HTC Vive

Movella and HTC VIVE Reveal Native Virtual Production Pipeline Integration

Integration of VIVE Mars CamTrack and Xsens Animate motion-capture technology promises to elevate virtual production by converging precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for a seamless, collaborative workflow and production experience; see it at GDC beginning March 18.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Epic MegaGrant Recipient Conical Launches ‘The Green Fairy’ VR Short

Available for download June 24, the interactive studio’s fantasy adventure will be supported on Valve’s Steam VR, Oculus Rift, and Quest by Facebook; 9-part Vlog series will also be released.

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Technology Headline News

Glassbox Releases DragonFly 2.0

Enhancements to the cross-platform virtual production software include camera tracking advancements, live motion-capture support, flexible licensing, and other features to help better meet the needs of independents and teams working in-studio or remotely.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

‘Emergence’ VR Experience Now Available Free on Steam VR

Universal Everything’s VR crowd game offers a unique immersive experience allowing exploration of the individual and the collective.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Funimation and Bigscreen Bring 30+ Anime Films to VR

Virtual anime movie theater to kick off May 1 with special weekend of live film screenings starting with fan favorite, ‘Your Name.’

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Games Headline News

‘Doctor Who: The Edge of Time’ VR Videogame to Launch in September

Featuring the voice of Jodie Whittaker, the fully interactive adventure will transport fans through space and time, and will launch on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, Oculus, HTC Vive and Vive Cosmos.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

MasterpieceVR Releases Masterpiece Motion Rigging Software

New VR software provides pain-free, fast and easy 3D model rigging for gaming and animation.

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IKinema Headline News

IKINEMA Launches Orion 2.0 VR Motion Capture Solution

Now available with a fully optimized core solver, popular real-time mocap solution adds technology enhancements to help create believable 3D virtual character animation for live virtual experiences.

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AI Blogs

Mixed Realities in the Middle Kingdom

Observations on China’s VR market.

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VR Headline News

Axis Studios Releases Debut VR Film ‘The Bond’

Leading U.K. VFX and animation group produces seven-minute immersive experience for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

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Immersive Design Headline News

Gravity Sketch 1.5 Released

New version of immersive design software provides a host of tools aimed at higher quality real-time 3D creativity.

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Event Headline News

VRLA 2018 Announces Keynotes and Expo Highlights

Immersive tech event returns May 4-5 to explore “A New Reality.”

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Dublin-based Pink Kong Premieres VR Animated Film 'Aurora'

Ireland’s first original animated VR film made its debut at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival’s Immersive Stories program.

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AFI Fest Headline News

AFI Fest Announces 2017 Tech Showcase

Lineup Features Innovative Animation, Virtual Reality and Cinema Technology

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Zarkon Beware: ‘Voltron VR Chronicles’ Immersive 360 Game Roars to Life

Universal and Digital Domain’s new VR game embeds users inside a fast-paced, expertly designed and narratively satisfying ‘Voltron’ action adventure.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

VRLA Announces 2018 Expo Dates

World’s largest VR/AR convention returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center May 4th & 5th.

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HP Headline News

HP Debuts Wearable VR PC

New VR portfolio, including the world’s first professional wearable VR PC, makes HP a prime partner for immersive customer experiences.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Sony Pictures VR Launches 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Experience

The multi-platform VR experience is based on Columbia Pictures’ 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' in theaters July 7, and will be free across major VR platforms PlayStationVR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift June 30.

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Polygon Pictures Headline News

Polygon Pictures Launches Official ‘Airtone’ Site

PPI’s Yuki Moriyama provided character design for main character, Neon.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Titmouse, Viacom NEXT Release ‘Smash Party’ on HTC Vive

Fast paced, virtual reality experience inspired by Titmouse’s annual event allows players to step inside a metal cage and destroy everything in sight.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Steel Wool Studios Launches Physics-Based VR Puzzle ‘Bounce’ for HTC Vive

Pixar, Lucasfilm and TellTale Games veterans launch highly anticipated physics-based Virtual Reality puzzle game on the HTC Vive platform.

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Titmouse Headline News

Titmouse and Viacom NEXT Unveil ‘Smash Party’ VR Experience

Virtual-reality destruction experience from the Emmy Award-winning animation studio behind ‘Metalocalypse,’ ‘Superjail!,’ ‘Venture Bros.,’ ‘Son of Zorn’ and ‘Motorcity’ is coming soon to HTC Vive.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

Pixar Vets Unveil VR Physics-Based Puzzle Game ‘Bounce’

From Steel Wool Studios, ‘Bounce’ for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift combines narrative elements of animated features the intricate gameplay mechanics of VR to create the ultimate puzzle adventure.

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NVIDIA Releases Mod Editor for VR Funhouse in Epic Games Launcher

NVIDIA releases the full source code for VR Funhouse along with a brand-new mod editor called the VR Funhouse Mod Kit now available through the Epic Games launcher.

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Virtual Reality Headline News

VR Studio Wevr Unveils First Look at Jon Favreau’s ‘Gnomes & Goblins’

Virtual Reality experience from the imagination of acclaimed film director Jon Favreau takes advantage of room-scale technology to immerse users in an enchanted fantasy world.