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“Which headset should you choose?” With the ever expanding amount of virtual reality headsets (HMD's) now available (56 was our last count) it's no wonder that it's hard to decide which to go for. With help from our team of gaming monomaniacs, our exclusive VR Headset Comparison Chart, user ratings and comments, we're confident you'll make the right choice. Read more on finding the right headset here
The new Reverb G2. With HP's Valve-made Fresnel lenses working in tandem with high-resolution LCD panels, expect near-perfect real world visuals, with a high-contrast, crisp colours and razor sharp text. The headset boasts a resolution of 2160 x 2160px per eye, providing a combined resolution of 4,320 x 2160px.
Read the ReviewThe Quest; Oculus once again hits its mark. After successful launches of both the Oculus Rift and Rift S, not to mention its partnership with Samsung to develop the best-selling Samsung Gear VR, it's no surprise that the Oculus Quest would follow suit. In the third quarter alone, Oculus sold approximately 180,000 headsets. To date, it’s said that Oculus has sold a staggering 4000,000 units sar far! So it’s gotta be good, right?
Read the ReviewThe Valve Index is the very first headset designed and manufactured by Valve Corporation. Considering the Index is Valve’s first ever VR headset, they’ve done an excellent job. They’ve delivered key features that we feel most VR enthusiasts will appreciate. Valve have developed visual, audio, and ergonomic technologies to create the best-in-class VR experience.
Read the ReviewJoin Chris as she uncovers the history and future of VR and explores the effects of modern technology on our everyday lives. Read her takes on industry news and opinion pieces that delve into the nuts and bolts of immersive content and the hardware that drives it. She’ll reveal the innovators behind VR technologies and see what the future has in store for VR gaming.
For an inspiring read, CLICK HEREIn the span of a couple generations, advances in technology have drastically altered our society. A whole generation of children has already been raised as ‘digital natives’ who can’t remember a time before iPads, let alone a family computer. Since the birth of smartphones, and the spread of social media, we’ve rapidly experienced the best, and worst that this new era has to offer.
Although they have many benefits, this unprecedented degree of connectivity has made us deeply vulnerable. There are several consequences that we’re only comprehending now; years after we blindly embraced this new tech. They range anywhere from low self-esteem, to democracies being shaken by malicious Tweets. As the lines of reality are blurred, the digital world has gone from being a mere portion of our lives, to a form of ‘virtual reality’ in its own right.
You might think that virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new phenomenon, sparked by the success of the Oculus Rift. But actually, VR has been around in some form or another since the early 1960s. Since research into VR has always been decades ahead of general release, unfortunately a lot of its history has fallen to the wayside. We’ll explore these fascinating advances in technology, starting with VR’s inception in the 1960s. We’ll look at the many strides forward in the 70s and 80s, like the mother of Google Maps. We’ll even discuss what’s best forgotten; the VR gaffes in the 90s that almost killed public appetite for the technology! Then, we’ll look to the state of VR today, and examine public response. Lastly, we’ll look to the future, and consider how VR will grow; at home, and in the workplace. This is a truly exciting time for VR, with promising new technology right around the corner.
Half-Life; Alyx: From the developers of Half-Life, Portal, Counter-strike, Pay for Defeat, Team Fortress, Dota and Left 4 Dead. Valve brings you Half-Life; Alyx, a stunning graphical VR masterpiece and highly immersive AAA FPS (First-person Shooter). Developed for windows-based computers and available for the Oculus Rift, Rift S, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality, it comes complete with a variety of play environments, locomotion methods, and input devices.
Asgard’s Wrath: Unleash the wrath of the gods in a mythical Norse adventure where you become the next great Asgardian god. Forge your destiny as a mortal hero and living god in an action RPG of unworldly depth. Explore different classes and yield their diverse powers with a revolutionary combat system only possible in VR. Solve larger-than-life puzzles and recruit animals into loyal warrior companions that fight by your side.
Robo Recall. An action-packed, fast-paced FPS, with a somewhat similar premise to the hit movie I, Robot. Although Robo Recall is an arcade game at heart, it does a decent enough job of setting up the story. Set in the distant future where robots have become commonplace, you take on the role of Agent 34, a robot recaller working for the Robo-Ready corporation. You’ve been sanctioned to recall (read: destroy) defective rogue robots after a deadly computer virus has rendered them insane.
Arizona Sunshine is a VR zombie game set in the desert of southwestern America. Your objective is to survive the zombie hordes, and make it to the safe haven.
New Orleans is at war. The living are not just fighting the dead, but also imposing suffering and brutality upon each other. As bodies stack up between conflicting factions, whispers spread of a long-lost mystery in the city that could change the tide of the war. Will you be able to survive while caught in the middle of this conflict? Can you untangle the secrets and mystery that is behind it all? The fate of the city and its survivors rests in your hands.
Moss is a fantastic action, exploration-adventure game, which combines a variety of cleverly integrated puzzles to excite and engage you throughout. It’s the type of game that, once you start playing, you’ll find it hard to stop, even after you have completed it.
It's been officially announced; HP has notified VR enthusiasts of the new shipment update for the HP Reverb G2. Originally set for shipment mid September, gamers now won't receive their new HP Reverb G2 until October 2020.
If you’ve ever been to a VR arcade, you’ve probably already run into Fallen Planet Studios’ work. Their hair-raising games and VR experiences have terrified fans the world over - and now they’re back with a new DLC. Read on, if you dare…
Best Oculus Quest Games: During one of VROne's regular team discussions, we ended up having a debate over which Oculus games were the best for the Quest. Check-out 11 of the best Oculus games currently available. Read the reviews, watch the gameplay and have your say on which game is best.
With the ever increasing size of games, the demand for faster data access has become more important - after all no one wants to sit there for 5 minutes waiting for a game to load. Depending on your budget, the bigger the hard drive the better, certainly if you’re into VR games, as they generally take up a lot of space. We recommend a minimum drive size of two terabytes (2 TB). Choosing the right type of drive is just as important, and you also have to consider the cost.
Have you ever met Jeff in Half-Life: Alyx - are you stuck on Chapter 7 'Jeff'. Find out 'How to Beat Jeff' in our easy to follow, step-by-step walkthrough. There is more to the the Vodka distillery than think. Find hidden resin and is that bottle of Vodka for Russell really worth it? Find out!
In update 1.4, Valve introduced some nifty physics into the mix and added liquid to the bottles, further adding to the realism of the game… as if the game wasn’t brilliant enough!
A detailed user guide and tips on the various weapons used by Alyx. Make the game more enjoyable, find out which upgrades are essential, when to upgrade and in which order.
Have you ever met Jeff in Half-Life: Alyx - are you stuck on Chapter 7 'Jeff'. Find out 'How to Beat Jeff' in our easy to follow, step-by-step walkthrough. There is more to the the Vo...
Whatever you want out of your gaming experiences, adding extra accessories can really enhance your gameplay. But as always, choosing the right gear to go with your rig can be daunting to say the least... Nevertheless, we're here to help by providing you with a run-down of some of the best and latest gaming accessories on the market, as well as guidance on where to find them and at the best prices.
Get a real sense of touch with some great VR add-ons, artificially created by applying forces or vibrations to your hands and body. From full haptic suits and vests, touch-sensitive gloves, VR treadmills to bizarre gaming controllers, that look and feel like you're using a real gun!
Well… choosing the best VR headset to buy is a bit of an open question really. First you need to consider what you’re going to use it for. If you’re a PC gamer you may want to consider the current leaders; Oculus and HTC Vive. If you're a fan of game consoles, PlayStation VR or Xbox VR would be a good choice - that's if Microsoft ever get around to deciding on an HMD manufacturer, such as HP, or whether they'll just make their own.
For those that just want to see what all the hype is about before taking the plunge, a good starting point would be the Samsung Gear VR©, starting from as little as £35... However, you’ll need a compatible mobile phone, such as a Samsung S6, S7, S8 and up. For owners of the iPhone©, Apple© has yet to develop something of their own, nevertheless there are compatible HMD's available for the iPhone©, such as the Destek V4 VR or a slightly cheaper alternative, the VR Shinecon. P.S. There are rumors that Apple© are developing a AR/VR headset and that's said to be compatible with their next iPhone© release, although this won't drop until late 2020, if at all!
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