My first experience with Crytek’s adrenaline-fuelled free solo simulator The Climb came way back in July 2017. As someone who is terrified of heights, watching Youtubers scream and yelp as they attempted, and failed to traverse a treacherous cliff face, plummeting to their virtual deaths was both thrilling and...
The joints in my fingers angrily insist I drop the stuffed monkey I have been tightly clutching for fifteen minutes. I cannot. It is protecting me. Grasping it tighter, I scan the room for the tenth time. The door across from me is open just a crack, but the...
If you're looking for a luxury gym experience but don't want to sacrifice your VR technology, you're in luck. That is exactly what VOY Wellness is offering, with a unique blend of luxurious amenities and high-tech equipment that will get you in shape while having fun.
VR-powered fitness routines with...
I’m a conventional gamer, but I’m eclectic. I like many genres, some of my favorites being shmups and fighting games. I just finished Red Dead, I went most of the way through most Bethesda games, and when I first heard of VR I thought it was pretty gimmicky. Standing...
Today we bring you the story of Alexander Azzi. Azzi hails from New Hampshire, where the snow falls liberally and the outdoors call every summer. Like most of us, Alex wondered if this VR Fit thing really works. Can you actually lose weight playing video games?
So he set out...
Having a physical disability as a child isn't easy. This is especially true when you can't play active sports like most of your peers. With AR technology, however, that problem could be eliminated, and more children can experience sports and get in on the fun.
Everyone can play together
iGYM is...
My VR fitness journey has been amazing! It’s been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. A lot of people have been asking me how it’s been going since my article in VR Fitness Insider was published earlier this year about my Fat-to-Fit VR Workout Journey, so...
Boneworks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP8C2nmv3Ag
If you’re looking to combine physical combat with narrative-heavy adventure, then Boneworks is one game you should pick up. The game makes use of a unique physics system and tons of different weapons, including spears, guns, clubs, and experimental physics weapons. Its science-fiction story will draw you in and...
Competitive VR esports are becoming more popular in English and Asian-speaking countries, but there’s a need for outreach to speakers of other languages. In October 2016, one group decided to develop a platform specifically for speakers of their native language so they created eGamesVR for Spanish speakers in Spain...
I mistook it for a colorful flag at first—the geometrically patterned cloak snapping at his back—perhaps signaling the next town or objective my party should explore. As I drew closer I noticed the tall, white, wide-brimmed hat atop his head. It's pointy tip leaned lazily to the side and...
Typically when players are looking for a virtual reality fitness game, they want something that will burn calories as quickly as possible. However, these types of games are exhausting and can't be played for very long until a player is wiped out. Just like a traditional workout, it is...
In this article, I speak with Katie Hoolahan, CEO of Virtually Healthy, an innovative new company engaged in active research involving the creation of exercise programs for fitness, rehabilitation, and therapy. Based in the southwest of England Katie has enlisted local volunteers to participate in an intriguing research project...
NiceOne Barcelona, a festival dedicated to the art of gaming, featured numerous VR exhibits this year during the four day event that recently took place in Spain. Adoption of virtual reality has been a bit slower in Europe than North America so it’s essential that companies feature various gaming...
Boiling Steel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2uBxQgjpiY
Every ultra-rich technocrat believes they can create an ideal society free of government oversight. Somehow, that has never happened, and Boiling Steel shows what can go wrong. Set on a colony planet with technology that lets people teleport and transfer consciousness, all is not right in Boiling Steel....
The VR fitness tracking tool YUR now has a desktop application, and it lets you monitor your progress in some of the biggest games on Steam. With the release of the application in early access, YUR is now available to all PC VR headsets as well as Oculus Quest.
Track...
One rule has been engrained into fitness enthusiasts over the years: you never skip leg day! Despite being a fantastic way to work out your arms and core, there are not a ton of virtual reality fitness games that target a player's legs. However, there are good leg workouts...
FULLCHOKE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvTOu161_lM
Clay pigeon shooting with a shotgun may seem easy to the inexperienced, but it is anything but. In FULLCHOKE, you’ll get to test your shooting skills in a variety of settings. Knock clay pigeons out of the air with pinpoint accuracy, modify your weapon, and test it on stationary...
Phaser Lock Interactive’s Final Assault Season 2 of the VR Master League is set to conclude on December 15 with a prize pool of $2,000 and other sponsored prizes.
The 9-week season began on September 16 and eight top players from the worldwide standings will compete in a round-robin group...
These PSVR titles will give you a great workout.
Treadmills take up a lot of space in any home. Even the options designed for apartments and small floor-plans use up a good chunk of a room. MechaTech believes it has found the solution, however, with AgileVR. It replaces the treadmill with an exoskeleton, turning VR programs into more...