The Ghost Howls

MAY 27, 2019

This year we had the launch of two amazing 6 DOF all-in-one Virtual Reality headsets : the Oculus Quest and the HTC Vive Focus Plus. The official boxes of the Oculus Quest (above) and Vive Focus Plus (below). Oculus Quest and controllers (Image by Oculus). The Quest has more tracking cameras and more audio jacks.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

LONDON, September 15, 2019 — VR Intelligence, a leader in senior level conferences and content for the extended reality (XR) industry, announced today the release of the XR Industry Insight Report 2019-2020. Get the XR Industry Insight Report 2019-2020 here. Press release. said the same for AR/MR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 21, 2019

The 2019 VR Holiday Gift Guide is here to help! With the launch of the Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S in 2019, VR has gone from inaccessibly expensive and complex, to a much more approachable technology (comparable to traditional game consoles). Or maybe you’re looking for some new, fun, joy-filled content?

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 14, 2019

Last week has been the week of CES 2019 , one of the most important technology exhibition of the year. This represents the current status of the technology, that is evolving, but has still not reached the inflection point to become mainstream (as I have already told you in my 2019 predictions about augmented and virtual reality ).

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VRScout

JUNE 18, 2019

VR hardware is front and center at this year’s festivities following the release of Oculus Quest and HP Reverb. AIXR has announced the 2019 nominees for their third annual international VR Awards , an event dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements in the VR industry. VR Hardware of the Year: Oculus – Quest.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Thanks to Steam’s hardware agnostic approach, it’s become the defacto repository of all things PC VR (excluding Oculus exclusives, of course). You may find a couple repeats from our 10 Best Rift Games of 2019 , but there’s still plenty of top-scoring games to dig into here. The 10 Best SteamVR Games of 2019.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

HTC teases new information regarding their upcoming 6DoF headset. Last month the Consumer Electronics Expo 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, HTC announced the latest addition to their VR hardware line-up, the HTC Vive Comos , a combination PC/mobile 6DoF headset featuring inside-out tracking and a flip-up visor.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2019

Top among these announcements was the reveal of Vertigo Games’ stellar zombie survival FPS, Arizona Sunshine , for the Oculus Quest. Originally released back in 2016 for SteamVR, Oculus, and PSVR, the immersive experience takes users through a post-apocalyptic wasteland ravaged by a worldwide zombie virus. Image Credit: Vertigo Games.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 19, 2020

Yesterday, I attended the Vive Ecosystem Conference, the annual event by HTC, that his year was held completely inside ENGAGE. The first major company to have the courage to take its whole event fully in Virtual Reality has been HTC, that has held yesterday its annual VEC event completely inside the ENGAGE platform.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2019

Yesterday, I have dressed as a fortune teller and I have given you my predictions for augmented reality in 2019. And how it will be in 2019? Mister President launching the Vive Focus (Image by HTC). Oculus has been the king of standalones , because it is selling devices at very low prices that offer great content.

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Road to VR

JUNE 3, 2020

HTC has confirmed that it’s laying off staff in order to streamline its business amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. An HTC spokesperson confirmed this with Road to VR, citing a direct impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, HTC remains under tremendous pressure,” the HTC spokesperson told Road to VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Originally released back in March of 2016, Virtual Desktop has since become the gold standard in wireless VR streaming, allowing users to access their desktop PC’s in VR using an Oculus Rift/Rift S, Oculus Quest/Quest 2, or SteamVR headset. Virtual Desktop is available now on Oculus Quest/Quest 2 for $19.99.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Without further ado, Road to VR’s 2019 Game of the Year Award winners: Asgard’s Wrath. Available On : Oculus (Rift). Release Date : October 10th, 2019. Sanzaru Games and Oculus Studios brought Asgard’s Wrath to life as a part of the Oculus initiative to fund less, but bigger titles for the Rift platform.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 22, 2020

Oculus has gained in these years always more success in the consumers’ landscape, and now with the Oculus Quest , thanks to an affordable device running great content , it is making strides in the market. But in the enterprise space, it has always been behind the competition of companies like HTC or Pico.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 2, 2019

From steep discounts on Oculus PC hardware, to slashed prices on PSVR bundles, here’s your guide to today’s best VR deals: Image Credit: HTC. In terms of hardware discounts, HTC definitely takes the cake thanks to several impressive deals on its lineup of Vive headsets and numerous must-have accessories.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2020

After a slow start, 2019 rounded out to be an undeniably strong year for consumer VR, setting up a springboard into a big 2020. 2019 started out slow as the industry waited with baited breath for the launch of the latest wave of headsets, but things started heating up once they finally hit the market. Oculus Quest. Valve Index.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

According to reports by Dutch website Mobielkopen , Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC has officially filed protection for the phrase “Vive Cosmos” at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), as well as several other agencies in both Switzerland and New Zealand.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Oculus Quest 2 was 10 million units, and the success of Oculus Quest 2 had an impact on the company that is providing [it].” Notably, Qualcomm’s says it offers “50+ designs” for its Snapdragon XR chipsets, integrating into headsets such as HTC Vive Focus 3, Pico Neo 3, and Lynx MR-1.

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ARPost

JANUARY 15, 2020

With the new year upon us, let’s take a look at the VR headsets that caught our attention in 2019. Though we will also be looking at one VIVE headset, Oculus rules the road when it comes to standalone VR headsets. Oculus has a number of standalone models. If you want a quicker comparison, Oculus prepared this one themselves.

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VRScout

JULY 17, 2019

Last year’s Emmy’s included seven nominations for various immersive content, with Oculus Studios’ Henry taking home the award for “Outstanding Original Interactive Program” and Scatter’s VR documentary Zero Days for “Outstanding New Approaches: Documentary.”. Featured Image Credit: ILMxLAB / Fable Studio.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 22, 2019

From asymmetrical party games to epic sci-fi RPGs, 2019 was one hell of a year for VR gaming. The final days of 2019 are almost upon us, marking the end of arguably the biggest year for VR gaming so far. Before we wrap-up the decade, let’s take a look at some of the most impactful VR releases of 2019. per episode.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 2, 2019

It’s the beginning of 2019, and this means that this is that time of the year when we all make predictions for this year in AR and VR! Jokes apart, what has happened in AR in 2018… and what can you expect to happen in 2019? Predictions for Augmented Reality in 2019. Let’s see how AR can evolve in 2019!

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2019

Combined with the convenience and portability of the Oculus Quest, ACRON has the chance to be a standout hit among standalone users. ACRON: Attack of the Squirrels will launch initially on the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive this Summer. The post E3 2019: VR Couch Party Game ACRON: Attack Of The Squirrels!

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

An official release for the Oculus Quest is scheduled for 2019. Released back in March of 2016, Virtual Desktop is a handy utility application that allows users the ability to view and access their desktop computer from the comfort of their Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or WMR headset. Image Credit: Guy Gordin.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 15, 2021

Image by Road To VR, from HTC images). HTC launches Vive Tracker 3.0 HTC was not teasing a new standalone headset, but a new Vive Tracker. I know that many of you won’t be excited by this news, but remember the Vive Tracker is one of the most successful accessories ever created by HTC. Come and visit it!

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Road to VR

MAY 13, 2019

As the VR market is poised for a handful of new headsets launching in the coming weeks, the latest Steam Survey unsurprisingly shows Vive and Windows VR making some gains after Oculus discontinued the Rift ahead of the launch of the Rift S. Chart courtesy Valve.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The studios say in a Steam community post that launch, which is now slated to take place sometime in Fall 2019, has been delayed due to “a few lingering issues that were not so readily apparent in previous testing.”

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Road to VR

JANUARY 30, 2019

Vive Cosmos, HTC’s upcoming PC VR headset (which is also likely to support tethering to smartphones), has popped up in FCC listings, suggesting that the company is moving rapidly to bring it to market. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC Vive. SEE ALSO HTC Confirms Vive Cosmos Will Support OpenVR/SteamVR.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2019

At San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) this year, Oculus and BBC Studios are giving US crowds their first chance to demo the upcoming VR game Doctor Who: The Edge of Time. The post SDCC 2019: ‘Doctor Who VR’ Game Lets You Pilot a Fully Functional TARDIS appeared first on Road to VR.

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JULY 19, 2019

Developed by Stonepunk Studios, Tarzan VR will release episodically later this year on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S, PlayStation VR, and Valve Index. . The post Episodic Tarzan VR Experience Announced At SDCC 2019 appeared first on VRScout. Featured Image Credit: Fun Train.

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Road to VR

MARCH 4, 2019

Viveport Infinity, HTC’s unlimited Netflix-style game delivery service for Vive & Rift, is set to launch on April 2nd. You just have to answering three questions and provide a valid email address, and HTC promises to send out a 30-day free access code which should arrive via email on March 20th.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 23, 2018

Oculus first announced that it was developing a high-end standalone headset, codenamed Santa Cruz, way back in 2016, and ever since there’s been great anticipation for the device which aims to offer 6DOF head and hand tracking with no reliance on external sensors or a host PC. Image courtesy Oculus. Stay tuned!

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Rikard Steiber, Viveport President and Senior VP of Virtual Reality, is departing HTC at the end of the year. Having joined the company in February 2016, Steiber oversaw the launch of Viveport in over 60 markets, HTC’s digital distribution platform for VR games and experiences.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2019

Me at VEC 2019. After having detailed his vision for a better future where we all will wear an XR headset, Alvin has started introducing HTC’s vision for the Vive Focus Plus. As you can see from the price, it has been positioned in the West as an enterprise headset as all the devices by HTC. These has been crazy days.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

If it’s true what they say that time flies when you’re having fun, then 2019 must have been a really good year for immersive tech, because here we are gearing up for the holidays and I haven’t sent a single Christmas card. The Oculus Quest was a hit. HTC Vive Retires. Artists have embraced immersive tech with gusto in 2019.

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VRScout

MAY 22, 2020

Planck was one of the co-founders of Oculus Story Studio and worked for Pixar for 10 years as a technical director on movies like Cars, WALL-E, and Up. This was in 2019, right before the Oculus Quest launched. The post Adventure Lab Offers VR Escape Rooms With Live Hosts On Oculus Quest appeared first on VRScout.

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MAY 23, 2019

After spending just a few hours with the Oculus Quest hardware, Pavlov VR developer David Villz (davevillz) confirmed yesterday via Twitter that the fast-paced multiplayer shooter will be heading to the standalone headset. — davevillz (@davevillz) May 22, 2019. — davevillz (@davevillz) May 23, 2019.

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