.

Mass Exodus

Available on: SteamVR (HTC Vive & Oculus Rift)

Get a few friends with Xbox One gamepads, because this asymmetrical game lets a single VR player take on the role of the a giant-sized ‘seeker’ who must identify and hunt down up to four rogue androids – played by your friends of course.

While the seeker is sifting through the untold number of androids milling about the factory floor, rogue bots must try to blend in and scramble to switch off the control panels located around the factory and shut the facility down and win the match. Plenty of creative buffs help keep things interesting, so get ready for plenty of screaming.

Initially released back in May 2017, the developer Polymerse just completed an extensive overhaul of the game that’s improved match customizations, visuals and some of the sore spots related to the game’s AI and radar detection.

VR Pictionary with Tilt Brush or Quill

Available on: SteamVR (HTC Vive) or Oculus Home (Rift + Touch)

Pictionary is a classic board game where players receive a word and must draw a picture in order to get another player to correctly guess the word from the picture alone. Taking this concept and applying it to VR opens up a new realm of possibilities thanks to VR paint apps which let you draw in 3D with different colors, brushes, and effects. No matter which of the below platforms you’re playing on, you can play in teams (usually pairs) who compete for the high score, or a free-for-all, where everyone tries to guess at once and the correct guesser gets a point.

Tilt Brush (HTC Vive)

Tilt Brush, available for on SteamVR for the HTC Vive, has its own Pictionary functionality built-in (called Tiltasarus). Launch the game and rotate the Tools panel until you find the ‘experimental’ menu, then find the icon for Tiltasarus. Inside the headset you’ll be presented with a category and a word, but players outside the headset won’t be able to see it (even on the external screen). The player can then use Tilt Brush to draw the word and have everyone else look at the screen to guess what it is. You’ll want to set up your external screen (or maybe even connect to a big TV) in a central location to make it easy for non-VR players to gather around.

The Playroom VR

Available on: PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR comes free with the excellent Playroom VR, which includes a series of mini VR party games. For the most part you’ll need a few extra PS4 controllers on hand, but at least one of the games only requires one controller.

You’ll get to chase your friends as a giant monster, hide as mice from a vicious cat, go ghost busting, and more. Some of the games are cooperative and others are competitive, offering a great mix of teamwork and versus play. The Playroom VR is a no-brainer for VR party gaming on PSVR and as an introduction for new VR players.

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6 Ways to Choose Video Games for Kids

Video games are the popular gifts for kids of today. As a parent, you need to ensure that the games your kids play are fun, affordable and safe. It's true that video games should not be the primary source of entertainment for your kids, but playing games every now and then won't hurt. Given below are some easy ways to choose the right game. Read on to know more.

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Are Video Games Bad For You?

According to research studies, video games are not harmful for you. As a matter of fact, they can help you lead your life better. If you don't believe it yet, read on. This article will explain how playing games on your computer or mobile can help you.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Hardlight VR Haptic Vest Gets Significant Price Cut, Torso & Arm Tracking Demonstrated

3 CRAZY FUN MODS FOR FALLOUT 4 VR! | Fallout 4 VR Review & Mods Gameplay (HTC Vive) #3

Jetpack, Lightsaber & Crossbow mod combo in Fallout 4 VR is just AWESOME. Subscribe to join our VR adventures! → https://www.youtube.com/c/caschary?sub_confirmation=1 Today we show you some of the cool mods that works with Fallout 4 VR. Things like flying around using a two different jetpacks, feeling like a Jedi using a Lightsaber and having some fun with a Flaming Crossbow. It's amazing to do this in Virtual Reality. Stay tuned for our final say on what we think about Fallout 4 VR. The Fallout 4 VR review is at the end of this video. In Fallout 4 VR you embark on an adventure of a post-apocalypse world. A world destroyed by nuclear war. Another amazing open world game in VR by Bethesda Game Studios. ► Watch Fallout 4 VR Part 1 (HTC Vive, unmodded) → https://youtu.be/n_reJSMldgY ► Watch Fallout 4 VR Part 2 (Oculus, unmodded) → https://youtu.be/iilkTOBBYSE ► Get Fallout 4 VR on Steam here → http://store.steampowered.com/app/611660/Fallout_4_VR/ [Steam description] Fallout 4, the legendary post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 ‘Best Of’ awards, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year, comes in its entirety to VR. [Mods] CROSS Jetpack - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/12471 CROSS Jetpack Impact Dampener v3 - No Fall Damage - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/13157 No Limits Jetpack (No Height Limit - No AP Drain) - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/4776 Dogmeat's Backpack - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10111 Homemaker - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/8096 Crossbows of Commonwealth - https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/10484 More HTC Vive Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYl0nceTmYU&list=PL86GNGPnZ0siwDr9AoFLro8NF4CnAqSYx More Oculus Rift + Touch Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXodZ6Oryg&list=PL86GNGPnZ0sg8QLhWQ9WSnXY4Vyzx-ghA ► Like what we do? → https://www.patreon.com/casandchary ► Twitter → https://twitter.com/CasandChary ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casandchary ► Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/casandchary ► Discord → https://discord.gg/YH52W2k A special thanks to our SUPER CHAMPIONS for their amazing support: - Daniel L. Much love, Cas and Chary VR #fallout4vr #vr #htcvive #fallout4 #mods

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Monday, December 25, 2017

Reasons Why You Should Play Sudoku More

Sudoku is among the most popular brain number games. The game requires players to fill blank boxes in the puzzle using specific rules, thus pushing the brain extensively to solve. It is a good game that challenges and exercises the brain, bringing in lots of benefits too. Whereas it seems like a very difficult game that only adults can handle, there is easy Sudoku that suits children as well or beginners for that matter. If you like solving puzzles or playing other mind challenging games, then you should also consider playing Sudoku. Here are some of the benefits that come with the game making it worth trying out.

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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Merry Christmas from UKRifter in Virtual Reality

Merry Christmas you lovely VR Fanatics. Alone, this Christmas? Don't be - come and have a chat with me and other VR people on my discord chat server - https://discord.gg/dXh5XuA Please hit that subscribe button it honestly makes my day! Want to buy me a beer? https://streamlabs.com/theukrifter **Voice Acting** - I currently offer FREE voice acting for VR projects. Got an opinion? Contact me on Twitter @UKRift, or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ukrifter. Also, check out my Virtual Reality articles and opinions on http://www.ukrifter.com Hugely grateful if you could share this video with your friends & family via : twitter, facebook, reddit, etc. == Who the devil are you Sir? == Typically I play with VR on my weekends and schedule video posts through the week. I invest my own money in order to review, compare and contrast. I run this for the love of the technology, I am NEVER paid for my opinion, and as a result my opinions will remain unbiased, however, as I tend to praise in public and feedback negative experiences privately to developers, I rarely review a bad title. Not seen something reviewed here, maybe you have your answer. == Special Thanks == UKRifter Logo by Jo Baker Freelance Design - http://jobaker.co.uk/ == Techno Babble for the Geeks == HMD: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift DK1 / DK2 / CV1 CPU: i7 4790K GPU: Nvidia EVGA 1080 SC edition RAM: 16GB Storage: SSD / Hybid SSD Screen recorder: OBS Wheel: Logitech G27 Joystick: Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X Mouse: RAT 7 == Legal == The thoughts and opinions expressed by UKRifter and other contributors are those of the individual contributors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, sponsors, family members, pets or voices in their heads. == Audio Credits == UKRifter Jingle by Christopher Gray Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

LET'S FIND NICK VALENTINE! (CHRISTMAS LIVESTREAM) | Fallout 4 VR (HTC Vive Gameplay)

Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/casandchary Live stream #13! Join us for Christmas Eve and let's continue our quest in Fallout 4 VR. Today, we will find favorite FO4 character: Nick Valentine! If you haven't seen our other Fallout 4 VR video yet, be sure to check it out: https://youtu.be/n_reJSMldgY Livestream schedule: every Sunday at 8 PM CET (GMT+1). ► Subscribe here to stay up to date with us → https://www.youtube.com/c/caschary?sub_confirmation=1 ► Follow us on Twitch → https://www.twitch.tv/casandchary Subscribing and watching our videos is by far the BIGGEST support you can give us. However, if you want to do a little bit more - you can also become a booster or our champion! ---[ HOW TO BECOME OUR BOOSTER ]--- A booster is an one-time donator, a shower of appreciation and a boost for the channel! Your name and optional personal message will be shown live on the stream. All donations will go to improving the channel. ► Stream Donations with gifs and effects → https://goo.gl/BM3zV7 ► Or use YouTube's Super Chat feature! ---[ HOW TO BECOME OUR CHAMPION ]--- As our champion you are our long term supporter, our defender and encourager. With your direct support we can continue with creating objective reviews and have more time to improve content. All donations will go to improving the channel. You can do it in two ways: ► Become a Patron on Patreon → https://goo.gl/5Bp3FW ► Become a Sponsor on YouTube (and get a cool badge on YouTube chat) → https://goo.gl/8Ji5dp Available chat commands: !facebook !instagram !patreon !twitter !youtube !donation !subscribe !giveaway (if active) More HTC Vive Gameplays and Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7jhAaSsjI4&list=PL86GNGPnZ0siwDr9AoFLro8NF4CnAqSYx More Oculus Rift + Touch Gameplays and Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh9mQPPcVWE&list=PL86GNGPnZ0sg8QLhWQ9WSnXY4Vyzx-ghA More PSVR Gameplays & Casual Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL86GNGPnZ0sjhhSDVRRU6lpkC1vogRRIx ► Twitter → https://twitter.com/CasandChary ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casandchary ► Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/casandchary ► Discord → https://discord.gg/YH52W2k A special thanks to our SUPER CHAMPIONS for their amazing support ❤: - Daniel L. Much love, Cas and Chary VR Multistreaming with https://restream.io/

IKEA is Gifting 14,000 VR Headsets to Its Employees This Holiday Season

Winter Vive Deal: $600 for HTC Vive, Audio Strap, ‘Fallout 4 VR’ + $50 Steam Voucher

While it may be too late to ship that shiny new VR headset to your home in time for Christmas, this may be the last chance to grab an HTC Vive at its Black Friday sale price. To sweeten the deal, HTC is also throwing in a $50 Steam voucher to start the new year off right.

The bundle, which is available on the US-facing Vive site, includes an HTC Vive system with all the standard trappings – Vive headset, 2 basestations, 2 controllers, and a few other bits and bobs – but also comes along with a Deluxe Audio Strap for greater comfort, Fallout 4 VR (2017), a $50 Steam Gift Card, and a free trial to Viveport Subscription. At $600 with free shipping, it’s one of the best deals we’ve seen so far. Outside of the special sale price (while supplies last), the total would normally come to $809.

SNOWBALL FIGHT IN VR | Merry Snowballs (Oculus Rift Review & Gameplay)

Merry Snowballs is an action packed VR snowball game where you get to relive your childhood snowball fights - this time with the cool gadgets you once wish you had! Battle against the neighborhood kids and fight your way to the top of the global leaderboard. http://store.steampowered.com/app/567730/Merry_Snowballs/ Please hit that subscribe button it honestly makes my day! Want to buy me a beer? https://streamlabs.com/theukrifter Chat with me anytime on my discord server https://discord.gg/dXh5XuA **Voice Acting** - I currently offer FREE voice acting for VR projects. Got an opinion? Contact me on Twitter @UKRift, or on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ukrifter. Also, check out my Virtual Reality articles and opinions on http://www.ukrifter.com Hugely grateful if you could share this video with your friends & family via : twitter, facebook, reddit, etc. == Who the devil are you Sir? == Typically I play with VR on my weekends and schedule video posts through the week. I invest my own money in order to review, compare and contrast. I run this for the love of the technology, I am NEVER paid for my opinion, and as a result my opinions will remain unbiased, however, as I tend to praise in public and feedback negative experiences privately to developers, I rarely review a bad title. Not seen something reviewed here, maybe you have your answer. == Special Thanks == UKRifter Logo by Jo Baker Freelance Design - http://jobaker.co.uk/ == Techno Babble for the Geeks == HMD: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift DK1 / DK2 / CV1 CPU: i7 4790K GPU: Nvidia EVGA 1080 SC edition RAM: 16GB Storage: SSD / Hybid SSD Screen recorder: OBS Wheel: Logitech G27 Joystick: Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X Mouse: RAT 7 == Legal == The thoughts and opinions expressed by UKRifter and other contributors are those of the individual contributors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers, sponsors, family members, pets or voices in their heads. == Audio Credits == UKRifter Jingle by Christopher Gray Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Saturday, December 23, 2017

After 3 Years in the Making, ‘Blade Runner 9732’ Fan Experience is Finally Coming to VR

‘MuX’ Lets You Build Wild Musical Instruments from Scratch, Now in Early Access

Described by Danish developer Decochon as a “revolutionary music sandbox for VR”, MuX features virtual, low-level synth components that can be connected together and adjusted to generate unique sounds. The various tools allow the creation of complex electronic instruments, which can be easily shared with the community.

Now in open beta via Steam Early Access, MuX is an intriguing addition to the growing library of creative audio software for VR. Currently, only HTC Vive hardware is officially supported, but Rift users have reported success operating in SteamVR mode, albeit with incorrectly-shaped virtual controllers.

Presented with a number of virtual tools in a room-scale space, the user is able to construct all manner of sound generators, using a fundamental oscillator component combined with various modifiers. Most components feature adjustable dials for fine tuning, and serve as the building blocks for the creation of potentially enormous virtual instruments. These can be played manually with motion control, or triggered by buttons, switches, or metronomes. Alternatively, a marble spawning system can be used, allowing the construction of Rube Goldberg-type music machines that trigger sounds as a result of the physics simulation, as shown in the video below:

MuX’s inviting visual presentation, with clean, flat-shaded geometry and a muted colour palette disguises its complexity, as the modular components currently allow for low-level access to the fundamentals of sound synthesis. Currently, a set of somewhat outdated tutorials (created for alpha testers) can be found on Decochon’s YouTube channel, but this is an area that needs serious attention if MuX is to become more accessible to a wide audience.

As explained on the Steam store page, the software is due to remain in Early Access for a year, as the experimental nature of the tools means that users are likely to do unpredictable things. “While developing and testing MuX, we found people using it in ways we hadn’t expected,” writes Decochon. “They also made music and sound that surprised us, things we couldn’t have made ourselves. As we continue to develop and expand MuX, we find Early Access an opportunity to become informed and inspired by what others might create. MuX is an instrument, ready to be played, explored, and enjoyed by others than just us.”

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Friday, December 22, 2017

MRS UKRIFTER TRIES PUBG VR | STAND OUT (Oculus Rift GamePlay)

‘Light Strike Array’ Fuses PVP Combat with Novel Locomotion, Now in Early Access

For some games, VR locomotion is simply ends to a mean; getting you from point A to point B in an efficient manner so other game mechanics can take the spotlight. Not so in PvP battle arena Light Strike Array, which integrates a novel form of teleportation into the very heart of gameplay.

Update (12/22/17): Light Strike Array has now launched in Early Access via Steam, officially listing support for the HTC Vive. The title is priced at $25, with a 12% launch discount running until December 29th.

“We think LSA’s fusion of hyper-physical mechanics and multifaceted teamplay breaks new ground in competitive VR game design,” writes developer Chris Woytowitz. “Through our development, we’ve been polishing a uniquely complex game that embraces full body interactivity, and justifies putting on an HMD.”

He expects the game to remain in Early Access for six to nine months, and says that the initial development focus is on “mechanically rich gameplay that embraces the unique capabilities of motion-tracked VR,” while the “Crystalpunk” aesthetic will be further developed down the road.

Original Article (11/29/17): As a crystalline being called a Shard, you’re given a torch and a weapon to combat other players. While it’s easy to explain the weapons (slash, shoot, smash enemies), the torch is another story. Throwing the torch teleports you to a new ‘Cell’, or landing pad. Sounds simple, right? Well, there’s a catch (literally)—you have to catch the torch as soon as you land, otherwise you’re left defenseless, effectively leaving you with more to worry about than just the enemy’s arrows or blades.

Chris Woytowitz, lead developer at indie studio Unwieldy Systems, says he chose the unique brand of teleportation to not only mitigate the risk of motion sickness, but to act as a natural skill cost to long-range movement, incentivising players to mix teleportation and local movement instead of simply over-relying on teleportation while standing in the same spot in their room. It’s easy to imagine dodging arrows, tossing a torch to find cover and nearly missing it by a fraction to a disastrous effect—something that otherwise wouldn’t occur if you were given free rein to quickly teleport wherever you like.

As for the PvP combat, here’s a quick breakdown:

Two teams of up to three players per team fight to destroy each other’s ‘Heart’, which is shielded by a powerful force field called the ‘Corona’. To penetrate the Corona, you need a create special tools from a gatherable resource ‘Salt’. Salt can be obtained by collecting halite crystals, which can be transformed into pillars of Salt, giving you a number of tools—but not the ultimate tool. The ultimate tool, called the Censer, lets your team bypass the enemy Corona and shatter their Heart. Victory.

Weapons include Light Bombs, bows, swords, and spells; but also the tools you create using Salt.

Light Strike Array is headed to Steam Early Access next month, with support for SteamVR-compatible headsets. The Early Access release is now available, see update above for details. The game’s full release is slated to arrive sometime in 2018.

Woytowitz says the full version will be “a generally more clean, rich, and balanced experience. I plan on adding a handful of new tools and weapons to afford more playstyles, as well as secondary map objectives (for example, capturable buildings.) The style and aesthetic will be refined over time and are subject to change (within the soft parameters of “crystalpunk.”) I’ll be improving sound, voice acting, and training levels over time, as well. I hope to continue to support LSA and grow the community through Early Access, release, and the future!”

Check out the Early Access trailer below.

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ZOMBIES INCOMING!! | One Of The Last VR Multiplayer Gameplay (HTC Vive & Oculus Rift + Touch)

Let's try to survive this zombie apocalypse together... Too bad working together isn't always our strong suit ;-) Subscribe to join our VR adventures! → https://www.youtube.com/c/caschary?sub_confirmation=1 One Of The Last is a zombie survival VR game. Each time you start a game you can choose between multiple maps. Some maps are more extensive than others. Your goal is to kill as many zombies you can to earn money and use that money to buy new weapons, ammunition and open new areas. You have to be fast though, or else too many zombies spawn and you will have a hard time. ► Check out One Of The Last on Steam here → http://store.steampowered.com/app/550360/One_Of_The_Last/ More HTC Vive Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYl0nceTmYU&list=PL86GNGPnZ0siwDr9AoFLro8NF4CnAqSYx More Oculus Rift + Touch Gameplays & Reviews → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXodZ6Oryg&list=PL86GNGPnZ0sg8QLhWQ9WSnXY4Vyzx-ghA ► Like what we do? → https://www.patreon.com/casandchary ► Twitter → https://twitter.com/CasandChary ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/casandchary ► Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/casandchary ► Discord → https://discord.gg/YH52W2k A special thanks to our SUPER CHAMPIONS for their amazing support: - Daniel L. Much love, Cas and Chary VR #oneofthelast #vr #htcvive #oculusrift

WIRELESS OCULUS RIFT WITH TPCAST! | Hands-On: Rift TPCAST Review, Unboxing & Installation Tutorial

Let's celebrate Christmas with my Hands-On TPCAST for Oculus Rift Review, un-boxing, full Rift TPCAST Setup Tutorial guide, installation, tests and first impressions. The Oculus Rift version of TPCAST is finally here, giving us Wireless Virtual Reality on Rift with full freedom and even better VR immersion! TPCAST for Oculus Rift is an advanced wireless adapter, and currently the only one of it's kind on the market, making the Oculus Rift VR experience fully wireless. In this Oculus Rift TPCAST Review and tutorial video, I'm unboxing, installing and testing the wireless Rift for the first time. Besides testing and my first impression conclusion, this is also a full setup tutorial that may help you during the Oculus Rift TPCAST installation. Note that TPCAST is also available for HTC Vive since a few months back, and you are welcome to check out my previous TPCAST Reviews, tutorials and videos with the HTC Vive: The Oculus Rift version of the TPCAST wireless VR adapter is available for orders from many retailers online, so be sure to check them out and step into the amazing world of wireless Virtual Reality! Thanks for watching my Oculus Rift TPCAST Hands-On Review, unboxing and installation tutorial. A full TPCAST In-Depth Review (Rift version) will probably be published in a couple of few weeks on here on SweViver, so make sure to subscribe to not miss it. Leave a Like if you found this video helpful and stay tuned for much more VR content, reviews and Virtual Reality gameplays coming up. Merry Christmas to you all! Cheers #Review #TPCAST #OculusRift #VR #Unboxing #Tutorial

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Steam Winter Sale Brings Big Savings on Top VR Titles, Up to 80% Off

It’s that time of year again, when you gather all the cash you should have spent buying other people gifts and blow it all on discount games on Steam. This year’s haul is pretty great too, with up to 80% off on gaming bundles and the top names in VR gaming.

We’ve highlighted a few notable games in the massive list of titles on discount this season. Make sure to check out the full list of Top Sellers here.

Steam’s Winter Sale officially lasts until January 4th, 7 PM CET (your local time).

Games (15% – 80% off)

Arizona Sunshine	$25	~~$40~~	35%
Audioshield	$10	~~$20~~	50%
Cosmic Trip	$10	~~$20~~	50%
DiRT Rally	$12	~~$60~~	80%
Eagle Flight	$20	~~$40~~	50%
Elite Dangerous	$7.50	~~$30~~	75%
FORM	$10	~~$15~~	33%
Headmaster	$9	~~$20~~	55%
Hover Junkers	$14	~~$35~~	60%
I Expect You To Die	$12.50	~~$25~~	50%
Killing Floor: Incursion	$20	~~$40~~	50%
Obduction	$15	~~$30~~	50%
Onward	$15	~~$25~~	40%
Pavlov VR	$6	~~$10~~	40%
Project CARS 2	$35	~~$60~~	40%
Raw Data	$32	~~$40~~	20%
Robinson: The Journey	$20	~~$40~~	50%
Sairento VR	$25.50	~~$30~~	15%
Smashbox Arena	$5	~~$20~~	75%
Space Pirate Trainer	$9	~~$15~~	40%
Sparc	$10	~~$20~~	50%
Star Trek: Bridge Crew	$25	~~$50~~	50%
Subnautica	$20	~~$25~~	20%
SUPERHOT VR	$18.74	~~$25~~	25%
The Gallery – Episode 1: Call of the Starseed	$5	~~$20~~	75%
The Gallery – Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone	$24	~~$30~~	20%
The Talos Principle VR	$20	~~$40~~	50%
The Wizards	$14	~~$20~~	30%
Tilt Brush	$10	~~$20~~	50%
Ultrawings	$12.50	~~$25~~	50%
Universe Sandbox ²	$16.74	~~$25~~	33%
Vanishing Realms	$14	~~$20~~	30%

Bundles

The Gallery Bundle – The Gallery: Call of the Starseed and Heart of the Emberstone ($26.08, normally $50)
CROTEAM VR Bundle – Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope, The Talos Principle VR, Serious Same: The First Encounter, Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE ($50, normally $200)
TRIPLE KILL VR Bundle – Sairento VR, Eternity Warriors VR, ZomDay ($36.45, normally $55)

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