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PSVR Videos Can Be Improved, All Thanks To VR Porn?

The virtual realtiy (VR) porn streaming site SexLikeReal (SLR) – link NSFW, obviously – has discovered that the PS4 and PlayStation VR are actually capable of viewing far better quality VR videos than was previously believed. As the company’s David Chapman explains.

XXX Adult Entertainment SignWhy the PSVR currently lags behind at VR video

When it comes to VR videos, so far the PSVR has been the poor relation when compared to high-end headsets such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and even the Gear VR. Playstation have a closed ecosystem, meaning the only way of viewing downloaded videos using the PSVR headset is by sideloading through the Littlestar app. The information given to Littlstar by Playstation was that VR videos should be restricted to a maximum width of 2560 pixels – far less than the 5000 pixels which we are starting to see on other VR platforms. When it comes to VR porn (the most popular use of VR video) producers have been supplying videos for the PSVR with a width of only 1080 pixels at 30 FPS for PS4 Original and 1600p at 60FPS for PS4 Pro. Obviously, this leads to a poor image – much more blurry and fuzzy than that of other VR headsets.

What has been discovered?

Adult entertainment site SLR has revealed that the PS4 Pro can actually display 4080 x 2040px resolution videos at 60FPS, while users of the original PS4 can enjoy VR videos at 3200x1600px at 60 FPS. This is far superior to the 2160 x 1080px at 30 FPS that was previously understood to be the maximum resolution for both models of PS4.

Also, it should be noted that there is some confusion in that people believe the 1080p PSVR screen is only capable of that actual resolution. This is not the case – screen and video resolution are not the same thing. Video is projected onto a sphere and the 1080p visuals you see are part of this sphere. This means the better the total video resolution the better
detail you get for the footage you see in your headset.

Why did technicians look into this?

The SLR tech team decided to figure out the capabilities of both versions of the PS4 console. Based on the controller specs, they soon realised that the PSVR was in fact capable of displaying much higher quality video – meaning a vastly improved experience for their PSVR-owning customers.

Slider: PlayStation VRWhat does this mean for PSVR users?

Two words: better immersion. This means the PSVR is a much more viable method of viewing VR porn than was previously assumed. The image is sharper and more crisp, while the footage is smoother and more fluid thanks to the improved framerate. PSVR users can finally experience VR porn and VR videos how they were meant to be seen.

In response to these findings, SLR have started trans-encoding their entire library of 5,000 videos. There are currently over 400 PSVR-friendly videos already available on the site, enhanced using the highest-quality original files directly from the studios themselves.

How the experience now compares to other VR headsets

The PSVR experience is now vastly superior to using a Cardboard headset and compares well to the Gear VR. However, it isn’t perfect. Unlike the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, it isn’t capable of displaying 5K footage and above, which is becoming more and more popular. Plus, the PlayStation closed ecosystem means all videos need to be viewed through the Littlestar app rather than dedicated apps such as SLR app.

Hopefully, the next generation of Playstation will be able to support more advanced video codecs than h264, which limits the system to 4K videos only. Another drawback is that the current Playstation browser is not compatible with WebVR videos, which would otherwise allow seamless streaming from any website.

A ​step-by-step guide​ for viewing external video on the PSVR

  1. Set up your Playstation VR system using the official video from Sony.
  2. Install the Littlestar VR Cinema Player app (free download from the Playstation Store)
  3. Prepare your storage device by formatting a hard drive or USB flash drive using exFAT or FAT32 (Windows video / Mac video) then create a folder named Littlstar ​in the top level of your device. (Note: FAT32 is restricted to 4GB file sizes so exFAT is recommended)
  4. Download some VR videos – whatever that may be. (Note: the original PS4 is limited to 1600p files while the PS4 Pro can play 2040p files)
  5. Place your VR video in your Littlstar ​folder and rename them according to the type of video.

    VR Video Naming Conventions
    (Via: SexLikeReal.com’s PSVR Guide.)
  6. Now play your videos. On the Littlstar ​homepage press O to bring up the menu. Choose the library, find your videos and then play them!
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MyARGirls Launching AR Porn Video Platform Compatible With Mobile Devices

With the continuing raise in popularity of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology there is one industry that continues to see numerous releases. That is the adult entertainment industry where leveraging the immersive technology has become a popular means to share the latest experiences with consumers. Now, a new platform has been revealed that aims to bring AR adult entertainment to users.

MyARGirls

As reported by ARporn  the company and website of the same name, MyARGirls has been in development for some time now and will soon become available to the public. The platform provides hosts over 30 different actresses for users to select from, each offering a different experience for them to enjoy within the virtual space. Aiming to deliver top quality content to their users, the platform will leverage mobile devices and AR technology to bring the actresses to life right in front of the users wherever they may be.

Each of the videos are “marker” free meaning they are able to be used anywhere and thanks to the freedom of being able to pick the setting. This also means that users can position themselves however they want to be able to have a comfortable time. Each of the video experiences are also compatible for use in mobile headsets which further enhances the immersive potential of the videos being offered by MyARGirls.

MyARGirls also take advantage of the newly release AR player application, 123Merge. This allows users to position more than one video within a virtual space, offering new opportunities for adult entertainment. With support for YouTube videos or any media via a URL, users need only select the video or videos they want to bring into virtual space and then enjoy the experience. Thanks to MyARGirls offering videos ready for use with the 123Merge application, the backgrounds are all removed making them suitable for placement within in a full 360-degree environment. Though the content is not 3D just yet, users will still be able to have an immersive experiences with the high quality videos on offer.

The platform is still in development and will be launching very soon but users who are interested can sign up for a membership now. For more on immersive adult entertainment and all things VR and AR in the future, keep reading VRFocus.

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Adult Web Virtual Reality Launches Indiegogo Campaign For Customizable Adult Avatars

With virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) continuing to be adopted into the adult entertainment industry, Adult Web Virtual Reality (AWVR) have revealed plans to that the experience to a whole new level. They plan to release a customizable adult entertainment platform and to do so AWVR have launched an Indiegogo campaign to gain support from users.

Adult Web Virtual Reality

The platform will allow a user to create their ideal virtual avatar before entering one of many virtual clubs and interacting with them at their own pace. Users will have control over a wide range of features to create their partner ranging from changing basic changes such as height, weight, hair colour down to small details such as the shape and size of the avatars lips, nose, breast/chest, with some options available to customize the genitalia of the avatar also.

“Not everyone can experience a personalized fantasy on an everyday basis, but within AWV Reality you can. Build your ultimate avatar, take him or her to our clubs and create your own customizable experience. Most importantly, based on our proprietary algorithm, you can convert them to full flesh, online interactions. This means your fantasies become Virtual Reality!” The team writes on their Indiegogo page.

AWVR note as well that their platform can be used in conjunction with a number of other products including toys, wearables, and VR headsets to offer the ultimate adult entertainment experience. They note however that the platform is not just about personal desire but also about the opportunity to allow for sexual empowerment. “This is a platform meant for everyone.” They write on the Indiegogo page: “This is for those who want to explore, educate, and experience, with complete anonymity. We are looking for those joining our campaign to help us shape the platform, establish interest in new clubs, create new ideas and make the interaction as custom to the end-user as possible.”

Adult Web Virtual Reality

AWVR are looking for $500,000 (USD) to help fund the development and launch of this new adult entertainment platform, with a number of backer tiers and rewards available. The lowest amount to back is $25 and is for a three month unlimited access to the product, along with a 5% discount in the store. Those feeling very supportive can go up to $750 for a lifetime membership with 20% discount in the store or jump to $2,500 for the ‘Red Carpet Access’. Which allows unlimited lifetime membership and plenty of other bonuses. You can find the Indiegogo campaign here but take note, it is not safe for work.

That is not all though, as a spokesperson from AWVR revealed to virtual reality reporter in an interview, as the company plans to leverage the product for education: “This platform will not only support respectful adult entertainment but will also give the user an opportunity to experience a social and sexual environment that they are never excluded from,” the spokesperson comments: “Additionally, the platform will be set up for sexual education based on an algorithm, so that the content is directed at the correct audience. This platform is meant to make porn personal and sex less taboo.”

VRFocus will be sure to bring you all the latest on AWVR in the future and more on the adult entertainment industry uses of VR technology.

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3D Hologroup Release First Adult-Oriented AR Content For Hololens

The U.S based computer software company that develop augmented reality (AR) applications have released 3D Holo Girlfriend, the first adult-oriented AR content for Hololens.

3D Holo Girlfriend Amy

The application allows users a chance to bring a 3D model into the real world thanks to the use of AR technology found in the likes of Microsoft’s Hololens and Meta Vision’s Meta2. Being the first adult-oriented AR content for the platforms is an exciting chance to tap into an ever growing market. Currently 3D Holo Girlfriend is in beta and is offering three models for users to play with and provide 3D Hologroup with feedback.

3D Holo Girlfriend Nicole

Once a users is set up and loads the application they will be able to bring one of the three models into their home and interact with them in a number of ways. The experiences are said to be very realistic and will be sure to give users a memorable time. 3D Hologroup is aiming to take advantage of being an early pioneer in the field of AR porn and work with their audience to develop the best product it can. With virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree video already a widely adopted technology within the adult entertainment industry, the step to AR is the next logical move.

Working with AR porn news site, ARPorn.com, to promote the release of 3D Holo Girlfriend, Scott Camball of ARPorn.com commented: “VR porn has already opened a lot of doors in terms of bringing immersive porn experiences to viewers. It’s been a great way to enjoy enhanced adult experiences, and I expect AR porn will follow in its footsteps, and will eventually surpass VR in the adult entertainment market. Augmented reality gives the adult entertainment industry a way to create many more different and creative interactive experiences. It’s an exciting time for augmented reality and the adult entertainment industry alike.”

The company also have long-term plans to build AI into the software as well allowing for the girls to become even more interactive in both sexual and non-sexual ways. New girls will be added to the application as time passes and there will even be a feature that allows user to customize the existing models or work with the content team to request a custom model, built to the users liking. They even have plans to bring 3D Holo Girlfriend to the Magic Leap platform later this year.

For more on 3D Holo Girlfriend in the future, keep reading VRFocus.

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Will VR Porn Be A Success Or A Potential Failure?

In 2014, Ella Darling changed the world of adult film by taking virtual reality (VR) technology and putting it to work in an erotic setting – a VR pornographic movie.  This marked a sort of beginning for VR’s involvement in adult films. A few years down the road and VR porn is revolutionising the porn industry with the immersive, interactive experiences it can provide, but with all the hype surrounding the technology, has it lived up to expectations?

After researching the topic, I’ve come up with the only true answer I could find – “It depends on who you ask.”

My basic experiences with VR porn have been mainly through using my Samsung Gear VR (which works seamlessly with my Galaxy smartphone) and VR porn tube sites to stream free vids.  It should be known that I am by no means a VR porn expert.  I’ve watched perhaps ten movies, and only sampled the higher end VR headsets such as HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.  My knowledge is more theoretical and research based.  I did notice however that the experience is quite good and could easily become addictive.  One thing that my experience taught me is that I like VR porn more than I do regular 2D porn.  You find yourself alone, with a sexy porn star and they’re, you know, going about their business – you can’t help becoming immersed in the scene.

“VR is the biggest (porn) niche since MILF,” according to Ian Paul, Naughty America’s CIO.  “It’s a niche that’s on fire.  So, it’s a force to be reckoned with, and it can easily go from being the biggest niche to the mainstream, to the dominant force in the industry.”

Naughty America VR logoVR porn is already on its way to a potential industry take over, with PornHub receiving over 500,000 views daily of their 2600+ VR video library.  Those are incredible numbers and the wave doesn’t look like breaking any time soon.  The porn industry has also been known as a major driving force when it comes to adoption of new technology and it, along with the video game industry, is the biggest driver for VR.

VR porn has found support for headsets through third-party applications, and even though the catalogue of available videos is still dwarfed by regular pornography, it’s growing larger every day.

VR porn naysayers are also not difficult to find.  Talk to video game execs and they’ll tell you that gaming is the future of VR.  This type of attitude made Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR, feel inclined to take a pot shot at some of the major VR companies, bemoaning the fact that “they pretend that adult VR doesn’t exist.”  He also claimed that if he were to jump back into a major VR company, he would, “secretly fund adult VR content because pornography has been an important driver for every recent form of media.”

There are also plenty of industry insiders that claim augmented reality (AR) will be the future and render VR obsolete.  I myself am more of the opinion that there will always be space for both technologies and that their uses can overlap quite easily.

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An issue that seems to be holding the adoption of VR back is the lack of standardization within the industry.  VR headsets are all using differing technology – from varying displays to tracking techniques.  This makes software more difficult to develop and keeps production costs high.  From a pornographic perspective, peripherals such as the Kiiroo or Lush teledildonic sex toys cannot be released fast enough.  These bring the much-needed element of touch and haptic response into the equation, making the technology that much more appealing and useful.

Speaking with Mike Hartman of VRSmash about his vision for the future of VR, he was very positive. He said, “Imagine how quickly VR – not just porn specifically, but in general – would be adopted by the masses if touch was added to the visuals.  Couples in long-distance relationships could have a “physical” connection to each other no matter where they are.  Dating or friendship could become truly global and relationships as we know them could change forever.  Once this side of the technology catches up, there’s no telling how large the snowball can grow.”

For now, there are valid opinions on both sides of the fence and it remains to be seen if VR and VR porn will not only survive, but also prosper like many think it will.

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Tokyo’s Adult VR Show Features Simulated Women Walking On Your Chest (NSFW)

Tokyo’s Adult VR Show Features Simulated Women Walking On Your Chest (NSFW)

NSFW Warning.

On a sunny and warm Wednesday morning in Tokyo I was invited to attend the Adult Virtual Reality Show. The last time the show was held too many people wanted to attend. This time only people who bought one of the 500 tickets online received details about the location — an abandoned hospital in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward.

Here are some of the most notable things spotted at the event.

Hara Ue Project

With The Hara Ue Project, a person physically lays down on the ground and the tech simulates a female with a short skirt walking on the wearer’s chest. A vest provides haptic feedback while the VR headset provides visuals.

For the demonstration, I was wearing a mobile VR headset and watched a video of a female punching me in the chest.

Total Media Agency TMA

Like many of the exhibitors at the show, TMA is selling adult movies for mobile VR headsets. With this company, a card with a QR code provides access to the movie.

They had an HTC Vive at the booth and once I sat down, and had it on my head, I saw adult performer Kimito Ayumi do a live show that was streamed to the headset. I spoke to her and the audio of what she said was streamed along with the video.

Custom Maid 3D

Custom Maid 3D software was also on display. It begins by modifying a character with choices similar to the character customization of roleplaying games. After building a fantasy maid, the character is then fully interactive. 

All sorts of headsets were on display such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR. Pornography is expected to be one of the largest VR use cases, and the Japanese are embracing it already today.

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NSFW: Gold Club SF VR Brings the Gentleman’s Club Experience Home

NSFW: Gold Club SF VR Brings the Gentleman’s Club Experience Home

Adult entertainment has been an early driver of new video and digital technology for decades, and it’s often cited as a major influence on the rise of VHS over Betamax, Blu-ray over HD-DVD, the adoption of online credit card transaction standards and the proliferation of high-speed internet. So it should come as no surprise that it’s also a major force at the dawn of VR experiences. One such experience, Gold Club SF VR, recreates the famous Gold Club strip club in San Francisco, California, complete with the front desk, main stage, bar and ATM by the front door.

Gold Club SF VR features 15 dancers, four from the Gold Club and 11 adult film stars, including Chloe Amour, Megan Rain, Adria Rae and Alexis Monroe. You can watch them dance on stage or take a trip to the champagne room for a private show with up to three of the girls. While it’s free to download, that ATM in the lobby will come in handy as the VR adult experience does require real-world currency tips for the dancers to get fully nude.

Gold Club SF VR is currently available for Gear VR, Google Cardboard and Oculus Rift, and can be downloaded for free at There is also a PlayStation VR version planned for the near future.

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3D and 180-Degree Videos Get PSVR Support From Littlstar

3D and 180-Degree Videos Get PSVR Support From Littlstar

Littlstar appears to be the first app for PlayStation 4 to allow access to USB drives with support for a wide range of VR videos including 3D and 180-degree content.

The feature should arrive in the next update to the Littlstar app on PS4, version 1.07. According to Littlstar, the update has been submitted to Sony and should start hitting systems in the coming hours as a beta feature. The feature isn’t endorsed or suggested by Littlstar as being used for this purpose, but this functionality should mean easier access to a wider range of content on PS4, including adult content.

“Littlstar had to request special permissions to have access to the USB port for sideloading content,” wrote Littlstar CEO Tony Mugavero in an email. “The player will support 2D and 3D 360 and 180 content, something the PlayStation player does not currently support (they only have basic 2d 360). We are the only company to have this available, so it’s an exclusive feature to Littlstar on the PSVR. The community was asking us for this because Sony doesn’t have a proper player to support it, so this was really an effort for the community. There were people offering to pay us for it, but we’re offering it for free and just asking for registration. This will enable content creators to preview and showcase content on the PlayStation without needing to go through a potentially lengthy process of upload/transcode/delivery via Littlstar. We’re excited to get this feature out there, and look forward to iterating with the community on future projects.”

The update should enable a much-desired feature for some PS4 owners — the ability to watch a wide range of VR porn downloaded from one of the many websites offering that type of content. For example, as of this writing one of the leading providers of adult VR content, Virtual Real Porn, notes on its website (NSFW) that its videos only play in 2D on PlayStation 4.

There are a number of methods on both PC and mobile headsets for people to load up whatever videos they want stored locally or over of the Internet. Streaming content in VR can dramatically limit the quality of the video, though, and pornographic content typically runs against the rules imposed by sites like YouTube. So for those looking for a high-quality adult video, the best option typically is to download the video and then use an app that “sideloads” the content.

Sony’s own Media Player app appears to only support 360-degree videos and doesn’t support 3D content, though we haven’t tested ourselves. A large number of adult videos, however, are shot in a 180-degree format while some others are shot in 3D. Adding support for this content might essentially establish Littlstar as the go-to app for folks looking to watch a wider range of content on PlayStation 4.

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Sex In Virtual Reality Is Getting Even More Immersive in 2017

Sex In Virtual Reality Is Getting Even More Immersive in 2017

This year’s AVN Show – the world’s largest Adult Entertainment expo which took place in Las Vegas this week– focused a lot on VR, even adding two new dedicated categories (Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene and Best Virtual Reality Innovation/Site) to its 2017 industry awards. AVN’s CEO Tony Rios said in a recent interview that the response of the industry to VR has been phenomenal and that although the sector is still early in development, it is definitely here to stay. What remains to be seen, however, is how exactly monetization occurs going forward.

When I met Ian Paul – Chief Information Officer of Naughty America – in April last year, they had just launched Randy’s Roadstop, their first Virtual Reality Adult entertainment series. At that time he said VR hype was justified, as it was growing faster than any format they had ever tracked, but has that trend continued?

Chief Information Officer Ian Paul from Naughty America. Photo by Tom Atkinson.

Yes, says Paul, who claims they’ve seen a steady stream of new customers flocking to VR experiences throughout 2016.

“New revenue attributable to VR is up 350% year over year, and this year we now plan to offer integrated support for smart services toys from companies such as Kiiroo that offer haptic feedback in sync to the video.”

Incorporating teledildonics into VR is something that several other companies are also launching in 2017. CAM4VR Co-founder Ela Darling says her company – which offers live streaming VR sex cameras – is planning to add integration with Kiiroo as well as voice-to-voice capabilities that allow users to chat directly with performers, making the experience much more up-close and personal.

“I’m excited about the implications because it brings us one step closer (essentially the closest) to feeling the person on the other end without actually being in the same physical space – a heightened level of intimacy,” she explains, adding that this physical connection has powerful psychological implications to how users experience adult content in VR.

“This connection to the person on the other end – knowing you are controlling or someone is controlling your device and what you are feeling- is a powerful psychological experience that users will start to embrace as part of the expected VR interaction,” she believes.

These interactions include not only haptic feedback, but have started to incorporate other – more unexpected – senses: Webcam platform CamSoda has experimented with various new technologies including 3D Holograms recently, but it turned some heads with their launch of a feature called OhRoma, which incorporates odors through a sensory mask. According to CamSoda President Daron Lundeen, it takes the virtual reality experience to the next level by delivering smells such as “aphrodisiacs,” “body odor,” “panties,” or “private parts” via cartridges mounted inside a mask.

And while it’s probably safe to say that this type of experience might not appeal to everybody, John McCoy, CEO of Intimuse says that teledildonics such as the products his company are currently developing already impact profits for adult sites: “Vibra-tactile toys (basically vibrators that move via an app rather than a closed feedback loop) are making a bunch of tokens change hands on the cam sites now, and the ladies like them as performers because they are easy – there is no special hardware needed on the customers’ side to trigger a basic experience. However, it’s easy to see how people will become bored with the current landscape of experiences and thirst for something more realistic, so the market is catching up to us, and I see the two spaces converging,” he predicts.

Fabian Grey, CEO of virtual reality live cam site AliceX believes that teledildonics is looking at a longer development roadmap than VR, however: “I think it will take a couple of years, until we see a wider distribution of toys,” he says. WankzVR Managing Director Bradley Phillips agrees, warning against expectations of seeing the various innovations needed in the adult experience arena to all come at the same time:

“Each piece of the ultimate solo sexual experience that consumers dream about, is a major innovation in itself and shouldn’t be tied to the technological timeline of the other parts of the puzzle. VR’s most important goals for 2017 should not include “the ultimate simulated sexual experience” instead they need to be centered around driving the core technology forward which means better image quality, faster frame rates, better scaling, and improved depth of field.”

That also tallies with McCoy’s observations of the industry: “Right now, most US operators are focused on optimizing the customer experience with nearly flawless streaming and stable features,” he explains, adding that we should see something of a tipping point in about 18 months, where there are enough eyeballs in headsets and compelling content to generate measurable numbers and success.

Phillips stresses that the growth experienced so far has been remarkable, saying that 2016 brought an absolute explosion of adult VR content being produced: “At the beginning of last year, VR was still seen as a venture that some risk takers were investing in with the hopes that in a few years the marketplace would grow. By the end of the year, it was one of the most relevant types of content being produced for the industry, with successful VR brands already being some of the more recognizable, and profitable products in the pay site industry,” he says.

“The adult industry is undergoing a seismic shift as we transition away from the traditional towards a more immersive experience that is delivering a heightened level of intimacy unlike anything before,” said Claude Artonne, CEO of connected VR platform Terpon, who believes viewers will quickly get more used to being in the action themselves, experiencing everything first-hand. “This heightened experience will only continue to evolve and mimic real life interactions as more and more companies penetrate the space and introduce cutting-edge technology that defies boundaries.”

Artonne says this growth, which has seen significant was further boosted by the flood of low-end Chinese headsets entering the market, with many more people using that type of device to experience VR for the first time: “As the technology continues to evolve, so too will the headsets as they improve in compatibility, aesthetics and overall functionality, which will only continue to drive adoption across the industry.”

He says that for that to happen at scale, however, a few crucial barriers must still be overcome, most importantly the functionality of mobile headsets, which impacts on their ability to deliver more immersive content.

That content, however, is already showing some promise, and AliceX CEO Grey believes the biggest trend in Adult VR this year will be segmentation, with productions increasingly catering for various niches.

WankzVR, for example, recently launched a host of experiences targeted specifically at women which – unusually for the industry – featured a female point of view, and Phillips believes that VR will help drive up the quality of Adult entertainment across the board.

“The biggest trend I see over the next year with respect to adult content shot in VR, is the return of the quality porno movie,” he says. “Content that actually has a story line, a script, a production crew and a cast. Not just some guy with a camera shooting a couple banging on a couch.”

So while fully immersive virtual sex might not be here just yet, it looks like we got a whole lot closer in 2016, and with the amount of money and interest at play, we’re likely to see a lot more interesting – and some downright wacky – stuff continuing to pop up 2017.

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