The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In this article, I’m going to tell you all the thoughts I had. The new “Autumn” of VR If you’ve read some of my articles this year, you know I’m defining this moment as an “Autumn” for virtual reality. Bu t the outcome for these headsets is a bit different than expected. Let me tell you why.

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AR Insider

JUNE 4, 2020

This timing prompted Spatial to launch on Oculus Quest and make its PRO tier free. Starting at the beginning, the Spatial user experience (UX) is the first thing you’ll notice when entering the app (I accessed via Oculus Quest). This is by design says VP of BD and Strategy, Jacob Lowenstein. Here’s the deep dive.

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2018

More than just the latest in a long line of niche gadgets, Oculus Go represents the linchpin of Facebook’s lofty goal of putting one billion people into virtual reality. Guest Article by J.C. SEE ALSO Oculus Go Review: Standalone VR Priced for the Masses. serves as an Analyst at Greenlight Insights in the Devices Group.

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Road to VR

JULY 25, 2017

For Oculus, whose software underpins the Gear VR headset, the newfound Daydream support is an awkward affair to say the least, we explained why in a prior article: How Google’s Latest VR Moves Are a Major Blow to Oculus’ Mobile Strategy. SEE ALSO Google Daydream Review: Casual VR Closes the Gap.

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2017

Not only was it disappointing for owners of PC VR systems like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, it didn’t seem to make a lot of sense given the reveal of two other major VR reveals from the group – namely Doom VFR and Fallout 4 VR – the previous day. 1hr 3m) with a Sony rep at E3.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 19, 2020

Oculus Go price cut down to $150. Facebook has permanently cut down the price of the Oculus Go to $150 , the same price that made it sell incredibly well on Amazon during the Cyber Monday. More info (Oculus Go price cut) More info (Xiaomi laying off the team dedicated to Go). Top news of the week. Image by Engadget). Let’s see….

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2018

The game’s executive producer tells us that Marvel Powers United represents one of, it not the largest content investment Oculus Studios has made to date. Image courtesy Marvel, Oculus. “For [Oculus] Studios specifically, our bets have gotten bigger, our budgets have gotten bigger,” he said.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Rumors hint to Oculus discontinuing the current Quest and selling the new one at $299 and $399. The Facebook Connect is close and we all expect that during that conference Oculus is finally going to announce the new Oculus Quest. Facebook is temporarily suspending the sale of Oculus Quest devices in Germany.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 26, 2016

The Oculus Rift is amazing. Oculus Touch released on December 6 and boy, oh boy, did it bring some fantastic games along with it. We’re also not including simplistic free experiences such as Farlands , First Contact , or Oculus Dreamdeck. And this month it got even more amazing. Let’s get started! Windlands .

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Upload VR

AUGUST 28, 2022

The update also comes ahead of details surrounding Meta’s next Connect event which typically includes a well-watched talk from Carmack chock full of insights into behind-the-scenes VR platform strategy. He’ll also have an unscripted talk inside VR at Meta’s Connect event.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 6, 2022

Anyway, it is more probable that we’ll have some software reveal that hints at Apple’s XR strategy. I’ve also been a speaker, and if you want to see my talk about how to do an interesting VR event, you can find it in the great article about the first day of AWE by Cecilia Lascialfari. News worth a mention. Image from OpenBCI).

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 28, 2017

In the middle of August 2012 I wrote my first article about Oculus. This strategy allowed the title to rake in millions while being built by a relatively small team. The 3D platformer “Lucky’s Tale” was one of the first Oculus Studios titles. A few months later, I got my first demo.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The article didn’t directly say that Snapchat is the king of social augmented reality. ” See Also: Instagram’s New AR Features Will Force Brands to Change Strategy. That’s three years after Facebook bought Instagram and one year after Facebook bought Oculus. What Does “Social AR Experience” Mean to You?

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Peter Graham

MARCH 31, 2020

Today sees Phaser Lock Interactive launch its real-time strategy (RTS) title Final Assault for PlayStation VR, offering cross-platform multiplayer gaming with its PC-based brethren. But as VRFocus has learnt in a new interview with CEO Michael Daubert, porting the title proved to be a technical juggling act.

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ARVR

APRIL 5, 2021

This traces back to Facebook’s Oculus acquisition in early 2014 that kicked off the current wave of excitement….including That excitement culminated in 2016 after the Oculus acquisition had time to set off a chain reaction of startup activity, tech-giant investment, and VC inflows for the “next computing platform.” ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

(Some of them have been brainstormed with Lorenzo Cappannari with whom I wrote an article a few months ago and who I thank for the collaboration ). I don’t know how many of them will prove to be true, but for sure they all can be something that can inspire you to define your XR strategy for this year. Of course not.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 27, 2020

What is interesting the most are not the features, that more or less are the same as most other headsets: integrated headphones, halo+headband, IPD adjustment, etc… It seems a mix of a Samsung Odyssey and an Oculus Rift S. Oculus Go is not part of the Oculus For Business program anymore. But of course, I hope for a full reveal

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Road to VR

JULY 17, 2017

The six week Oculus Rift sale has made tangible waves within the VR community with its ‘best-yet’ $400 price point. Guest Article by Colin McMahon. For the next six weeks, the price for an Oculus Rift bundle (Oculus Rift headset with Oculus Touch controllers) is $400. Image courtesy Oculus.

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Peter Graham

OCTOBER 1, 2019

As proven latest week during Oculus Connect 6 (OC6), the company is heavily pushing standalone headset Oculus Quest, adding a bunch of new features like hand tracking , Oculus Link , and Passthrough+. This means if you own select content you’ll be able to upgrade it for Oculus Quest, for free. And away you go.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 28, 2023

When I wrote my first article here from the Shanghai airport, I had to login via WordPress.com, for instance. Whenever I’ll mention VPNs in the remainder of the article, I’m always referring to these ones. And I have to say that this strategy is paying off. I would never suggest something different to you.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 31, 2019

In spite of all the investment from companies such as Oculus, the PSVR is the only hardware that has come even close to tapping that elusive jackpot of mass consumer adoption. Ever since the Playstation was first launched, Sony has been in the business of reinventing gaming. Click To Tweet. The same seems to be the case with VR.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 2, 2022

More info (Meta’s reported financials) More info (Some graphs on Meta’s financials) More info (Meta may have to slow down some investments) More info (All the official financial numbers by Meta) More info (Zuck commenting Meta’s strategy) More info (11–12M Quests estimate). Goodbye Oculus brand. Some articles on the metaverse.

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ARVR

JUNE 2, 2021

They’re each building wearables strategies that support or future-proof their core businesses, where tens of billions in annual revenues are at stake. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. At the center of this master plan is the thing that kicked off the current AR & VR era: Oculus. How VR could bring transhumanism to the masses 2.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 14, 2021

In his report, he states that Taiwanese lens manufacturer, Yujingguang is working on next-generation lenses, and these could be installed in the upcoming next-gen PSVR and next-gen Quest (Quest 3 or Quest 2 Pro, depending on Facebook’s strategy). I’ve found the news inside an article that was talking about fitness in augmented reality.

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ARVR

APRIL 15, 2021

This traces back to Facebook’s Oculus acquisition in early 2014 that kicked off the current wave of excitement….including That excitement culminated in 2016 after the Oculus acquisition had time to set off a chain reaction of startup activity, tech-giant investment, and VC inflows for the “next computing platform.” ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 27, 2017

The Oculus Rift is amazing. Oculus Touch released on December 6 and boy, oh boy, did it bring some fantastic games along with it. We’re also not including simplistic free experiences such as Farlands , First Contact , or Oculus Dreamdeck. And this month it got even more amazing. Let’s get started! The Unspoken.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 20, 2018

As part of its efforts to make Mixed Reality content cross-platform Microsoft has kept all AltspaceVR places and experiences accessible not only in Virtual Reality (AltspaceVR is compatible with most headsets including Daydream, HTC VIVE, Oculus and Samsung Gear VR, as well as all the Windows Mixed Reality HMDs) but also via Desktop or Mobile app.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Facebook came with the Oculus Quest 1 & 2 , then Microsoft with the Hololens2 with hand tracking capabilities; but there are limitations in dealing with occlusions and in tracking outside the camera’s field of view on the headset. VRFree System by Sensoryx Trending AR VR Articles: 1. Hand-tracking is on the rise in the XR market.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 15, 2018

Even if it is sometimes hard to tell him that the tethered headset that I use the most is an Oculus Rift :D. Yes, the tracking of the Vive is great, but THIS, played with Oculus Touch… this, is pure orgasm (Image by Oculus). And yes, the best VR game ever is Robo Recall.

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ARVR

JUNE 8, 2021

We see this product principle accelerating with the growth in standalone headsets like Oculus Quest 2 that are more user-friendly and frictionless. Trending AR VR Articles: 1. As for other adoption drivers, the standout in this year’s forecast was Oculus Quest. So the name of the game is ease-of-use and replayability.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 10, 2023

As for Meta, while he appreciated the efforts of the people working there, he said that doesn’t agree much with its strategy. Regarding the Quest line, he said that Meta pursued a low-price strategy too early, even before the device’s value could be perceived by people. If you want to buy some PCVR games, I suggest you give it a read!

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 11, 2020

PS @oculus you may want to consider changing that tagline – the irony with the "out of stock" notes is hilarious – as it applies to ALL HEADSETS! Companies are delaying the developments of their devices and are reorganizing their strategies, so it is no more clear when XR2-powered headsets will launch.

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Tech Trends VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Is now freely available on the Oculus Store. ‘Is This article was originally published on VRScout. For companies looking to get into Immersive technologies such as VR/AR/MR/XR our Virtual Reality Consultancy services offer guidance and support on how best to incorporate these into your brand strategy. Is Anna OK? Is Anna OK?’

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 27, 2020

Rony blames the pandemics for this , but we all know that it has not been the coronavirus that has decided a nonsense strategy for the company. Maybe Oculus planned to showcase Del Mar at GDC. A vague rumor spread on Reddit this week: Oculus Del Mar could be a 4K headset, and it could have been launched at GDC.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 12, 2021

Some weeks ago, a group of 12 indie development studios decided to launch the first bundle dedicated to App Lab experiences for Oculus Quest. The user could buy the bundle and get access to sideloadable versions of the games, with the promise of a free key for when the game would have been approved by Oculus on App Lab.

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VR Game Critic

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Get ready to polish your strategy, train your memory and puzzle your way through brain-teasing worlds as a secret agent, elite hacker and much more – now don't get all bamboozled! While Tetris might be credited for revolutionizing and popularizing this game category, puzzle elements can today be found in a range of genres.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2020

We’ve added their feedback to the end of the article below. Since this article was original published, HTC also announced changes to their Vive Pro lineup which will take effect later this year; the article addresses the public-facing marketing as of the original publishing date.

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