While competition drives better strategic and technical skills, players carry their physical progress into the real world.
After watching the explosion of esports into mainstream popularity, to the point where ESPN is proudly hosting its own esports coverage through its otherwise athletics-focused media channels, it's clear to me that the...
Dead Moon - Revenge on Phobos
https://youtu.be/0ajqWDQhXMg
Fight waves of monsters on the Phobos moon base in this science fiction FPS game. Dead Moon is said to have interactive environments, is flush with weaponry and beasts that will test your ability to survive. Each beast has a unique fight style that...
2018 may be wrapping up but VR Fitness Insider readers know that the industry’s top fitness games, accessories, and headsets are still empowering and fueling the fitness community day in and day out.
Before we toast to a new year, VR Fitness Insider is awarding studios and businesses that...
oVRShot brings the frenetic pacing of Halo multiplayer to VR, but replaces the rifles and space weapons with bows.
oVRShot has a very familiar aesthetic about it, from the way the countdown timer sounds to the maps themselves, I got the distinct feeling throughout my session that it was...
Location-based VR experiences are springing up all over the world. What are LB VR experiences? They are out-of-home VR attractions that people visit like they would for arcades, movies, or theme parks. Why should we keep location-based experiences and attractions on our radar? Because they’re thrilling, get us and...
B-ballers and basketball fans now have a VR sports game called Nothin’ But Net by What Up Games to play to keep them fit until the NBA playoffs or through the postseason. Players take to the court and play 6 types of basketball games as they actually dribble in...
Coaches, have you thought about using VR in your team’s practice routine? Why not?
The benefits are clear:
Better reaction times
Strength training
Improved Agility and hand-eye coordination
Faster Decision making
Technology is more affordable and feature-rich than ever before. For you, this translates to data. It’s not just VR, either,...
ZOLO - Zombies Only Live Once
https://youtu.be/OeznNxg1WQo
This is an early access game. YOLO! I mean ZOLO! Take punch em’ up, FPS, and zombie game and put it in the blender. What you get is Zombies Only Live Once. Clock cube zombies in the face with sharp knuckles, send them hurtling...
The QuiVR of today is not at all like its predecessor. When I first played the title, it was a single map of walls that required frantic defense. Enemies came in waves, as players lept from spot to spot on the self-contained map searching for ways to stop the...
Rec Room is still one of the most accessible games in VR, and most notably for its crossplay between PC VR and PSVR users. It isn’t the most active game around by far, but it is still commonly played by VR veterans and newcomers for its social connectivity and...
Just because PC VR now has two major boxing games that try to lean on realism, doesn't necessarily mean that one game is effectively better than the other for producing cardio results — or fun!. On one side of the ring stands The Thrill of the Fight; tried and...
Winter is the season of giving. Why not give your techie, PC gamer, and console friends and family members the gift of VR. With a treasure trove of games and experiences on Viveport, the Oculus Store, and Steam to choose from, there’s a VR game for everyone. If your...
The commercial entertainment sector has been an interested observer of the use of “gamification” (the creating of a game element in mundane activities) such as it applies to fitness and the exercise sector. The industry has also looked with some interest in the growth of Exergaming – exercise hardware...
RUSH VR
https://youtu.be/bzPY42J6pTs
If you like flying, falling, and swooping through the air this game’s for you. Adrenaline junkies looking for a rip-roaring good time will want to step into a virtual wingsuit and base jump in this VR race course in the sky. Play online with up to 11 people...
Holopoint is an excellent archery game with accurate bow physics, a thumping soundtrack, and intense pacing. The focus is on gameplay, so don’t expect a lot of story in this title. It’s one of our house favorites here at VRFI, but it isn’t talked about often since it is...
Adrenaline. It’s the rush we get from riding on a rollercoaster and the jolt of energy we need to run away from a bear (flight) or towards a really good sale. It’s the thrill that pushes us over fatigue while lifting and helps us K.O. our opponents (fight).
That...
Sairento is a game about being a cyber ninja, and it’s become one of my top most played in VR. I love my share of boxing and rhythm games, but something about the pacing and movement in Sairento keeps me coming back for more.
Every level is a self-contained arena,...
It’s no secret that to perform your best, you have to make sure your body and mind are ready for action. Without quality sleep, nutritious foods, and the right mindset, you won’t be able to get the most from your workout or sporting event.
Even in traditional eSports like League...
Enter purgatory in Tibetan style with Bardo!
Load up your quiver and ready your bow, it’s time to fight your way out of the void between life and death in this Tibetan archery fire fest!
As Valve’s The Lab proved as far back as 2016 bow mechanics translate exceptionally well to...
Space Pirate Trainer
https://youtu.be/3rv82Lwi64M
PSVR users have been waiting for this console release for a hot minute. Step onto the Space Pirate Trainer platform and get your guns, lasso, and shield ready for droid attack. They’ll swoop in and blast you with lasers so pay attention to how you use your...