Prototype of future Oculus Touch controller lets you feel heat from campfires, chill from ice
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Feeling real sensations could be the next step for a future revision of the Oculus Touch controller.
READ MORE >The Game Awards 2016 will livestream on Twitter, Facebook, VR, and much more
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You really have no reason not to watch The Game Awards considering how many platforms the show will be streamed on.
READ MORE >Facebook wants to get more involved in eSports
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Amazon, ESPN, and others paved a path that Facebook wants to follow.
READ MORE >Facebook appoints Rachel Rubin Franklin, former producer on The Sims 4, as head of social VR
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Franklin worked at EA as a vice president before taking the wheel on Sims 4.
READ MORE >Facebook is teaming up with Unity to build a gaming platform for PC
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With more casual users playing games on mobile devices instead of Facebook, the social media giant may be looking to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Steam.
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see all 9 commentsBlizzard to integrate Facebook login and social functions into PC games
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Popular games from World of WarCraft to Overwatch will be able to more easily share and browse social content.
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see all 15 commentsStuff That Sucks: Oculus and HTC VR Launch
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Stuff That Sucks returns after some delays due to component shortages.
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see all 11 commentsOculus addresses Facebook privacy concerns
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The VR company promises it doesn't share customer info, but may consider doing so down the road.
READ MORE >"Suddenly the extra money for the Vive seems like it might be worth it. Does anyone know if the ..."
see all 18 commentsFacebook outlines advancements in 360 video for Gear VR
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Facebook and Oculus are continue aiming for a greater social experience in virtual reality, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussing some of the advancements that are set to hit Samsung's Gear VR soon.
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see all 4 comments2014 in Review: PC Gaming
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Shacknews takes a look back at some of the most notable news stories and annoucements in PC gaming of the last year.
READ MORE >"I hope IDtech 6 doesn't turn out to be complete crap like IDtech 5."
see all 5 comments2014 in Review: Technology
Shacknews takes a look back at some of the most notable news stories in tech.
READ MORE >"I hated the idea until I was gifted a Galaxy Gear and used one for a while. My phone is in my ..."
see all 9 commentsJohn Carmack expresses optimism and concern over Facebook/Oculus deal
John Carmack has spoken out about Facebook's acquisition of Oculus VR, expressing confidence in the social media giant, while also expressing concern that tech startups will now enter the field with the goal of acquisition over innovation.
READ MORE >"There is an article on Oculus and John Carmack in the latest Time magazine. That was a weird ..."
see all 19 commentsFacebook acquires Oculus VR for $2 billion
Facebook has taken an unexpected step into the realm of virtual reality and has acquired Oculus VR, Inc, makers of the Oculus Rift VR headset, for $2 billion.
READ MORE >"Okay I'm just going to leave for the record that this was an overreaction and I'm now taking a ..."
see all 266 commentsInsomniac's Outernauts headed to iOS, dropping browser version
Insomniac's browser-based monster-collecting RPG, Outernauts, will formally end on January 31, in order to make way for a new and improved iOS version set to be released soon.
READ MORE >Angry Birds games getting 'Zombie Pigs' for Halloween
Rovio is Halloweening its Angry Birds properties, with "Zombie Pigs." New stages with the zombie swine were added to Bad Piggies last week, and a tournament will kick off in Angry Birds Friends tomorrow.
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"I can't wait for the egg sack feature that accurately mimics spider egg sacs exploding up my arms "
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