BERLIN (IFA 2016) – Razer, co-founders of Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR), the largest open source virtual reality consortium in the world, today announced 15 new games slated for release into the OSVR ecosystem. The titles were chosen from among several hundred proposals submitted by applicants seeking consideration from the recently announced OSVR Developer Fund. The fund is a content accelerator program that avails $5 million dollars to the developer community to promote universally accessible VR content. The fund supports games like CDF Starfighter, PolyRunner and more, to get them compatible with all VR hardware in the OSVR ecosystem.
“The large number of submissions for our OSVR Developer Fund are a great indicator of how important an open ecosystem is to VR developers,” says Christopher Mitchell, OSVR Lead, Razer. “We look forward to even more incredible innovations, inspired by the early-stage success we are fostering now.”
A second, larger batch of titles is currently in the process of being greenlit for announcement end of Q3.
New confirmed titles:
These following titles will join a library of games already available on the platform such as Elite: Dangerous and Project CARS through SteamVR support. There is also support for non-gaming content like WebVR and various media players.
Screenshots can be downloaded here: http://resource.osvr.com/public_download/GameScreenshots.zip
Limb
Take command from the bridge of a capital ship to conquer and secure systems and advanced technology for your faction.
Developer: Interdiction Studios
URL: https://www.patreon.com/InterdictionStudios
Available Q4, 2017
Abduction
You wake in the night and find you’re not alone. Make it through your apartment and survive the ABDUCTION.
Developer: Red Iron Labs
URL: http://www.redironlabs.com/Abduction
Available on October 31st, 2016
PolyRunner
PolyRunner VR is an addictive, high-quality experience that tests your skills against an other-worldly, ever-changing landscape.
Developer: Lucid Sight
URL: www.lucidsight.com
Availability, TBA
RC Soccer VR
High-speed R/C cars soccer experience features Desktop and Mobile VR Cross-Play. Global VR Challenge 2016 semi-finalist.
Developer: Beatshapers
Available Q4, 2016
StarDrone VR
StarDrone VR is a furious blend of high-speed physics and pinball action, with strategic elements of break-out and object collection.
Developer: Beatshapers
Available Q4, 2016
Theme Park Studio
Theme Park Studio is a powerful suite of tools that allows players to design, build, and experience stunning amusement parks.
Developer: Pantera Game Studio
Availability, TBA
Alice VR
Inspired by adventures of Alice in Wonderland, ALICE VR is a sci-fi exploration game with a deep plot and puzzles showing the power of VR technology.
Developer: Carbon Studios
URL: http://alice-vr.com/
Available October, 2016
Infinite
Infinite is an exploration game focusing on Riley, searching for a way home after crashing on a foreign planet
Developer: Project: Gateway VR Studios GmbH
URL: http://project-gateway.de/infinite/
Availability, TBA
The Hum: Abductions
The Hum: Abductions is a first person horror game inspired by the alien abductions folklore, with strong story, realistic graphics and VR support.
Developer: Totwise Studios
URL: http://thehumuniverse.com/the-hum-abductions/
Availability, TBA
Redout
Redout is a futuristic arcade racing game, tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD.
Developer: 34BigThings
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLVNDQfmCo
Available September, 2016
The Brookhaven Experiment
Fend of waves of unearthly monsters in this Survival Horror shooter, called one of the ‘best in VR’ by HTC and Valve.
Developer: Phosphor Games
URL: http://phosphorgames.com/blog/games/the-brookhaven-experiment/
Available Q4, 2016
A-10 VR
A-10 VR combines stunning graphics with simplistic gameplay to introduce players of all ages and skill to the possibilities of virtual reality.
Developer: Futuretown
URL: http://futuretown.io/portfolio/a-10-vr/
Available Q4, 2016
Descent: Underground
Blast enemies deep inside asteroids and space stations in this zero-g, first-person, vehicular shooter- the world’s most intense VR experience!
Developer: Descendent Studios
URL: www.descentunderground.com
Available Now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/360950/
Radial-G : Racing Revolved
Climb into the cockpit of a futuristic race craft and tear up the anti-gravity track.
Developer: Tammeka Games
Available Now: http://store.steampowered.com/app/330770/
CDF Starfighter
Mad About Games Studios Ltd. is a small and passionate UK indie developer. With a focus on Sci-fi and VR games and content we are working to make CDF Starfighter one of the best VR space combat simulators of our time.
Developer: Mad About Games Studios Ltd.
URL: http://www.cdfstarfighter.com
Available September, 2016
For all available and upcoming OSVR experiences visit: http://www.osvr.org/featured.html
Content developers interested in getting funded? Visit: http://www.osvr.org/fund.html
The beta version of the HDK Windows Installer is also available to get HDK owners into games easier: http://www.osvr.org/getting-started.html
Run OSVR supported content on your hardware:
Hardware developers interested in gaining access to the content can find the OSVR SDK online together with help guides at http://developer.osvr.org/. There are no licensing fees and they can choose to do it on their own or through official channels where they can get increased support.
Supporting OSVR is non-exclusive and they will be able to support any additional platforms that best suit their businesses.
If you are interested in getting your hardware supported email: [email protected]
About OSVR:
OSVR™ is the world’s largest open source VR software platform designed to set an open standard for virtual reality input devices, games and output to enable the development of a cohesive VR ecosystem which provides enhanced compatibility and hardware choices to anyone looking to enjoy VR. Supported by industry leaders, the OSVR framework unites developers and gamers alike under a single platform. Plug in. Play Everything.
For the full list of OSVR supporters go to www.osvr.org
For info on the OSVR Developer Fund: http://www.osvr.org/fund.html
Like OSVR on FB: https://www.facebook.com/OpenSourceVR.
Follow OSVR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpenSource_VR.
About RAZER:
Razer™ is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.
Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for six years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.
Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices.
Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek. For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer.
Press Contacts:
Press Contacts:
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Canada/Latin America
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Europe/Africa
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Asia Pacific
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China
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