Two dimensional experiences are something that may be phased out sooner than later with the continual creation and improvement of virtual reality entertainment. Although this is still a burgeoning industry, the strides that have been taken recently are exciting. Virtual reality entertainment grants a more immersive experience that fleshes out movies, video games, art installations and more in ways that can often only be captured in real life.
Yet through virtual reality entertainment, people are able to delve in and out of fantasy in ways that make the experience even more rich and exciting. As the technology increases in sophistication and scope, it will be adopted in even more interesting ways. The only stipulation will be that other technology keep up with virtual reality entertainment in order for people to readily adopt it.
37 Examples of Virtual Reality Entertainment
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Virtual Reality Horror Films
With Oculus Rift, You Can Watch a Horror Movie in First-Person
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Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
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Immersive Virtual Reality Installations
'The Origin of the World' was Created by Miguel Chevalier
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Augmented Reality Drumsticks
Muzik's Smart Drum Sticks Sync to the Audio Brand's Headphones
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Augmented LEGO Sets
LEGO Fusion Blends Technology with Iconic Building Blocks
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Augmented Reality Scenery
Touch the Train Window Makes Images Seem Real to Cure Commute Boredom
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Full-Body Virtual Gaming (UPDATE)
The CES 2014 Virtuix Omni Debut Displays a Sleeker Design
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Virtual Reality Movie Selections
'Oculix' Will Allow Users to Virtually Browse Movies on Netflix
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Futuristic Mixed Reality Headsets
The Canon Mixed Reality Set Allows User Manipulation of 3D Space
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Virtual Zombie-Shooting Games
'Zero Latency' is Developing a Free-Roaming Virtual Reality Game
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Virtual Reality Controllers
The Magnum Motion Controller Doesn't Require a Screen
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Simulated Northern Light Shows
This Virtual Reality Light Show Replicates the Aurora Borealis
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Projection Gaming Systems
Microsoft RoomAlive Turns Any Room into a Giant Xbox Game
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Motion-Controlled VR Lightsabers
The Sixense STEM Allows People to Channel Their Inner Jedi
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Virtual Reality Concerts
Visualise's 360-Degree Virtual Concert is Headlined by Kasabian
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AR Coloring Book Apps
The Chromville Augmented Reality Learning App Brings Drawings to Life
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Augmented Reality TVs
The InAir App Will Bring Layers of Content Between the TV and Viewer
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Immersive Journalism Experiences
This Oculus Rift Experience Lets You Step Right into a News Story
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Augmented Toy Apps
LEGO X Adds a High-Tech Element to Building Block Play
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Augmented Reality Fantasy Experiences
The Game of Thrones Oculus Rift Experience is Thrilling
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Psychedelic VR Experiences
Leap Motion's Collider Moves You Through a Tunnel of Colors & Music
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Virtual Reality Movie Trailers
Google Glass Preview Will Let Users See Trailers Wherever They Are
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Virtual Reality Controllers
These Motion Tracking Stem Controllers Will Revolutionize Gaming
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Virtual Reality Arcade Games
A Chuck E Cheese Birthday Game Will Now Be Offered in Oculus Rift
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Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
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Virtual Reality Television Experiments
The Oculus Rift Voice Experience Allows You to Judge
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Virtual Reality Internet Browsers
The FireBox Lets Users Immerse Themselves in the Online World
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Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
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Video Game-Specialized Treadmills
This Virtual Reality Treadmill Should Be Part of Any Game Room
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Virtual Ride Simulators
Kingfisher's Roller Coaster Simulator Took Fans on a Virtual Ride
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Affordable Motion-Control Guns
Trinity Magnum by TrinityVR Makes Gaming More Immersive
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Virtual Reality Kid's Parties
Chuck E Cheese is Bringing the Oculus Rift into Parties
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App-Controlled Smart Toys
The Sphero 2.0 is a New Concept in Augmented Reality Toys
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Virtual Skateboarding Simulators
Mountain Dew Lets People Try Out Virtual Reality Digital Skating
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VR Video Platforms
'vcemo' is a Video Platform Devoted to Streaming Virtual Reality Content
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Virtual Reality Handheld Games
The New Game Tomodachi Life Lets You Create Your Own World
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Movement-Translating Gaming Rigs
The Cyberith Virtualizer Lets Gamers Walk, Run, Jump and Crouch
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Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Gamified XR Vacuuming Apps
'Spatial Vacuuming' Makes Home Cleaning Engaging and Rewarding
Photorealistic Virtual Models
StudioAvatars are Customizable Avatars for Brand Marketing
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
Body-Tracking Metaverse Shoes
These Full-Body Tracking Shoes Translate Wearer to Player Movements
Futuristic Tech Activations
The Reddit CES 2023 Installation Will Share a Glimpse of the Future
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Wood-Paneled VR Headsets
The Conceptual Atari VR Headset Has a Nostalgic, Old-School Design
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
Advanced Video Call Prototypes
Logitech Unveils 'Pepper's Ghost' Booths for Immersive Video Calls
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Connected Lamp-Style Projectors
The 'Light House' Projector Concept by Gyung Min Lee is Immersive
Fun-Filled Toy Metaverses
Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play Offer Immersion on Roblox
Dynamic Metaverse Billboards
Roblox is Allowing Brands to Put 3D Promos in Virtual Worlds & Games
Experimental Virtual Sneaker Activations
Fendi Celebrates Its 'Faster' Sneaker in the Metaverse
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Experiential Entertainment Spaces
Illuminarium is Set to Open in Toronto's Distillery District
Screen-Projecting AR Glasses
These Glasses Generate Virtual Displays In Front Of Your Eyes
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Salon Hairstyle Try-ons
Perfect Corp. Created Virtual Try-On Technology for Hairstyles
Metaverse Stimulation Experiences
GMetriXR is an All-in-One Metaverse Platform for Elderly People
Spaceship-Like Entertainment Systems
The 'Odyssey' Entertainment System by Alex Weber is Sleek
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Gamer-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Dove Launched Real Virtual Beauty to Dismantle Gaming Stereotypes
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
VR-Focused Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Pro Concept by Seungjae Lee Has Dual Headsets
Developer-Targeted AR Glasses
The XREAL Air 2 Ultra Creates Next-Gen Mixed-Reality Experiences
Virtual Mall Metaverses
Metamall Uplevels the Modern Shopping Experience
AI-Driven Virtual Avatars
Sensorium Announced 'Sensorium Galaxy' with New AI Technology
Weather-Triggered 3D Ads
Volta Media Launches Interactive 3D OOH Ad Options for Marketers
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Mixed-Reality Blood Donations
Abbott Unveiled a Mixed-Reality Experience at CES 2023
Immersive 3D Imagery Tablets
The Lume Pad 2 Has an AI-Powered Design for Exceptional Capabilities
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
Optical MicroLED AR Glasses
TCL Unveils the New RayNeo X2 Glasses During CES 2023
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Healing VR Experiences
St Giles Hospice Immerses Hospice Patients in Soothing Environments
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies
The Sandbox Recently Held Its First Metaverse Wedding
Physical World-Blending VR Headsets
The Oculus VR Founder's Latest Headset Connects to the Brain
Opera VR Rollercoasters
Europa-Park Debuts Eurosat Coastiality The Phantom of the Opera VR Coaster
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Elderly VR Fitness Platforms
RendeverFit Merges Physical and Cognitive Fitness for the Elderly
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
Metaverse Movie Recreations
Netflix Debuts a VR Experience on Decentraland to Promote 'Gray Man'
Adaptive VR Controller Concepts
The Sony PlayStation 'Unreal Control' Gaming Controller is Sleek
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Inclusive Social VR Programs
Meta Invested in a Social VR Research Team Alongside Universities
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Artificial Artwork Galleries
'Artificial Imagination' Showcases the Capabilities of DALL-E 2
Spatial Video Communication Devices
Wehead, Shown at CES 2023, Lets Users Look Around Remotely
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Event-Based Metaverse Projects
Toei Animation Launches ONN'ON STUDIOS with Its First Virtual Event
Immersive VR Musical Experiences
BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App
Connective Metaverse Ballparks
The MLB Virtual Ballpark is a Destination for the Global Community
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
3D On-Screen Cinema Ads
PVR Launches New Experiential Theatre Activation for Maruti Suzuki
Virtual Reality Design Apps
'Live Home 3D' from BeLight Software Uses VR for Home Renovations
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Enterprise-Ready VR Headsets
The Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Supports Business Applications
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Musical Afrofuturism Metaverses
The Verse by Jack Daniels is an Immersive Virtual Experience
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets
HTC's Standalone VR Headset Can Now Be Preordered on Amazon
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
VR-Powered ADHD Games
This VR Eye-Tracking Game Could Help with ADHD Diagnoses
European Metaverse Initiatives
The European Commission Launched a Dedicated VR/AR Department
3D VR Video Calls
Canon's Kokomo Platform Allows Uses to Chat Face-to-Face in the Metaverse
Precision Visuals VR Headsets
The DPVR E4 PC VR Gaming Headset Features Fresnel Lenses
Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops
The Laneige Virtual World is an Experiential Beauty Shop
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Virtual Reality Gaming Consoles
Sony Introduces its New Playstation VR 2 with a Headset
Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences
The Roddenberry Archive Virtually Recreates a Star Trek Bridge
Celeb-Starring VR Horror Films
Meta Launches Vanessa Hudgens-Starring 'Haunted House' Expereince
Gamified Hotel Campaigns
Moxy Universe, Play Beyond is an Augmented Reality Experience
Free-Roam VR Games
Games Workshop's Warhammer 40K is Getting a VR Experience from Zero Latency
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
AR-Activated Movie NFTs
Regal and Moviebill Launch Immersive New NFTs for Moviegoers
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
VR-Based Sensory Exhibits
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Sturm Launch a New Virtual Reality Experience
VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments
Veterans Affairs Facilities Write Prescriptions of RelieVRx
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Singaporean Metaverse Platforms
Singapore Launches Its Very Own Metaverse Platform
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
X-Ray Vision Headsets
MIT Scientists are Working on a New X-AR Headset to See Through Objects
Metaverse Entertainment Systems
Pimax Unveiled the 'Portal' All-in-One Gaming Console
Virtual Mixed-Reality Headsets
Canon Unveils the New MREAL X1 Headset During CES 2023
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Virtual Arcade Worlds
Dave & Busters Announced its Offiical Metaverse World in Roblox
Rapper-Themed VR Concerts
Meta Announces The Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert Experience in December
VR Developer Acquisitions
Ndreams Acquired Near Light, a Collaborator in the VR Space
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
3D-Rendering VR Apps
Prospect from IrisVR Streamlines Architectural Projects with Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Insurance Consults
ERGO Debuts a VR App for Travel Insurance Consultations
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Hyper-Realistic Virtual Avatars
NVIDIA Unveils Its 'Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine' Technology
Virtual Reality Racing Games
Sony Confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Will be on PSVR2 from Day One
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Virtual Esports Tournaments
Virtex Will Host an Entirely Virtual Esports Competition for Echo VR
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Sci-Fi TV-Inspired VR Games
Netflix and Tender Claws Launch Stranger Things VR Game Set
Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms
Acer SpatialLabs TrueGame Shows Off Immersive Graphics
Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia
Netflix to Launch its New Collaborative Triviaverse Experience