The Ghost Howls

JULY 13, 2020

Sony invests $250M in Epic Games. Sony has announced that it has made a big investment of $250M in Epic Games through one of its subsidiaries. The investment gives Sony a minority stake in Epic that now is evaluated at more than $17B. And Sony for sure wants to have a stake in the metaverse. Top news of the week.

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Road to VR

MARCH 11, 2020

E3 2020, the major games industry conference, has been cancelled over Coronavirus concerns. The organization that produces E3, the Entertainment Software Association, says it’s exploring options for an “online experience to showcase industry announcements and news in June 2020.”

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. Header image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Top news of the week.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The technology sounds eerily similar to Sony’s PlayLink , a multiplayer game service for the PlayStation 4 that allows players to engage in a variety of quizzes and immersive games using compatible smartphones and tablets. Sony files patents for potential products and features on a regular basis, many of which wind up dead in the water.

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Peter Graham

DECEMBER 29, 2019

CES 2020 kicks January into gear with lots of exciting tech announcements but for those after a change, a new job role might be in order. So for this week’s VR Job Hub VRFocus has found vacancies from two of the biggest companies in the VR business, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and HTC. London, UK. Sound Designer.

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 14, 2020

When it comes to big videogame announcements the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles every June tends to be the highlight of every year. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) was noticeably absent last year, leaving not only a big gap news wise but physically as well.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

It’s been a bit of quiet start to 2020 for PlayStation VR with few videogames coming out and Iron Man VR delayed until May. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) did reveal that 5 million headsets had been sold but a lot of the focus currently is on PlayStation 5.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 17, 2020

Over the past year, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has released various snippets regarding its next console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5) but nobody knows what it looks like. — PlayStation Europe (@PlayStationEU) March 17, 2020. Watch tomorrow on PlayStation Blog: [link] pic.twitter.com/sjqZLCfCBv.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 8, 2019

This Sunday marks the three-year anniversary of PlayStation VR, Sony’s console-based answer to at-home VR entertainment. In celebration of this milestone, Sony is launching a handful of new titles on the PS4-powered headset, as well as a huge sale on over 70 PS VR-compatible experiences. Image Credit: Sony.

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ARPost

MAY 27, 2020

AWE 2020 Day 1 Talks and Panel Discussions. While 2020 may be what Inbar of the Future called the “lost year,” it has been good to the XR technology industry. The Future of Entertainment. A panel discussion titled “Who Will Control the Future of Entertainment?” The world is coming to us,” said Schilowitz.

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ARPost

JULY 23, 2021

A large adoption rate for augmented and virtual reality in 2020 has broadened the audience and age groups interested in the latest technologies. Mikey Trujillo – Project Manager at Marvel Entertainment, LLC. Mikey Trujillo – Project Manager at Marvel Entertainment, LLC.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, the sequel to the 2015 hit movie, will be creeping its way into theaters this weekend, and Sony Entertainment is turning to AR as a way for fans to interact with the creepy characters from the books, as well as connect with friends; whether they’re down the street or across the globe.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 11, 2020

It really wasn’t looking likely but now it has been confirmed, the most prestigious videogame event on the calendar, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2020 has been officially cancelled. GDC saw a similar effect when Facebook, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and more begin dropping out.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

While big-name titles like Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding only took home two awards from eight nominations, Cloudhead Games and Sony London Studio were the big VR winners from the event. From start to finish Blood & Truth is one hell of a ride, a finely choreographed John Woo movie that’s all about sheer entertainment.”.

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Peter Graham

OCTOBER 1, 2019

There’s a lot going on over at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) currently, with the company currently shaking up its promotional events by hosting State of Play broadcasts and not appearing at events like the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). It’s not just Shawn Layden leaving Sony.

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Road to VR

MAY 21, 2020

Iron Man VR on PSVR was delayed several times earlier this year, but last week the game finally got a firm release date of July 3rd, 2020. Iron Man VR is set for a release date on July 3rd, 2020 and is available for pre-order ; the game’s standard edition will cost $40.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Technologies like VR are being used widely to make games distinctive and entertaining so that both avid and casual gamers can enjoy their favorite games irrespective of time and place. billion, followed by $5.8

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AR Insider

MARCH 1, 2021

This week, we look at Sony’s tease for PSVR2, new features in Snapchat’s Lens Studio, and a whole slate of new AR glasses emerge. Let’s dive in… Sony Confirms New Playstation VR2 for PS5 with New Controllers. W elcome back to Spatial Beats. Will it be this year? Will it be next year?

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 16, 2020

These include a positive outlook for the company in 2020 as well as mention of a PlayStation VR successor. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) recently confirmed 5 million PlayStation VR’s have been sold since 2016 and the current model will support the upcoming PlayStation 5 console.

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AR Insider

APRIL 6, 2020

It also includes VR’s immersion and escapism (entertainment); and AR’s applications in workplace collaboration and home services (utility). Assuming production ramps back up by early Q3, IDC projects a rebound which brings total 2020 shipments to 7.1 Specifically, Sony announced 5 million cumulative units sold in January.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In a statement, Facebook has said : “Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person component of F8 2020. The cancellation of F8 2020 continues a growing trend within the industry due to fears over spreading the coronavirus. So far 47 countries have confirmed cases.

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AR Insider

MARCH 29, 2021

In fact, signals tracked by our research arm ARtillery Intelligence , indicate VR is on an upswing after declining about 10 percent in 2020. — SPREE Interactive raised an undisclosed sum in the millions of dollars for its free-roam VR entertainment platform. That decline was Covid-inflected, given supply-chain impediments.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Sony is about to bring the third weapon to the high-end VR fight, and it could have a major impact on the market. The combination of content, pricing, and simplicity may mean that Sony could take a dominant position in the market over competition like HTC and Oculus. What It Means For Sony. VR for Everyone.

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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This year is going to be very different, however, with Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and Facebook/Oculus having now cancelled their appearances due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. . ” In addition to GDC 2020, SIE said last week that it wouldn’t be attending PAX East in Boston because of the coronavirus.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Estimates based on this data suggest between 500,000 and 1,000,000 Quest 2 units sold in Q4 2020 alone. Million New VR Users in 2020, 71% Increase in VR Game Revenue. million new VR users on Steam in 2020. 104 million VR sessions on Steam in 2020. More than 60 Oculus developers have reached $1M+ revenue. Key Data Points.

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Upload VR

MAY 24, 2023

Last week, Sony confirmed its latest PlayStation Showcase would air on May 24 at 1pm PT / 9pm BST. New Astro Bot Sony hasn't announced any upcoming first-party PSVR 2 games yet, but Astro Bot could fit the bill perfectly. Here are our predictions. Now that PSVR 2's here, it could finally be time.

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Peter Graham

JANUARY 17, 2020

Originally revealed almost a year ago during Sony Interactive Entertainment’s debut State of Paly broadcast, Camouflaj’s Iron Man VR was due to launch later next month on 28th February. Today, the studio has confirmed that will no longer happen, delaying its arrival by three months. . You’ll be hearing from us again soon!”

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AR Insider

MAY 27, 2021

For all we knew, 2020 could have been the year that AR ads came and went. in 2020— and possibly a bellwether in the otherwise niche landscape of today’s mobile AR. A lot of people assume that because AR is about bringing the magic of 3D and animation into the real world, it’s an entertainment thing. Patrick’s Day.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, here you are how I envision this 2020 in virtual reality! (I’ll I see 2020 as a good year of consolidation, where VR will grow linearly before the expected explosion around 2022. In 2020 this trend will continue, and the more content will get released, the more people will start entering VR. The reasons?

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Peter Graham

OCTOBER 5, 2019

During Sony Interactive Entertainment’s (SIE) very first State of Play broadcast earlier this year one of the surprise announcements for PlayStation VR was Marvel’s Iron Man VR. Well, that has now slipped but the good news is an official launch date has been set for February 2020.

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Peter Graham

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Today saw Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) broadcast its fourth and final State of Play for 2019 and it was a little light on virtual reality (VR) content. Media Molecule will be launching Dreams on Valentines Day, 14th February 2020, for $39.99.

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VRGames

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Nach dem kompletten 2020 Jahresrückblick, mit etwas über 40 Playstation VR Titeln. Schulde ich euch noch meine PSVR Prime 12 =))) … 00:00 hello 01:19 The … supply.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The report examines the market size and revenue of consumer VR hardware and software from 2016 and forecasts growth through to 2020. As headset manufacturers face fewer supply constraints than last year, hardware sales will continue to earn more than VR software, at least until 2020. billion in 2017, up 142% year-over-year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 22, 2023

As demand for the “metaverse” continues and companies look for new ways to digitally engage their distributed consumers, XR offers a phenomenal way for sports teams, entertainment providers, and similar leaders to connect with their target audience. Beyond Sports is a company responsible for developing real-world data used in 3D animations.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 20, 2020

” That seems to indicate massive stands from companies like Facebook, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) and Epic Games won’t be present, possibly in favour of smaller booths or even table settings for minimal organisation. This may be due to the very real issue that GDC Summer could be cancelled or moved (GDC Winter?)

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TechCrunch VR

MAY 15, 2020

New numbers from NPD confirm what we’ve known for a while: The first quarter of 2020 was a very good one for gaming companies. As stay at home orders have been enacted on the federal and state levels, people are coping with the ongoing daily horror that is life in 2020 by playing video games. — NPD Games (@npdgames) May 15, 2020.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Even before the pandemic of 2020, people looked at extended reality (XR) technology as an opportunity to improve digital collaboration, training, and communication. On the other hand, headsets like the Pico 4 and PSVR2 by Sony present a range of end-users with powerful immersive headsets.

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