Jun 173 minThe Queer Collective: Queering Game Dev One Day at a TimeLearn about the Queer Collective, a vibrant LGBTQ+ resource group and safe space for queer team members at Archiact!
Dec 8, 20212 minArchiact Holiday Party 2021: The Golden MomentsIt’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, 20211 minIt’s Back! Gamers Gather Grub 2021 BeginsThe game studios of Vancouver are once again banding together to drive donations for one of our favourite causes, Vancouver Food Bank!
Nov 24, 20211 minArchiact Games Night Returns: Cook-Out: A Sandwich TaleWhat 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, 20212 minThrowback 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, 20212 minIntroducing...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, 20212 minOur First National Day for Truth and ReconciliationBy wearing orange, sharing resources, and raising awareness, we honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools.
Sep 16, 20212 minThrowback to XDS 2019: Exploring VR in VancouverBefore the pandemic in 2019, we hosted an XDS meetup for VR, AR & games professionals with Supergenius in Vancouver: Cocktails + Cascadia!
Jul 27, 20218 minUncharted 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, 20211 minDOOM 3: VR Edition Nominated for VR Game of the YearThe 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, 20217 minUncharted 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, 20211 minSaying Goodbye to Smashbox Arena on PSVROn June 19th 2021, Smashbox Arena is officially retiring on PlayStation VR.
May 27, 20217 minUncharted 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, 20216 minUncharted Territory: What 8 Years in VR/AR looks likeRevealing 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, 20212 minDOOM 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, 20201 minFREEDIVER is Officially Award-Winning!FREEDIVER: Triton Down has snagged the title of "Most Popular VR Cloud Game" as awarded by Migu!
May 20, 20202 minArchiact Brings Virtual Reality To New Markets with 5G Cloud GamingArchiact's games are about to be the first VR titles to be playable via China Mobile's 5G cloud gaming platform.
Feb 27, 20201 minRegarding FREEDIVER: Triton Down Extended Cut on PlayStation EuropeFREEDIVER: Triton Down Extended Cut is now available on Playstation VR in Europe!
Feb 26, 20202 minFREEDIVER: 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, 20201 minThe Archiact Discord Is Live! We have some big ideas for pushing the VR medium, and our Discord is the foundation.