XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 20, 2025

Regarding the well-established virtual reality market, immersive training and learning tools are easily one of the largest XR opportunities for businesses worldwide outside of gaming and entertainment use cases. That’s where haptics comes in. This leads to unnatural movements and interactions, which can skew simulation results.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This includes everything from the vibration guns (both a pistol and rifle), sonic vibration platform, and wind system to the electronic motor dynamic platform and smell system, each designed to enhance the users in-headset experience with full-body haptic feedback. Image Credit: VAR Entertainment Ltd.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The headset, originally released in early 2023, features OLED displays, impressive haptics, a resolution of 2,000 × 2,040 per-eye, and inside-out tracking. That’s the same price, but without the bundled game… so definitely got for the bundle if you’re planning to jump on this deal. out of 10 in our review.

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VRScout

JUNE 20, 2023

It was this work that helped Jiang and the team to create haptic feedback with objects that they would pick up in virtual environments. Normally, technology uses vibration to replicate a tactile sensation, like your VR controllers vibrating during a specific in-game event or your smartphone buzzing during a call.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Razer, the popular peripheral company, today announced the free release of the Interhaptics haptic authoring tool which is designed to make it faster and easier for developers to create compelling haptic effects for multiple haptic devices. Razer acquired haptic software tool company Interhaptics earlier this year.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Meta has acquired Lofelt, a Berlin-based startup developing advanced haptic technologies for VR and other devices. Founded in 2014, Lofelt has garnered around €10 million (~$10 million USD) to develop both haptic software and hardware.

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AR Insider

JULY 21, 2023

While at AWE this year, Editor at Large Emily Olman had the chance to be one of the first to experience new multiuser haptics developed by HaptX. We have video footage and top takeaways. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Usually, when people talk about haptics we’re talking about making interactions more realistic or immersive. However, as VR develops as a fitness tool, haptics can take on a whole new dimension. See Also: Best VR Fitness Games. Haptics in VR Fitness. Haptics in VR Generally. Of course, this is huge for VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Next to sight and sound, haptics are one of the lowest hanging fruits for creating immersion in VR. But beyond the rumble we have in today’s VR controllers there’s lots of other immersive haptic tech yet to be widely adopted. I tried the prototype running with a Vive headset and a small demo game that Foldaway built.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

In the last few years, there’s been less hype around VR gloves and haptic accessories in the extended reality space. While the average consumer might not need haptic experiences in VR games, sensory feedback in the business world can be extremely valuable. They’re not just ideal for intelligent gaming and entertainment.

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VRScout

JULY 15, 2021

Valve’s handheld $399 gaming device boasts impressive specs, but is it enough to play your favorite VR games? Earlier today, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a new handheld gaming device capable of running AAA PC games on the go. The post Can You Play VR Games On The Steam Deck? Image Credit: Valve.

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Road to VR

MARCH 7, 2024

Meta’s Beat Games teased earlier this month that everyone’s favorite block-slicing rhythm game Beat Saber was finally getting the music pack that always needed to happen: Daft Punk. Now that day has come, which arrives with some improved haptics on Quest that promise to be harder, better, faster (and) stronger.

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Road to VR

APRIL 10, 2025

Is Quest’s hand-tracking good enough for a rhythm game, which genuinely needs low latency and precise input? This review is an assessment of the game only at its current Early Access state and will not receive a numerical score. Image courtesy XR Games And Beatable is just as easy to learn as Beat Saber too.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 9, 2025

Sony unveiled a new location-based entertainment (LBE) concept based on The Last of Us game and TV franchise. Although undoubtedly expensive to create, a headset-less experience could allow for a much quicker user onboarding process, since participants don’t need to go through tutorials on how to fit into headsets or wear haptic gear.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2022

The location-based VR platform features motion controls, spatial audio, and temperature haptics. the one-of-a-kind VR entertainment platform uses industrial shipping containers to immerse you in hyper-realistic location-based VR experiences via a combination of haptic feedback technology and physical interactions.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2022

This past February, Sony offered us our first look at the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2), a new-and-improved console VR headset boasting a 4K HDR resolution, new sensory features, built-in eye-tracking, redesigned motion controllers, headset-based haptic feedback, and a variety of other game-changing enhancements.

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Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2025

XR Games, the studio behind Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded (2024) and Starship Troopers Continuum (2024) , announced a new rhythm game for Quest called BEATABLE, which uses hand-tracking to turn any table into a musical instrument. It’s been awhile since I’ve been so addicted to a rhythm game.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Almost a dozen new and existing VR games coming to PS VR2. As part of the announcement, the company announced 11 new PS VR2 games coming in 2023. Developer: Supermassive Games. The game is set inside The Dark Pictures Anthology universe, so expect plenty of scares. Developer: Fast Travel Games .

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

One of the best VR rhythm games of all time just got even better. Beat Saber this week received a major update that introduces a handful of exciting updates to the uber-popular VR rhythm game. “The most exciting part of these new notes is that the core gameplay of the game is being changed in a way that hasn’t been done before.

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VRScout

JUNE 1, 2021

Much like the 2012 game, Far Cry VR has you and your friends taking on the roles of innocent tourists who—after a series of unfortunate events— find themselves on the run from an army of henchmen in the ultimate game of cat and mouse. To learn more about the game or book a time, visit here.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2022

It is a little box you could put on your table to feel haptic sensations on your hands without wearing any kind of gloves. I’ve always been curious about trying it, because I wondered how well it is able to recreate the haptics sensations on your hands, and thanks to the kindness of the Ultraleap guys, I have been able to do that.

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AR Insider

JULY 26, 2021

Epic Games buys Sketchfab for an undisclosed sum. Sketchfab is integrated into Epic’s popular Unreal Engine game and special effects paltform, and notably, all of its competitors, starting with Unity, Snap’s Lens Studio, Facebook’s Spark AR, and even Tilt Brush. Haptic VR Glove Company HaptX Raises $12 Million in New Funding.

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VRScout

MAY 3, 2021

Yaw VR’s smart chair offers a 40-degree motion range for roll, 70-degree for pitch movements, and haptic vibrations. There’s also built-in vibration haptics capable of simulating acceleration, speed, an engine’s RPM, and gunshots. Image Credit: Yaw VR.

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VRScout

MAY 2, 2022

Compatible with all major headsets—including the Meta Quest, PC VR, and PlayStation VR—the KAT Walk C2 promises a natural walking experience complete with comfortable 360-degree movement, allowing you to safely run, walk, jump, and crouch in all VR games with free-locomotion support. The system is fairly straightforward.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I’ve tried the indie game “What The Bat?” Here you are my review video of the game: if you prefer videos to text, this is what you should watch! ” is a game that immediately clicked with me since the first time I heard about it. Notice that the devs are not new to this kind of games. What The Bat?

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In an official gameplay video provided by developer Supermassive Games, we catch a glimpse of the game in action. ” Credit: Supermassive Games Switchback VR will take you through a variety of unsettling locations each filled with its own unique horrors. “This is not the only time you’ll see these mannequins.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2022

Beat Saber is getting a good slice of new mechanics soon that aim to change up the game’s feel by introducing some long-awaited block styles that may just make you a more stylish player. A short video popped up yesterday that shows off some new block types that are said to come to the game soon. Image courtesy Beat Games, Meta.

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ARPost

MAY 1, 2023

Sandbox VR , known for its location-based VR games, announced today the launch of its newest VR experience. Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire is the company’s first VR game that features multiple storylines, created by the company’s AAA in-house gaming studio.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2021

A new experiment shows how haptic vibrations can have a dramatic impact on VR locomotion. Location-based entertainment ups the ante even further, offering dedicated playspaces complete with haptic technology that allow players to physically interact with the in-game world. Group C had no avatars at all.

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ARPost

JULY 26, 2021

The addition of virtual reality chairs to the world of gaming is bringing novel experiences to players all around the globe. Along with premium visuals, sounds, and even scents, VR chairs are taking video games to a whole new level. Early virtual reality games focused primarily on visuals. But what exactly are VR chairs?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The HaptX SDK makes it easy for any developer to bring a realistic sense of touch to their VR games and apps. has been pushing the limits of haptic technology since the launch of its HaptX DK2 gloves back in January 2021. This includes improved ergonomics, wireless mobility, multiplayer collaboration, and new haptic functionality. .

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

PlayStation’s lineup of PS VR2 games continues to grow. PlayStation held a brief 20-minute State of Play today, announcing a small handful of games coming to PlayStation 5 consoles. Whereas the original game launched in two parts, Enhance Edition will feature the “complete experience.”

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2022

Sony’s next VR device is shaping up to be a game-changer. Most interestingly of all, Sony has confirmed haptic feedback technology, foveated rendering powered by built-in eye-tracking, and improved motion controls. The post The PlayStation VR2 Might Feature A Game-Changing Display appeared first on VRScout.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 5, 2022

On the last day at AWE, I had some cool demos on the show floor, but the one that I will never forget has been OWO, the haptic shirt that traumatized me. Owo Haptic Vest (Image by OWO). OWO is a Spanish startup that is proposing this haptic shirt able to provide you with touch sensations via electrical stimuli.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2023

Cloudhead Games is one of the most successful and senior VR studios in the industry. Guest Article by Denny Unger Denny Unger is CEO and CCO at Cloudhead Games. Will Cloudhead Games be buying one to better understand Apple’s approach? AVP is a development platform also serving an enthusiast demographic.

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Upload VR

APRIL 10, 2025

BEATABLE presents an intriguing mixed reality rhythm game with hand tracking controls, and it's out now in early access on Quest. Haptic feedback is an essential component to building immersion. I'm reminded of Prope's somewhat obscure Wii game, Let's Tap , which isn't a comparison I ever thought I'd make in my career.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2022

Horizon is a popular exclusive IP of Sony, and this new game will be built from the ground up for the new PSVR headset. And this great games will shine on a display featuring OLED bright colors and HDR. It has also ergonomic controllers with advanced haptic feedback.

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