The combination of fitness and virtual reality made the ICAROS seem like a good product to check out at CES 2020 so I headed over to the Sands in Las Vegas.
ICAROS GmbH was established in Munich, Germany in 2015 to combine virtual reality with an ergonomic design to provide...
There are more things in VR and AR, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy – Hamlet (probably)
The world of VR is vast and sometimes a little terrifying; this is true both with general VR interactions as well as those focused more on the fitness side. Well,...
It's hard to imagine two more comfortable VR headsets than the Oculus Rift S or its direct competitor, the Valve Index. Unlike its much weightier cousin, the standalone Oculus Quest, the primary conceit of the Oculus Rift S headset is that it's extremely comfortable for prolonged use.
That said, how...
While the Valve Index has been one of the most impressive virtual reality headsets released so far, it's been a distant third on PC to the Vive and Oculus Rift in terms of popularity. Thanks to it receiving exclusive content for Half-Life: Alyx, the platform will see more virtual...
The cord-free Oculus Quest has been a revelation for virtual reality fitness enthusiasts as it allows players to get their workout in with minimal setup and no fear of tripping over any wires. There is no device that is better suited to help you sweat off the pounds, and...
Community cups have always been popular events in Ready At Dawn’s Echo VR games and it’s time for the first competition of the year! Registration is now open for the Echo Combat Beginner Cup that will take place on January 18 at 3:00 EST / noon PST.
In the past,...
Nintendo systems have been home to fitness games for decades, dating back to the days of Track & Field on NES. More recent hardware created by Nintendo itself, like the Wii Fit Balance Board, have blurred the lines between gaming and exercise. The issue with many of these games...
Space Station Invader VR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3zOpT6O77g
Building a nuclear facility capable of destroying the Earth doesn’t seem like a good idea. That’s what scientists decided to do in Space Station Invader VR, however, and you might just pay the price. Invaders have entered the station and it’s up to you to defend...
Two virtual reality companies are joining forces to provide Major League Baseball players with even more ways to train. Monsterful VR has acquired an exclusive license to baseball technology developed by TrinityVR, and will integrate its existing system to make it easier than ever for players to practice. This...
The modern VR boom didn't start with standalone headsets, but it looks like they're ready to take over. New sales data out for 2019 showed a huge boom for headsets untethered from PC, and that could have a huge impact on VR fitness adoption.
Standalone is the future
Nielsen's firm SuperData...
The great thing about virtual reality fitness games is that they provide a workout while not really feeling like one during the moment. Sure, you are working up a sweat and raising your heart rate just like a traditional exercise session, but you are also playing a game and achieving goals...
For those of you jumping into No Man's Sky as the holiday season rolls to a close, you're in for quite a treat. The No Man's Sky Synthesis update is the most recent update, bringing with it a ton of new fixes and features, including a cool new sound...
It was only a few years ago that the modern VR revolution officially began. Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, personally delivered the first pre-ordered Rift to an ecstatic customer in early 2016.
https://www.facebook.com/palmer.luckey/videos/10207710972306676/
At that moment, the sci-fi dream of transporting yourself from your dull Earthly surroundings into a vast...
The 2022 Winter Olympics are still more than two years away. Despite this, athletes are already training to be in top shape for Beijing. Among them is Australian skeleton racer Elliot Brown. Despite his country lacking proper training facilities, he's preparing to win big. His secret, like a growing...
VR esports combine the best of technology, athleticism, and competition. The players are eager for competitive video games that require movement in addition to strategy, skill, and in most cases, teamwork. VR esports attracts players from all backgrounds and ages, then offers a level playing field. There has been...
An Unexpected Announcement
Path of the Warrior was a surprise winter release, being both announced and launched immediately at The Game Awards 2019. Developer Twisted Pixel has some serious VR pedigree having already created the excellent and atmospheric 1950's set horror Wilson's Heart, as well as the recent Bond-Esque spy...
Dancing Arrow: Beat Smash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2O0_kc0bRM
Are you already playing Beat Saber but want it to have a little more K-Pop flair? In Dancing Arrow: Beat Smash, that’s exactly what Geniesoft has delivered. The game follows the same basic formula, as you’ll swing your bats at colored arrows in time with the...
2019 has been a great year for virtual reality fitness titles and there are more ways than ever before for players to get in shape and have fun while doing so. 2020 looks to be just as exciting as many great games and accessories will be released. Before we welcome...
Working out in virtual reality is certainly more fun than traditional exercise. It is also apparently even more effective. A new study found it leads to more burnt calories and increased total exercise time compared to old-fashioned gym work.
It's not just in your head
In a report published by the...
Danger City
Think you can survive in a city overrun by zombies? Want to see how many you can destroy before you get taken down with them? In Danger City, you are in a blockaded city struggling to escape as the infected close in. You’ll have access to weapons and...