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AI Murder Machine Kicks Air Force Pilot's Ass in DARPA's Simulated Dogfight Contest

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Anyone remember the 2005 sci-fi movie Stealth ? As far as I can remember, it involves a secret, artificially intelligent U.S. Air Force fighter plane that rebels against its creators when it is struck by lightning. It was not very good. Read more.

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This AR Go-Kart Experience Is Basically Real-Life ‘Mario Kart’

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Back in 2017, Nintendo partnered with VR Zone Shinjuku to create Mario Kart GP VR , a location-based VR port of its 2005 arcade racing game, Mario Kart GP. Using custom trackers mounted to their wrists, players are able to physically throw red and blue shells at fellow racers while controlling their kart using a unique motion simulator.

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Nintendo Enters VR With ‘Mario Kart GP VR’

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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. However the most exciting of the VR experiences being offered has to be Mario Kart GP VR.

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10 Amazing VR Games For The Quest 2

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The game was originally released in January of 2005 as a non-VR title and received rave reviews. Genre: Simulation, Sports Price: $14.99. This is no ordinary village though, as the inhabitants are under the influence of a mysterious cult and have become infected with mind-controlling parasites. Walkabout Mini Golf.

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Universal Studios, The Metaverse, And The Future of Theme Parks

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This ride takes you on an immersive journey through a recreated version of Skull Island from Peter Jackson's 2005 movie, King Kong. Visitors then board a tram and take a simulated journey through a jungle environment. All guests put on 3D glasses to see the action in a realistic and engaging way.

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PSVR’s Psychonauts Launches February 21st, PS4 Pro Support Confirmed

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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. The San Francisco-based company recently announced that Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin will be launching on PlayStation VR (PSVR) on February 21st.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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It’s interesting to note that although Nintendo did not directly develop this virtual version of the 2005 arcade classic Mario Kart GP , it is an official remake and has Nintendo’s blessing… but the experience will be using the HTC Vive and not Nintendo hardware (will the Nintendo Switch soon be the first VR-compatible hardware from Nintendo???).