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The Secret to Immersion in Gaming

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The video game industry loves the word “immersion,” and so do gamers. The desire for a game to feel real is tantalizing. What sets gaming apart from traditional storytelling media is participating in the story ourselves, rather than simply observing. Immersion in gaming can mean a couple different things.

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VR Hero Shooter ‘Larcenauts’ Update Is All About Immersion

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The first major update to Impulse Gears’ team-based PvP shooter introduces new interactions like manual reloading and immersive sprinting. Last month, developer Impulse Gear released Larcenauts on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR headsets. on Oculus Quest , Oculus Rift , and SteamVR headsets.

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‘Catan VR’ On Oculus Quest Is Proof We Need More VR Board Games

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VR breathes new life into the legendary 90’s board game. Catan VR , a modern adaptation of the original 1995 board game Settlers of Catan is finally available on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Cross-platform support allows you battle other players on Rift/Rift S, Go, and Samsung Gear VR.

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Best VR Hand Tracking Games for Oculus Quest in 2020

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Oculus Quest is a VR headset that helps users enjoy tetherless immersive experiences. Players do not need a computer or a mobile phone to start a game, thus they can play both indoors and outdoors. Also, for some time now , users have been able to find VR hand tracking games compatible with Oculus Quest.

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Competitive VR NERF Game Coming To Oculus Quest In 2022

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That following year NERF introduced the very first NERF dart gun called the Sharpshooter and the game of tag was forever changed. Announced today during the Upload VR Showcase as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming event, the NERF Ultimate Championship is scheduled to arrive in 2022 on the Oculus Quest.

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Adobe Purchases Oculus Medium Immersive 3D Sculpting App

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Earlier this morning Adobe announced the purchase of Oculus’ 3D VR sculpting app, Oculus Medium. Adobe is one of the world’s leading creation software companies, and they’re committed to providing best-in-class 3D and immersive tools for artists, including Adobe Dimension and the Substance tools suite,” states Oculus in a blog post.

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VR Rhythm Game Immerses You In A Violent Crime Drama

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Slice, stab, and shoot your way through the streets of 1930s NYC in this ultra-violent take on the VR rhythm game genre. Moscow-based developer Joy Way ( STRIDE, Time Hacker ) today revealed the first trailer for its upcoming VR rhythm game AGAINST. Plans for release on other platforms are currently in the works.

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