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Mohammad Nabil has been leading the R&D team at Bibliotheca Alexandrina CULTNAT since 2005 to exploit several technologies to enhance digital heritage experiences, including: panoramic imaging, laser scanning, photogrammetry, immersive multi-display systems and mobile AR. MORE
There are things to love in this brief spin-off to the 2005 platformer that developer Double Fine made its name with. I really want to deliver you some good news, here. MORE
Mackenzie came on board at HTC in 2005, having preciously worked as Vice President of T-Mobile USA. Last week HTC lost its VP of Design to Google. This week, the company’s Global Executive Vice President has also departed. MORE
The story is said to take place between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). MORE
Harmonix, the studio behind many rhythm game hits like Guitar Hero (2005) and Rock Band (2007) , today announced what they’re calling a “VR rhythm shooter” that looks—to be frank—pretty freaking awesome. MORE
Vuzix had previously won the award for innovation at CES in 2005 and 2018 (the company was founded in 1997) and repeated the feat at this year’s event, being recognizing for its “outstanding design and engineering”. Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? MORE
How learning real-world skills can turn out to be the killer app for VR & AR. “We MORE
I have played through FEAR (2005) , FEAR 2 (2009) , Dead Space 1 (2008), 2 (2011) and 3 (2013) , Outlast (2013) , Slender: The Arrival (2013) and many more. MORE
They have a rich catalog of award-winning animated music videos, performed live with Madonna via hologram at the 2005 MTV Europe Awards to promote their record Demon Days, and even had augmented reality album art accompany their 2010 release Plastic Beach. MORE
He has been pushing PlayStation hardware since 2005’s release of the PlayStation Portable (PSP,) having worked on six of those eight hardware launches over the years. This Thursday, October 13th, Sony is launching the PlayStation VR worldwide. MORE
The graphics too are reminiscent of World of Warcraft and similar MMOs, which means they’d fit right in if it were 2005. MORE
When the Xbox 360 first released in 2005 it introduced an achievement system that allowed players to add to a pool of points tied to their Xbox account. Oculus has an early Christmas present for all Rift users; the company’s huge 2.0 update arrived in beta this week and it brings some major new features with it. MORE
Serenity, the firefly-class spaceship from cult TV show Firefly (2002) and film Serenity (2005), is now full explorable in VR. With many years in the making, Unity developer and 3D environmental artist Kaveh Tabar’s Serenity VR fan project is finally here. MORE
The system was in continuous use from 1994 to 2005. As illustrated by the intricate inlay and pietra dura work on the walls of the marble mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is the ultimate expression of the elegance of Mughal architecture and craftsmanship. Considering the hordes of tourists that it draws, it makes one wish to become a bird, so that they can fly above the masses and study the decorations closely. MORE
Dr Benko had worked at Microsoft since 2005, but moved to Facebook Reality Labs ( formerly Oculus Research) in late 2017. MORE
It first tested the concept with 2005’s Fahrenheit (know as Indigo Prophecy in Europe), and then popularized it with PlayStation 3 exclusive, Heavy Rain. VR presents tremendous storytelling potential for the videogame industry. MORE
DigiLens , a developer of transparent waveguide display technology, says it’s working toward a waveguide display which could bring a 150 degree field of view to AR and VR (or XR) headsets. The company expects the display will be available in 2019. MORE
It has a colourful history, having been originally developed by the SimBin, famous for classic racing sims such as GT Legends (2005) and GTR (2005). RaceRoom Racing Experience has received a major update that introduces Vive and Rift support through SteamVR. MORE
Roger Ebert actually cited movies as the “most powerful empathy machine” during his Walk of Fame speech in 2005. Ebert’s words about film as a powerful empathy machine as just as true today as when he said it in 2005. MORE
The Sniper Elite franchise kicked off in 2005 and now spans eight titles, with the latest, Sniper Elite 4 , released in 2017. Sniper Elite is coming to VR. MORE
Wowza is a company founded in 2005 that focuses on simplifying the streaming process and this connection to GoCoder allows streamers and devs to stream using the first-person camera in Unity. Many companies are making waves across the gaming industry at GDC this week and Unity has certainly contributed to a few headlines. Their 5.6 MORE
— it’s his 2005 masterpiece, Shadow of the Colossus , we’d most like to experience with a headset. Even after the belated release of The Last Guardian , Fumito Ueda remains an interesting figure in the Japanese gaming industry, and someone we’d love to see work in VR. Ueda’s games have a distinct feeling to them. MORE
An official VR remake of the 2005 arcade classic, Mario Kart GP, the experience has players sit in a metal rig similar to a go-kart wearing not only an HTC Vive headset, but two Vive trackers strapped to each wrist. MORE
Virtual Reality in Television : Star Trek The Next Generation: The Game (1990), Star Trek Voyager: The Thaw (1996), Stargate SG1: The Gamekeeper (1997), Avatar (2004), Stargate Atlantis: Aurora (2005), Stargate Universe: Human (2010), Seizure (2011). MORE
Vuzix had previously won the award for innovation at CES in 2005 and 2018 (the company was founded in 1997) and repeated the feat at this year’s event, being recognizing for its “outstanding design and engineering”. Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? MORE
ImmersiveTouch of Chicago, Illinois founded in 2005, is surgical simulation company that uses Vive and Rift Head Mounted Displays (HMDs), patient-specific anatomy and haptic (tactile) feedback in order to train surgeons and team members, and educate patients themselves. MORE
From 1998 to 2005, he served as games technical strategist at Intel. Pretty soon, real life will be stranger than fiction when it comes to bringing the great inventions of science fiction and games into technology. Kim Pallister, the director of Intel’s virtual reality center of excellence, moderated a fireside chat about that topic with science fiction writer Austin Grossman at our recent GamesBeat Summit 2017: How games, sci-fi, and tech create real-world magic. MORE
We looked on in with inevitable dread as Batman relived the horror of his parent’s loss in his mind, and would do so again in Batman Begins 16 years later in 2005 with a decidedly grittier rendition. Note: This article contains small spoilers for the start of Batman: Arkham VR. MORE
Sony arguably lost its footing as the console king when it launched the PlayStation 3 at $599 in 2005, and now here was a system that wanted considerably more cash for an experience that would still be foreign to many and a big financial risk for people to support. MORE
Robert Rodriguez, the director of films such as Sin City (2005) , Planet Terror (2007), and the Spy Kids franchise, just wrapped production on a newly announced VR action series with The Fast and the Furious franchise actress Michelle Rodriguez. MORE
Since 2005, the United States Supreme Court has battled tirelessly to reduce the brutal mandatory sentences of minors by courts and as a result the sentencing of life without parole for juveniles was made unconstitutional in 2012. MORE
Rhombus of Ruin picks up straight from where the 2005 original left off, and wastes no time reintroducing us to Raz and his psychic powers. Welcome to your weekly round-up of all things PlayStation VR (PSVR)! MORE
– Expelled from Paradise (2015) , Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (2011), and Blassreiter (2005). Japanese VR studio MyDearest and Los Angeles-based Sekai Project are launching a Kickstarter campaign today to fund the development of a new VR manga game. MORE
Mychilo Cline, 2005. Virtual Reality offers an exhilarating way of rediscovering the familiar world through an unfamiliar lens. MORE
Ostendo , based in Carlsbad, CA, was founded in 2005 to advance display technology, curved screens, and has been developing VR displays for over a decade for the military. MORE
Microsoft also acquired Obsidian Entertainment , the studio behind Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2005) , Fallout New Vegas (2010), South Park: The Stick of Truth (2014) and the Pillars of Eternity series. MORE
This isn’t the long-awaited sequel to the 2005 game (though that is on the way), but instead a VR-exclusive story set right after those events. MORE
Psychonauts In the Rhombus of Ruin takes place between the events of Psychonauts (2005) and the upcoming Psychonauts 2 due out later this year. MORE
The Second Encounter followed it in 2002, with Serious Sam 2 releasing in 2005. Every time a new VR shooter is announced or shown off, people want to know if it supports full locomotion options. “Enough with the nausea hysteria!” ” comment sections cry out. MORE
Recapping the top stories covered on the VRScout Report , a weekly podcast discussing the best in VR, hosted by Malia Probst. MORE
Moore is no stranger to using technology in his performances: In 2005 created the iconic Kryoman robots – which have since gone on three world tours to complete over 1000 shows in 52 countries, performing with the likes of Black Eyed Peas, Nikki Minaj, Akon, Ludacris, Pitbull, Kelly Roland and Usher. MORE
I got that same inkling in 2005 as Leon Kennedy. The long-anticipated Resident Evil 4 , released in 2005, was something of a miracle drug. It’s 1996 and I am frozen solid. I can see Chris Redfield still standing, against all odds, clutching his side in pain. What I can’t see is the hunter shuffling around in the background, but I can sure as hell hear it. MORE
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Serenity, the firefly-class spaceship from cult TV show Firefly (2002) and film Serenity (2005), is now full explorable in VR. With many years in the making, Unity developer and 3D environmental artist Kaveh Tabar’s Serenity VR fan project is finally here.
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Vuzix had previously won the award for innovation at CES in 2005 and 2018 (the company was founded in 1997) and repeated the feat at this year’s event, being recognizing for its “outstanding design and engineering”. Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables?
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Microsoft also acquired Obsidian Entertainment , the studio behind Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (2005) , Fallout New Vegas (2010), South Park: The Stick of Truth (2014) and the Pillars of Eternity series.
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FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Robert Rodriguez, the director of films such as Sin City (2005) , Planet Terror (2007), and the Spy Kids franchise, just wrapped production on a newly announced VR action series with The Fast and the Furious franchise actress Michelle Rodriguez.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
The story is said to take place between Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) and Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977).
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The Sniper Elite franchise kicked off in 2005 and now spans eight titles, with the latest, Sniper Elite 4 , released in 2017. Sniper Elite is coming to VR.
Road to VR
JANUARY 26, 2017
It has a colourful history, having been originally developed by the SimBin, famous for classic racing sims such as GT Legends (2005) and GTR (2005). RaceRoom Racing Experience has received a major update that introduces Vive and Rift support through SteamVR.
VRScout
JANUARY 24, 2019
Vuzix had previously won the award for innovation at CES in 2005 and 2018 (the company was founded in 1997) and repeated the feat at this year’s event, being recognizing for its “outstanding design and engineering”. Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables?
VRScout
JANUARY 2, 2018
Since 2005, the United States Supreme Court has battled tirelessly to reduce the brutal mandatory sentences of minors by courts and as a result the sentencing of life without parole for juveniles was made unconstitutional in 2012.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Harmonix, the studio behind many rhythm game hits like Guitar Hero (2005) and Rock Band (2007) , today announced what they’re calling a “VR rhythm shooter” that looks—to be frank—pretty freaking awesome.
Road to VR
JUNE 4, 2018
DigiLens , a developer of transparent waveguide display technology, says it’s working toward a waveguide display which could bring a 150 degree field of view to AR and VR (or XR) headsets. The company expects the display will be available in 2019.
VRScout
JUNE 13, 2017
An official VR remake of the 2005 arcade classic, Mario Kart GP, the experience has players sit in a metal rig similar to a go-kart wearing not only an HTC Vive headset, but two Vive trackers strapped to each wrist.
UploadVR
JANUARY 4, 2019
Dr Benko had worked at Microsoft since 2005, but moved to Facebook Reality Labs ( formerly Oculus Research) in late 2017.
Road to VR
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Double Fine , the studio behind cult classic Psychonauts (2005) , last year announced a PSVR exclusive, Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin , a direct continuation of the original story.
Veative
JANUARY 3, 2019
Mychilo Cline, 2005. Virtual Reality offers an exhilarating way of rediscovering the familiar world through an unfamiliar lens.
VRScout
MARCH 28, 2017
They have a rich catalog of award-winning animated music videos, performed live with Madonna via hologram at the 2005 MTV Europe Awards to promote their record Demon Days, and even had augmented reality album art accompany their 2010 release Plastic Beach.
Road to VR
JULY 21, 2017
The graphics too are reminiscent of World of Warcraft and similar MMOs, which means they’d fit right in if it were 2005.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 27, 2016
It first tested the concept with 2005’s Fahrenheit (know as Indigo Prophecy in Europe), and then popularized it with PlayStation 3 exclusive, Heavy Rain. VR presents tremendous storytelling potential for the videogame industry.
Tech Trends VR
MARCH 1, 2018
Moore is no stranger to using technology in his performances: In 2005 created the iconic Kryoman robots – which have since gone on three world tours to complete over 1000 shows in 52 countries, performing with the likes of Black Eyed Peas, Nikki Minaj, Akon, Ludacris, Pitbull, Kelly Roland and Usher.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
This isn’t the long-awaited sequel to the 2005 game (though that is on the way), but instead a VR-exclusive story set right after those events.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Rhombus of Ruin picks up straight from where the 2005 original left off, and wastes no time reintroducing us to Raz and his psychic powers. Welcome to your weekly round-up of all things PlayStation VR (PSVR)!
VRScout
FEBRUARY 17, 2018
How learning real-world skills can turn out to be the killer app for VR & AR. “We
UploadVR
MARCH 1, 2017
Wowza is a company founded in 2005 that focuses on simplifying the streaming process and this connection to GoCoder allows streamers and devs to stream using the first-person camera in Unity. Many companies are making waves across the gaming industry at GDC this week and Unity has certainly contributed to a few headlines. Their 5.6
UploadVR
OCTOBER 22, 2016
We looked on in with inevitable dread as Batman relived the horror of his parent’s loss in his mind, and would do so again in Batman Begins 16 years later in 2005 with a decidedly grittier rendition. Note: This article contains small spoilers for the start of Batman: Arkham VR.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Mackenzie came on board at HTC in 2005, having preciously worked as Vice President of T-Mobile USA. Last week HTC lost its VP of Design to Google. This week, the company’s Global Executive Vice President has also departed.
Veative
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
The system was in continuous use from 1994 to 2005. As illustrated by the intricate inlay and pietra dura work on the walls of the marble mausoleum, the Taj Mahal is the ultimate expression of the elegance of Mughal architecture and craftsmanship. Considering the hordes of tourists that it draws, it makes one wish to become a bird, so that they can fly above the masses and study the decorations closely.
UploadVR
JANUARY 21, 2017
I got that same inkling in 2005 as Leon Kennedy. The long-anticipated Resident Evil 4 , released in 2005, was something of a miracle drug. It’s 1996 and I am frozen solid. I can see Chris Redfield still standing, against all odds, clutching his side in pain. What I can’t see is the hunter shuffling around in the background, but I can sure as hell hear it.
Road to VR
APRIL 19, 2018
Psychonauts In the Rhombus of Ruin takes place between the events of Psychonauts (2005) and the upcoming Psychonauts 2 due out later this year.
AWE Blog
AUGUST 30, 2018
Mohammad Nabil has been leading the R&D team at Bibliotheca Alexandrina CULTNAT since 2005 to exploit several technologies to enhance digital heritage experiences, including: panoramic imaging, laser scanning, photogrammetry, immersive multi-display systems and mobile AR.
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MARCH 10, 2016
Virtual Reality in Television : Star Trek The Next Generation: The Game (1990), Star Trek Voyager: The Thaw (1996), Stargate SG1: The Gamekeeper (1997), Avatar (2004), Stargate Atlantis: Aurora (2005), Stargate Universe: Human (2010), Seizure (2011).
VRScout
JUNE 21, 2017
Recapping the top stories covered on the VRScout Report , a weekly podcast discussing the best in VR, hosted by Malia Probst.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 27, 2016
— it’s his 2005 masterpiece, Shadow of the Colossus , we’d most like to experience with a headset. Even after the belated release of The Last Guardian , Fumito Ueda remains an interesting figure in the Japanese gaming industry, and someone we’d love to see work in VR. Ueda’s games have a distinct feeling to them.
VRScout
DECEMBER 2, 2017
ImmersiveTouch of Chicago, Illinois founded in 2005, is surgical simulation company that uses Vive and Rift Head Mounted Displays (HMDs), patient-specific anatomy and haptic (tactile) feedback in order to train surgeons and team members, and educate patients themselves.
UploadVR
MAY 21, 2017
From 1998 to 2005, he served as games technical strategist at Intel. Pretty soon, real life will be stranger than fiction when it comes to bringing the great inventions of science fiction and games into technology. Kim Pallister, the director of Intel’s virtual reality center of excellence, moderated a fireside chat about that topic with science fiction writer Austin Grossman at our recent GamesBeat Summit 2017: How games, sci-fi, and tech create real-world magic.
Road to VR
JANUARY 31, 2017
Roger Ebert actually cited movies as the “most powerful empathy machine” during his Walk of Fame speech in 2005. Ebert’s words about film as a powerful empathy machine as just as true today as when he said it in 2005.
VRScout
AUGUST 1, 2016
Ostendo , based in Carlsbad, CA, was founded in 2005 to advance display technology, curved screens, and has been developing VR displays for over a decade for the military.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 7, 2017
When the Xbox 360 first released in 2005 it introduced an achievement system that allowed players to add to a pool of points tied to their Xbox account. Oculus has an early Christmas present for all Rift users; the company’s huge 2.0 update arrived in beta this week and it brings some major new features with it.
Road to VR
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I have played through FEAR (2005) , FEAR 2 (2009) , Dead Space 1 (2008), 2 (2011) and 3 (2013) , Outlast (2013) , Slender: The Arrival (2013) and many more.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Room 2005, West Hall. E3, Gamescom, TGS, PAX are all great shows for exhibiting VR content.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 20, 2016
The Second Encounter followed it in 2002, with Serious Sam 2 releasing in 2005. Every time a new VR shooter is announced or shown off, people want to know if it supports full locomotion options. “Enough with the nausea hysteria!” ” comment sections cry out.
UploadVR
OCTOBER 11, 2016
He has been pushing PlayStation hardware since 2005’s release of the PlayStation Portable (PSP,) having worked on six of those eight hardware launches over the years. This Thursday, October 13th, Sony is launching the PlayStation VR worldwide.
UploadVR
DECEMBER 29, 2016
Sony arguably lost its footing as the console king when it launched the PlayStation 3 at $599 in 2005, and now here was a system that wanted considerably more cash for an experience that would still be foreign to many and a big financial risk for people to support.
UploadVR
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
There are things to love in this brief spin-off to the 2005 platformer that developer Double Fine made its name with. I really want to deliver you some good news, here.
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