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JUNE 22, 2023

At least from the outside, it appears Microsoft isn’t actively competing for a seat at the XR table, which is fairly odd coming from a company that pioneered enterprise AR while simultaneously wrangling some of its top OEM partners to make a fleet of PC VR headsets for consumers in 2017. If Microsoft goes in half-cocked, maybe.

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JULY 31, 2019

HTC took another step towards launch of its upcoming PC VR headset, Vive Cosmos, by quietly releasing three ‘reveal’ videos featuring some of the system’s claims to fame. Audio – integrated, flip-up design. Audio – integrated, flip-up design. This is the all-new HTC VIVE COSMOS VR kit.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Alongside new and improved controllers, the company also revealed the full Quest Pro specs, pre-order date, and release date. Alongside new and improved controllers, the company also revealed the full Quest Pro specs, pre-order date, and release date. Resolution. 1800 × 1920 (3.5MP) per-eye, LCD (2x).

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MARCH 16, 2020

The supply chain slowdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected a few notable VR companies, including Valve and Facebook with their respective flagship headsets. Now it seems HTC is experiencing similar issues with its upcoming SteamVR External Tracking Faceplate for its recently released PC VR headset, Vive Cosmos.

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APRIL 20, 2024

Searching for this week's biggest VR stories? With VR hardware, Pimax revealed two new wired PC VR headsets - Crystal Light and Crystal Super. In VR gaming, we interviewed the Zombie Army VR developers alongside going hands-on with COLD VR , Umurangi Generation VR , Metacity Patrol and Escape Simulator VR.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

It’s been a year since Japanese studio MyDearest and LA-based studio Sekai Project successfully concluded their Kickstarter for Tokyo Chronos (2019), the VR mystery game told through the lens of a visual novel. As far as we can tell, no official release date has been set for the international version. Who killed me?”

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MARCH 5, 2019

Along with flipping burgers, photographing various marine life, and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of Vacation Beach, we’ll also have the chance to explore three other fantastical locales spread across Vacation Island. It’s VR— there is no wrong way to play.”. Looking to get in better touch with nature?

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MAY 28, 2020

Reverb G2 is shaping up to be the next generation of Windows VR headsets. Windows VR headsets were the first major headsets out of the gate with inside-out tracking back in 2017. more movement capture” compared to other Windows VR headsets. Four Camera Tracking for the First Time on WMR. Image courtesy HP.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Vive Pro date and price, Magic Leap announcements, Nvidia’s real-time ray-tracing, and Budget Cuts resurfaces. HTC have finally revealed the price and release date of the anticipated Vive Pro , opening preorders globally at Vive.com and other retailers. image by Road to VR. Image courtesy HTC. Nvidia RTX.

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JUNE 11, 2018

Created by Zoink , the minds behind Fe (2018) and Flipping Death (TBA), Ghost Giant tasks you with using your see-through hands to lift furniture, vehicles, and trees, and even rotate and open entire buildings to reveal the stories going on inside, says Zoink in a recent PlayStation blogpost.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

In HOLOGATE’s newest arena-style VR experience, Das Boot – VR Escape , you and up to four players must work together to avoid the brutal attack of a British destroyer. The Vive controllers will rumble as you grab tools, flip switches, or when you turn your body to look through the periscope. Image Credit: HOLOGATE.

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JULY 14, 2017

VR headset manufacturers are likely hard at work finding ways to improve and update the design and components to provide an even better product in the future. Third-parties are also building different peripherals to improve the user experience, and bionik has set a date for the release of their integrated PS VR headphones: August 1st.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Recently released on the Quest store, Cubism is a spatial puzzle game with a slick minimal presentation. Thomas is a Brazilian VR developer currently based in Brussels, Belgium. In September I launched Cubism , a minimal VR puzzle game about assembling colorful blocks into complex geometric shapes.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

HTC today introduced three new variants of its Vive Cosmos VR headset. Cosmos Play is HTC’s entry-level VR offering which has four cameras for inside-out tracking, and the same controllers as the original Cosmos. HTC plans to offer the Cosmos Play for $500, though a release date hasn’t been announced.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

HTC announced today that its new Vive Cosmos headset will be priced at $700 with a release date of October 3rd. The company has done plenty of teasing in the past few months, so right up front let’s take a look at the specs: Headband: Halo style with flip-up visor. Pre-orders for the headset are open starting today.

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JUNE 25, 2021

In preparation for its June 27th ship date, HTC released a full teardown of its latest enterprise-focused standalone, Vive Focus 3. “We use incredibly precise machines to calibrate the headsets, and there is no way to replicate the precision by hand alone,” Ye cautions before heading into the teardown proper. . Resolution.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The Samsung Odyssey, the company’s first PC VR headset, is available starting today in several countries, sold via Samsung and Microsoft stores. Samsung has positioned the Odyssey VR headset as the premium offering among the Windows VR headsets, a handful of which launched initially last month. Image courtesy Samsung.

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MARCH 4, 2021

Release Date: March 4th, 2021. That was before Oculus released Touch to consumers, and they were still bundling original Rifts with an Xbox One controller. That was before Oculus released Touch to consumers, and they were still bundling original Rifts with an Xbox One controller. Price: $30. Developer: Crytek.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

PowerWash Simulator VR brings the cleaning sensation to Quest headsets, but not without some compromises. PowerWash Simulator VR is a casual cleaning game that asks players to become the ultimate dirt aficionado, building up local clientele and pulling off increasingly impressive (and eventually, strange) odd jobs.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Release Date: June 10th, 2021. Especially thanks to its hands-on nature, A Rogue Escape channels the feeling of an escape room while fusing it with videogame elements, ultimately pulling off an experience that simply wouldn’t be feasible in the real world. A Rogue Escape Details: Available On: Oculus Quest , SteamVR.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

Intel demonstrates “Merged Reality” wireless VR headset, Project Alloy. Project Alloy stands alone among the current lineup of technologies available because it isn’t tethered to a desktop computer like HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, nor does it use a smartphone like Google Cardboard, Gear VR or Google Daydream.

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AUGUST 17, 2016

Intel demonstrates “Merged Reality” wireless VR headset, Project Alloy. Project Alloy stands alone among the current lineup of technologies available because it isn’t tethered to a desktop computer like HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, nor does it use a smartphone like Google Cardboard, Gear VR or Google Daydream.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Bonelab , the latest title from veteran VR developer Stress Level Zero, brings the core of Boneworks to Quest 2 for the first time, but beyond that does little to improve its foundational gameplay. Release Date: September 8th, 2022. This time, however, a fully-featured modding system could save the day.

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MARCH 29, 2017

Despite their corporate fraternity, the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR don’t cross over with each other very often when it comes to content. Today, however, we can reveal that at least two Oculus Rift games have been ported to the Gear VR in one form or another. What Touch game would you most like to see come to the Gear VR?

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AUGUST 9, 2019

August is turning out to be a stellar month for virtual reality (VR) releases, especially when it comes to AAA videogame support from non-VR developers. From old favourites coming to new platforms to entirely new experiences to be had in VR, if you’re not already engrossed in a VR experience of some sort you soon will be.

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AUGUST 2, 2017

Science fiction has, for decades, painted an illustrious concept of what VR can be, resulting in understandably high expectations. A lot of VR games focus on making you feel as comfortable as possible. It’s like a new Manifest Destiny of cyberspace, a new American Dream, or even a new Global Community Dream.

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JULY 2, 2016

The Assembly from nDreams is coming soon, and with an official release date of July 19th now announced, we thought we’d take some time to catch up on this intriguing story-driven thriller built from the ground up for VR. Firstly, a short reminder on what The Assembly is all about.

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JULY 23, 2020

Vertigo (2016) proved to be an ambitious room-scale VR title that pioneered the medium alongside the best of them back in 2016. At its core, it’s still very much a fun and unique VR game that seems to have aged pretty well, warts and all. Release Date: July 21st, 2020. Image captured by Road to VR.

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

“The Climb 2” is a VR game that lets you explore and conquer beautiful, yet dangerous environments. Here’s some backstory: I originally played The Climb in 2016 when it was released on Oculus Rift; it was a technically amazing game, but it lacked motion controls, which hindered the whole experience.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

At this year’s Gamescom, we got a hands-on with the ostensibly near-finished game, which should be releasing soon if the developers want to hit their Fall 2017 launch date. Image courtesy Vertigo Games. The opposing side’s general then must wait until the re-activation timer runs out.

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MARCH 10, 2017

Yesterday, Sony invited UploadVR and other members of the media to a private showcase of upcoming PlayStation VR (PSVR) titles. Every now and then a game comes along that marries genres together in such a way that it just makes perfect sense. If you die as this new passenger, the ship’s A.I. That’s where things get interesting.

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MARCH 26, 2023

Not For Broadcast is the propaganda broadcasting experience available now for Quest 2 and PC VR. This flatscreen-to-VR port translates nicely, delivering a wonderfully entertaining job sim filled with clever adult humor. There are two main elements to the gameplay. Sound overwhelming?

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MARCH 3, 2017

GDC has been going on for the last five days and Oculus has made some big announcements during the show, including a Rift and Touch price cut and a new Gear VR. It’s also launched some of the biggest and best games and apps on its platform to date, and there’s new content for Gear VR too, so let’s get stuck in.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

Genotype is an ambitious story-driven sci-fi shooter recently released on Quest. Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Bolverk Games’ latest VR title is a love letter to classics like Metroid Prime. However, the flip side is the game feels lacking in meaningful escalation of difficulty. Read on for our full review.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Supermassive Games, the makers of VR titles Until Dawn: Rush of Blood (2016) and Tumble VR (2016), are coming out with a new psychological horror game for PSVR called The Inpatient that seems to offer a level of realism thanks to some very well-tuned facial motion capture. ” image courtesy Supermassive Games.

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APRIL 25, 2017

Release Date: April 25, 2017. pulling electrodes from your head, image captured by Road to VR. Moving realistic-looking dead bodies to get to clues is a normal occurrence, and doing it in VR only multiplies the emotional effect. Wilson’s Heart Details: Official Site. Developer: Twisted Pixel Games.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

A photo of the front of the Vive Pro, that has been announced during last year’s CES (Image by Upload VR). I have experimented a lot with 7Invensun’s eye tracking add-on for the Vive , and I can assure you that eye tracking really enables a completely different UX for VR; It opens up the possibilities for foveated rendering.

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