James Iliff

The official VR game of AMC’s The Walking Dead, The Walking Dead Onslaught turns you into a desperate survivor struggling against the relentless walker threat, while confronting both the horrors and humanity of this apocalyptic new world.

Avast matey, thar be high-seas mayhem! Set sail in Battlewake, a rip-roaring ship-to-ship combat game exclusively for virtual reality. Become a mythical Pirate Lord, captain a massive battle-ready ship and wield ancient magics as you embark on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.

Set during the events of Westworld Season 2, “Westworld Awakening” is a narrative-driven experience played from the perspective of Kate – a host within the Mesa facility who has attained self-awareness. To escape, you must plunge into Westworld's secret past and overcome an entire world designed to destroy and enslave you.

Got what it takes to become a champion? You are Adonis Creed, fighting toe-to-toe with the world’s top opponents to establish your boxing legacy. This intense cinematic experience features new Phantom Melee Technology for impactful VR melee combat so you can train, fight, and win like Creed.

Immerse yourself in an interactive sonic environment where you build, drop, remix, and jam with your friends and top artists. Create songs, crush sets, and express yourself like never before. Electronauts sets the stage for you to DJ, perform, and make music magic in virtual reality.

Welcome to Sprint Vector Championship Intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a zany game show! Run, jump, climb, drift, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to 8 players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer!

Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data’s action gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal world of Eden Corp. Go solo or team up and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.

You are one of the last human mercenaries for the Resistance, and your mission is to retrieve the only remaining backup of the complete Human Genome. The Bullettime Apex VR prototype included stealth and action gameplay, skyscraper penthouse level, and dojo training level, with a wide variety of experimental virtual weapons and tools.

The Prime 3 prototype uses an Oculus Rift HD prototype, Razer Hydra, and PlayStation Move. Housed in a backpack is a tiny computer which powers the entire experience. There is no dedicated GPU in the backpack—everything with Prime 3 ran directly on an Intel GPU with integrated Iris 5200 graphics, and did so with no performance issues. The Prime 3 prototype provides an untethered VR experience with an 8ft. x 8ft. playing area. If you start to near the edge of your real-world gameplay area, you… Show more

The Prime 3 prototype uses an Oculus Rift HD prototype, Razer Hydra, and PlayStation Move. Housed in a backpack is a tiny computer which powers the entire experience. There is no dedicated GPU in the backpack—everything with Prime 3 ran directly on an Intel GPU with integrated Iris 5200 graphics, and did so with no performance issues. The Prime 3 prototype provides an untethered VR experience with an 8ft. x 8ft. playing area. If you start to near the edge of your real-world gameplay area, you see a faint virtual fence fade in to let you know that you shouldn’t walk any further. Show less

Zombies on the Holodeck uses the modular Holodeck platform to immerse players in a survival horror environment. Players use the Oculus Rift to explore with peripheral vision and head tracking, and use Razer Hydra controllers to shoot guns, pick up items, and build defenses.
http://www.projectholodeck.com/zombies-on-the-holodeck

Project Holodeck is a virtual reality platform built with consumer facing technology, DIY off-the-shelf components, cutting-edge custom software, and creatively integrated peripherals. The goal of Project Holodeck is to bring 360-degree 6-DOF full-body virtual reality out of the research lab and into a fun, accessible consumer gaming platform. We want to make the dream of a VR play space a reality, and at a affordable cost. The project is a joint venture between the University of Southern… Show more

Project Holodeck is a virtual reality platform built with consumer facing technology, DIY off-the-shelf components, cutting-edge custom software, and creatively integrated peripherals. The goal of Project Holodeck is to bring 360-degree 6-DOF full-body virtual reality out of the research lab and into a fun, accessible consumer gaming platform. We want to make the dream of a VR play space a reality, and at a affordable cost. The project is a joint venture between the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering and the School of Cinematic Arts, specifically the GamePipe and Interactive Media programs. http://www.projectholodeck.com Show less

In Wild Skies, the cooperative VR game we are currently developing for the Holodeck platform, two players play as Larion’s two children, Zendair and Serai. They must learn to pilot their father’s nuclear-powered airship through an exotic world of floating islands and dangerous storms, while fending off religious fanatics, oppressive governments, and vicious pirates to protect their family. So begins a voyage in a World of Wild Skies.

Shayd is a motion capture VR installation that allows users to explore bizarre celestial realms and interact with alien life forms. I work as Lead Designer for the project. We are using the PhaseSpace motion capture system, which consists of ten calibrated mocap cameras that provide flawless head tracking of the head mounted display. The HMD, called the PR3, is developed by our lead hardware engineer Palmer Luckey, and served as a precursor to the Oculus RIft.

A short commercial I directed for Charlie's Hair & Spa, in conjunction with No Hero Films. Produced by Christopher Pollock, Cinematography by Jimmy Hammond.

Student film "Vindictive Swindlers" created at Santa Monica College, produced by No Hero Films. Written & Directed by Thiago Tassini. Shot & Edited by James Iliff.

Student film "Xombie Corps" created at Santa Monica College, produced by No Hero Films. It won the Audience Choice Award at the 2009 SMC Film Festival. Written & Directed by Michael Hall. Shot & Edited by James Iliff.

Offbeat philosophical & historical designs for clothing and accessories. This goofy and charming online store offers an original collection of intellectually-stimulating pop art designs, historical illustrations, and ironically kitschy accessories - plus a few philosophical oddisms to boot. Its a great for those with a bold style and a taste for the esoteric.

Student film produced by Kansas City Indie & No Hero Films. Written & Directed by James & Seth Iliff.

Cityscape is powered by Valve’s Source Engine, created almost entirely in the Hammer Editor. The map is an experiment in the psychological well-being of players when exposed to varying systems of color, space, and light. The architecture consists of a predominant metal tower that rises high above the surrounding city. In the upper half of the tower, there are four levels of progression, with the last stage being the very top. Each stage gradually shifts in terms of space and color to subtly… Show more

Cityscape is powered by Valve’s Source Engine, created almost entirely in the Hammer Editor. The map is an experiment in the psychological well-being of players when exposed to varying systems of color, space, and light. The architecture consists of a predominant metal tower that rises high above the surrounding city. In the upper half of the tower, there are four levels of progression, with the last stage being the very top. Each stage gradually shifts in terms of space and color to subtly motivate the player to progress upwards, without the use of physical hazards such as enemy AI or passive dangers. Show less

This work was an exploration of noir, particularly with the “ashcan” school of art. The process itself is an inversion of the typical game design process. Instead of starting out with elaborate concept art and then using that as inspiration for an in game environment, I began by piecing together a rough map, and then let that inspire a final piece in colored pencil and charcoal.

The environment itself pays homage to your typical circa 1930′s Chicago or New York. The buildings are… Show more

This work was an exploration of noir, particularly with the “ashcan” school of art. The process itself is an inversion of the typical game design process. Instead of starting out with elaborate concept art and then using that as inspiration for an in game environment, I began by piecing together a rough map, and then let that inspire a final piece in colored pencil and charcoal.

The environment itself pays homage to your typical circa 1930′s Chicago or New York. The buildings are rusty, rocky, and distant. The road is pinned on either side by rows of offices and scaffolding, completed in the distance by an ominous horizon of smog. The textures used are cracked concrete, decaying metal, chipped stone walls, brick, and ash (of course). Show less