Then, BRCvr got burned itself. As part of a broader shift away from consumer VR, Microsoft shut down Altspace in early 2023. That effectively pulled the plug on the virtual Burning Man too. “When ...

This year’s cancellation of Burning Man seemed like a crushing blow—but its virtual reimagining captures the feel of the real thing.

Covid Snuffed Out Burning Man—but the Festival Goes On in VR No one in the meatspace is going to the Black Rock Desert this year. So I soared into the sprawling digital reconstruction that is BRCvr.

This year's Burning Man Festival will be a virtual reality event. Yes, it looks to be as batshit weird as it sounds.

Burning Man was a common connection between AltSpaceVR's founder Gavin Wilhite and former Microsoft AR/VR lead Alex Kipman, and the virtual burns were sources of experimentation for Microsoft's ...

Burning Man, a week-long festival in the Black Rock Desert that showcases the weird and wonderful, will be getting a VR Camp—an enclave of VR enthusiasts that should find themselves at home ...

The roots of BRCvr go back to 2014, when VR developer Greg Edwards imported photos of the Burning Man Playa in an effect to recreate it to scale in 3D.

But it’s not just “a bunch of hippies raving in the desert,” says Kate Raudenbush, Burning Man artist and creator of its eye-popping Helios sculptures. “I think it’s the most creative ...

Burning Man 2021 will host numerous free virtual events that anyone can join (VR headset optional).

How to Experience Burning Man 2021 from Your Living Room (Even Without a Fancy VR Headset) The sprawling virtual experience returns this year and it's more accessible than ever. By Eric Kohn ...

As part of the "No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man" installation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery in Washington DC, patrons will be able to don VR headsets and visit the ...