The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 1, 2024

It’s 2024, a new year when VR can be dead I renew my best wishes for you, hoping that 2024 will bring you and the people you love everything that you have always wished for. It means that you can take whatever game made in Unreal Engine for flatscreen, apply this universal mod, and immediately transform it into a VR game!

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here are some of the VR vendors making waves in the industry as of 2024: RealWear Meta Apple Goertek Pimax Pico HP HTC Vive Samsung Varjo Lenovo Valve Index Vrgineers RealWear Exploring various aspects of the immersive technology landscape, RealWear produces sensors, apps, and hardware for the XR space.

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Building the Metaverse

JANUARY 30, 2024

Next-gen rendering pipelines (Unreal 5 innovations, Gaussian Splats, etc.) 2024 Game Development Trends: Opportunities & Challenges was originally published in Building the Metaverse on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. The strength of PC Gaming ?‍?

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Bernard Marr

OCTOBER 15, 2023

So here are some of the ways we can expect the $350 billion video game industry to evolve in 2024, bringing us greater immersion, more realistic experiences, and, most of all, fun! Generative AI In Gaming In 2024, we will start to see the impact of the latest generation of generative AI tools really take off in the gaming space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 22, 2024

Contact CI also has its own Unity and Unreal SDKs, which make it easier to add haptics to existing or new content. → Explore Contact CI Emerge Currently still in the early stages of development, Emerge is an XR software development company, committed to creating straightforward applications for businesses and consumers.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 18, 2024

Developed by Metalcat using Unreal Engine 4, Grimlord first appeared last year in Steam Early Access and the Quest version currently features equivalent content to the PC VR release. The Steam FAQ states a full release is expected by Q3 2024. Grimlord, a Soulslike-inspired VR action RPG, is now available on Quest App Lab.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Effective from January 1, 2024, Unity confirms any games running the Unity Engine - comprised of Unity Editor and Unity Runtime - will incur this new charge based on revenue in the last 12 months and lifetime installs. Unity plans to introduce a new 'Runtime Fee' next year and charging developers based on how many installs they reach.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The company sent out emails to all owners of Bogo and Dead And Buried II on Friday to inform them that these apps will "end services" and "no longer be supported" after 15 March 2024, five years after they launched. Developers will no longer be able to ship new apps for it after January 2024.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Haptics Studio and SDK leverage Unity and Unreal RT3D engines for creating AR/VR/MR content; Meta’s tools allow developers to integrate haptic experiences into Quest applications. What is Haptics Studio by Meta? Notably, the studio is future-proofed for upcoming Quest devices and legacy ones.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Yes, it is less than the 5% of Unreal, but until yesterday we only paid per seat, not both per seat and per revenue sharing. Some developers I know are already switching to Godot or Unreal because they say that Unity can’t be trusted anymore. The headset is now expected to ship in 2024. of our revenues with Unity. And this 2.5%

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Ryan Schultz

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Helios , an Unreal-based social VR platform which actually came and went before I even had a chance to add it to the spreadsheet! 2024 blogpost : March 1st, 2024: The creation of new subscriptions will be disabled. April 1st, 2024: A tool to download your data will be released.

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HoloLens

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As NASA nears the launch of another mission to the Moon in 2024, and a subsequent mission to Mars in the 2030s, augmented reality is increasingly being woven into the normal space operations to test various capabilities.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

MIDƐM+ is set to return to Cannes, France to kick off the start of 2024. It has also selected 50 finalists to compete for the main prize of MIDƐM+ 2024. The award-winning artist combines her groundbreaking style of artistry and storytelling with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine and Abelton.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 22, 2023

Following a mainstream steer away from the Metaverse by some towards genAI – the latter may be gaining the most focus currently – but roadmaps are already in place by firms such as Microsoft to develop the industrial Metaverse by 2024. However, genAI is not just applicable to an immersive product vendor.

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The $112,595 Edition 1 features 0-60 mph acceleration in three seconds, drive mode control, an Infinity Roof and removable transparent Sky Panels, as well as a large infotainment screen powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Some people are migrating to Unreal Engine or Godot. First of all, Tim Cook stated that the development of the device is proceeding in time, and the expected launch date is still “early 2024”. Others have stopped using Unity Ads, Unity’s main source of revenue. Others have even threatened the safety of the employees.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 18, 2023

AR software development kit (SDK) providers like Apple, Xreal, Niantic, 8 th Wall, Unreal, and Unity give developers the tools to make and distribute custom AR content that naturally drives retention and engagement with new interactive experiences to “wow” potential buyers. Although, this is quickly changing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Currently, the XR market is expected to accelerate towards a value of around $300 billion by 2024 alone, and it isn’t just consumers and gamers who are set to benefit. For instance, Unreal Engine’s software allows users to use their phone cameras and an application to scan products or objects and upload them into a digital space.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

However, these leading firms flipped the year’s mainstream narrative for XR, building 2024 up as a landmark year for XR. Epic alleged that the trademarks of the two companies, “Nreal” and “Unreal,” were visually similar and could cause confusion among customers.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MARCH 29, 2024

Will the Apple Vision Pro Debut in China Apple’s CEO and spatial computing champion, Tim Cook , confirmed that the recently released Apple Vision Pro would land in China in 2024. million units in 2024. He also noted that Unreal and Unity will “try to catch up because the industrial segments are very important for them.”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Moreover, Microsoft is resparking its stake in an Industrial Metaverse, with plans to debut products in 2024. So, it appears the Metaverse may get its second wave of enterprise-based interest as the new year arrives.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Notably, as 2024 comes, firms like Microsoft and Apple are working towards enterprise and industrial-facing XR solutions. On the other hand, reports suggest that Meta’s budget-friendly headset, codenamed Ventura, will be released in 2024. The firm is circling Connect 2023 around gaming.

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VRWorld

MAY 2, 2022

Initially launched in August 2016, the site anchored its focus onto titles popular back in that era, including Titanfall, Runescape, Arma, Unreal Tournament, and similar games that opened up the esports landscape. billion USD in 2024. In 2021, the global esports market acquired a value of over 1.08

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Moreover, during the session, Stettmeier showcased its touted ThinkReality VRX enterprise headset, which comes with leading features such as 6 DoF, full-colour MR passthrough, OpenXR SDK, and Unity/Unreal engine support. 2024 is looking to be a massive year for the industry. What’s Next for the XR Industry? 2023 is not over yet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Additionally, Varjo offers an ecosystem of over 100 third-party PC applications and 3D engines, including the popular RT3D engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity, ready for various workflow demands. However, with many other firms debuting enterprise-grade MR headsets in 2024, Varjo will see increased competition.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Meanwhile, the immersive industry is coming closer to a potential paradigm shift in 2024, as big technology brands plan to make a mark on the emerging sector. This also open the door for Epic and their Unreal Engine to shine and capture the entire XR development market.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

billion by 2024, a five-year CAGR increase of 54%. Google also offers ARCore , a developer tool for Android, iOS, Unreal, and Unity which help integrate AR elements into the real environment. One-year price performance for GOOG and GOOGL as of 2/3/20 Scan this QR code with your phone to see something awesome!

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 30, 2023

2023 and 2024 are crucial for this project, which may be shut down if soldiers won’t find benefit in the use of the device. In the meanwhile, Microsoft is working on a 1.1 version featuring a new low-light camera, and a 1.2 version with a bigger redesign to make the glasses completely attached to the helmet.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JULY 6, 2023

Epic claimed that the two companies trademarks, “Nreal” and “Unreal,” were visually similar and could create confusion among customers. Nebula for Mac Debuts Nebula for Mac allows users to leverage Xreal smart glasses to expand their workspace across virtual monitors.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 1, 2024

RecRoom without kids For us developers, there will be a dedicated Unity SDK at launch , with the Unreal one following a few months later. One of my sources tried this feature in a prototype porting of Rec Room and said that it is like playing it in single-player mode, it feels as silent as a library.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the design and engineering sector, particularly in automobile, architecture, and construction, 53% of businesses use AR for virtual product design and engineering, facilitated by 3D engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. In 2024, we expect better device utilization and a faster time to deploy from pilot to global scale.

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Upload VR

AUGUST 11, 2023

Developed in Unreal Engine 5 with optional PC VR support, War of Being takes place in The Strangeland, where you will "encounter mysterious and outlandish characters, solve puzzles, and unlock new music." According to the Steam FAQ, Tesseract targets full release in late 2024.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 8, 2023

Initial shippings will be for people that participated to the funding campaign, but then starting from Q2 2024, also the general audience will be able to receive this interesting device. It’s raised $4.7 million and plans to ship 1,000 of its Omni One VR treadmills by the end of this year.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

If you are a master of Epic’s Unreal, Amazon’s Lumberyard aka CryEngine, or even a proprietary 3D in-house game engine (we have a lot of ex-Sega engineers), you can probably transition to a new engine if your software engineering fundamentals, and understanding of 3D graphics and the problems relating to performance, are solid and sound.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 26, 2022

Its first VR concert tour springs from years of R&D that resulted in proprietary 9K cameras and software that can automate complex unreal engine-based VR concert visual effects (VFX) modules and run more than 100 headsets at a time. You really need to experience our VR concerts to get a full grasp of how impactful they are.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 27, 2022

Then we have a new report from The Verge that says that the upcoming Apple visor is coming with an M2 chip (we knew that); Kuo saying that Apple will release its visor in January 2023 (we knew that); Apple AR glasses (not the headset, but the glasses) have now entered the design development stage and should release in 2024 (again, we knew).

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Pimax 12K (Image by Pimax) Regarding the 12K headset, this was still some way off, with a 12K demo planned for Q3 of 2023, a roadshow in Q4, and a presentation at CES in January 2024. There is now a good chance we could see something towards the end of this year, with a potential release to consumers in 2024.

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