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Would you like to explore Doctor Who's TARDIS in VR? The BBC and HTC have come together for a special event where you can do just that To celebrate the launch of the VIVE Cosmos, the two will be holding a special VR session at the Protein Studios experience in Hackney, where you can check[...]

However, with the Vive Pro, HTC are attempting to make the initial price gouge a bit less painful Today, the Vive team announced that they would begin offering a Vive Pro Starter Kit tomorrow. The starter kit will include the Vive Pro headset, two Vive controllers, and two base stations for the low, low price of $1,100[...]

That way, your weapons are now more useful the second you acquire them. The full patch notes for the Winter update include: Weapon progression: unlock new abilities for your weapons by using them in combat; Default mods: all weapons now have a signature modification that is applied as long as you have an open mod slot, increasing their[...]

The Vive Pro and Vive Wireless Adapter from HTC were announced today at CES Both announcements are set to improve the VR experience with higher resolution and the removal of wires Because the worst thing about gaming in VR is tripping over your headset's wires. The Vive Pro has a combined resolution of 2880 x 1600 using[...]

For the past couple of years, VR has been the realm of dedicated PC gamers and people with a lot of cash to burn, while AR was something of the "everyman's alternative" to a VR system. It doesn't help that both systems often get confused for each other, occasionally intentionally.

Each musical stem is curated to enhance and harmonize gameplay to create a delightful experience. Train Runner VR is out now on HTC Vive. Rocket Worldwide have announced their entry into the VR market with the debut of its kid-friendly game, Train Runner VR This reflect's Rocket's new change in direction to begin creating more VR content[...]

Amazon has a nifty pre-packaged deal that gets you the Rift and Touch system, a third sensor, and the necessary USB cable, all for $416.49 USD.   Credit// HTC HTC's VIVE system is the nicest of the three VR setups It's got the most rugged hardware, it's got slightly better technical specs, and has these dorky but incredibly[...]

credit// Drifter Entertainment Drifter Entertainment, an independent video game publisher and developer comprised of industry veterans known for building award-winning franchises, hardware and gear, today released the third and largest content update for Gunheart, a futuristic co-op virtual reality shooter available on Steam Early Access for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Drifter Entertainment's Creative Director Brian Murphy details the latest content updates[...]

HTC announced its new, standalone VR headset, the Vive Focus today, but it looks like it's not coming to the western world just yet The company's Chinese website has details on the device, described as the "most immersive VR experience" in the world Currently there's only a link for developer's kits, and not a consumer-ready product[...]

Of course, because it runs on the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, you do need to set up cameras to run it — but once you have that down and either some dedicated space to stand or spin around in an office chair, you're all set And what you get once you put on that[...]

There were rumours circulating over the past few days that a second iteration of the HTC Vive might be on the way at this weeks CES For many early adopters of the expensive tech, it was a gut punch, having coughed up a ton for the hardware already. Well, it seems all can breathe a sigh[...]

The Vive's controllers are a strange thing. They absolutely do the job, but they are pretty weird looking and don't really allow you to simulate what your

It was essentially simon says to a beat, but it had a great style and charm to it that really made it a winner. Well, the franchise has made an unlikely return with the announcement that at Tokyo Games Show, people will be able to go to the HTC booth and see a new experience oddly[...]

However, it seems the Brexit has just made some Vive early adopters a little better. It's been announced by HTC that the Vive is getting a price hike from £689 to £759 (around $92 increase) In a blog post, HTC said: HTC continuously monitors and adjusts pricing to ensure we are providing our customers with the best value[...]

I've had a go at retrofitting Fallout 4 into the HTC Vive with the use of certain programs, and I can tell you, it isn't a very good experience Interesting to experience, but it is very clear specific work would have to be done by devs to get it up to par. Luckily, that is exactly[...]

For others, myself included, the headsets are coming later. Not to let that dampen their launc though, Valve and HTC have put out a launch trailer for the headset It's actually quite effective, just showing off the headset in use It also shows off something unexpected that I'd been hearing about the tech, which is that[...]

The HTC Vive went up for pre-order yesterday, for a cool $799 The big question was how many would stump up the cash to get in on the premium VR experience early. Well, we have some numbers Thanks to HTC employee, Shen Ye, it's been revealed that 15k of the devices were sold in the first 10[...]

It was announced last week that the HTC Vive would be coming in hot at $799 for the US. Well, now we have the UK's pricing, and the Vive and it's peripherals will come in at £689 It goes on sale in just a few hours, so you can pre-order before the headset's April 5th launch. The[...]

It's been announced that the Valve backed, HTC Vive will launch in early April to the tune of $799 This might seem high, but this isn't just the headset Alongside that you will get two hefty motion controllers, a pair of Vive base stations, a Vive Link Box, and some ear buds This is all[...]

At $599, it was a lot to ask, and it set the next most anticipated headsets up, the PlayStation VR and the HTC and Valve Vive. Well, the latter of those will set up its flag in just a few weeks now, as The Verge confirmed from the HTC February 29th is the magic date to[...]

A little bit ago, we had heard that the HTC Vive was delayed due to a new technological advance It was said we'd hear about it at CES, and alas, it has come to be. That advancement is a front facing camera which is on the new;y reveal headset, allowing users to switch out and see[...]

The HTC Vive was meant to be the first major VR Headset to make its way to the public It's the most impressive of the headsets I've tried, so I was quite excited about the prospect of having it this Christmas. Well, it recently got delayed into 2016, but there seems to be a good reason[...]

The HTC Vive, for my money, is the most incredible VR headset I've used I've played with most of the competitors, and the act of being able to move around in a space on your own terms is an enthralling aspect that the other competitors don't have. Well, despite the headset first being touted for a[...]

I got to use the HTC/Valve VR headset this weekend at EGX I'll try and spend some time talking about my experience soon, but the long and short is that the Vive is really something quite special. I have been hit by motion sickness with VR before though, while playing EVE Valkyrie, and I hear horror[...]

I've been hearing a lot about the various Vive demos of late. The headset has been doing the rounds at various conventions and the like, as it gears up

Ever since the Vive was announced, it was under the impression that it would hit in 2015, making it the first consumer headset out of the door. With

Thus far, the HTC and Valve joint VR headset, the Vive, has remained somewhat of a mystery Only a handful of industry folk have tried it out behind closed doors, but word is very exciting From what my birds have told me, this might be the very best VR device set to release. If you want[...]

This has made me wonder what the initial buy-in cost for the tech will be, especially because it comes bundled with two controllers that help make the experience smoother. While we don't have a number yet, HTC Connected Products Marketing boss Jeff Gattis has admitted that the price of the headset may well surpass its competitors, at least[...]

That prompted the BBC to talk to HTC chairwoman Cher Wang about Valve's software properties and specifically Half-Life She said: I think Valve's best game is Dota, right, and Portal and [Team Fortress] and I think they are very keen to have them We are co-operating with Half-life, and I think… I hope, you know, it will[...]

So that Valve VR headset I was talking about earlier this week? It's been announced today as the Vive and the gaming super-power is partnering with mobile company HTC to bring it to consumers Holiday 2015. The headset was announced in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress today The device will be able to pair with[...]