The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

The global pandemic has changed the rules for everything, and the situation is so confusing and so rapidly evolving that any prediction for 2021 is completely unreliable, too. 2021 won’t be the year of VR. Well, let’s be honest, this won’t happen in 2021, either. The Quest will still be the king.

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ARPost

APRIL 7, 2021

2021 is no different since the need for digital solutions is bigger than ever. We are already witnessing the formation of VR trends that will define 2021 and the future of virtual reality as a whole. So, without further ado, let’s look at the most impactful VR trends that will continue to grow in 2021. In Conclusion .

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AR Insider

JANUARY 5, 2021

This was the topic of the latest ARtillery report, Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons; 2021 Outlook. The short version of VR’s state of the union is that it represents a promising technology in gaming and entertainment, but its traction continues to be slow and steady. Has Oculus Quest Sold One-Million Lifetime Units?

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ARPost

AUGUST 20, 2021

Over the past year, live entertainment and events have become at-home, personal experiences. There are six licensed worlds of 2021 Virtual Burning Man : BRCvr, Build-A-Burn, Burn Week: Global Live Stream, Dusty Multiverse, BURN2, Infinite Playa, and SparkleVerse. Virtual Burn: A Virtual Reality Experience.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I’ve had the immense pleasure of interviewing Marcus Kuehne from Holoride, one of the most interesting and original XR startups out there : they provide in-car entertainment via VR headsets, with the VR content that has the movements synchronized with the actual movements of the car. Let’s talk about holoride. What is it?

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Since I love people at ambr, and I think that articles with lessons learned are always very valuable, I have collaborated with them to offer you this post, which details what have been the evolutions between TGSVR 2021 and TGSVR 2022. For the first time in its history, “TOKYO GAME SHOW VR 2021” was held in the VR venue last year.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2021

OUT-OF-HOME VR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR. Facebook – Oculus Quest 2 HP – HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition HTC – VIVE Focus 3 Pico Interactive Europe SL – Pico Neo 3 Pro Varjo – XR-3 Vrgineers – XTAL Mixed Reality Module. . Emperia EVOKE Studios Lost Horizon triple A code GmbH Unlocked Reality.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Thanks to 3D entertainment, this is now possible to recreate in real life. With the progression of 3D media, home entertainment is transitioning from a flat, out-of-reach picture to a realistic, three-dimensional portal. Advancements in digital video imaging and screening technology have made 3D entertainment a reality.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 14, 2021

The result is the report, Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons, 2021 Outlook, and the latest episode of ARtillery Briefs (video and takeaways below). Speaking of Apple, AR glasses themselves aren’t ready for mainstream acceptance and won’t gain significant ground in 2021 in consumer markets. It will likewise make steady gains in 2021.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Oculus’ big-budget WWII VR Shooter arrives on Oculus Quest 2 headsets later this year. After a somewhat rocky launch on PC VR headsets, Oculus today announced that Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is launching on Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment. For more information visit here.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Now Oculus Studios and Respawn Entertainment say you’ll be able to storm the beaches of Normandy and finish the war all in time for Christmas. We can only surmise this is due to Facebook’s total 180 on PC VR headsets, as the company is retiring Rift in 2021.

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VRScout

JUNE 28, 2021

According to a recent market report by Newzoo , the esports industry is expected to gross $1.084 billion in 2021; that’s more than a 14% increase from last year. ” Image Credit: Virtex Entertainment. Image Credit: Virtex Entertainment.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 4, 2024

Following Meta’s move away from Oculus branding and, subsequently, from requiring Facebook accounts during XR device log-ins, the Menlo Park-based firm is removing all Oculus accounts and related data by the end of the month. Additionally, all data linked to a user’s Oculus account will disappear by the end of March.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. It is coming soon to the Oculus store. Magic Leap’s next headset to ship in Q4 2021. Over 60 titles on the Oculus platform surpass $1M in revenue. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Hard data on the VR market is often difficult to come by, while broad ‘industry reports’ are often so general that it’s difficult to see what things look like ‘on the ground’ To get a sense of VR’s outlook in 2021, we’ve collected 14 of the most recent and concrete indicators for your perusal.

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Road to VR

MARCH 10, 2021

Oculus, which has historically used GDC for major announcements and developer outreach, announced it will participate in two sponsored sessions. Speakers: Chia Chin Lee (Co-founder and CEO, BigBox VR) | Gabe Brown (Co-founder and CTO, BigBox VR) | Omid Yazdanshenas (Game Producer, Oculus). Date: March 17th, 9:00–10:00AM PT.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recently, independent developer I-Illusions ( Space Pirate Trainer ) shared several updates on the upcoming court-size shooter, teasing a multifaceted multiplayer experience for the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2. Short thread #SPTDX (1/6) pic.twitter.com/SOrFq766F8 — Dirk Van Welden (@quarkcannon) August 12, 2021.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I was expecting a PSVR 2 launch in 2021, but then suddenly Jim Ryan in an interview with The Washington Post has commented on VR with these exact words: PlayStation believes in VR. Sony believes in VR, and we definitely believe at some point in the future, VR will represent a meaningful component of interactive entertainment.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

It is free for everyone to enjoy these days (until October, 3rd 2021) and the first reviews talk about a very interesting fair to visit. Tokyo Game Show VR 2021 is to be held in xambr, the social VR platform by Japanese company ambr (Image by ambr, Inc.). Secondly, cross-play is possible on xambr , including Oculus Quest 1&2.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 21, 2023

Now, less than three years since launch, EA’s Respawn Entertainment say they’re pulling the plug on multiplayer. Medal of Honor VR’s last update was in late 2021, basically showing the studio abandoned the game long before it decided to shut down servers just short of its three-year anniversary since launch.

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VRScout

JANUARY 17, 2021

When Wave launched in 2016, it served as this incredible VR platform that brought people together through virtual entertainment. ” Now, 15 days into 2021, Arrigo tweeted out a press release stating that the company will be shutting down Wave on the Steam and the Oculus Store in order to protect the future of the company.

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VRScout

APRIL 18, 2022

Originally released on Oculus Rift headsets back in 2017, Echo Arena has remained one of the most popular VR sports experiences currently available thanks to its straightforward but satisfying multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play price tag. Virtex Stadium was first introduced back in 2021 as the next evolution in spectator esports.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The Oculus Connect 6 is approaching. Next week, on 25th and 26th, Oculus will hold its main yearly event , and as always, it will talk about the milestones reached by the company and then it will show future hardware and software. What will Oculus announce? This is the homepage of Oculus website (Image by Oculus).

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2017

” 2016 saw the arrival of 3 major consumer virtual reality headsets, the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR. Samsung confirmed at CES in January that its Oculus engineered Samsung Gear VR headset had passed an install base figure of 5 Million and more recently Google affirmed that it had shipped over 10 Million Cardboard viewers.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 6, 2022

Consumers worldwide have downloaded Meta’s Oculus app , the mobile companion for Oculus VR devices including the Quest 2, roughly 2 million times globally since Christmas Day, according to new data from third-party app intelligence firms, Apptopia and Sensor Tower. 31, 2021 through Jan. as well. (Dec. 30 through Jan.

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VRScout

APRIL 22, 2021

When you think of location-based VR entertainment you probably think of LBVR providers such as The Void , which took interactive entertainment in a new direction by immersing players in big Hollywood franchises like Star Wars , Ghostbusters and Wreck-it Ralph. UNCONTAINED will be available for pre-order beginning August 2021.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

As it is tradition of this little blog, I will write a full round-up of the Oculus Connect 5 , the very important Oculus event that has been held in San Jose on 26th and 27th of September (2018). Oculus Quest. Oculus Quest has been the rockstar of this event. Specifications. There is also a 3.5mm jack for earphones.

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ARPost

JANUARY 18, 2022

from 2021 to 2028 as more tech giants invest in a metaverse-based future. “The future will be different from what anyone expects,” said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during Connect 2021. “It The year 2021 saw a larger spike in metaverse investment than any year before and 2022 is expected to be no different.

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2021

Developed by New Zealand-based indie game studios M Theory and Oddboy in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment , Wanderer blends different types of gameplay—such as escape room-style puzzles, tactical hands-on interactions, and thrilling arcade sequences—to immerse you in what promises to be an epic time-traveling adventure.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The announcement was made during The Game Awards 2021 alongside a handful of other exciting reveals. Whether you’re a die-hard Umbrella fan or just love finely-tuned VR shooters, RE4VR is easily one of the most well-tuned and entertaining VR games currently available on Quest 2 at the moment. Feature Image Credit: Oculus (Meta).

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EON Reality

JUNE 9, 2020

It’s official, training and learning in VR just got better with Oculus Quest. EON Reality is now partnering Oculus Quest to offer quicker and simpler learning and training solutions through the AVR Platform. In fact, it is predicted that wearable VR usage rates in 2021 will reach the same usage rates of smartphones in 2018.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 31, 2022

percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2021 and 2026. billion USD in 2021 to $84.09 Form factors have improved dramatically since then, and most people are familiar with the first commercially-available VR headset, then-Facebook’s Oculus Rift. Interest in VR is rapidly increasing with a forecasted 48.7

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VRScout

MARCH 16, 2021

Explore a whimsical recreation of the infamous Austin-based festival on your Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, or SteamVR headset. Designed by social XR developer VRrOOm, this colorful virtual world does a commendable job at offering attendees an entertaining alternative to the usual in-person celebration.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 2, 2021

Rezzil Secures $2.75M Investment for Oculus Sports Training App “Player 22. ” The Kickstarter promises delivery in November, 2021. Facebook Finally Opens Oculus Quest Passthrough Feature to Developers. The UK-based company backed by elite athletes has raised nearly $6 Million to date. Full nerd alert here. The pass through (vs.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 18, 2022

It seems Microsoft is speaking about supporting “any metaverse” in a much broader sense here: “Gaming is the most dynamic and exciting category in entertainment across all platforms today and will play a key role in the development of metaverse platforms,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in a press statement.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Launching in the first half of 2021, Sensorium Galaxy will allow you to shop for different photorealistic avatars, select from a variety of outfits, and upgrade your virtual cabin for remote hangouts with friends and other music fans. Being a part of their vision is going to be a lot of fun.

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Hypergrid Business

JANUARY 19, 2021

Judging by the lack of breakthroughs at this year’s CES, the VR industry’s not going to have a break out year in 2021. Currently, no company is competing with the Oculus Quest 2 , which is still bulky and a somewhat expensive investment at $300, and absolutely requires a Facebook account to use. “Will it be this year?

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