Tag: VR

VirZOOM Gets You Moving with Thrilling Virtual Reality Games and Specialized Controller Available for Preorder Now

logo

AAA Game and Hardware Development Team Delivers VR Games that give a Workout without the Work and VR Locomotion without Discomfort

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – December 16, 2015 – VirZOOM, Inc. today announced that its innovative VirZOOM virtual reality controller and five exciting VR games are now available for preorder at www.virzoom.com. Users power avatars thousands of miles on the ground and through the air by pedaling an exercise bike based controller that delivers a fun and challenging workout. VirZOOM is used with PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive VR platforms. VirZOOM solves the problem of locomotion in virtual worlds and can be pre-ordered today on the VirZOOM website and will ship in the first half of 2016. Continue reading VirZOOM Gets You Moving with Thrilling Virtual Reality Games and Specialized Controller Available for Preorder Now

Virtual Reality-Native Game Time Machine VR Launches on Steam Early Access

MinorityDotIs

Free Demo and Premium Content at Introductory Price of $9.99

MONTREAL, Canada – August 28, 2015 – Minority Media Inc. (www.weareminority.com) announced today that Time Machine VR is now available on Steam Early Access. Attendees at this weekend’s PAX Prime convention, in Seattle, are encouraged to visit Minority and try the game at booth number 7408. To download Time Machine VR, please visit: http://store.steampowered.com/app/356180. Continue reading Virtual Reality-Native Game Time Machine VR Launches on Steam Early Access

castAR Closes $15+ Million Series A Round from Playground Global

CastARlogo

Investment from Andy Rubin’s Studio to Fuel Augmented Reality Gaming System’s Product Development and Talent Recruiting Efforts

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – August 19, 2015 – castAR (previously Technical Illusions), an augmented reality gaming startup, today announced that it has closed Series A funding of $15+ million from Playground Global and the company’s seed investors. castAR previously completed a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, meeting its target in less than 48 hours, attracting over $1 million in crowdfunding for its gaming system that provides holographic-like 3D images to users for a shared, interactive gameplay experience. The new round of funding will be used to drive forward business and continue product development efforts as the company looks to drive adoption among tabletop and interactive game developers. castAR is also focusing its attention on attracting engineering, business, and design talent as it works towards a 2016 commercial launch. Continue reading castAR Closes $15+ Million Series A Round from Playground Global