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Noel Leeming to help bring the HTC Vive VR headset to New Zealand
Gaming

Noel Leeming to help bring the HTC Vive VR headset to New Zealand

Noel Leeming is embracing the virtual reality (VR) realm as the retailer will bring the HTC Vive to its New Zealand stores later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive

HTC's Vive raises the bar in our hands-on review, delivering a mesmerising VR experience that justifies its hefty price tag.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Sat, 4th Jun 2016
HTC Vive pre-orders begin in New Zealand
Gaming

HTC Vive pre-orders begin in New Zealand

Pre-orders have now started for those in New Zealand that want the HTC Vive headset. The price for the device was also revealed.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016

Global Stories

HTC Vive stories

Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more
AR, VR & Metaverse

Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more

Google reveals its new 3D modelling software, as well as discuss why they believe VR is the future of journalism...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap

HTC Vive's Deluxe Audio Strap upgrades VR comfort, but will the hefty £150 price tag deter loyal fans of their flagship headset?.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
To boldly go with Star Trek: Bridge Crew
AR, VR & Metaverse

To boldly go with Star Trek: Bridge Crew

Ubisoft's VR frontier, 'Star Trek: Bridge Crew', sets a new bar for fans with cross-play feature and immersive interstellar gameplay.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets

Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go
AR, VR & Metaverse

Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go

Alienware's new 15 R3 laptop is a heavy yet portable powerhouse, enabling VR gaming on the go with an Intel i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Does VR survival simulator The Solus Project deliver?
Gaming

Does VR survival simulator The Solus Project deliver?

The Solus Project is a first-person survival game with support for HTC's Vive VR kit. Netguide's Darren Price checks it out.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016