Rev VR Podcast

Most of my regular listeners know that I have recently taken a job in the architectural visualization world. I have moved to Seattle to work for a company called Studio 216, and am very thankful for the opportunities provided to me. In this Thanksgiving episode, I talk to my boss, Boaz Ashkenazy, about how Studio 216 is using VR to lead the arch vis world into the future. For more information, check out www.studio216.com

Virtual Reality already does a pretty good job of fooling our eyes and ears, but we need to remember that we have other senses as well. Peter Sassaman is trying to add smell to our VR experiences with his device, Cilia, which just launched on Kickstarter.

The guys from Kite & Lightning have already been on the Rev VR Podcast twice, and now Ikrima is back again to introduce their exciting new VR game title, 'Bebylon Battle Royale'. Before the podcast started, Ikrima sent me an image from the game that sent me into a laughing fit. A baby, tatted up and wearing a fedora, with a sinister look on his face. I knew right away that this was going to be a fun conversation.

I recently attended VR Launchpad 2015, a one day event where VR startups had a chance to pitch their ideas to investors and the community. The event was presented by SVVR and Road to VR and held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA. As usual, several well-known VR personalities attended, and I took the opportunity to catch up with my good friend and fellow podcaster, Cris Miranda.

Episode 09.16.2015

In this special edition of the Rev VR Podcast, I am joined by my good friend, Ela Darling, as we take the 2015 VRLA Summer Expo floor by storm. We hobnob with the VR community, mingle with celebrities, bang heads with rock stars, and report on it all for you, our dedicated listeners. This podcast has a bit more explicit language than I typically allow, but when you are having this good of a time, it's best to cut loose and just let it happen.

Cosmo Scharf, a good friend of the Rev VR Podcast, returns once again to talk about all of the exciting VR events happening in Los Angeles this year. With the VRLA Summer Expo and the second annual Proto Awards just around the corner, the VRLA team has a full lineup of VR to share with us.

I've finally settled into my new home and ready to pump out new content. In this episode, I share my zany journey from Cincinnati to Seattle, announce my new employer, and bring you up to speed on my status.

Sorry folks. It has been a solid month since my last podcast, and I am truly sorry that I have not been as active as I normally am. I have recently lost my job, got a new one, and am moving to Seattle. Lots of big changes for me. After SVVR 2015, I got the news that my company was outsourcing my position. While this would normally be a devistating blow to most folks with a family to care for, I took it as an opportunity to reach out to the VR community and say, "Hey, Rev. Kyle is ready to work for YOU!" After several offers, and much deliberation, I chose the best offer and started the process of moving my family out to Seattle, WA. Assuming all goes well, I will be there by the first of August, ready to take the VR world by storm. Since I didn't do any coverage of E3, I decided to touch on the one big thing that really stuck out to me, the level of negativity and naysaying that occurred afterwards. I, of course, have my own opinions on the matter, and spell them out quite vividly for you. So, as

Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 105): My SVVR Expo 2015 HMD Breakdown with OlivierJT Many of you have asked me, "When are you going to give us your opinion on each of the HMDs you tried at SVVR Expo 2015?" Well, here it is. OlivierJT, developer of the award-winning Synthesis Universe joins me as I give a complete breakdown, analysis, and comparison, based on my own personal experiences with each of the HMDs.

This is my last episode before travelling to sunny California to experience the awe and wonder of the SVVR Expo. Before I packed up, I wanted to share a fun story with all of you that involves a YouTuber who accidentally stumbled into social VR. Caleb, who runs the Reality Check VR YouTube channel, had already been playing around with VR when he noticed a link on his Twitter feed. “VR Chat? What is that?” A quick download later, he clicked a notification that send him hurdling down the rabbit hole, and straight into Gunter’s Universe.

VR Casters: LIVE Broadcast Following CV1 Release Announcement This is a recorded broadcast that originally aired LIVE on VR Casters, May 6th, 2015 The stream stars Reverend Kyle, Cris Miranda, Bullardo, Coznefx, Mark Schramm, eVRydayVR, Gunter, and OlivierJT. We discuss the exciting news about the official release information regarding the Oculus Rift, John Carmack's direct feedback to Nighttime Terror, SVVR Expo, and so much more!

Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 103) More On Education in VR with Rob Swatton & Dave Weir Sometimes we touch on a subject lightly in one podcast, only to expand on it in great length in a future episode. This is one of those cases. Previous guests, Rob and Dave for Earth & Sky, come back to dig deeper into education in VR.

There are plenty of options when it comes to social experiences in VR right now. We are all used to big events and gatherings within apps like AltSpace, VRChat, Convrge, and other well-known titles. But what if you want an intimate, one on one experience? Pete and Andy are planning on making this with TribeVR.

Rev VR Podcast (Ep.101): Delivering VR Video Content with Alex Rosenfeld and Kuangwei Hwang I met Alex and Kuangwei at Oculus Connect last year, and we had a great time talking about VR video and their company's vision for the future. Now, they join me on the podcast to share their vision with the rest of the community. With a very soft launch of Vrideo.com last month, Alex and Kuangwei's team began their quest to become a provider of virtual reality video content for all of our HMDs. Sure, the big guys like YouTube are taking VR for a spin, but they are not focusing the much needed attention to it like Vrideo.

Rev VR Podcast (Ep.100): The Roast of Reverend Kyle To celebrate the 100th episode of the Rev VR Podcast, some folks in the VR community decided that it would be fun to do a roast of me.

Rev VR Podcast (Ep.99): Discussing the HTC Vive with Developers Jon Hibbons and Nick Pittom Fresh from their experiences at EGX Rezzed in London, Jon and Nick join my on the podcast to discuss, and debate their findings about the Valve/HTC Vive virtual reality solution. Jon and Nick are no strangers to this podcast. I had them on a while back to discuss their amazing game, Crystal Rift, which is now going strong and ready for pre-orders on Steam. Today's podcast is all about controllers and Valve's Lighthouse technology. What kind of controllers do we really want? For the purposes of the discussion in this episode, I try really hard to be the objective side to the debate. Often, when someone tries a new piece of hardware for the first time, they can only see the positives. I attempt to keep the debate on equal ground as we delve deep into the implications of 15 feet of virtual freedom. What are your thoughts on the Vive and their Lighthouse solution to controllers and movement? Do you agree with

Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 98): Catching up with Ikrima Elhassan from Kite & Lightning It has been a while since the guys from Kite & Lightning have been on the show, but that doesn't mean they haven't been pumping out some amazing things since we last spoke. Ikrima takes some time out of his busy day to discuss their lastest projects, and the current news in VR.

Rev VR Podcast (Ep.97): Virtual Runway and The Atlanta VR Meetup with Annie Eaton and Peter Stolmeier Annie and Peter are two virtual reality fanatics who worked together, found virtual reality, became friends, started a company, and founded a VR meetup. You can't have a better story than that.

Rev VR Podcast (Ep. 96): VR Porn with Ela Darling The adult entertainment industry is ripe and ready for virtual reality, and a few entrepreneurial folks are already capitalizing on it. My guest today is one of those people, porn actress, Ela Darling.