Geena Davis will never forget the first time she tried virtual reality, because it literally brought her to tears. “I was crying, and so moved by it,” she recently recalled. “I was just a mess by the ...

A 3D animation studio called Masters of Pie has developed a prototype program called Geppetto that makes it easy to animate virtual reality characters. And yes, it's "easy" even for those who've had ...

Ever since flicks like The Lawnmower Man and The Matrix, sci-fi enthusiasts and gamers alike have dreamt of immersive virtual reality experiences, but despite a few small innovations over the years ...

Virtual reality technology is literally a game changer. For the first time since 3D graphics came around 20 years ago, it radically changes the way we play games and opens the door to new experiences ...

Dr. Llŷr ap Cenydd is the developer of two well known Oculus Rift demos: Ocean Rift and (my personal favorite) Crashland. As an expert in procedural animation, Cenydd has imbued his creatures with ...

Virtual reality has never really convinced me it’s worth the hassle. The roughly developed attempts so far never seem to justify the awkward hardware or the stomach queasiness. Even after strapping on ...

Penrose Studio previewed its newest animated tale, “Allumette,” at Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. Now, it’s out as a PlayStation VR launch title, as well as on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

The system that helped grow VR's popularity was the Oculus Rift. Meta's VR division discontinued the Rift in 2020 to focus on the Oculus Quest system. On paper, the Quest is superior to the Rift, but ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Update: Click here to check out our review of the Oculus Touch controllers. Virtual reality isn't a recent invention, but thanks to the efforts of ...

Clearer picture with less “screen door” effect. Ultralight. Easily adjustable. High-resolution displays. Inside-out tracking. No need for external sensors. Gets sweaty quicker than other headsets.