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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Image Credit: The VOID, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. What’s more fun for moviegoers than to have the chance to live in VR as the characters they love – and, like in the movie, players will have to work together as a team to win the game and save Jumanji,” added Jake Zim, SVP, virtual reality, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “We

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JULY 18, 2018

Called Hotel Transylvania Popstic , the game is said to be featured at around 500 VR arcades across North America, Europe, and China. “That’s why we’re excited to feature characters from Sony Animation’s Hotel Transylvania franchise. Such a well-loved brand brings in families?—?and and brand-new visitors.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

At CES 2017 today, VentureBeat reports that Samsung Electronics America chief Tim Baxter has officially stated during the company’s press event that they’ve officially sold 5 million Samsung Gear VR headsets, which are powered by the Oculus Home platform.

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JUNE 14, 2016

Now, announced at a press conference during E3 2016, the long-awaited PlayStation VR release date was revealed for North America: October 13, 2016. Sony also announced that the Playstation VR, which will work with your Playstation 4, will have 50 different games to choose from at launch, with quite a few industry favorite studios in the mix.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

Sony today announced that a new PlayStation VR model is in the works focusing on some issues surrounding ease of use. CUH-ZVR1, image courtesy Sony. Sony says they’ll be sharing details on the launch timing in North America at a later date, and that pricing of the PSVR bundles will remain the same.

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JUNE 27, 2017

In a recent interview with German site Golem.de Sony Interactive Entertainment America President and CEO Shawn Layden noted that it will “probably be some time” before we see the next iteration of the console. Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) is a great headset, but it’s definitely got issues.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Hot on the heels of Avengers: Damage Control , the next experience heading to VR attraction The VOID is Jumanji: Reverse the Curse , made in collaboration with the Sony Pictures Virtual Reality group. Mall of America, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The title will come to select VOID locations starting on November 27th.

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2019

While E3 2019 may officially be in the books, it appears as though Sony is only just getting started. Launched originally on Microsoft Windows back in 2017, Luna arrives on PlayStation VR tomorrow ( June 18th ) in North America followed by European release June 19th. This week is shaping up to be a busy one for console VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Bank Of America to use VR training. Bank Of America has decided to implement VR training offered by STRIVR for its employees, and the scale to which it will happen is pretty vast: 50,000 EMPLOYEES will use this training experience. Sony announces new games for PSVR. I can’t wait for them to hit the market. Some news on content.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Only players connecting from North and South America can apply, something Against Gravity says has to do with the available PSVR regions Sony is currently allowing them to use prior to launch. The studio says regions could be added in the future however, and will push a separate form if Sony allows it.

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

The Sony Pictures Entertainment experiences are coming to a headset or location near you. Characteristic of Sony Pictures to release a VR adaptation for feature film releases that make sense in VR, teleporting yourself into the world of Jumanji thanks to VR is a dream come true for so many.

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JANUARY 1, 2017

In many ways it’s still doing a whole lot better than America and Europe. HTC, Oculus, Sony, Samsung, and Google—all of which offer higher quality headsets with the reliability of market-testing, customer support, and general accountability. So, no, the Chinese VR industry is not imploding or crashing and burning.

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Cats and VR

MAY 2, 2017

A collaboration between Sony and The Chainsmokers, the free Paris.VR Virtual Reality Music experience is currently only available in North America and getting some good reviews on Reddit with user feedback being one Reddit user saying, “Whether you’re a fan of EDM or not, I highly recommend checking this thing out!”

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APRIL 15, 2024

We're back once again with the latest PlayStation Store charts , where Sony confirmed March 2024's top downloads across Europe and North America on each of its active platforms. With Legendary Tales , Urban Wolf Games' fantasy action RPG was relegated to tenth in North America and didn't chart at all in Europe.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Sony is the first of the big three tethered VR headset makers to drop official PSVR sales figures: 915,000 PlayStation VR headsets sold as of February 19. Speaking with the New York Times recently , Andrew House, President of Sony Computer Entertainment, confirmed the PSVR sales data. million units sold in its first three months.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

Jim Malcolm, the General Manager for North America at HumanEyes , was previously involved with both the launching of one of the world’s first digital cameras as well as one of the first 360-degree cameras on the market. The Vuze XR Dual Camera from HumanEyes Technology shipped out to its first customers in late November.

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JULY 12, 2019

Set in America in the ’70s, you step into the shoes of renowned psychologist Dr. Stephen Dowell; he’s dealing with a mysterious patient showing “contradictory symptoms” of some serious mental disorders. SEE ALSO Next-gen Xbox Revealed with No VR in Sight, Sony Forges Ahead with PSVR on PS5.

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JUNE 8, 2022

Sony Electronics Head of Business Development, Thaisa Yamamura, presented the Auggie Award for Best Art or Film. Yamamura also presented the winner with a Sony Spatial Reality Display, a “glasses-free 3D display that will improve their workflow.” Accepting the award was Americas General Manager Tristan Cotter. “We

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sony announced its first PlayStation Store charts for 2024, revealing January's top downloads on PS4, PS5, PSVR and PSVR 2. 1 across Europe and North America. Instead, Among Us VR came second in North America and third in Europe, while Help Wanted 2 took no.2 2 in North America and no.9 2 in North America and no.9

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Road to VR

AUGUST 20, 2019

It’s been a long, long road for Golem , the upcoming PSVR exclusive title that’s been in development since even before Sony’s VR headset launched in 2016. Perp Games will release physical copy of the game in Europe and North America. After several major delays, Golem is finally due to launch this Fall.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

The PlayStation Awards took place in Tokyo last night, Sony’s annual award show that rewards PlayStation format titles based on sales in Asia. Whatever the case may be, here’s the top three titles Sony says played a crucial role in selling PlayStation VR headsets this past year in Asia: No Heroes Allowed!

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

North America will be the fastest growing market as it reach $403M this year. Dedicated VR headsets such as the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Sony’s PlayStation VR deliver significantly more premium experiences compared with their mobile VR device counterparts, but sales have been shy of expectations according CCS Insight.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Sony Interactive Entertainment is raising the prices of the PS5 console, PlayStation VR2 headset, and various accessories in Japan on September 2, 2024. "We PlayStation VR2 is getting a $100 price hike in Japan due to recent global economy changes and "challenging" external influences.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

More info (Quest 3 to feature color passthrough AR) More info (Quest 3 will not feature face tracking) Sony may be disappointed by PSVR 2 preorders A report by Bloomberg affirms that Sony is disappointed by the current preorders of the PSVR 2 and now plans to ship only 1.5M But Sony has refuted the report, claiming it is not true.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony releases some details about PSVR 2 runtime. Sony is slowly releasing details about the PSVR 2 headset to keep the attention (and the hype) high. Road To VR) More info (The FTC blocks Meta’s acquisition of Within?—?Upload Upload VR). Other relevant news. How much does it cost?

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MARCH 12, 2024

Legendary Tales and ForeVR Bowl took #1 across North America and Europe respectively in February's PSVR 2 charts. In the latest PlayStation Store charts , Sony confirmed February 2024's top downloads on PS4, PS5, PSVR and PSVR 2. As for Europe, ForeVR Bowl had a surprisingly strong month, reaching #1 despite launching in December.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Mirage AR’s new Marvel title is said to let you jump into the boots of six super heroes—Doctor Strange, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Star-Lord—and battle against super villains in an original story. Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Nova 2S, Xiaomi MIX2, Sony Xperia XZ1.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Revealed during Sony’s CES 2023 keynote, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan confirmed the news alongside Gran Turismo 7’s free PSVR 2 update. Despite Meta acquiring Beat Games several years ago, it’s little surprise that Beat Saber’s heading to Sony’s new headset.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sony released its latest PlayStation VR2 download charts for November, with Metro Awakening taking the #1 spot in both North America and the EU. This morning, Sony revealed the latest monthly PlayStation Store sales charts , which showcase the top-selling titles on every active PlayStation platform.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Revealed through the PlayStation Blog , Sony's last monthly round-up for 2023 confirmed PlayStation Store's top 10 downloads for each active platform - PS4, PS5, PSVR and PSVR 2. 1 across both Europe and North America in November , it's completely absent in December's rankings.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

” The report predicts America will be the major source of revenue for the VR gaming market, citing increased awareness and growth brought on by companies such as Google, Samsung and Sony.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

PS Remember that there is an ongoing giveaway of physical copies of the Sam&Max game for PSVR for all people in North America! Sony’s owned Insomniac Studios has zero VR-native games planned in the roadmap for this decade. But before, let me list the most important XR news of the past week. (PS

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GizModo VR

MARCH 17, 2022

Sony Pictures has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments to develop Jumanji theme park attractions in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. With its blend of fantasy, adventure, and gaming , Jumanji is a name brand that’s begging for its very own theme park. And now, it just might happen. Read more.

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AllThingsVR

JUNE 5, 2017

PlayStation VR surpasses 1 million units sold Sony has now sold more than 1 million PlayStation VR headsets, the company announced today. The news follows a reveal back in February that the PSVR had topped 915,000 units sold since its debut last October. It’s still just a million units,” he says.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Déraciné, an upcoming VR story adventure from Dark Souls and Bloodborne developer FromSoftware and Sony Japan Studio, is coming exclusively to PSVR in November. Revealed at the pre-Tokyo Game Show ‘PS Lineup Tour’, Déraciné is slated to arrive November 6th in North America and Europe, and in Japan on November 8th, 2018.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Sony released its latest PlayStation VR2 download charts for August, and there are two games in #1. While July's #1 Stilt is nowhere to be found after receiving a hefty 90% discount, Beat Saber is back on top in North America and #2 in Europe. The latest monthly PlayStation Store charts are live, revealing last month's top downloads.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Image by Sony). Sony has finally revealed that PlayStation 5 is coming on November 12th (in America, Australia, Korea and other countries; rest of the world is on November, 19th). Sony has confirmed once more than PlayStation 5 will work with the same hardware of the PSVR. News worth a mention.

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