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MAY 21, 2020

Contractors VR developer Caveman Studio today announced a brand new update to its team-based multiplayer shooter Contractors VR which introduces support for Oculus Quest headsets as part of an ongoing open beta. Once you’ve registered an organization to your account you can then enable Developer Mode in the settings of your Oculus app.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Record yourself in the virtual world with Oculus’ official MRC kit. Yesterday, Oculus launched its official set of Mixed Reality Capture Tools for the Oculus Quest, allowing users to record high-quality gameplay footage where real-world objects and people appear in VR. Image Credit: Oculus. Compatible USB or HDMI camera.

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MARCH 6, 2020

To avoid this, HTC today announced it will be holding its next Vive Ecosystem Conference (VEC) from within virtual reality. The news was announced by HTC Vive China President Alvin Wang Graylin in a tweet, stating that virtual attendees can follow along either via 6DOF VR headset or livestream via monitor. Grazie Sig.

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JANUARY 29, 2017

There are a handful of major players already cutting their teeth in VR including Google, Sony and Samsung; but the two titans sitting at the top of the heap are Oculus and HTC. Our big question today is this: when it comes to VR, are Oculus and HTC the respective Apple and Microsoft of the industry? Oculus/Apple .

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AUGUST 17, 2018

HTC has announced that the company’s Viveport VR app store will allow developers to sell titles supporting the Oculus Rift beginning on September 4th. HTC has been making moves to promote its Viveport VR app store , an alternative to the de facto content platform for the HTC Vive, SteamVR. Image courtesy HTC.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Oculus Venues only landed on Quest back in June, uniting Quest and Go users under the same social VR event viewing platform. The app is being released to only a few users at this time though, so you may not find that big blue ‘Download’ button on Venue’s new Oculus Store page. Image courtesy Facebook.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. MultiBrush, a multiplayer version of TiltBrush by Rendever , is now available to download via SideQuest. It is coming soon to the Oculus store. saw a 500% increase in downloads.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

HTC is bringing a new tier to Viveport Subscription. Announced today at the company’s special CES event, Viveport Infinity will let subscribers download any of 500+ participating games whenever they want without limit. Up until now, Viveport Subscription members could only download and play five VR titles per month.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronic Expo is off to an exciting start as HTC Vive debuted not only a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking, but a new social platform, new subscription service, and new updates to their existing Viveport platform. The HTC Vive Cosmos will be the first device to operate on the platform. VIVEPORT INFINITY.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

Now available for the HTC Vive, Spaces added cross-platform functionality for the first time Tuesday, letting you hang out with friends on both the Vive and the Oculus Rift. Click here to download Spaces today. The post Facebook Launches Social VR ‘Spaces’ On HTC Vive appeared first on VRScout. Own a Vive?

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MAY 1, 2019

HTC’s VR app storefront, Viveport , is looking forward to welcoming a host of new VR users with the entrance of Valve Index and Oculus Rift S. Image courtesy HTC. SEE ALSO Hands-on: HTC's '5G Hub' Demonstrates VR Cloud-rendering is on the Horizon. Noire: The VR Case Files for free, a $30 value.

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JUNE 3, 2019

Beginning today, owners of an Oculus Rift or Rift S VR headset can sign-up for two free months of HTC’s Viveport Infinity subscription service, allowing them access to a massive catalog of over 650 different VR games, apps, and videos. Image Credit: HTC. Ima ge Credit: HTC. Just make sure to unsubscribe when you’re done.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

The CES is going to start tomorrow, but today HTC has already made its great announcements, showing to the world the upcoming new hardware Vive Pro Eye, Vive Cosmos and software solutions Viveport Infinity and Vive Reality system. The Vive Pro Eye, in all its splendor (Image by HTC). Vive Pro Eye. Vive Cosmos.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Rikard Steiber, Viveport President and Senior VP of Virtual Reality, is departing HTC at the end of the year. Having joined the company in February 2016, Steiber oversaw the launch of Viveport in over 60 markets, HTC’s digital distribution platform for VR games and experiences.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because of his work, he finds himself working every day on XR headsets in professional settings, and he was one of the first people to share a photo of the Oculus Quest 2 For Business on my Linkedin feed. Here you are my chat with him about Oculus For Business! What are the advantages that Oculus For Business has given you?

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MAY 23, 2019

After spending just a few hours with the Oculus Quest hardware, Pavlov VR developer David Villz (davevillz) confirmed yesterday via Twitter that the fast-paced multiplayer shooter will be heading to the standalone headset. As far as cross-platform support goes, don’t expect to be battling alongside your friends on the HTC Vive anytime soon.

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JANUARY 8, 2017

That company was HTC. HTC unveiled its new elite head strap, complete with integrated audio, but its most important announcement was the Vive Tracker. HTC’s opposite number right now is Facebook. The social media giant’s Oculus division is the creator of the Rift headset and the Touch motion controllers.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

HTC today announced that it’s released support for 5Ghz WiFi streaming for Vive Focus Plus, as well as all 6DOF standalone headsets supporting the Vive Wave platform. Much like Oculus Quest’s Link functionality , Vive Focus Plus can now play PC VR titles through Viveport, albeit without the need of a cable.

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MAY 15, 2020

Developers and modders can download the official Half-Life: Alyx modding tools here on the Valve developer site where they’ll also find documentation, though Valve notes that it’s still writing the docs. SEE ALSO Valve Explains the Deceptively Simple Design Process That Made 'Half-Life: Alyx' Excellent.

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MARCH 4, 2019

Viveport Infinity, HTC’s unlimited Netflix-style game delivery service for Vive & Rift, is set to launch on April 2nd. You just have to answering three questions and provide a valid email address, and HTC promises to send out a 30-day free access code which should arrive via email on March 20th.

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APRIL 19, 2021

Image by Oculus). The fitness application goes from costing $30 upfront to be free to download and costing $10/month after a trial. The other bombshell news is that Resident Evil 4 is coming to the Oculus Quest 2. HTC is going to launch its headset on May, 11th. HTC is keeping rising the hype for its new upcoming headset.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Today I decided to take my Oculus Go out of its box again after a lot of time of inactivity. You may wonder why I’m not using it that much and the answer is that currently I’m mostly experimenting with my Vive Focus , so I’ve left its little brother Oculus Go resting in its original box for a lot of time.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Roblox is off to a great start in VR, reaching "well over one million downloads" across Quest 2 and Quest Pro. As confirmed by David Baszucki, Roblox Corporation's CEO, Roblox has reached "well over one million downloads" in the first five days. It's only been six days since the Roblox beta launched on Quest VR headsets.

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DECEMBER 11, 2016

It may seem hard to believe now, but just a few months ago the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR HMDs were available active developers only. The best and most recent estimates sales for the “big three” headset manufacturers at about 350,000, 450,000 and 750,000 for Oculus, HTC and Sony respectively.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Oculus Rift and Valve Index owners got their own promotions recently for a few free months of Viveport Infinity, HTC’s Netflix-style VR game distribution platform. The post HTC is Giving Away 2 Free Months of Viveport Infinity to Samsung Odyssey Owners appeared first on Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 4, 2016

Two days until Oculus begins delivering its Touch controllers to ravenous fans around the world, that is, if you haven’t gotten yours already by accident. These controllers will be enabling new games, new experiences, and an entirely new way to enjoy VR for Oculus Rift users. There are just two days left people.

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MAY 14, 2019

Coming first to Oculus Quest for its May 21st launch, the update will also make its way to all supported platforms sometime in June. Moss for Oculus Quest will launch on May 21st; the game is currently available for download through Steam , PlayStation Store , Oculus Rift , and HTC Viveport stores for $30.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Half-Life 2: VR Mod is available to download now on PC VR headsets such as the HTC Vive, Valve Index, and HP Reverb. You can also play on the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 via Oculus Link, AirLink, or Virtual Desktop. From here, all you need to do is connect your VR headset to your PC, run SteamVR, and launch the mod.

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DECEMBER 4, 2017

Wands (2017) , the first-person magic-dueling game, is available today for HTC Vive via Viveport. Already supporting Gear VR, Daydream, and Oculus Rift platforms, developing studio Cortopia confirmed with Road to VR that cross-play with other headsets is coming today, or at very latest “later this week.”

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

VRChat , one of the earliest social VR apps, announced that they’ve completed a $4 million Series A investment round lead by HTC’s Vive group. Joining HTC are venture capital firms Brightstone VC , GVR Fund and Rothenberg Ventures. VRChat says HTC is both a key investor and strategic partner now.

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

Oculus parent company Facebook today announced it’s bringing Spaces , the company’s own social VR app, to HTC Vive. Simply pick your platform, and download the file. The post ‘Facebook Spaces’ Gets HTC Vive Support, Now the Company’s First Cross-platform VR App appeared first on Road to VR. Arctic Open.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Firefox Reality , Mozilla’s made-for-VR web browser, has been available on standalone devices for some time now, featuring support for Oculus Quest, Oculus Go, HTC Vive Focus, and Pico standalones. Now Mozilla has brought its WebXR-capable browser to PC VR headsets with its new PC Preview version.

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JUNE 28, 2016

Revive, the mod which lets HTC Vive owners play games released only on Oculus Home, has just got a new release and is now compatible with 35 titles in the Oculus Store. See Also: Oculus Reverses DRM Decision: “We won’t use hardware checks as part of DRM on PC in the future”. Download ‘Revive’ from GitHub.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

Even though you could download and play the game on your PC through Steam, that version was unfortunately 2D screens only. Today, Drool is officially announcing that Thumper is now fully playable on both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift VR headsets through both Steam and Oculus Home. It includes Oculus SDK support as well.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Viveport, HTC’s storefront for VR games and apps, is throwing out free promo codes to owners of Oculus Quest and Quest 2 which will let you play all of the games enrolled in its Infinity program for a whole month. Image courtesy HTC. Looking for some free PC VR games to play on Quest?

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

For one, the company made seemingly no effort to court VR developers onto its platform, leaving the Windows Mixed Reality app store practically barren compared to the VR content libraries of Meta (at the time Oculus) and Steam. It’s possible that those who have already installed the requisite software will continue to be able to use it.

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DECEMBER 24, 2016

Oculus Winter Sale. The Oculus Winter Sale kicked off this week and runs until January 3, 2017. The sale includes hundreds of Rift and Gear VR titles for up to 70% off on the Oculus Store. As a holiday thanks to our readers, the first 500 scouts to sign up here will receive a promo-code for a free download!

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