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MARCH 11, 2017

The Venture Reality Fund reported that the landscape of companies it tracks in the virtual reality market grew more than 40 percent in 2016. Gaming and entertainment nearly doubled in size, with major players as well as well-funded new companies in both the U.S. The fund invests in VR and augmented reality startups. and Asia, he said.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

China Joy kicked off Thursday at the Shanghai New International Expo Center with over 600 firms showing the latest in entertainment and technology. Worldwide shipments of VR hardware is set to skyrocket in 2016, with some estimates pointing at volumes of 9.6 billion in 2016, according to IDC. The Chinese VR market was worth 1.54

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DECEMBER 30, 2016

People see PS VR as a bright hope for the industry in 2016 and 2017. It’s going to take a lot on Sony’s part to convince the masses to adopt VR; did it do enough in 2016? Even based on presentation alone, Sony’s E3 2016 press conference will be fondly remembered as the years go on. The Price Is Right.

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JUNE 16, 2021

The follow-up to Sony’s 2016 console VR headset will feature Samsung Display OLED panels. “The Japanese console giant sold more than 5 million units of the original PS VR, launched in 2016, and is aiming to release the successor in the holiday period next year, the people said, asking not to be named discussing internal plans.”

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APRIL 26, 2017

Considering the average consumer’s desire for entertainment, it makes sense that some expect gaming to be the spark and it looks like the PlayStation VR (PSVR) is leading that charge in Japan as reported on eMarketer. 2016 marked the birth of the modern virtual reality era with the launch of HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PSVR.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

In March 2016, the theme park took steps to address their predicament, announcing the end of its killer whale breeding program. The post SeaWorld Shifts Entertainment To Virtual Reality Coaster appeared first on VRScout. Actress Edie Falco provided the voice of the killer whale mother in the three-minute VR presentation.

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JULY 12, 2017

inXile Entertainment, the studio behind The Bard’s Tale franchise including VR dungeon crawler The Mage’s Tale (2017) , today announced they’ve raised a combined investment of $4.5M CEO Hironao Kunimitsu also joins inXile Entertainment’s board. Hironao Kunimitsu, image courtesy The Venture Reality Fund.

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JUNE 20, 2016

The Elecronic Entertainment Expo is one of gaming’s largest events, and for years now it has been tied to the resurgence of the VR market. The post All The Virtual Reality News From E3 2016 In One Post appeared first on UploadVR. For the last week the Upload team has been at E3 in Los Angeles checking out everything VR.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Acquired by Embracer Group in 2020, Vertigo Games is behind titles such as Arizona Sunshine (2016) and After the Fall (2021). Posted earlier this month, the studio is looking for a Lead Level Designer with a proven track record in level design for console/PC action-adventure games as well as expertise in Unreal Engine.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Originally released back in 2016 as a launch title for the Oculus Rift, Lucky’s Tale is considered an OG within the VR gaming community. Today, the company released a carefully crafted remaster of the original 2016 game developed specifically for the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2. Designed for all ages and skill levels.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Due to a series of financial issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, mixed reality entertainment provider The VOID was forced to shut down operations in 2020, shuttering the doors on multiple locations across the globe, from London and Dubai to Hollywood and Toronto. Image Credit: The VOID.

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

The 2016 Virtual Reality Strategy Conference aims to layout the “new rules” of the VR economy. Track one, Delivering Immersive Entertainment focused on immersive media and games with the second track focusing on business strategy and insights from immersive company leaders. PRE-CONFERENCE. 10:00am – VR Studio Tour.

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JANUARY 2, 2017

The only game to support VR in the Platinum group is the company’s own DOTA 2 , an iconic free-to-play MOBA that features a VR viewing mode with the HTC Vive, added in August 2016. One is Subnautica , from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, which offers diving across Rift, Vive and OSVR.

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Having taken up VR game development full-time in 2013, the studio went on to release a slew of VR titles complimenting nearly every major headset release, including games such as The Assembly (2016) , Phantom: Covert Ops (2020) , Fracked (2021), and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord (2023).

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JANUARY 30, 2017

With 2015 breaking previous records, industry observers entered 2016 wondering if VR/AR funding would be able to keep pace. In 2016, venture funding of VR/AR companies reached $1.8 While total venture funding for VR/AR showed major gains in 2016, VR/AR still only holds 1% of total venture funding. Dollars and Deals.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Founded back in 2016, Dreamscape uses a combination of VR, full-body tracking, and haptic feedback technology to immerse players in captivating virtual experiences. .”

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First Contact Entertainment, developers behind the tactical team shooter franchise Firewall , is shuttering the studio, citing the “lack of support for VR within the industry.” The lack of support for VR within the industry has eventually taken its toll.

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JUNE 9, 2022

The experience described sounds somewhat similar to Ghostbusters Dimensions , another location-based Ghostbusters VR game released by The VOID back in 2016. This fantasy fulfilling experience is only possible in virtual reality and with HOLOGATE’s location-based entertainment technology.”.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The technology of VR holds the potential to create entertainment experiences that will become the common language in a new world.” ” Founded in 2016, the latest round brings the company’s total funding to $16.1 million (2.4 billion yen) to date. The post ‘Tokyo Chronos’ Studio MyDearest Secures $7.8M

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JUNE 12, 2016

E3 2016 kicks off this week; it’s the first E3 since the launch of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, and the last before the launch of Sony’s PlayStation VR headset. The Rift CV1 is still their flagship product and is likely to remain that way through holiday 2016 and beyond. Here’s what to expect. Sony PlayStation.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

ValoArena is great because it combines movement with kids’ love of digital entertainment. When the company launched back in 2016, the goal was to take the idea of active entertainment and raise the bar as high as they could using XR and other forms of tech. “We

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The term “4D” is often used to describe entertainment systems that utilize 3D visuals in combination with various sensory effects—such as wind, heat, and smells—to further immerse users in an experience. The company launched its first 4D film, The Lego Movie: 4D – A New Adventure , at LEGOLAND Florida back in 2016.

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An investor relations presentation delivered by Sony Interactive Entertainment chief Jim Ryan includes some new information detailing PSVR 2 units sales relative to the original PSVR launched in October 2016.

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DECEMBER 23, 2016

On the other hand, we have cultural differences on the continental level: USA with its fast and agile Start-up culture, China with its extreme interest in out-of-home entertainment, and Europe with its focus on practical and functional use of VR. Most Innovative: App for Phantom Pain Reduction. Marc Zöller, Software Developer.

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JULY 11, 2016

Today The Walt Disney Company announced participants in the 2016 Disney Accelerator, a program that provides entrepreneurs with mentorship and immersion into the media and entertainment industry. The company’s network of influencers reaches more than 50 million monthly viewers.

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JULY 7, 2021

Since its launch in 2016, 8th Wall has changed the way we access AR experiences, utilizing WebAR technology to remove the need for third-party apps or downloads. 8th Wall launches a first-of-its-kind global network of WebAR agencies designed to connect brands with creatives.

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JULY 18, 2022

Moviebill , an AR studio that launched in 2016, has been working with Regal for a number of years on AR collectibles to bring even more magic to big-budget movies “to keep the theatrical experience going long after the credits have rolled.”. Web3 and the metaverse have arrived in the entertainment space,” said Felts.

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Google has taken its sweet time bringing its VR creation app Tilt Brush (2016) to PSVR, although having recently slimmed down the app to fit on the modest mobile chipset of Oculus Quest may have given the company needed incentive to finally launch on PSVR. Image courtesy Gamstat.

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AUGUST 26, 2017

SLIVER.tv, the leading esports 360º virtual reality entertainment platform, announced the close of a $9.8 is the leading esports 360° virtual reality entertainment platform, founded by successful entrepreneurs led by CEO Mitch Liu. is on a mission to transform the interactive esports entertainment industry.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

Superdata reported about a -72% in revenues for out-of-home VR entertainment , and there is the common consensus that “LBVR is dead “ Pretty ironic, considering that when at-home VR was considered “dead” by many mainstream journalists, LBVR was considered the only VR sector that could succeed.

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MARCH 6, 2018

HTC has established 5 categories for this year’s VDAs including entertainment, education, arts & culture, enterprise and arcade. Entertainment. Last year’s first-prize winners included Apollo 11 VR (2016), Fantastic Contraption (2016), Cloudlands: VR Minigolf (2016), and Allumette (2016).

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Based in Montreal, Canada, Meta4 is known for its location-based entertainment projects such as the multiplayer arcade games Transformers VR Battle Arena and Chaos Jump. It’s also known for creating early VR experiences, such as Time Machine VR (2016) and escape room game The Other Room (20017).

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JULY 2, 2020

Pokémon GO proved to be a massive hit upon its release back in 2016, commanding a loyal following of dedicated players from around the globe. Merging the worlds of AR and immersive theater will no doubt disrupt what is considered the norm for entertainment. Each app will feature it’s own unique gameplay offerings.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Blasters of the Universe: VR Bullet Hell – A chaotic multiplayer co-op “bullet hell” in which teams of four must work together to survive the original 2016 VR Bullet Hell experience. Blasters of the Universe: Infinity Forever – A brand-spanking-new narrative adventure featuring free-roam locomotion and team activities.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

2016 was a big year for all of us at UploadVR. During his tenure there, IGN was spinoff from Imagine and Tal helped to co-found what is now known as IGN Entertainment: the number one games, entertainment and pop-culture media brand in the world. What will be your first orders of business as uploads new EIC?

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

Read More: The Full List of Winners from the 2016 Proto Awards. The night of the Proto Awards I learned a lot about the surprisingly long history of VR, and how it was all leading up to 2016. On stage, the awards that most interested me were the ones that had nothing to do with entertainment. Follow him on Twitter: @LawofTD.

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AUGUST 3, 2017

ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s Immersive Entertainment division, created this first of its kind experience, in collaboration with The VOID. In July 2016, The VOID opened its first public experience at Madame Tussauds New York. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will plunge guests directly into the iconic Star Wars galaxy.

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