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 Controllers
These Motion Tracking Stem Controllers Will Revolutionize Gaming
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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 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
Digital Brand-Made Arenas
Nike Partners with EA Sports to Create a New Stadium in FC 25
Photorealistic Virtual Models
StudioAvatars are Customizable Avatars for Brand Marketing
Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems
The XREAL Beam Pro is a Dedicated Device for AR
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Compatible USB AR Glasses
XREAL Released its 'One Series' of AR Glasses for Multiple Devices
Panoramic Holographic Displays
The Holo-Panorama X Provides Full 3D Immersion Without a Headset
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
Hybrid Experience VR Glasses
The 'Blend' XR Glasses Concept by Mingwan Bae is Interactive
Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets
The Nothing Voyage (1) is a Headset Concept for the Outdoors
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
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
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
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
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Volumetric Video Creation Tools
Gracia AI Raised $1.2 Million to Bolster its AI Video Tools
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Premium-Quality VR Experiences
'Sandbox VR' in Toronto Offers Fully Immersive Journeys through VR
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
Augmented Reality Stores
Zero10 is Debuting Its AR Store Prototype at Viva Technology in Paris
Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences
Bubble Planet Creates a Sensory Journey with Distinct Bubble Rooms
Immersive VR Thriller Games
PlaySide Studios Announced 'Shattered' Thriller for VR Consoles
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
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
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Opera VR Rollercoasters
Europa-Park Debuts Eurosat Coastiality The Phantom of the Opera VR Coaster
Immersive Multimodal AI Headsets
The Android XR Supports VR, AR and MR
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Accessible Comfort-Focused VR Headsets
The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset is Compact and Slim
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
VR Cat Experiences
Catting Offers an Interactive Feline Friend in Virtual Reality
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Immersive Virtual Pop-Ups
Benefit Launches Virtual 'Benemart' Concept for Holiday Shopping
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Spatial Video Exercise Bicycles
LAYER Design & Saga Holographic Create the Dynamic HoloBike
Interactive Fantasy Universe Attractions
VIBRANT Debuts DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
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
Immersive Art Escape Rooms
Daydream Adventures Traps Players in an Enchanted Forest or Sci-Fi Cave
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Event-Based Metaverse Projects
Toei Animation Launches ONN'ON STUDIOS with Its First Virtual Event
Influencer-Led Virtual Shops
Walmart Launches the New Walmart Realm Digital E-Commerce Experience
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
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
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
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
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
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
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
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
AI Virtual Staging
Real Estate Agents Can Effortlessly Enhance Listings with Virtual Furnishings
Virtual Reality Dance Games
Ubisoft Prepares to Launch Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
AI-Generated Elizabethan Experiences
The Museum of Shakespeare Will Recreate 16th Century England
VR Entertainment Theatres
iQIYI Launched its 'Love Between Fairy and Devil' Experience in Macao
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
VR-Based Pain Solutions
Smileyscope Uses VR to Improve Pediatric Needle Experiences
Spatial Storytelling Films
The Apple Immersive Submerged Trailer Teases Next-Gen Video Tech
Spa-Like AR Filters
Garnier's Vitaverse Immerses Beauty Lovers in a Serene Spa Setting
Hologram Indoor Cycling Experiences
Saga Holographic Introduced the Ground-Breaking Holobike
Tech-Branded VR Headsets
This Nothing VR Headset Concept by Ratan Pande is Ultra-Modern
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
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
Expressive AI-Fuelled Digital Avatars
Synthesia Introduces a New Gen of Expressive Avatars
Olfactory Entertainment Devices
'MovieScent' Uses Smell and AI to Achieve a 4D Experience
Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences
The Roddenberry Archive Virtually Recreates a Star Trek Bridge
Web-Based 3D Creation Engines
Anitya Seeks to Democratize Immersive Experience Development
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
VR Horror Hotel Experiences
Dracula's Hotel is an Immersive and Transportive Test of Fear
Mixed Reality Storytelling
Storytelling XR Redefines Real-Time VFX for Content Creators
Basketball League-Inspired Metaverses
The NBPA Metaverse Offers an Immersive Digital Experience
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
Personalized AI Storytelling
MidReal Let's Users Create Interactive Stories with AI
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
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
AI-Generated Video Showcases
Sora Videos Offers Realistic and Imaginative Scene Creation
Reinterpreted Immersive Events
The Wizard of Oz 360 Experience Retells the Classic Tale
Virtual Arcade Worlds
Dave & Busters Announced its Offiical Metaverse World in Roblox
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
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
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
Immersive Space Exhibitions
‘Beyond the Light’ Immerses Guests in NASA’s Scientific Discoveries
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
Immersive Virtual Spaces
Timmerse Creates Customizable 3D Worlds for Work and Social Interactions
VR Home Design Platforms
Envisioneer Uses VR to Explore and Optimize your Home's Layout
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
App-Facilitated VR Integrations
WhatsApp's New Update Includes VR Integration with Meta Headsets
Compact Featherlight VR Headsets
The Bigscreen Beyond Headset Has 5K OLED Microdisplays
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level