NetEase to Commit to Making Virtual Reality Game Twilight Pioneers for Google’s Daydream Platform

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As one of the first developers committed to building an app for Daydream, NetEase shows the strength of its capabilities in virtual reality gaming

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – May 18, 2016 – NetEase (NASDAQ: NTES)’s virtual reality game Twilight Pioneers was revealed at Google I/O 2016 as one of the first games to commit to Google’s new high quality mobile VR platform built on top of Android called Daydream.

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Time Machine VR to Launch May 19 on Rift and Vive

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Strap in for One of the Most Anticipated Games of the First Wave of VR 

MONTREAL – May 11, 2016 – Minority Media Inc. has today announced that their VR exploration adventure game, Time Machine VR (TMVR), will be launching simultaneously on Rift and Vive on May 19 for $29.99 USD (with other regional prices adjusted separately). Featuring over 10 hours of single-player gameplay, the title takes players on a captivating journey through time, with a narrative written by Assassin’s Creed III and IV’s Jill Murray. For those who can’t wait for the end of the month to go nose-to-nose with dinosaurs and fight for the survival of the human race in a visually-stunning simulation of the Jurassic era, TMVR is already in Early Access on Steam and the Oculus Store. Continue reading Time Machine VR to Launch May 19 on Rift and Vive

Time Machine VR Launches on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in April

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New Trailer Reveals Gripping Plot

MONTREAL, Canada – March 1, 2016  – Minority Media Inc. (www.weareminority.com) today revealed that Time Machine VR (TMVR) will launch on both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in April. Time travelers who can’t wait till April to plunge into the murky depths of Earth’s primordial oceans can view a brand new trailer today, as well as get a sneak preview of the game at the Game Developer’s Conference this March 16-18 in San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Continue reading Time Machine VR Launches on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive in April

Survios to Debut Co-Op, Active VR FPS Raw Data at VRLA Winter Expo

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After Party Event Livestreamed on Twitch; Glimpse at Live Broadcast VR Content

Los Angeles, Calif. – January 21, 2016 – The Virtual Reality gaming studio Survios will debut Raw Data, a 2-player cooperative Active VR first-person shooter game, at the VRLA Winter Expo in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 23. Following the Expo, Survios will host the world’s first livestreamed VR gaming event. Gamers and VR enthusiasts around the world will get a glimpse into the future of broadcast VR gaming via a curated livestream at twitch.tv/survios. Tune in at 8:15pm PST to see the action live!

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

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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

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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

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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