HTC has recently launched a program that aims to improve VR developer's skills, enhance their expertise and advisership using a $100M investment. HTC Vive X's objectives include support and nurture VR developers for the betterment of its environment. HTC's CEO and Chairwoman Cher Wang stated that their company is very much excited with this program, as it will bring together the smartest and the most innovative minds from all sides of the world, all for the improvement of the VR system.
With Virtual Reality slowly taking on the world, Vive X program is a perfect medium where the best developers can spearhead in creating more competent, efficient and powerful VR universe as it hit a wider and bigger market. Vive X program is open to all interested participants coming from industries concerning the apps, tool, accessories and contents used in creating the Virtual Reality environment as well as the consumers' experience. According to Slash Gear, three major countries will be part of the initial program: USA, China and Taiwan. The Vive X program will be launching its pilot program in the participating countries' major cities starting with San Francisco, Taipei and Beijing.
HTC's Vive X program will be supporting its participants in all aspects needed in order to improve and develop the ecosystem or the environment of Virtual Reality. Some of the privileges that future VR experts will get in this program is comfortable office space, funds assistance of around $50,000-$200,000 and hands on training and coaching, all these benefit and opportunities are in exchange for a reasonable amount for equity. This enhancement program aims to provide top of the line and significant designs and experience to its consumers across the globe.
HTC CEO Chang is hoping that the tech companies and related industries will soon be inventors and creators of world-class and effective VR ecosystem. The program hopes to bring out the best content producers and designers for the development and betterment of Virtual Reality headsets, E-commerce Journal reported.
On the other hand, "EVE Valkyrie Carrier Assault" is being highly anticipated by gamers from all over the world, as the gameplay mode is going to be available for HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift. This game is expected to be shown and released in October 2006.