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US Fire Administration Advocates The Use Of VR For Firefighter Training

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An average of 11 firefighters have died every year since 2008 during training sessions; VR could help reduce those numbers. Their special firefighter trainer simulator is the first to use both VR and haptic technology through an HTC Vive Pro, heat suit, breathing apparatus, hose with haptic technology, and scenario software.

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‘Assetto Corsa Competizione’ Announced With VR Support, Coming This Summer

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While the development focus appears to be on bringing the FIA GT3 homologated championship to life, the title clearly represents a new chapter in Kunos’ simulation technology as a whole. Assetto Corsa supports Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Image courtesy Kunos Simulazioni.

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The 5 Best VR Racing Sims for Oculus Rift & HTC Vive

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Virtual reality racing simulators are some of the most immersive experiences available today, but finding the best ones can be difficult. We’ve compiled a list of our top five favorites for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. There are several intriguing options to test now that the bulk of PC racing simulators support VR. Assetto Corsa.

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Atlantic Ghost Is Like Star Trek: Bridge Crew Meets Naval Submarine Combat

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You may not have first thought of submarine simulations when you theorized about the prospects for multiplayer virtual reality games. “Back in 2008 I suddenly discovered that I liked submarine simulations,” Airapetjan explained over email. When you watch the trailer below though, it all makes sense.

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‘Project CARS 2’ VR Review – An Ambitious Sequel With Serious Potential

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Available On: Steam (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive). Reviewed On: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive. And to the casual observer, the simulation itself might not appear to be much different either. If Only They Could Improve the AI… Much like the first game, Career Mode is more interesting than the majority of racing simulators.

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Creature To Manage $1 Million Indie VR Fund From SideQuest

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Funding VR's Indie Expertise Back when the App Store for iPhone was coming together in 2008, the $200 million " iFund " was announced and managed by venture capitalists who offered equity deals to developers at a critical time in the development of mobile phones as a computing platform.

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