Masterworks: Journey Through History Provides A Transformative Educational VR Experience

Reading Time: 3 minutesMasterworks: Journey Through History is an educational VR museum where users can explore four culturally significant sites in full roomscale aided by the power of photogrammetry.  Developed by FarBridge and published by CyArk, MasterWorks authentically transports users to places not easily accessible, and leverages actual archaeologists and historians to discuss the significance and meaning of these locations and their […]

Playing virtual hide and seek with The Take

Reading Time: 8 minutesWant to make a game? Think it takes an army of programmers, designers and artists? Well, it doesn’t have to – not even in VR. When a couple of guys studying Unity met in class, their interests eventually led to their own studio and their own game – The Take – published here on Viveport. […]

HTC Esports supports Virtual Athletics League’s new global VR esports league

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is a guest blog written by Ryan Burningham of Virtual Athletics League and Virtualities In a significant step for VR esports, a new global arcade league is forming. Co-hosted by Virtual Athletics League (VAL), arcade management platform SpingboardVR and mixed reality streaming software LIV, the pilot season is getting a major boost from corporate sponsors HP, […]

3D animation goes virtual with Tvori

Reading Time: 7 minutesVirtual reality has allowed creative professionals to do incredible things, but as VR matures, so do the tools available to help people achieve their best results. With new updates just launched, we reached out to the team behind 3D animation tool Tvori to get an update. The answers below were provided by Viktor Komarovskikh, Dmitry Kurilchenko and Inga Petryaevskaya from […]

Bell Brings the Revolutionary FCX-001 to Market 10 Times Faster With HTC VIVE

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUltimately, the team decided to build their mock-ups in VR, and it had a profound effect on their entire design process. Bell worked with Sector 5 Digital (S5D), an innovative 3D design and production agency, to help design and sketch the initial model, then create the aircraft in 3D using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. […]

Devs get 100% revenue share in Viveport Subscription until end of 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesToday we’re announcing that for the second year in a row, and in conjunction with the second anniversary of Viveport, we are giving developers with a title in Viveport Subscription 100% of their subscription revenue until the end of 2018. Viveport Subscription allows every subscriber to pick up to 5 titles a month to experience. […]

Wireless VR Starts Today

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Vive Wireless Adapter launches today, freeing Vive owners from the tether back to the PC — experiencing the full potential of premium VR. Compatible with both the Vive and Vive Pro, customers in the US can now purchase the adapter on Vive.com and other retailers where Vive is sold. The Vive Wireless Adapter retails […]

SUPER. HOT. Losing our virtual minds in SUPERHOT VR

Reading Time: 8 minutesOne of the most visually arresting and innovative shooters of the past decade, SUPERHOT was a sensation from the moment it appeared on a web browser near you. Since those early days the team behind this ‘real time strategy puzzle shooter’ has found even more success with SUPERHOT VR, debuting today on Viveport. As SUPERHOT […]

Expanding the world of A-Tech Cybernetic

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe high-octane shooter A-Tech Cybernetic is a popular choice in Viveport Subscription and it’s easy to see why. Built from the ground up for VR, the effort that XREAL Games has put into making their virtual world feel real is obvious from the start. With the latest update to the game – Chapter 4 – now […]

The best of Viveport Subscription for Oculus Rift

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs of today we are proud to support Oculus Rift compatible titles on Viveport, and as part of Viveport Subscription. If you want to get started with Viveport on Oculus Rift, read our blog on how to set things up. Then when you’re ready to play, experience the best value in VR by signing up […]

How to play Oculus Rift titles via Viveport

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re an Oculus Rift user discovering Viveport for the first time, welcome! It’s easy to set up Viveport and start playing titles on your Rift – but if you need a quick start guide, follow the steps below. Without your Rift ready to go, we can’t start playing titles from Viveport, so make sure […]

Viveport improvements – 2018, so far

Reading Time: 3 minutesDevelopment on Viveport is an ongoing process, and as we get closer to our two-year anniversary, we wanted to give you an update on what’s changed ‘under the hood’ since we shared a comprehensive look at our improvements since launch. 2017 was mostly spent working on the biggest issues highlighted by community members. We wanted […]

Vive Wireless Adapter Scoops “Best Hardware” at the Gamescom Awards 2018!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Vive Wireless Adapter took center stage at Gamescom last week, Europe’s biggest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment, walking away with the coveted “Best Hardware” prize at the official Gamescom Awards 2018! The Gamescom Awards, judged by an independent international jury of experts honours the best new games and products at the annual […]

Burn while viewing: 7 VR Burning Man-style experiences

Reading Time: 4 minutesBurning Man is the biggest party out there, combining music, art and culture together in a smorgasbord of human expression to create a truly memorable experience, all in the backdrop of a Nevada desert. For those who are unable to make it to Black Rock City this year, we recommend these immersive experiences that channel […]

Rinnai America Increases Lead Generation by 50% With VR

Reading Time: 4 minutesby Dan Ferguson Installing a tankless water heater is easier than you think. Telling people that is one thing; proving it is something else entirely. Rinnai America knows it certainly seems like no easy task. That’s why they came up with a little something to help people overcome those fears: a virtual installation experience. With […]

Back to School VR sale! Join the Education Evolution

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you’re a parent sending a child back to school, a student yourself or just someone who never lost the love of learning, we want to evolve your education in VR! You can save up to 90% on selected titles in our Back to School Sale, on now. An incredible, awe-inspiring experience that is a […]

Kooperation zwischen Google und Labster bringt VR-Labore für MINT-Student/innen

Reading Time: 2 minutesEine neue Partnerschaft zwischen Google und Labster sorgt zukünftig für den Zugang zu virtuellen Laboren für MINT-Student/innen und Schüler/innen per Daydream oder Lenovo Mirage Solo. Die VR-Lerneinrichtungen sind mit dem nötigen Equipment für Biologie, Chemie und weitere naturwissenschaftliche Fächer ausgestattet und ermöglichen somit das Sammeln von Praxiserfahrung für die Lernenden. Google und Labster – VR-Labore […]

World of Tanks AR Spectate: AR-Tabletop-Technologie auf der Gamescom 2018 vorgestellt

Reading Time: 2 minutesAuf der Gamescom 2018 präsentiert Entwicklerstudio Wargaming die AR-Erfahrung World of Tanks AR Spectate, welche die Panzergefechte von World of Tanks in die reale Welt transportiert. Dafür setzten die Entwickler/innen auf eine neue, experimentelle AR-Technologie. Diese erlaubt es, die Inhalte der PC-Version von World of Tanks realistisch in Echtzeit darzustellen. World of Tanks AR Spectate […]

HTC Vive Cuts the Cable With Debut of Vive Wireless Adapter

Reading Time: 3 minutesPre-order for device launches Sept. 5; Global on shelf date set for Sept. 24 HTC VIVE™ today is meeting the promise of wireless premium VR with the official announcement and pre-order of the Vive Wireless Adapter. The adapter frees VR users from the tether back to their PC, while maintaining the performance requirements for premium […]

HTC VIVE & Immersive Factory Provide World Infrastructure Leader with Innovative Safety Solutions

Reading Time: 3 minutesLike most infrastructure companies, Colas Group is not necessarily a household name—though they should be. With 55,000 employees on five continents and an average of 80,000 road construction and maintenance projects every year, Colas’ work and presence are felt the world over. In 2017, their consolidated revenue totaled 11.7 billion euros—with international markets accounting for […]

Viveport and Viveport Subscription  Add Oculus Rift Support – Consumer launch set for September 4

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs part of Viveport’s commitment to connect content creators to global audiences, we’re excited to announce that Viveport now supports Oculus Rift compatible titles. Developers can opt-in their titles to display as Oculus Rift compatible from today, with the full consumer launch on September 4th. Adding support for Oculus Rift doubles the potential audience for […]