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Skateboarding Sim ‘VR Skater’ Coming to PSVR 2 This Summer, Trailer Here

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It’s a pretty unique locomotion concept that sidesteps the need for some sort of skateboard peripheral, like the old skateboard controller for Tony Hawk: Ride (2009). In it, you move your motion controllers in the same way you might move your feet.

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Meta Acquires 3D Lens Printing Firm Luxexcel to Bolster Future AR Glasses

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Founded in 2009, Luxexcel first focused on 3D printing lenses for automotive, industrial optics, and the aerospace industry. Details of the acquisition are still under wraps, however confirmation by Meta was obtained by English language publication The Brussels Times. “We We are delighted that the Luxexcel team has joined Meta.

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VR Technology Meets Drivers Ed Thanks To Boys & Girls Clubs

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One program that launched in 2009 is called the UPS Road Code, and it has helped nearly 60,000 teens at 265 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation and on U.S. military installations overseas learn essential driving skills.

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Skyrim VR Looks Even Better As A Comic Book

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Released back in 2009, the space Western RPG used a type of nonphotorealistic rendering called “cel shading,” aka “toon shading,” to achieve a comic book-style look unique from that of any other game at the time. Earlier today, u/VanaheimRanger posted a video on Reddit showcasing their custom graphics setup.

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Left 4 Dead VR Mod Features Full Motion Controls

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“Maybe the helicopter… maybe it’s made of chocolate…” Despite having been released all the way back in 2009, Valve’s multiplayer zombie game Left 4 Dead 2 maintains a cult-like following thanks to its addicting gameplay loop and revolutionary “AI Director,” which rewards players for taking risks while (..)

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This Life-Size Angry Birds Game Is Powered By Immersive Tech

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Everyone’s favorite mobile puzzle game Angry Birds has received countless ports since its original launch back in 2009. Compete against other teams in a digital smart room complete with motion trackers, projection mapping, and touchscreen technology.

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‘Jurassic World Aftermath’ Studio is Developing a PSVR 2 Launch Title

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Coatsink , a British studio and publisher founded in 2009, has had a hand in the creation of a number of VR titles over the years including: Esper (2015), Esper 2 (2015), Onward (2016), A Night Sky (2017), Augmented Empire (2017), They Suspect Nothing (2018), Shadow Point (2019), and Jurassic World Aftermath (2020). If so, that.

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