Gladiatorial combat may have gained popularity in the arena's of ancient Rome, but it can still be found alive and well on the HTC VIVE with GORN. Hack, slash, and dismember your way to victory and better health with this hilarious take on this popular ancient sport.
Preparation
I chose to...
I have cat like reflexes. Was I born with these? Absolutely not. I've developed them purely to survive. Why? Because I have a VERY active toddler. Kids (especially babies) throw and drop stuff. All. The. Time. Over the past few years my ability to catch random things while seeing...
The connected health and wellness company Great Clarity together with Northern Europe's largest fitness exhibition Fitnessfestivalen hosts The Future Fitness Lab - the first ever solely virtual reality (VR) fitness dedicated event.
In December, the 17th annual Fitnessfestivalen will be hosted in Stockholm, Sweden. The exhibition is Northern Europe's largest fitness exhibition....
Make sure you read part 1 before jumping into this article. It sets the scene for the future vision of virtual reality sports and picks up where part 1 leaves off in the vSports battle...let the games begin!
I slide on my hero-vision viewing glasses and am transported to the vSports...
Dancing and video games have been matching beats for quite some time now. Starting with Parappa, the Rapper and followed by Beatmania and Bust a Move, the rhythm action game genre really gained steam with Konami's hit Dance Dance Revolution series that debuted in arcades almost 20 years ago in 1998....
Most people still have the mindset that video games involve little to no physical exertion. Thanks to the introduction of VR technologies and virtual reality fitness, that way of thinking is being turned on its head. VR games are not only fun and entertaining, but they can also be...
One of the largest failures in corporate history was the launch of New Coke in 1985. Your VR app or product might have the same destiny. So what happened?
Coca-Cola was losing market share to Pepsi and believed it was time to make a change to the formula of their...
Every time somebody online mentions that they used their HTC Vive for working out, I know exactly what at least half of the comments will be:
“Sweating in your headset? No thanks.”
“Your HMD will fog up and eventually break. Don’t do it, bro.”
“Oh nasty. I’d hate to be the one...
Everyone knows how it feels to go on vacation. Not only do you get a chance to decompress and unwind while you’re there, the effects tend to last once you’ve returned. Now, there is evidence that traveling to a relaxing destination via virtual reality could provide many of the...
To say that eSports is on the rise would be an understatement. eSports are video game competitions in which hardcore gamers compete against another in online matches for cash prizes, sponsorships and glory. There are even some eSports scholarships available to the best of the best who are interested...
This year's Electronics Entertainment Expo, commonly referred to as E3, was widely anticipated to be a hotbed of the latest and greatest virtual reality technology. E3 2017 certainly did not disappoint. The show provided an in-depth look at several new VR technologies that will be available for purchase in...
While there are a multitude of VR games that don't ask much from you besides sitting on the couch, if your goal is being fit then you'll have to move a lot more. Thankfully, whether you feel like doing squats, punching out a bunch of drunks, or re-living your...
It wasn't long ago when laser tag was one of the more popular activities for kids and young adults who were looking to have a good time. Laser tag still exists yet it might soon be replaced by VR battles in warehouse-scale virtual reality arenas. Anvio VR is leading...
If you spend a lot of time in VR, then you have to have heard of Rec Room VR. If you haven't, you're missing out (the game is free and available on Steam and Oculus Home). This game is the virtual reality social club where you play active games with...
Admit it: When you think of table tennis, the last thing on your mind is a great workout. We get that. But when you add in virtual reality, table tennis can really be a great cardio blast that can also impact on your arms, traps and shoulders. Don't believe...
Most people are aware of how virtual reality has advanced in recent years, particularly regarding entertainment, but there have also been amazing advancements in the way in which VR is helping the health community. Recently, there is a great deal of evidence that virtual reality could play a major...
Seth Olivia is an eight year old boy who is fighting cancer. His treatments, as you can imagine are intense, but there's an element to his treatment that even Seth looks forward to. Seth has been allowed to engage in virtual reality simulations that make his hospital bed feel...
We know you loved the review of Drunkn Bar Fight last week and that's why we took the time to sit down with Keith Kirby, CEO, The Munky, and the man responsible for the fun and hilarious game. We talked about what this game does really well, why it's...
One of the main things that really adds to the immersion of a VR experience is an omnidirectional treadmill. Today we’ll be reviewing the Wizdish ROVR 1. VR games can be very enjoyable when you’re using a controller for movement, but moving with your own feet is something spectacular...
Augmented reality is already in action in the operating room in North America. It’s proving to be an innovative clinical tool that simplifies complex surgeries for doctors by providing a real time 3D map of the patient’s nasal cavity.
AR & 3D Mapping
Practical applications of virtual reality and augmented reality...