Getting punched and kicked in the face doesn't sound too fun, and one MMA star is using VR to make his fights a little more manageable. UFC fighter Misha Cirkunov is using the technology to simulate things he just can't do in a gym. Speaking to outlets including MMAmania during...
Fans of Battlewake, the new naval combat game from Survios, can celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19 with a community event and the launch of Virtual Athletic League's Battlewake International Contest. In Battlewake, a VR-exclusive game, players take the form of a Pirate Lord (Diego, Rev,...
Have a ping pong table but can't practice against anyone before you have to face your friends in a competitive match? With VR Ping Pong Pro, you can hone your skills and become a master that Forrest Gump would even fear. If you don't have those aspirations, it'll still...
As anyone who has used a VR fitness game can tell you, squatting exercises are a great way to work up a sweat. In Hot Squat 2: New Glory, you'll feel the burn alongside some bumping tunes, but that's not all the game has to offer. Additional exercises, challenges,...
Battlewake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNRlN6XOY8M A pirate’s life for me! A pirate’s life for VR! In the Survios game Battlewake, you become the captain of a pirate ship that must command his crew to battle other ships and monsters alike. You have access to magical abilities as well as traditional pirate weapons, and you...
Beat Saber fans can take their gameplay to the next level when they feel the music! Today Beat Games announced a new collaboration with SUBPAC, a tactile audio platform that will allow players an even more immersive experience in the best-selling VR game. With over 1 million copies of the game...
There are plenty of VR rhythm games to choose from in 2019. In fact, there are probably too many, but Kinemotik Studios' Audio Trip is among the most exciting we've seen thus far. Featuring choreographed dance numbers and music from top artists like Lady Gaga, it's the perfect way...
MarineVerse Cup is a competitive VR sailing game that allows players from around the globe the opportunity to participate in multiplayer yacht races. Sailors must make split second decisions that will ultimately mean victory or defeat against other racers as they trim the sheets, handle the helm, and grind...
Somewhere in the middle of Kansas, there’s an old house. In this house is a guy streaming videos to the internet. He might be wearing a dress. Or leggings. The one thing for certain is that he’s dancing to the beat of VR rhythm games while entertaining viewers around...
Dance Central VR has always been a great way to work out while having fun, but it just got better. Just this week, Harmonix has added an official fitness app to the game, so you can get even personalize your experience even more. Using the in-game phone, players can turn...
Grid Clash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioC7GJew5a8 Esports usually aren’t real sports in the traditional sense of the word, but that is where Grid Clash differs. The VR-exclusive game tasks you with shooting a ball through your opponent’s ring. They’ll try to stop you by slicing your body with discs, so we sure are glad...
If you've been wanting to play the spacefaring No Man's Sky in VR on an Oculus Quest, you may be disappointed to discover that there's no native support for the game and, given its size and technical complexity, things aren't looking too hopeful on that front. But that alone...
An outside observer might criticize us, and anyone promoting VR fitness, for pushing heavy experiences that are not always beginner friendly. We recommend great fitness games, but it’s fair to say that the level of intensity we sometimes expect is higher than “novice”. Already, there’s a stigma attached to...
Virtual reality has plenty of applications for fitness -- you're here, so you already know that. However, it is increasingly becoming a tool for rehabilitation, as well. Neuro Rehab VR aims to make physical therapy more enjoyable, and it promises to help patients more than traditional physical therapy. Making physical...
Traditional stationary bikes can get boring, and boring exercises are rarely the most effective. More exciting and engaging workouts often lead to better results, and the VirZoom bike is a great option for doing so. According to a study by the University of Minnesota-Twin-Cities, VirZoom beats out normal stationary...
Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq_xosIa1mw VR games can be social experiences at home, but that often involves shuffling the headset around your living room. Acron: Attack of the Squirrels takes a different approach, pitting one  VR user against others on mobile phones. As the protector of the Golden Acorns, it’s...
VR gaming has created plenty of amusing moments, both in social and solo contexts, but little do many know that it even fosters its own competitive scene. Living well inside of the shadow cast by traditional esports like League of Legends and Overwatch, 'VR esports' is a grassroots development⁠—best...
Think you've made real strides toward your fitness goals using VR technology? The #MoveMore challenge wants you to prove it in the world's first global VR fitness tournament. If you think you have what it takes, you can sign up and start competing right now through September 26. Show what...
A VR workout that really works out. The Why  I’ll be 47 this month.  By all accounts, I’m the very picture of success. I participated in a $63 million IPO, co-founded a wildly successful VR company, attended Harvard Business School and live in a condo with my neighbors being some of the...
VR games offer plenty of feedback in their tracked motion controllers, but what if there could be feedback in other areas? With the VRGO Mini, you'll also get it in your chair, and you'll be able to move more precisely without needing your hands at all. Become one with  your...