Microsoft Research says its Lens Design Improves the Oculus DK2

June 29, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Earlier this month, Oculus VR announced its close partnership with Microsoft and revealed some of the unique benefits both companies will offer in working together on delivering a great VR experience to consumers on top of the Windows platform.

Apparently, Microsoft is … Read More

Oculus PC SDK v0.6.0.1 Beta is Now Available to Developers

June 28, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Oculus has released the latest update of its software development kit, Oculus PC SDK 0.6.0.1 Beta for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, available now for download directly from the Oculus VR website.

According to the Oculus changelog, the new … Read More

Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe Discusses Oculus Rift Life Cycle

June 25, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

With the consumer version of the Oculus Rift set to release sometime in early 2016, there’s no question that fans and VR enthusiasts are anxiously waiting to get their hands on the Rift on Day One.

However, while some may … Read More

Consumer Rift Supports Both Seated and Standing Experiences

June 24, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Since the early development of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, the team at Oculus has repeatedly stated that the Rift is a “seated experience”.

However, while the company is mainly focusing on consumers to experience great VR in the most … Read More

Oculus E3 Booth Available in 360 Photos Using Gear VR

June 23, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

At E3 2015 last week, the virtual reality industry made its presence known to gamers in a big way. Oculus showcased its latest consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to attendees, along with an exclusive lineup of … Read More

Crytek Adds Support for Oculus Rift with Latest CryEngine 3.8.1

June 21, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Crytek, the German-based video game development company known for delivering highly advanced real-time graphics in its popular game titles like Crysis, and Far Cry has announced the release of its latest version of its CryEngine technology, which will now feature full … Read More

Getty Images Brings 360-Degree Photos to Oculus Platform

June 18, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

Getty Images, the popular stock photo agency known for its ever-growing archive of copyrighted image content announced this week its premium 360-degree imagery will be available for users to experience on the Oculus virtual reality platform when the Oculus Rift … Read More

Oculus Invests $10M to Support Indie Game Development

June 12, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

With the consumer version of the Rift set to release in Q1 2016, Oculus is ensuring a wide selection of innovative VR games, and experiences are made available on the Oculus platform.

Oculus announced a pledge of $10 million to help … Read More

Oculus VR Announces Partnership with Microsoft

June 11, 2015 | FRΛNK R. | One Comment

In a surprise announcement during the Oculus’ pre-E3 press conference, Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe revealed the company has partnered with Microsoft to bundle a wireless Xbox One controller and adapter with every Oculus Rift headset when its officially released to … Read More

Oculus Reveals its Consumer Rift Headset

June 11, 2015 | FRΛNK R.

After three long years, the moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. Today, Oculus has revealed the consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset to the world in all its glory.

“Oculus Rift is going … Read More