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‘Settlers of Catan’ board game fans can sign up for the ‘Catan VR’ beta

Settlers of Catan players can now sign up for the upcoming Catan VR closed beta, which will bring the enormously popular board game to the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR headsets.The post ‘Settlers of Catan’ board game fans can sign up for the ‘Catan VR’ beta appeared first on Digital Trends.

Go spacewalking as an astronaut with a new VR experience for Vive, Rift

Rewind and the BCC finally made generally available a spacewalking experience for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift called Home -- A VR spacewalk. It's based on an actual trip into the cold void by astronaut Tim Peake.The post Go spacewalking as an astronaut with a new VR experience for Vive, Rift appeared first on Digital Trends.

PlayStation VR dominates third-quarter VR headset sales

With more than a million virtual reality headsets sold in the third quarter of 2017, Sony's PlayStation VR accounted for almost half of all sales. It was followed at a distance by the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.The post PlayStation VR dominates third-quarter VR headset sales appeared first on Digital Trends.

A Facebook news feed in VR could help make the technology mainstream

Your Facebook news feed could soon become a lot more interactive. Oculus VR is testing native integration of the internet virtual reality protocol, React VR, to bring it to more people than ever before.The post A Facebook news feed in VR could help make the technology mainstream appeared first on Digital Trends.

The ZephVR blows air in your face, which might actually make VR better

ZephVR is an accessory for virtual reality headsets that blows air on your face when you experience the wind in a game. Claiming it has a dramatic effect on in-game immersion, the developers have made it available on Kickstarter.The post The ZephVR blows air in your face, which might actually make VR better appeared first on Digital Trends.

Everything we know about the Project Santa Cruz headset from Oculus

Oculus' Project Santa Cruz looks to offer PC-quality VR without the need for a PC. From revamped Oculus Touch controls to its sleek design, here's everything we know about the next-gen headset so far.The post Everything we know about the Project Santa Cruz headset from Oculus appeared first on Digital Trends.

From horror fests to shoot-’em-ups, here are the 20 best Oculus Rift games

Jumping into virtual reality for the first time with the Oculus Rift? We've rounded up our picks for best Oculus Rift games -- whether you're into platforming, puzzles, or virtual dogfights -- available through the Oculus Store.The post From horror fests to shoot-’em-ups, here are the 20 best Oculus Rift games appeared first on Digital Trends.

The $400 Oculus Rift promotion makes a dent in the battle with the HTC Vive

Valve released the results of its Steam Hardware Survey for August, which reveal that Oculus' Summer of Rift promotion managed to chip away at the HTC's lead over the headset market.The post The $400 Oculus Rift promotion makes a dent in the battle with the HTC Vive appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive: Prices are lower, but our favorite remains the same

The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are the two big names in the virtual-reality arena, but most people can only afford one. Our comparison tells you which is best when you pit the Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive.The post Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive: Prices are lower, but our favorite remains the same appeared first on Digital Trends.

Zooculus rift — lab animals get their own virtual reality system

The FreemoVR platform monitors the movements of common lab animals like mice, zebrafish, and fruit flies, projecting photorealistic environments onto a screen to simulate movement in the real world.The post Zooculus rift — lab animals get their own virtual reality system appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus Rift owners can now launch SteamVR games from Oculus Home

The next version of the Oculus Home app will introduce a method of listing software bought on Steam in the user's library, with a preview build available via the Public Test Channel right now.The post Oculus Rift owners can now launch SteamVR games from Oculus Home appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus to cut the cord, will release a stand-alone VR headset in 2018

Facebook-owned Oculus is working to create a $200 stand-alone wireless headset that won't require a dedicated PC to run, something Facebook CEO Zuckerberg indicated was coming at last year's Oculus developer conference.The post Oculus to cut the cord, will release a stand-alone VR headset in 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Facebook Live now lets you broadcast in VR using the Oculus Rift ‘Spaces’ app

The Oculus Spaces app for Facebook is getting a new feature that enhances the social sharing aspect of the experience. Namely, Spaces will now allow users to share Facebook Live video sessions generated in the VR environment.The post Facebook Live now lets you broadcast in VR using the Oculus Rift ‘Spaces’ app appeared first on Digital Trends.

Virtual reality study could help teach self-driving cars ethics

A team of German researchers have been using virtual reality technology to help unpack the kind of complex moral questions self-driving cars will eventually have to answer. Here's how.The post Virtual reality study could help teach self-driving cars ethics appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus launches ‘Summer of Rift’ promotion, slashes headset bundle to $399

Oculus has announced the Summer of Rift, a six-week promotion that will make a bundle containing a Rift headset and a Touch controller available at the drastically reduced price of $399.The post Oculus launches ‘Summer of Rift’ promotion, slashes headset bundle to $399 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Palmer Luckey pledges $2,000 a month toward the development of ReVive

Oculus VR co-founder Palmer Luckey has reportedly pledged $2,000 per month to a Patreon campaign funding a workaround that allows Rift exclusives to be playable on the HTC Vive headset.The post Palmer Luckey pledges $2,000 a month toward the development of ReVive appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Steam Summer Sale kicks off with a tempting discount on HTC Vive headset

Usually, the Steam Summer Sale means you'll be picking up a bunch of half-priced games to fill up your already overflowing backlog. This year, Steam is upping the ante by offering a discount on the HTC Vive headset.The post The Steam Summer Sale kicks off with a tempting discount on HTC Vive headset appeared first on Digital Trends.

Psychological thrills, obsession at heart of Transference,’ Ubisoft’s VR game

During E3 2017, Ubisoft finally provided a glimpse into Transference, a virtual reality thriller from Elijah Wood and film production company Spectrevision. Players must relive digital memories to solve a man's torment.The post Psychological thrills, obsession at heart of Transference,’ Ubisoft’s VR game appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus says it has no news on MacOS VR support for now

Oculus has no immediate plans to bring the Rift virtual reality headset to the MacOS operating system, despite news of Valve and HTC making sure the Vive headset is compatible with Apple's latest OS.The post Oculus says it has no news on MacOS VR support for now appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus room-scale software moves from ‘experimental’ to fully supported

Version 1.15 of the Oculus Rift software moves room-scale tracking support from "experimental" to fully supported. Anyone in the Public Test Channel should now experience better three-sensor support.The post Oculus room-scale software moves from ‘experimental’ to fully supported appeared first on Digital Trends.

‘SuperHot,’ ‘Wilson’s Heart,’ and ‘The Unspoken’ are free in Nvidia VR bundle

SuperHot, The Unspoken, and Wilson's Heart are all free if you purchase an Nvidia GTX 10 series graphics card alongside an Oculus Rift headset. It's expensive, but free games are always welcome.The post ‘SuperHot,’ ‘Wilson’s Heart,’ and ‘The Unspoken’ are free in Nvidia VR bundle appeared first on Digital Trends.

Explore the planet with Google Earth VR, now on Oculus Rift

Google Earth got a massive revamp today, but the search giant also brought its Google Earth VR app to the Oculus store. The experience has been available for the HTC Vive since the end of 2016.The post Explore the planet with Google Earth VR, now on Oculus Rift appeared first on Digital Trends.

Asus reveals pricing of VivoPC X, announces Oculus Rift bundle

One of Asus's most interesting new products is the compact VivoPC X gaming system offering solid performance in a small and portable chassis. Now, Asus has finally announced pricing and availability for the new machine.The post Asus reveals pricing of VivoPC X, announces Oculus Rift bundle appeared first on Digital Trends.

Got $25,000 lying around? This YouTuber built the ultimate VR racing rig

YouTube user machkun1 has shared footage of an amazing gaming setup that combines an Oculus Rift headset, a motion simulator, and several driving peripherals for the ultimate VR racing experience.The post Got $25,000 lying around? This YouTuber built the ultimate VR racing rig appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus publishes Touch CAD files to help developers create custom peripherals

Oculus has released a set of Touch Accessory Guidelines for developers, which includes CAD files for the Touch controller, its battery compartment, and its accompanying Rock Band VR connector.The post Oculus publishes Touch CAD files to help developers create custom peripherals appeared first on Digital Trends.

Socialize from the comfort of your couch with Rooms 1.2 on Gear VR

In an effort to introduce even more people to social virtual reality experiences, Oculus today began to roll out support for its highly anticipated Rooms and Parties features to the Gear VR.The post Socialize from the comfort of your couch with Rooms 1.2 on Gear VR appeared first on Digital Trends.

The Oculus Rift on MacOS isn’t exactly dead, but it’s not on the roadmap either

An interview with Oculus VR co-founder Nate Mitchell reveals the company still wants to support MacOS, but that may not happen for a while. He said the project currently isn't on the roadmap and will require a huge time investment.The post The Oculus Rift on MacOS isn’t exactly dead, but it’s not on the roadmap either appeared first on Digital Trends.

A real price cut comes to virtual reality as Rift + Touch bundle drops to $598

Oculus VR said on Wednesday that the Oculus Rift headset and Touch controller bundle now sells for $598, reducing the price tag by $200. The headset alone now costs $499, the Touch controller duo costs $99, and a sensor costs $59.The post A real price cut comes to virtual reality as Rift + Touch bundle drops to $598 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Oculus Rift Support for Macs Not ‘Currently on the Roadmap’

Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell recently sat down with TechCrunch for an interview discussing the future of the Oculus Rift, where

Oculus Rift review

Oculus inspired the new generation of virtual reality headsets with its incredibly successful Kickstarter. Is the original the standard, or have its imitators surpassed it? The post Oculus Rift review appeared first on Digital Trends.

ZeniMax files for injunction that could bar Oculus from selling VR headsets

Just weeks after being awarded $500 million in damages at the conclusion of its court case against Oculus VR, ZeniMax has filed an injunction that could put a stop to sales of the Oculus Rift headset.The post ZeniMax files for injunction that could bar Oculus from selling VR headsets appeared first on Digital Trends.

Tilt Brush hits the Oculus Store with a subtle redesign for Touch controllers

Now that the Oculus Touch controllers have had some time to pick up steam among Rift users, Google is releasing a new version of an old favorite for the Rift platform. Starting Tuesday, Tilt Brush is available on the Oculus Rift.The post Tilt Brush hits the Oculus Store with a subtle redesign for Touch controllers appeared first on Digital Trends.