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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The company also announced several exciting updates for games like Demeo , Bait!, 2023 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Resolution Games , the VR developer behind popular games like Demeo , Angry Birds VR , and Ultimechs. The game features several different game modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Free-For-All.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned VR studio, announced it’s bringing the chart-topping VR games Job Simulator (2016) and its sequel Vacation Simulator (2019) to Apple Vision Pro. Whatever the case, it’s clear the studio is continuing its mission to release its most popular VR games on every headset possible.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Resolution Games, a leading developer of XR content, today revealed a new AR division of the company that will focus more directly on the creation of AR content. Today during the Augmented World Expo conference, Resolution Games CEO Tommy Palm announced on stage that the company is spinning up an AR division.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Do you like Game of Thrones ? Ask famous athletes and coaches for their opinion on this weekend’s big game. However, since the advent of mobile video and gaming, that trend has reversed, and quickly. Today, we can have impactful media experiences everywhere, including immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

This is the premise behind Cosmic Sugar , an interactive VR wellness game that combines art, sound, and physics to immerse you in a therapeutic virtual experience. Don’t think of Cosmic Sugar as just a VR game. Originally released in 2016, Cosmic Sugar has continued to evolve since it was first launched.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Ubisoft today announced at Facebook Connect that both the Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell franchises are getting made-for-VR games. Both games are set to be Oculus platform exclusives. It’s unclear whether these will be considered Quest exclusives, or will also be offered to Rift and Quest users via PC.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

ValoArena launches today at the IAAPA Expo trade show , and the new immersive mixed reality indoor arena from Valo Motion will absolutely blow your socks off with mind-bending physical gameplay that doesn’t require any additional hardware in order to play. It’s a fully automated physical gaming attraction. Image Credit: Valo Motion.

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JUNE 6, 2024

and Epic Games. Of course, Wevr has done much more beyond that iconic first episode in its theBlu series , having worked on a number of immersive experiences over the years including Gnomes & Goblins , Harry Potter VR , and Reggie Watts Waves VR. million, with its $25 million Series B investment arriving in February 2016.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Originally released in December of 2016 alongside the Oculus Touch controllers, the popular sculpting/modeling/painting tool has been used on numerous high profile projects, from the production of AAA VR games like Archangel: Hellfire , to the development of concept art for various feature films. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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JULY 27, 2020

This coincides with a pivot away from location-based VR entertainment towards immersive VR learning. Raja was the CEO of Television & Digital at global content and media company Blue Ant Media, and was co-founder of technology company QuickPlay Media, which was acquired by AT&T in 2016. Image courtesy Dark Slope.

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JUNE 6, 2024

and Epic Games. Of course, Wevr has done much more beyond that iconic first episode in its theBlu series , having worked on a number of immersive experiences over the years including Gnomes & Goblins , Harry Potter VR , and Reggie Watts Waves VR. million, with its $25 million Series B investment arriving in February 2016.

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DECEMBER 9, 2021

Social party game Among Us rose to viral success in the midst of the pandemic. Calls to bring the game’s ‘imposter-hunting’ gameplay to VR were immediate, and unofficial VR versions of the game sprang up in no time. And on that front, a VR version of the game could be something truly special.

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MAY 29, 2024

ILM Immersive & Marvel Studios is releasing What If…?: An Immersive Story exclusively on Apple Vision Pro tomorrow, and I had a chance to take an early look and speak with producer and executive producer Shereif Fattouh as well as technical art director Indira Guerrieri about the process of creating this experience.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Marco & Polo Go Round is an immersive love story written by Gregory Kaufman and Benjamin Steiger Levine and directed by Benjamin Steiger Levine. Over the past ten years, ARTE has co-produced a number of interactive games such as Inua, Unmaze, Homo Machina, Vandals, Type:Rider, The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature and Vectronom.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Thirdverse, the Tokyo-based VR game studio behind Swords of Gargantua (2019) and upcoming shooter Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds , announced that it’s secured $8.5 million in funding, something the company says will allow them to grow and make more VR games. We are really excited to release more immersive VR games in the future.”

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OCTOBER 9, 2016

Last night, the VR community gathered in LA for the 2016 Proto Awards. In its third year, the Proto Awards have become a significant milestone in virtual reality, reminding all of us how far the industry has come as we recognize and celebrate the best games, experiences, developers, and creators in virtual reality. Cloudhead Games.

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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. Our hope, as developers, is that these immersive experiences will bring some much needed fun and escapism to all.” .

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just a few months after the acquisition of Beat Saber studio Beat Games , Facebook today announced the acquisition of Sanzaru Games, the studio behind the Oculus-exclusive Asgard’s Wrath and a handful of other VR titles. ” As far as VR studios go, Sanzaru Games is one of the most veteran you’ll find.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

It’s the time of the season again for reflection, when we look back at this year’s greatest achievements in VR gaming and remind ourselves just how far we’ve come in the four years since consumers first delved head-first into truly immersive worlds. Now, our games of the year: Half-Life: Alyx. Developer: Valve.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Available today, headset owners can finally get to dive into a collection of immersive music videos that only previously graced museums worldwide via the Björk Digital Exhibition since late 2016, Pitchfork reports. The perennially avant-garde singer-songwriter Björk has brought her entire 2015 album, Vulnicura , to virtual reality.

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MAY 8, 2018

One area which is evolving rapidly in the country is the immersive technologies industry, with virtual reality (VR) in particular, forecast to grow at a faster rate than any other entertainment and media industry from 2016 – 2021 in the UK, making it the fastest growing, and largest, virtual reality industry in EMEA.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ditch your controllers and go “hands-on” with these free sideloadable games. VR developer Aldin Dynamics recently teased hand-tracking support for its 2016 game Waltz of the Wizard , but has yet to confirm when these features will be made available. Tea for God is available for sideloading here. INTERDIMENSIONAL MATTER.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Zen Studios, one of the most prolific virtual pinball creators, has teamed up with Disney and Lucasfilm Games to release a Star Wars- themed VR game filled to the brim with pinball machines. The game also ‘helps’ a bit by keeping your ball on the table longer, but more on that below. Image courtesy Zen Studios.

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MAY 25, 2016

Samsung is bringing fans closer to the Olympic Games with this immersive Beach Volleyball VR film. Every four years, over one million athletes globally train to qualify for the Olympic Games. So much hard work goes into training and preparation, with only 1% actually making it to the Games.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

The annual spectacle is packed with everything a growing nerd needs to get his/her fill of the latest sci-fi, video games, comics, anime, etc. Lionsgate and Starbreeze’s John Wick Chronicles game. The post Your Guide To The Best VR Exhibits at NY Comic Con 2016 appeared first on VRScout. Naturally I saved the best for last.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

The Official PlayStation Blog has shared Sony’s most downloaded games of last year. PSVR now has more than 50 titles supporting the headset, check out the most downloaded in 2016 below: Job Simulator ($30). Batman: Arkham VR immerses you in the Dark Knight’s Universe and redefines what it means to be the Batman.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Mojang’s best-selling video game arrives on Meta’s best-selling VR headset. QuestCraft is a standalone VR port of Minecraft: Java Edition that offers players access to the full Minecraft experience in VR without the need for an expensive gaming PC. QuestCraft is available now on the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

Oculus quietly released Quill Theater on Quest last month as a way to bring immersive art and animations made in VR to more of its VR userbase. Quill is a VR drawing and animation tool which has been around since 2016. I ), but it’s never been very easy for artists to distribute their content, nor for users to find it.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Meta Quest+ games for February 2024 are now available. Meta Quest+ is a subscription that lets you redeem a selection of two VR games per month. Even if you don't play them straight away, you can continue accessing redeemed games so long as you continue the subscription. Read on for our full review.

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OCTOBER 8, 2016

Check the list below for the full list of honorees: Best Social Experience: Lecture VR – Immersive VR Education Ltd. Pool Nation VR – Perilous Orbit & Cherry Pop Games. Most Transportive Experience: Apollo 11 VR – Immersive VR Education Ltd. Best Game: Raw Data – Survios. Bullet Train – Epic Games.

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 23, 2023

Because the companies have figured out how to track a person’s body movement independently of the car’s motion, passengers and drivers will be able to wear VR headsets to simultaneously see the road and digital content or be totally immersed in a virtual world. VR is the most immersive medium ever invented.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Originally released back in 2016, Bigscreen VR is a unique app that allows you to watch movies and TV with friends in VR. You can even connect your computer and stream your favorite PC games to a private lobby for an extra immersive gaming experience. Bigscreen Beyond is scheduled to begin shipping in Q3 2023 for $999.

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MAY 2, 2024

Despite not receiving updates in years, Google Earth VR (2016) on Steam is still one of the most useful and immersive ways to interact with the company’s 3D version of planet Earth, Street View and all.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

11 min read In 2016, Pokemon Go took the world by storm and showed the growing demand for AR gaming. The hype around Pokemon Go showed that augmented reality could be of interest to a wider audience, including those who usually do not play mobile games. In this article, we will answer questions like what does AR mean in games?

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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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MAY 21, 2019

After what feels like eons of waiting, the Oculus Quest standalone VR headset is finally available to the public, along with over 50 immersive launch titles. Vacation Simulator’s simplistic visuals make it a no-brainer for the Oculus Quest, offering users both new and experienced a relaxing immersive adventure bursting with personality.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Fortnite doesn’t natively support VR headsets, however an update coming to the popular battle royale shooter today reportedly holds mention of Oculus, possibly pointing to future VR support for the game. In short, Fortnite getting on Quest could make it one of the most popular VR games there overnight.

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