The first VR ARENA esports system has been installed at Pinballz, a family entertainment centre in Austin, Texas. The news comes from Omni VR treadmill developer Virtuix, which also created the VR ARENA” esports attraction and Funovation, an industry leader in developing small-footprint attractions. During its first 10 days of operation, the attraction generated revenues […]

By Charlie Fink | March 4, 2019 Virtuix, developer of the “Omni” virtual reality treadmill and “VR ARENA” esports attraction, announced that its Omniverse gaming platform has hit one million plays. The company also announced it had launched the 20th game on its proprietary platform, a title called “Bull Runner,” which simulates the annual “Running […]

By Blooloop | March 4, 2019 The Omniverse esports platform from Virtuix, included with each of the company’s Omni VR treadmills and VR Arena attractions, has reached 1 million plays and 20 games. The latest game is a title called Bull Runner. Omniverse is a cloud-based content distribution and arcade management platform that allows operators […]

By Owen Ralph | FEBRUARY 18, 2019 The developer of the “Omni” virtual reality treadmill and VR “ARENA” esports attraction, Virtuix, has published data offering insights into repeat play of esports at FECs and attractions. The data from its monthly Omniverse Esports tournament series indicates that regular esports contests can drive repeat play and build […]

By Casey Minter | JANUARY 11, 2019 Virtuix, developer of the well-known Omni VR treadmill and the recently released VR Arena, has officially announced its full dedication to growing eSports and VR. As reported in November by RePlay, the company is committing $50,000 to a prize pool for 2019 tournaments. The company got a boost […]

By Tim Sanford | DECEMBER 6, 2018 AUSTIN, TX — Virtuix reports that it has been selected by Foundations Entertainment University as exclusive sponsor of the virtual reality category. Virtuix is the manufacturer of the Omni virtual reality treadmill and VR Arena esports attraction. Foundations University, now in its 17th year, is a comprehensive educational […]

By Justine Maunder | NOVEMBER 01, 2018 Virtuix, the name behind the Omni virtual reality treadmill, has partnered with small-footprint-attractions specialist, Funovation, to create new esports attraction, VR Arena. Powered by Virtuix’s Omniverse content platform, the high-energy, four-player attraction has been designed for the location-based entertainment (LBE) market. Players can choose from 18 highly optimised […]

By Peter Graham | NOVEMBER 01, 2018 LBE can be fairly expansive, not with Virtuix’s latest endeavour. Location-based virtual reality (VR) entertainment is becoming big business. Looking to be one of the better avenues for both manufacturers and developers alike to make a profit. Virtuix, best known for its Omni treadmill, has announced the arrival […]

by Kevin Eva | OCTOBER 08, 2018 For many who are familiar with the idea of using an omnidirectional treadmill within virtual reality (VR) one name will usually spring to mind first: Virtuix. Developers of the Virtuix Omni, the firm which was founded in 2011 has had a hectic few years, especially since it launched […]