Archiact Holiday Party 2021: The Golden Moments
It’s been over three years since our last holiday gathering together, but at last we can gather safely once again! Here at Archiact, we...
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
It’s Back! Gamers Gather Grub 2021 Begins
The game studios of Vancouver are once again banding together to drive donations for one of our favourite causes, Vancouver Food Bank!
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
Archiact Games Night Returns: Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale
What if you took all the heart-pumping action of a VR FPS, but instead of throwing grenades at enemies, you were throwing lunch meat at...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
Throwback to PXR 2020: Our first virtual talk!
We took the stage at PXR 2020 and gave our first ever talk completely in virtual reality. Was that...the metaverse?
- Oct 4, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing...ARCHIACT GAMES NIGHT!
Come play with each other and our devs in the Archiact Discord server! Grab your headset or watch as chaos unfolds on the big screen.
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Our First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By wearing orange, sharing resources, and raising awareness, we honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools.
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
Throwback to XDS 2019: Exploring VR in Vancouver
Before the pandemic in 2019, we hosted an XDS meetup for VR, AR & games professionals with Supergenius in Vancouver: Cocktails + Cascadia!
- Jul 27, 2021
- 8 min
Uncharted Territory #4: How To Get Emotional (In VR Design)
Many games seek to pack an emotional punch, but few succeed. Why? They’re designing for the wrong thing.
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
DOOM 3: VR Edition Nominated for VR Game of the Year
The VR game project of a lifetime just got that much sweeter. DOOM 3: VR Edition is officially a finalist for VR Game of the Year!
- Jun 29, 2021
- 7 min
Uncharted Territory #3: Using Diegetic UI in VR Games?
What is diegetic user interface/UI? Why does diegetic UI matter to virtual reality games? How do you implement it? Let's dive in!
- Jun 11, 2021
- 1 min
Saying Goodbye to Smashbox Arena on PSVR
On June 19th 2021, Smashbox Arena is officially retiring on PlayStation VR.
- May 27, 2021
- 7 min
Uncharted Territory #2: What’s the best way to move in VR?
Long before I joined the team at Archiact, my first two experiences with virtual reality happened in 2013/2014, and they went like this:...
- Apr 28, 2021
- 6 min
Uncharted Territory: What 8 Years in VR/AR looks like
Revealing Archiact's new brand, and sharing insights from the 8 years in VR/AR development that led us to become the VR Adventure Guides.
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
DOOM 3: VR Edition is available on PS VR!
The gateway to Hell is open. DOOM 3: VR Edition is now available worldwide on PlayStation VR, with physical copies available at GameStop!
- Aug 7, 2020
- 1 min
FREEDIVER is Officially Award-Winning!
FREEDIVER: Triton Down has snagged the title of "Most Popular VR Cloud Game" as awarded by Migu!
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
Archiact Brings Virtual Reality To New Markets with 5G Cloud Gaming
Archiact's games are about to be the first VR titles to be playable via China Mobile's 5G cloud gaming platform.
- Feb 27, 2020
- 1 min
Regarding FREEDIVER: Triton Down Extended Cut on PlayStation Europe
FREEDIVER: Triton Down Extended Cut is now available on Playstation VR in Europe!
- Feb 26, 2020
- 2 min
FREEDIVER: Triton Down Extended Cut is Available on PS VR and Quest Now!
Don't forget to breathe! FREEDIVER: Triton Down Extended Cut is available now on PlayStation VR and Oculus Quest.
- Feb 20, 2020
- 1 min
The Archiact Discord Is Live!
We have some big ideas for pushing the VR medium, and our Discord is the foundation.
- Oct 24, 2019
- 2 min
Archiact Hearts VR Arcades
FREEDIVER: Triton Down and Evasion are now available at all major VR arcades, including Springboard VR, Synthesis VR, and Ctrl-V!