The multiplayer update for Beat Saber is available for PC VR and Oculus Quest. PSVR players will have to wait, as that platform’s update has been delayed. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
SideQuest raises $650,000 for testing apps and games for Oculus Quest
Sideloading platform SideQuest is taking $650K in early investment from BoostVC, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, and The Fund. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Racing sim company makes VR kart rig with haptic controls
CXC Simulation posted a new video showing off an exciting custom project — a full-motion kart simulator with VR integration. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Oculus Quest dev discovers replay, passthrough features in system software
An Oculus Quest developer has made more discoveries while digging inside the Quest system software, such as instant replay and passthrough. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Flipside Studio offers VR production tool for animation
Flipside Studio is a new virtual production tool that enables actors and directors to capture and create animated content entirely in VR. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Bigscreen’s latest update adds player for native video files
Bigscreen’s latest update adds the capability to play local video files stored on a device when watching in VR, even when offline. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Baobab Studio’s next VR film is Baba Yaga
Baobab Studios, the developers behind Bonfire, Asteroids! and more, revealed that its next project is an immersive experience called „Baba Yaga.“ AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Modders enable Hammer custom map support in Half-Life: Alyx
Community modders found a way to enable support for Half-Life: Alyx assets in Hammer, Valve’s authoring tool, allowing users to create custom playable maps. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Oculus Quest: How to optimize and extend battery life
The Oculus Quest has a limited battery life. But if you’re savvy, there’s a few ways to minimize the drain and extend you battery life a little bit further. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR
Ironlights’ VR melee shenanigans launches April 9, with crossplay for multiplayer
Multiplayer VR melee game Ironlights is launching on April 9 for PC VR headsets via Oculus and Steam, as well as on the Oculus Store for Oculus Quest. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Harry Baker, UploadVR