Join The Team
Facebook acquires Lone Echo developer Ready At Dawn for Oculus Studios
No figure placed on the deal just yet
Pgc Digital
PGC Digital: Cooperative Innovations on launching Spaceteam VR
"A lot of people mentioned that they enjoyed the social VR angle"
The Mova Manova
VR firm XRSpace reveals new standalone headset Mova
Retailing for $599
Quest For Gold
Over $100 million has been spent on Oculus Quest content
The hardware was released a year ago
Next Steps
Apple acquires virtual reality specialist NextVR
Unwilling to discuss its reasons
Allons-y
BBC partners with Maze Theory and Kaigan Games for new Doctor Who mobile game
Set to materialise next year
"push The Boundaries"
Resolution Games adds Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth to board of directors
Will contribute towards upcoming VR titles from the studio
Here Comes The Boom
Facebook acquires VR and Sonic Boom developer Sanzaru Games
The studio will maintain its own independence
Technology Of The Future
NDreams' Patrick O'Luanaigh on the future of VR, AR and streaming
Expect more sunglasses and less bulky headsets
Looking Forward
Make Real's Sam Watts on how the possibility for XR breakthrough in 2020
It's this the year for mass adoption
Tech Tock
Apple's gaming-focused AV/VR headset expected by 2022
AR glasses in 2023
Ar Is The Future
Google pulls the plug on Daydream, its mobile VR platform
The Pixel 4 was created with AR in mind instead
Series C Investment
VRChat secures $10 million in funding to expand team
Investment comes from Makers Fund, HTC, Brighstone VC and GFR Fund
Supporting Vr
Ex-Beat Games boss Beck looking to invest in VR projects
“I think it will be great to put a bunch of money together and start supporting new developers”
Spectator Games
Lucky’s Tale developer Playful Studios raises $23 million for spectator games
“We’re working on a large project It’s about the fact that video games are becoming a spectator sport”
Moving On
Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell leaves virtual reality company
“Virtual reality is still on the bleeding edge of technology, and this community continues to pioneer the way forward”
Job News
Xbox co-creator Nat Brown joins Apple
“I’m looking forward to continuing to work on my obsessions by focusing on all applications of graphics”
Vr Shocked
Report: VR and AR developer Leap Motion acquired by Ultrahaptics for $30 million
Leap Motion co-founder David Holz and engineering staff will join Ultrahaptics as part of the sale
Interview
Resolution Games on the fresh momentum in VR and AR in 2019
There's a bright future ahead for VR and AR, claims the Angry Birds: Isle of Pigs developer
Magic
Magic Leap snaps up holographic teleconferencing start-up Mimesys
Belgian spatial-presence startup teams up with AR giant Magic Leap
Jobs
Angry Birds VR developer Resolution Games names new COO
Dreber joins to help drive the AR/VR studio's business strategy and growth
Job News
EA, Zynga and Kabam vet Verdu heading up Facebook AR and VR efforts as Barra steps aside
Former AR and VR content boss Rubin moves to new role
Vr
Google puts headsets on hold as it focuses on VR software
Google is deep in R&D on its next hardware project
Uk Funding
UK government puts together $5.2 million funding for mixed reality games based on iconic British IP
British authorities are looking to push new VR and AR experiences for established properties like Wallace and Gromit
Augmented Oculus
Oculus staffing up for new augmented reality glasses
"In the future, our AR glasses will merge the physical and digital worlds"
Wahooo
Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild VR support coming to Nintendo Labo
Experience Breath of the Wild in full through virtual reality
3g 4g 5g More
SK Telecom introduces new 5G data plan that includes exclusive games and promotions
Firm states that new 5G network will utilise its 34,000 5G base stations across the country
Virtual Apple
Apple patent filing suggests work on VR/MR headset
The document focuses on range finding and accessory tracking for VR/MR head-mounted display system
New Realities
GDC 2019: Unity "investing heavily" in augmented reality tech
"We’re really keen on AR and we’re seeing a lot of the big partners release a lot of products in this space, and we’re excited to see where it’s going"
Funding
GFR Fund has put together a $20 million pot for esports, streaming and new technologies
"We are looking beyond traditional game developers to invest in disruptive entertainment technologies"
Nintendo Cardboard
Nintendo steps into the world of VR with new Labo kit for Switch
Blaster, camera, elephant and more included in new bundle
Funding Reality
Helsinki start-up Hipfire Games raises $205k for debut VR and mobile cross-platform title Fail Space
Studio focused on creating multiplayer experiences in virtual reality
Investment Reality
Mixed reality technology firm Cooperative Innovations secures $650k in funding
Leeds-based outfit raises $652.741 to bring on more staff and find licensing partners for its animation tool
Big Deal
Report: Facebook wanted to buy Unity game engine to drive VR and AR business
Wants to be a key player in the next major computing platform after mobile
Bird’s Eye View
Rovio and Resolution Games partner for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Available on Vive and Oculus Rift now
Virtual Birds
Rovio is bringing Angry Birds to virtual reality in 2019 with Isle of Pigs
A partnership with Resolution Games is bringing the long-running mobile hit to headsets next year
Acquisition Reality
Admix buys media site VRFocus and aims to rehire staff
Publication looked set to close earlier this month when all employees were laid off
Real
Mixed reality monetisation startup Admix raises $2.1 million
SpeedInvest leads funding round for the AR and VR advertising platform
Tech
Swedish games studio Bublar Group acquires VR/AR outfit Vobling for $5.5 million
Stockholm-based mixed reality developer will use the increased size to push production on next year's Hello Kitty AR project
Funding Reality
Ex-King games guru Tommy Palm's VR studio Resolution Games raises $7.5m
Valued at $87.5 million
Legal Rift
John Carmack's legal dispute with Zenimax Media ends
But the fight for Oculus isn’t over yet
Vr Versus Switch
Carmack on the Oculus Quest: "Realistically, we're going to end up competing with the Nintendo Switch"
The veteran engineer sees the standalone VR headset as a secondary device for console or PC owners
Remote Discovery
Oculus mobile app adds Rift Support so users can find and install VR games remotely
App also lets users find events and connect with friends
Standalone
Oculus Quest offers all-in-one wireless virtual reality headset for $399
No PC or smartphone required
Vr
Nazara Technologies invests in Bangalore-based VR gaming studio Instasportz
Mobile developer is looking to get into offline VR games lounges across India
Ruled Out
Judge halves Facebook’s Zenimax payout to $250 million in Oculus dispute
Headset sales won’t be blocked either, Judge rules
Job News
Resolution Games brings Mogi creator Mathieu Castelli aboard as chief creative officer
Stockholm studio also expands with Mojang and Paradox alumni
Mr Design Tips
4 mixed reality design considerations from Magic Leap
Aleissia Laidacker and Brian Schwab discuss creating MR experiences
Job News
Two Owlchemy Labs bosses are leaving to co-found a new venture
VR studio CEO and studio director depart for projects unknown
Into The Wild
Facebook wants to make virtual reality more accessible with $199 Oculus Go launch
F8 Developer Conference attendees get free headset each