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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Sony has officially announced that John Kodera has stepped down as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), making way for previous SIE deputy president Jim Ryan to take the position. Ryan joined Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE) in 1994. But Sony is committed to this and we’re in it for the long haul.”.

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JUNE 16, 2017

.” AT&T has been making big waves in the VR community in 2017—kicking off with a white paper published by AT&T Foundry that outlines the structural issues the VR industry will have to address before mass adoption can occur. Situated at the Warner Bros. VRScout is proud to be a media partner of AT&T SHAPE.

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JULY 12, 2017

The Walt Disney Company has announced participants in its 2017 incubator Disney Accelerator , a program intended for early and venture-backed tech startups working in media and entertainment. Among the 11 picked for the company’s 2017 Accelerator is location-based VR arcade The Void and Unreal Engine creator Epic Games.

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APRIL 13, 2017

In its new Virtual Reality Industry Report: Spring 2017 , Greenlight Insights forecasts total virtual reality revenues to reach $7.2 billion globally by the end of 2017, of which, head-mounted displays (HMDs) will account for $4.7 What’s Inside the Virtual Reality Industry Report: Spring 2017. Preview Table of Contents.

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AUGUST 13, 2017

Colaianni told me, “the outstanding nomination process for the VR Awards 2017 is anything to go by, future years will continue to build upon the astounding work our nominees have been producing.” Colaianni says “Our mission of being an inclusive awards body for the immersive sector spans far beyond just entertainment.”

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MAY 13, 2023

The future is looking bright for car-based immersive entertainment. In addition to navigation and safety, the Deep Reality Display also offers various entertainment options for passengers, including AR gaming. The system can even track other cars as well as pedestrians and issue alerts in real time for improved safety.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

billion in 2017, up 142% year-over-year. Google Daydream will sell the most premium headsets in 2017, getting 6.8M When it comes to sales from software and services, revenue is expected to increase by almost $1B this year, with high-quality entertainment content fueling much of the growth. billion in 2017, rising to $9.1

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MARCH 21, 2017

Next week’s Silicon Valley VR Expo 2017 is set to bring together the core of the VR industry from Silicon Valley and beyond. Road to VR Readers Save at SVVR 2017. Interested in attending or exhibiting at SVVR 2017? Attend SVVR 2017 Exhibit at SVVR 2017. Road to VR is a proud media partner of SVVR 2017.

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AUGUST 31, 2017

Drifter Entertainment. Cell reception can be spotty in the packed Washington State Convention Center, so attendees may want to download the official PAX West 2017 guidebook (and a copy of this article) ahead of time. The post Where to Find VR at PAX West 2017 appeared first on Road to VR. Smashbox Arena. Oculus, PSVR, Vive.

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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 SEE ALSO Disney Invests in VR Arcade The VOID, Epic Games in 2017 Accelerator. ” image captured by Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 27, 2016

In an interview with Gamespot , the outspoken creator spoke freely on a variety of subjects including his personally most anticipated game of 2017 ( Red Dead Redemption 2 ) and his opinion of virtual reality: “2016 was year one for virtual reality,” he said. The world, simply, is not ready.

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JUNE 12, 2017

Los Angeles-based VR studio Survios has continued to improve its ‘adrenaline platformer’ Sprint Vector since its reveal at GDC 2017 in March, adding weapons, powerups and new movement systems. Detailed in a press release at E3 2017, the game is set to launch for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift and Touch by the end of the year.

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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. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire marks an important milestone in the continued expansion of The VOID, which also joined the 2017 Disney Accelerator earlier this year.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

With the latest amazing innovations in VR/AR, VRX 2017 next week in San Francisco is the place to be to hear from those leading the charge. Here are just a few reasons to consider attending VRX 2017: VRX is the most senior-level VR/AR event on the planet: Meet with the top executives from working in immersive tech from across the world.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

inXile Entertainment on the other hand, along with Obsidian Entertainment and Larian Studios, are keeping old-school RPGs alive. We don’t have an exact release date or price yet, but The Mage’s Tale is expected to launch this year in 2017 for the Oculus Rift with Touch. What has you most interested in this new game?

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The yearly fanfare of the Game Awards has come and gone, leaving Capcom with the award for Best VR/AR Game for their massively successful horror-adventure Resident Evil 7 : Biohazard (2017), a game that equally supports both PSVR and traditional monitors. Star Trek: Bridge Crew – developed by Red Storm Entertainment.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Attendees at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles will notice that a familiar structure has faded from the show’s sweeping skyline of corporate booths. The familiar black monolith bearing the Oculus logo will not be making an appearance at E3 2017.

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APRIL 15, 2017

Perhaps some dancing, some singing— something mildly entertaining that I’d enjoy but soon forget. After much anticipation, Mindshow revealed yesterday morning at VRLA that the open beta has been officially set for a Q3 2017 launch—with all new characters, sets, and functionality.

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JUNE 6, 2017

The 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is right around the corner. “When a new console or a new platform launches, there’s a lot of activity driving launch day,” Shawn Layden, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America, tells The Verge in an interview. Tagged with: E3 2017 , PSVR Facebook Twitter Reddit More.

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According to the announcement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met at LG’s Seoul headquarters with top executives, including William Cho, CEO and Park Hyoung-sei, President of the company’s Home Entertainment division. In 2017 LG was on the cusp of launching a PC VR headset for SteamVR.

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JULY 22, 2017

Tagged with: ready player one , SDCC 2017 Facebook Twitter Reddit More. “But to a future that I think is awaiting all of us, whether we like it or not. The creation of the virtual world took almost two and a half years of preparation.”.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

When asked what Oculus’ “big goals” for 2017 are, Arnold responded: “We want to show the world a glimpse of the future of gaming and entertainment. That amount of capital is certainly enough to create many unforgettable titles for 2017 and beyond. Lone Echo from Ready at Dawn.

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JUNE 15, 2017

Here’s our roundup of news from ‘day 4’ of E3 2017. A new partnership to develop multiple original VR titles within the extended The Walking Dead universe was announced at E3 2017. A new partnership to develop multiple original VR titles within the extended The Walking Dead universe was announced at E3 2017.

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APRIL 16, 2017

The original inspiration behind the AfterNow and HoloLens collaboration was to show that the Hololens can be used for fun and entertainment instead of its traditional applications in professional environments such as medicine and architecture. The egg hunt was one of the highlights of VRLA, but don’t take my word for it.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Vertigo Games, the studio behind Arizona Sunshine (2017) and upcoming VR shooter After the Fall , today announced that it has acquired SpringboardVR, creators of the eponymous location-based VR content distribution platform. The post Vertigo Games Acquires VR Arcade Game Distribution Platform SpringboardVR appeared first on Road to VR.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2017

DICE 2017 — a gathering of some of the biggest thinkers, creators and leaders in the digital entertainment industry – kicked off today in Las Vegas. From the official DICE 2017 speaker descriptions : Into the Future. Magic Leap’s Graeme Devine.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

It was all the way back in 2017 that Defunctland , a YouTube channel covering the history of dead theme parks and entertainment centers, announced plans for a digital interactive theme park brought to life using VR technology. Creator Kevin Perjurer is bringing Disneyland to life in VR, one digital attraction at a time.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

The game is now slated to release on March 14th, 2017. Ubisoft recently released Eagle Flight exclusively on Oculus Rift from their Montreal studio, with Werewolves Within and Star Trek: Bridge Crew to follow from their North Carolina-based subsidiary Red Storm Entertainment.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

This was the first in-person celebration since 2019, and organizer AIXR went big with a red carpet event complete with a drinks reception, luxurious three-course meal, and a surreal acrobatic performance from Andromeda Entertainment CEO John McClellan.

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MAY 16, 2021

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. ” Image Credit: LEGOLAND. For more information, visit the official LEGOLAND website.

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JULY 18, 2017

With more than 9,000 square feet of futurism and cutting edge innovation and immersive entertainment, the Futurism & Tech Pavilion hosted by VRCon is a must-see event at Comic-Con 2017! Saturday: How Entertainment and Tech Leaders Are Uniting in Mobile VR to Deliver New Content Adventures: Power Rangers VR Experience.

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JANUARY 13, 2017

2016 was a big year for the world of immersive tech, but for things to really take off 2017 needs to be even bigger. The 20,000 square-foot space in Marina Del Rey will serve as an immersive reality hub in the heart of the entertainment industry’s backyard. Tagged with: audi , CES 2017 , events , party , Upload.

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AUGUST 1, 2017

The company’s newest system of cameras could make it more accessible than ever for companies to create large, warehouse-sized tracking environments for location-based entertainment and VR arcades. Upload (@UploadVR) August 1, 2017. pic.twitter.com/368q9zEDFR. What do you think of OptiTrack and this new face plate?

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JULY 10, 2021

Shonda Rhimes and Netflix ink a new deal that could VR and gaming content to the continually growing entertainment platform. When Shonda Rhimes signed a history-making deal with Netflix in 2017, it made her one of the highest-paid showrunners in TV and put her on a path to becoming one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. .

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Debuted at GDC 2017 and announced via their official blog, Oculus offer a first look at some of the titles coming to Rift and Gear VR in 2017. Designed by: Hidden Path Entertainment. Release Date: Fall 2017. Release Date: Fall 2017. Designed by: inXile Entertainment, Inc. Release Date: Q2 2017.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This week, we’re giving you our big VR predictions for 2017 which include the potential emergence of Facebook VR and the growth of immersive education. Tune in next week where our guest will be UploadVR’s brand new editor-in-chief Tal Blevins : co-founder of IGN Entertainment. See you there!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

2017 Summit , developers, press, and entertainment industry veterans gathered from around the world this week to discuss cutting edge technology and design principles. At the D.I.C.E. Their combination led to the creation of Squanchtendo, a brand new game studio, last year.

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