Cybershoes announced today that their latest wireless model, compatible with Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets, will be available for US customers to purchase on Amazon at a price of $349. The world’s first shoes for walking and running in virtual reality, Cybershoes translate natural foot movement into in-game...
It would be fair to say that FitXR’s transition from a base game with optional DLC to a monthly subscription service model did not go as smoothly as they’d have wished. Some backlash from users not wanting to pay for a monthly service was to be expected of course,...
One of the things that I have been a major proponent of when it comes to VR rhythm games has been in regards to the soundtrack selection. While titles like Beat Saber and Supernatural are a ton of fun, their song selections lean heavily on electronic, dance, and other...
Since the installation of BeatSaber into our collective consciousness, there have been an endless amount of clones that come out seemingly every week to try and take the crown from possibly the most intensive exercise experience in the world of VR. While some experiences have been on the same...
Rhythm games might be a dime a dozen within the VR fitness space, but that doesn't mean they're any less beneficial to helping you stay in shape while you play video games. With that in mind, the growing subgenre is soon set to receive another notable game of this...
One of the best things about many VR fitness titles nowadays--and video games in general--is that the content featured within a certain game is usually not the only content that will be available for the lifetime of that product. Most developers tend to expand, update, and add new features...
Until now VZFit has been an exercise service solely for use with a stationary bike. Split into two separate apps, VZFit Play is a suite of arcade minigames in which pedaling becomes your form of locomotion through immersive computer-generated environments. Using an Oculus Touch controller, or a third-party compatible...
One of the greatest benefits of virtual reality is the fact that people essentially have complete fitness programs in those little headsets that they can tailor to their own preferences in order to meet personal wellness goals. Kathy Bugajsky is one of the countless people who have had success...
Here at VRFitness Insider we always stress the importance of sweat proofing your VR headset, using either a silicone cover or a facial interface and foam replacement set. Nobody does these better than VRCover and they are back again with a new design as well as a relaunch of...
After a slight hiatus, VR Fitness Insider's VR Game Roundup is back. This week sees has a variety of different titles, so there is something for everyone. Highlighting this week's new releases is a classic fantasy role-playing game called Demeo, the sequel to The Wizards, Flow Weaver comes to...
Back in the days of arcade games, one game seemed to be the most popular by far, and the lines to play it were always so sizable that I didn’t even bother most of the time. This game was called Time Crisis and the big selling point of the...
Although the VR fitness community has been perhaps a bit niche in recent years, it looks like those in charge over at Oculus and its parent company Facebook are trying to grow the space even more. How are they doing this, you might ask? Well, it looks as though...
Gym Masters is an upcoming story-driven fitness title that is currently in the process of raising money over on Kickstarter in the hopes of releasing later this year. While the Kickstarter campaign itself is poised to end tomorrow, developer ViFit has now given those interested in the game a...
As an avid sports fan and player, I’ve never had the opportunity to play cricket before. Luckily, ProYuga Advanced Technologies LTD's IB Cricket is here to both teach you how to play and give you a hell of a time while figuring it all out. Several titles have attempted...
When it comes to Virtual Reality fitness experiences, exercise mechanics are crucial to getting your body moving, but just as important and maybe the most is the music you exercise to. Supernatural has been doing a fantastic job of sourcing music and mapping daily workouts. They have an extensive...
The Oculus Quest 2 has only been available for a little over six months, but the latest headset from Facebook has already been making waves, especially in the fitness community. When taking into account price, accessibility, and ease of use, there is perhaps no better option right now other...
Tournaments and events are a great way to connect members of the VR community and it’s always great to see those in lesser-publicized games because sometimes you discover a hidden gem like Make Real’s Loco Dojo.
Most people in the VR esports community are at least somewhat familiar with my...
It’s time to grab those grappling hooks and check out Tomorrow Games’ adrenaline-packed Grapple Tournament VR, the thrilling arcade shooter that enables you to enjoy freedom of movement only possible in immersive reality. If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance to maneuver through beautifully designed environments in...
The first Oculus Gaming Showcase took place today, April 21st, with some major announcements for both the Quest 2 and PCVR. You can check out my Showcase roundup for the full event coverage, in this article, I want to focus on arguably the most exciting announcement of the day...
April 21 marked the inaugural launch of the Oculus Gaming Showcase. The live-streamed event, hosted by executive producer Ruth Bram teased us with new game announcements and trailers, plus exciting new content coming to existing fan-favorite games.
In this article, I'll cover all the major news, with an emphasis of...