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Focal Point: Who made the biggest splash in the October deluge of VR announcements? HOT TOPIC Nov 12th, 2021

Focal Point: Who made the biggest splash in the October deluge of VR announcements?

Our panel of industry experts compare the offerings from Facebook/Meta, HTC Vive, Varjo, Pimax, Lynx and Microsoft

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Focal Point: Why the metaverse is everywhere and nowhere in 2021 OPINION Oct 7th, 2021

Focal Point: Why the metaverse is everywhere and nowhere in 2021

Our panel of industry experts on the thorny topic of whether VR, AR and MR will be core to the future of persistent shared experiences

Focal Point: reports of PC VR's death have been grossly exaggerated FOCAL POINT Sep 6th, 2021

Focal Point: reports of PC VR's death have been grossly exaggerated

Our panel of industry experts have their say on the future of tethered virtual reality in the wake of standalone headsets such as Oculus Quest 2

Focal Point: What Does Blockchain Mean For XR? CRYPTO Apr 25th, 2018

Focal Point: What Does Blockchain Mean For XR?

Our panel of experts on how decentralised ledgers could impact VR, AR and MR.

Focal Point: Will Ready Player One Prompt A VR Sales Boom? OPINION Mar 16th, 2018

Focal Point: Will Ready Player One Prompt A VR Sales Boom?

Our panel of experts share their thoughts on the impact Spielberg’s blockbuster will have on the XR industry when it’s released later this month.

Focal Point: Are Standalone Headsets The Cure For What Ails VR? OPINION Feb 21st, 2018

Focal Point: Are Standalone Headsets The Cure For What Ails VR?

Our panel of experts share their thoughts on the effect that this year’s all-in-one HMDs will have on the Virtual Reality market.

Focal Point: Best Reactions To A VR Or AR Demo FOCAL POINT Oct 25th, 2017

Focal Point: Best Reactions To A VR Or AR Demo

Our industry panel recounts the most memorable XR demos they've given - and those that inspired them to join the industry.

Focal Point: Will WMR Win The XR War? FOCAL POINT Sep 13th, 2017

Focal Point: Will WMR Win The XR War?

Our panel of experts offer their thoughts on third-party Windows Mixed Reality headsets and the impact they will have on the industry when they go on sale next month.

Focal Point: Will HTC Sell Its Vive Division? FOCAL POINT Sep 6th, 2017

Focal Point: Will HTC Sell Its Vive Division?

Our panel of industry experts on recent rumours that HTC is considering splitting off the VR business for sale.

Focal Point: Is Flatscreen AR Really AR? FOCAL POINT Aug 9th, 2017

Focal Point: Is Flatscreen AR Really AR?

Our panel of industry experts look forward to the general release of Apple’s ARKit this autumn and touchscreen’s potential as a minimum viable product for AR.

Focal Point: How Can Indie Devs Make Money From VR? FOCAL POINT Aug 2nd, 2017

Focal Point: How Can Indie Devs Make Money From VR?

Our panel of industry experts identify revenue streams for start-ups and studios of all sizes working in VR, AR and MR.

Focal Point: What Will It Take For Competitive VR To Blow Up In The Same Way That eSports Have? OPINION Jul 26th, 2017

Focal Point: What Will It Take For Competitive VR To Blow Up In The Same Way That eSports Have?

Our panel of experts on translating the success of flatscreen eSports into an immersive medium.

Focal Point: Will Oculus’ Price Cut Win Over Consumers? FOCAL POINT Jul 19th, 2017

Focal Point: Will Oculus’ Price Cut Win Over Consumers?

Our panel of industry experts consider the reasons behind the limited-time offer, whether it puts Facebook VR back in the race and what it means for VR in general.

Focal Point: What Was The Highlight Of This Year's E3? FOCAL POINT Jun 21st, 2017

Focal Point: What Was The Highlight Of This Year's E3?

Our panel of industry experts handpick their VR highlights from this year's E3 show.

Focal Point: Will VR Usher In Another Golden Age For The Arcade? FOCAL POINT Jun 7th, 2017

Focal Point: Will VR Usher In Another Golden Age For The Arcade?

Our panel of VR industry experts discuss the arcade’s place in developing the medium, its revenue potential and driving consumer appetite.

Focal Point: Narrative In VR FOCAL POINT May 10th, 2017

Focal Point: Narrative In VR

Our panel of VR industry experts on the rise of narrative in VR and whether it can avoid the pitfalls of its flatscreen entertainment ancestors.

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