Virtual Reality Gaming
Windows Shot On Virtual Reality Holographic
Microsoft had been quiet for a while but on Wednesday during a Windows 10 event, it broke that silence. Along with a bunch of announcements Microsoft officially announced a future-focused augmented reality platform called “Windows Holographic.” Its much like Google Glass but this seems to a bit more thought out and elaborate. Its overall aim is to blend your digital life with the world you’re living in. “We’re dreaming beyond virtual worlds–beyond screens,” a Microsoft representative said. The Windows Holographic has within in a part called the “Microsoft HoloLens” headset. According to Microsoft, it’s the “most advanced holographic computer the world has ever seen.” It’s completely untethered, and features see-t...
Razer Announce Open Platform For Virtual Reality Gaming
A group of industry leaders, alongside with Razer, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, and Sensics, a leader in high-performance VR, today announced the Open-Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) ecosystem, a new standard in VR gaming to push the VR gaming experience forward. Razer will support the venture with the OSVR Hacker Dev Kit, a virtual reality device and open-source software that enables programming for any variety of VR technology. OSVR provides both hardware and software support at every level of virtual reality gaming. Starting with some of the most popular game engines, including Unity 3D and Unreal 4 Engine, OSVR also works with device plugins from hardware market leaders like Bosch and Razer and the latest from Sixense and LeapMotion. Moreover, OSVR is des...