Is This Real Life? Vr Podcast

For an emerging technology like Virtual Reality to catch on, content is key. This is especially true with consumer VR. Week after week we are seeing new content from indie developers and this time has not fallen short of spectacular. This week on ITRL we are joined by community member Andrew Macleod to discuss all of the latest goodness emerging from the glowing abyss of the developer world. Andrew Macleodfxnode@gmail.com   Music   "Instrumental" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0   "Daniels Kruis - Weekly beats 2014" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0     Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-this-real-life/id896071827?mt=2

Way back in the second episode of ITRL wediscussed all of the current devices avilable or soon to be that were intended for VR input. Some more promising than others. With the current wave of technology Valves lighthouse system seems to be on the top.  Today on the show we discuss the current situation of Sixsense and the the delays that have been keeping the company back from releasing the STEM.   Music   "Instrumental" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0   "Daniels Kruis - Weekly beats 2014" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0     Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-this-real-life/id896071827?mt=2

As futuristic and incredible the current virtual reality movement might seem. It did not appear out of thin air. It has been built on a passion for technology and fueled by the fanatics who dream about  a smarter future. Today in ITRL founder of SVVR Karl Krantz joins the show to discuss his foray in VR and the 2nd annual Sillicon Valley Virtual Reality Conference & Expo. svvr.com   Music   "Instrumental" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0   "Daniels Kruis - Weekly beats 2014" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0     Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-this-real-life/id896071827?mt=2

Is This Real Life? - A podcast for the virtual reality enthusiast where we discuss the latest games, tech and VR news.

Is This Real Life? - A podcast for the virtual reality enthusiast where we discuss the latest games, tech and VR news.

The tech requirements for presence have been laid out by the top tech men in VR. We have yet to rech those specs but that doesn't mean we can't find presence in our current gear. Today on the show we discus the plethera of VR content available today and brandon's fleeting moments of presence.   Music   "Instrumental" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0   "Daniels Kruis - Weekly beats 2014" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0     Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-this-real-life/id896071827?mt=2

Convention Season is on the Horizon and the long hitch is kicking off with GDC. Many speculate at some huge announcements but a particulalry interesting hint was sent out by Nvidia.   Today on the show Gunter, VR personality, joins us to discuss the latest apps, Carmack and butterflies.   Latest in VR   Xibalba https://share.oculus.com/app/xibalba   Firma https://share.oculus.com/app/firma-   Asteroid Racer https://share.oculus.com/app/asteroid-racer   GE subsea https://share.oculus.com/app/ge-subsea-experience   Flutter Bombs https://share.oculus.com/app/flutter-bombs Weekly Weekly   LG Plastic http://uploadvr.com/from-cardboard-to-plastic-lg-releases-new-mobile-vr-headset/   GDC http://uploadvr.com/with-a-major-presence-this-year-it-will-be-virtually-impossible-not-to-spot-vr-at-gdc/   Carmack to speak about the future of Mobile VR http://www.gdconf.com/news/see_john_carmack_discuss_the_d.html   VRLA http://www.roadtovr.com/vrla-announces-spring-expo-event-la/ International Conference on Virtual Reality

Microsoft has always been a pillar in the the tech world. Creaters of the largest and most popular OS among many creations. In recent years consumers and techies have been lulled by the stagnation of the companies progress.   Today on the show Brandon and Nic discuss the groundbreaking technology anounced by microsoft, Hololense.

It has just been one of those weeks where you feel completely overloaded with the latest VR content. Inmind VR, King Birdy land, BUTTS and many others. New or not, they are keeping us busy and happy. Today on ITRL Coznefx of the Left Handed VR Podcast Joins us to discuss the possibility of a sequel to the hit novel "Ready Player one" and a shocking new device that has hit kickstarter.   http://www.vrcasters.com/   Latest in VR Foreign Nature https://share.oculus.com/app/foreign_nature   Strafe https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strafegame/strafe   Blue Valley http://store.steampowered.com/app/334980/#app_reviews_hash   Nightmare Terror Full Version Released for 7.99 http://www.nighttimeterror.com/   Inmind VR http://store.steampowered.com/app/343740/   Weekly Weekly   Presenze Interative 360 deg video http://www.uploadvr.com/nozon-debuts-interactive-parallax-for-360-degree-videos-with-presenz/   http://www.nozon.com/PresenZ-VR-Movies   SEER AR Helmet “Makes you a real iron man” https://www.kickstarter.com/

CES has come to it's completion this year and with that, it's usual surprises.    This week on ITRL Apieceoffruit (Jason Storey) of the Left Handed VR Podcast  joins us to discuss the latest in Virtual Reality.     Identity Dreaming https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asylum/identity/posts Dreaminghttp://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2sf93g/dreaming_gameplay_trailer/ Shironekohttps://share.oculus.com/app/shironeko-vr-project--vr Fove eye tracking HMDhttp://fove-inc.com/ Interview with Nate Mitchell http://venturebeat.com/2015/01/12/oculus-cofounder-describes-ces-demo-and-what-comes-next-for-virtual-reality-interview/ Immersis https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/catopsys/immersis/   Precursor, Illumiroom > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ4hWa6y710   HP VR displays http://venturebeat.com/2015/01/04/hp-debuts-virtual-reality-screens-and-immersive-curved-displays/   Legend of Dungeon http://robotloveskitty.com/LoD/     Music   "Instrumental" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.0   "Daniels Kruis - Weekly beats 2

Is This Real Life? - A podcast for the virtual reality enthusiast where we discuss the latest games, tech and VR news.

Within the world of technology there are always people there to speculate on what is to to come and when it will hit. Virtual Reality tech is no exception. From release date to screen resolutions there always seems to be some rooming looming around the net.   Today on ITRL we discuss the latest rumors of an Oculus Rift consumer launch.   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hype_cycle#mediaviewer/File:Hype-Cycle-General.png   http://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2r4wzd/vr_hype_cycle_where_are_we/   http://www.roadtovr.com/ces-2015-first-look-oculus-rift-massive-two-story-booth/ http://www.roadtovr.com/ces-2015-fox-debut-wild-vr-360-movie-experience-starring-reese-witherspoon/   http://realspace3daudio.com/blog/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kprS9-k3LLM   http://steamcommunity.com/games/314950/announcements/detail/137690666498551200   http://blog.leapmotion.com/new-demo-switch-vr-real-world-simple-gesture/ Wild speculation over oculus rift consumer launch http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/11309013/Oculus-

It is an incredibly exciting time for VR. It seems that every week there is a new innovation or advancement and best of all, apps are turning up left and right. Luckily for us we have the 6dof to spot them.   This week on ITRL we look at some of the latest apps that are toping the VR charts and discuss the dreaded delay in GFX card technology.   Latest in VR     http://redofpaw.wordpress.com/vr-projects/   http://www.assettocorsa.net/assetto-corsa-1-0-is-out-now/     https://share.oculus.com/app/le-muse-imaginaire       https://share.oculus.com/app/blazerush-oculus-demo   The Weekly Weekly   Skylens http://www.uploadvr.com/vrar-could-help-solve-holiday-flight-delays-with-skylens/ Neal Stephenson http://www.wired.com/2014/12/neal-stephenson-magic-leap/ Live 2D- 3D Anime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SMDLnC-cMU&feature=youtu.be Delayed GPU's http://vr-zone.com/articles/next-gen-amd-nvidia-gpus-delayed/84882.html     Vox Machinae   http://www.voxmachinae.com/   Odity of the Weeks     http://theriftarcade.

Today on ITRL we have a very special guest, Manuel Co-founder and CEO of the tech company ImmersiON VRelia. Listen to Manuel talk about the inspiration and future of VR entertainement and education.   Other topics include Microsoft HMD plans, Shuffle Puck Cantina and Hobby VR.   Contact Manuel at http://immersionvrelia.com/contact/   http://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2pda7r/oculus_tweets_about_13th_lab_all_twitter_cares/   http://hexus.net/gaming/news/hardware/78481-microsoft-vr-headset-rumoured-arrive-e3-next-year/   http://www.roadtovr.com/first-public-oculus-rift-crescent-bay-demo-elicits-extreme-reactions-svvr-video/   Shufflepuck Cantina http://store.steampowered.com/app/259510/     https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hobbyvr/hobbyvr-virtual-reality-hobby-gaming   https://share.oculus.com/app/vrtron     https://share.oculus.com/app/asunder     https://share.oculus.com/app/motorbike   DK2 Faceplant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ignn19Ajvs     Music   "Instrumental" by RoccoW Licensed under CC 2.

Since the inception of the latest VR rush we have all been looking for a suitable input device. As it seems Oculus may have found their golden nugget.   Today on the show we discuss Oculus' acquisition of Nimble VR, the 4k note 5 and New Retro Arcade.   The Note 5 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/572032/20141107/samsung-galaxy-note-4-5.htm#.VIyobSvF-0J   Nimble VR acquisition http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/11/oculus-nimble-vr/   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nimblevr/nimble-sense-bring-your-hands-into-virtual-reality     The Sixsense Stem SHIPS!   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/89577853/stem-system-the-best-way-to-interact-with-virtual/posts/1077171     Game of the week- The New Retro Arcade   http://www.theriftarcade.com/explore-a-fully-interactive-80s-arcade-in-the-amazing-retro-arcade/     Jaunts New Experiences   http://www.roadtovr.com/jaunt-vr-add-4-new-3d-360-videos-including-jack-white-third-d-hobbit/ http://www.jauntvr.com/content     Proton Pulse   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1

VR is still in it's infancy but that doesn't mean we can't spread the incredible technology that has emerged from the womb of silicon valley.   Today on the show we discuss the latest VR convention Immersed Toronto. Topics include Gear VR, VRVANA, Ready Player One and learnimmersed.   http://www.tomshardware.com/news/immersed-vr-ar-conference,28136.html   http://collider.com/ready-player-one-script-finished/   http://collider.com/ready-player-one-christopher-nolan/   http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2014/december/haptic-shapes-using-ultrasound.html   http://gizmodo.com/5-reasons-our-universe-might-actually-be-a-virtual-real-1665353513   http://www.roadtovr.com/new-apple-job-listing-seeks-vrar-programmer-use-vr-ar-enable-development-apples-next-generation-products/   http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/asus-rog-gtx-980-matrix,news-49345.html   http://learnimmersive.com/ http://steamcommunity.com/games/shufflepuckcantinadeluxe/announcements/detail/213123285744927453   http://store.steampowered.com/app/329190/   Music   "I

    Weekly Weekly   Samsungs Project Beyond http://vrfocus.com/archives/8664/hands-project-beyond/   Fishbowl VR creating a feedback system for developers http://www.uploadvr.com/fish-bowl-vr-steps-in-to-fill-the-vr-beta-testing-void/   Brave man plans on wearing the oculus rift for 28 days. http://mashable.com/2014/11/19/oculus-rift-28-days/   Magic Leap Unwrapped http://gizmodo.com/how-magic-leap-is-secretly-creating-a-new-alternate-rea-1660441103   Latest Apps   Gunlock fps http://imgur.com/a/ZLgWZ   Fidelity Investment app http://www.technologyreview.com/news/532676/fidelitys-oculus-app-lets-you-fly-through-your-investments/   Crytal Rift Kickstarter well under way https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crystalrift/crystal-rift-grid-based-dungeon-crawler   Etheron kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1475340426/ethereon-virtual-reality-adventure   Radial G set for launch http://vrfocus.com/archives/8802/radial-g-early-access-launch-dated/   Oddity of the Week   Today’s oddity of the week award

Today on ITRL the boys discuss the coming, first ever, virtual reality awards. Cast your votes now at www.virtualrealityawards.com   http://www.virtualrealityreviewer.com/virtual-reality-awards-voting-opening-next-monday/   http://news.oled-display.net/2-8-inch-1058ppi-oled-panel-from-sel/   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1277630932/dexmo-an-exoskeleton-for-you-to-touch-the-digital/posts/1033031   http://www.hypergridbusiness.com/2014/10/chinese-oculus-alternative-hits-the-market/   http://www.cnet.com/news/intel-invests-62m-in-virtual-reality-drones-mobile/   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kula/capture-the-moment-in-3d?ref=popular   http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/11/04/grand-theft-auto-v-a-new-perspective?+main+twitter   http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/nov/04/oculus-sony-motion-sickness-virtual-reality?view=desktop   http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dcbf6b86b4b0c7d1c21b73b1e&id=721f168fd0&e=6d211338b0   http://www.roadtovr.com/avegant-glyph-hmd-investment-series-a-intel-cap

The dust has settled and the DK2s are well at home. Today on the show the gents recap what went on during Horror week and also discuss what new experiences they have gotten into. Podcast on iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/is-this-real-life/id896071827?mt=2 Weekly Weekly Virtuix Omni Update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1944625487/omni-move-naturally-in-your-favorite-game/posts/1035776 Nimble VR https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nimblevr/nimble-sense-bring-your-hands-into-virtual-reality Kodak Action Cam http://kodakpixpro.com/Americas/cameras/activeCam/sp360.php Dos Equis http://www.psfk.com/2014/10/most-interesting-man-virtual-reality-experience.html YouTube and 60fps http://kotaku.com/youtube-finally-supports-60fps-and-it-looks-awesome-1652460542 James Cameron http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/10/30/james-cameron-unimpressed-with-oculus-rift-and-vr-tech VR Education http://www.roadtovr.com/world-of-comenius-virtual-reality-education-biology-lesson-leap-motion-oculus-rift-dk2/ Coal Mining s

It was about 6 weeks ago when Nic had endured the loss of his beloved DK2 after just 5 days of use. This loss lead to a deprivation of VRs sweet taste. But alas did the replacement not only arrive for Nic, Brandon too has finally just recieved his DK2.  Today on the show the gents discuss what few games and demos they have had the chance to get into. Along with another shallow look at Magic Leap. Oculus VRcade http://www.betabar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/arcadesunlocked-890x890.jpg   Jesus Experience http://duncantrussell.com/forum/discussion/14657/official-virtual-christ-development-thread   Weekly Weekly http://www.magicleap.com/#/company http://www.roadtovr.com/magic-leap-closes-542m-series-b-investment-now-soliciting-developers-digital-lightfield-wearable/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwCwtBxZM7g http://ovrvision.com/ http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/oct/24/interstellar-oculus-rift-experience   http://mashable.com/2014/10/22/oculus-rift-astronauts-space/   http://www.bbc.com/news/