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Bank Of America Turns To VR For Soft Skills Training

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VR training designed to help Bank of America employees better understand the diverse needs of their customers. One of the largest financial institutions in the nation, Bank of America, has announced that it will soon begin using VR for soft skill training in almost 4,300 financial centers across North America.

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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

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Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. Axon’s VR simulation training is already being used by the Phoenix Police Department.

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‘Beat Saber’ & ‘Job Simulator’ Top PSVR’s Most Downloaded Games of 2020

Road to VR

It should come as no surprise to anyone that two of the VR industry’s most successful games have nabbed the top two spots: Beat Saber and Job Simulator. Job Simulator (2016). Job Simulator (2016). At least in North America, the madcap work parody simulator hasn’t ever dipped below fifth place.

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Vive Pro Eye Now Available For Purchase In North America

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HTC announced today their Vive Pro Eye VR headset is now available for purchase in North America through Vive.com and select retailers. The technology could also serve a purpose in training and simulation-based experiences, allowing companies to track where an employees attention is directed at any given time.

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Vacation Simulator, Mars Alive, Four Other Titles Arrive On PSVR This Week

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Here’s what PSVR players have to look forward to this week: VACATION SIMULATOR from Owlchemy Labs. Originally released on SteamVR and Oculus this past April, Vacation Simulator arrives on PlayStation VR tomorrow ( June 18th ). There isn’t enough time to properly convey to you my love for this game. MINI MECH MAYHEM from Futurlab.

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Immersive Technology Beyond Gaming: How Is It Changing Financial Services?

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Everything from potential real estate properties to lifestyle changes can be visualized and turned into 3D simulations. Users can be at the center of these virtual simulations. For example, Bank of America partnered with a startup called Strivr to provide VR training to 4,300 financial centers.

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‘Job Simulator’ Surpasses $3 Million in Sales, Becoming “most popular VR title to date”

Road to VR

Owlchemy Labs today announced that its tongue-in-cheek simulator game, Job Simulator (2016) , has earned over $3 million in sales since its launch last April. ” Job Simulator was included as a launch title for HTC Vive when it was initially released in April 2016.