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Goodbye to Oculus go
Oculus has announced it is discontinuing support for the Oculus Go headset. The news comes from the Oculus Blog June, 23. The Oculus Go headset, which was an entry level VR device, was initially available for retail US$199 (32 GB model) US$249 (64 GB model). If you were looking to get the device while it’s…
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Facebook just bought Echo VR development company RAD
Facebook has acquired another popular VR studio, Ready at Dawn. RAD is the development team that created the AAA VR game Lone Echo. They also created the free, multiplayer VR sport game Echo Arena—kind of a mashup between ultimate Frisbee and the zero-G training matches in Ender’s Game—which showcased both games’ amazing zero-gravity, hands-based locomotion.…
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VR Sickness
What is VR Sickness? Virtual Reality Sickness, or VR Motion Sickness, is a type of motion sickness, caused by the same mechanism as sea sickness, but in reverse. Typically, motion sickness is caused by your body feeling movement that is not congruent with what you see. Like being on a boat, feeling the rocking while…
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How to Play GTA V in VR
With a simple to install mod you can play GTA V in Virtual Reality Thanks to LukeRoss00, modding your PC copy of GTA V to work in virtual reality has never been easier. The R.E.A.L. mod for Grand Theft Auto V – 100% VR! is easy to install and use, doesn’t require extra software like…
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Play Half-Life on Oculus Quest—free
Right now you can play Half-Life in VR for free on the Oculus Quest. Valve’s debut game, Half-Life, was released in 1998. Now, 22 years later, the company is getting geared up for the release of their new VR exclusive, Half-Life: Alyx. As the release date draws nearer, Valve is building the hype by letting…
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How to Play Steam VR Games Wirelessly on Oculus Quest
Steam VR Games on Oculus Quest Want to play Steam VR games like Skyrim, No Man’s Sky, and Fallout 4 (FO4VR) on your wireless headset? By unlocking developer mode and enabling side-loading on your Oculus Quest, you can install an application that allows you to do just that. Air Light VR (ALVR) is a free opensource…
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How to stream Oculus Quest to TV or to PC
Streaming or casting Oculus Quest headset to other screens If you’re showing off your Oculus Quest and taking turns with friends it’s great to be able to watch what the player is seeing. Streaming or Casting the Oculus Quest can let you demonstrate virtual reality apps and games for others. It’s also really helpful when…
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How to Play Beat Saber Custom Songs on Oculus Quest
Beat Saber Custom songs with SideQuest & BMBF One of the best things about Beat Saber is playing custom songs mapped by a community of the games biggest fans. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of songs to choose from ranging from Easy to Expert+, and this guide will have you taking your pick from them…
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Oculus Quest: Enabling Developer Mode and using SideQuest
Setting Up Oculus Quest for Side-loading To unlock the full potential of your Oculus Quest headset, you need to enable developer mode and side-loading. Side-loading is just transferring files between two devices—in this case, your PC and Oculus Quest. You’ll be able to add apps and games from sources other than the Oculus Store, open…
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How to Play Custom Songs in Beat Saber (Updated)
Whether you’re new to modding Beat Saber, or you just need to update your mods for the latest version of Beat Saber, these instructions will show you how to add mods and custom songs in Beat Saber—you’ll be swinging your arms and chopping blocks to your favorite beats in no time. Notes: This guide is…
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