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APRIL 11, 2019

“The project combines elements from a range of different established mediums, from games and film to interactive theater, but very few groups are doing anything quite like this,” Stearns said. MWM Immersive will also be bringing War Remains to Austin for a limited run; other markets after Austin are also on the table.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

After some new VR games in February 2024? While you'd normally expect a new headset's launch to factor in some big releases, it's pretty clear that Apple Vision Pro isn't heavily focusing on gaming. That said, there are still plenty of VR games coming this month, so be sure to bookmark this page. Here’s the full list.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Unlike conventional theater, however, audience members play a role in the story, interacting with the actors and the in-game world to help progress the story. Thanks to the branching narrative, each group experiences a different story throughout the experience. Image Credit: Double Eye Studios. Image Credit: Double Eye Studios.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

Here are our picks for the top 25 best Quest 3 games available now. Our list of best Quest 2 games and best Quest 3 games will be updated and maintained separately. For games that were previously released on Quest 2, we've often linked our original reviews of those games in our recommendations below.

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ARPost

APRIL 18, 2022

This provides a certain atmosphere to the community, but also creates a dedicated space to discuss the goals, obstacles, and opportunities that are unique to this group. Roots of the Metaverse in Gaming and Social Media. A lot of that technology came about through gaming. Gaming was already ahead of the curve,” said Simon.

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Road to VR

JUNE 11, 2018

The Austin and Los Angeles-based startup is also known for having collaborated with EDM artists TokiMonsta, Heavy Grinder, Ninja Tune artist Ash Koosha’s AKTUAL, and Strangeloop’s N-FOLD to name a few. TheWaveVR recently closed a $6 million Series A funding round and later collaborated with Warner Bros.

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Road to VR

JULY 24, 2023

I visited the company’s Austin, Texas headquarters to try it for myself. The Virtuix Omni Backstory Image courtesy Virtuix The original Virtuix Omni treadmill started life way back in 2013 as wooden prototype built by a small group led by CEO Jan Goetgeluk.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The VOID hosts virtual reality experiences built around physical environments, letting you interact with objects projected both in the game and present in the physical world. To boot, the company’s facilities can accommodate up to four users at a time, making for an ideal group outing.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2018

Well rejoice, for Vive has finally made good on its promise with the announcement of a whopping eight Ready Player One VR experiences debuting at this year’s infamous SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. Enhance your hand and eye coordination in this nod to OASIS creator James Halliday’s favorite `80s arcade games.” Aech’s Garage.

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VRScout

APRIL 8, 2018

Over the past 40 years, the Canadian region has emerged as a dominant force in the video game, special effects, and animation industries. Among other notable studios, the location boasts gaming giant Electronic Arts Canada – the powerhouse behind the NHL, NBA, and FIFA franchises – and employs nearly 17,000 workers in the 3D industry.

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ARVR

JANUARY 18, 2022

The Metaverse is Already Revolutionizing the Event Industry Ask an SXSW attendee about their favorite piece of the experience in 2021, and you’ll get a wide range of answers: drinks on the rooftop of the Contemporary Austin, hanging out in the Cedar Street Courtyard, or swinging by the Paramount Theatre for a red carpet event, to name a few.

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Ryan Schultz

JANUARY 20, 2023

We knew virtual reality (VR) could be a fun place for immersive games, and much more importantly, we believed in the power of social VR to bring people together, build connections, and create share experiences. Thanks to Carlos Austin for alerting me to the official announcement today!

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AllThingsVR

APRIL 18, 2017

The Austin, Texas-based startup has created a social VR music platform where performers can create music while wearing a HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headset and spectators can watch the whole experience. 2) Pluto VR , the Seattle-based virtual reality startup co-founded by PopCap Games co-founder John Vechey , has raised $13.9

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MARCH 24, 2023

The country is also the fourth largest gaming market in the world, according to Coin Telegraph. As the world’s first embassy within the metaverse, the Barbados embassy will likely inspire other government groups worldwide to follow in its footsteps. After all, many Korean citizens adore technology.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 21, 2018

It’s the prequel novel to not one, but rather an entire series of upcoming Scraper VR games, headed by the budding Labrodex Studios out of Jericho, NY. The story of the IP centers around a distinctly futuristic version of Austin, TX in the year 2076, after humanity has willingly given itself over to AI entities called the “Humechs”.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2020

.” The move comes as a part of a recently announced deal with GSD Group, an innovation and strategy agency, which will see game-themed Atari Hotels come to several cities across the United States. Additional hotels planned in Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, and San Jose.

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MAY 3, 2017

Although Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has publicly been dismissive of the VR/AR medium as anything other than a vehicle for video games, actions should speak louder than words: Netflix is now working on an app for the Hololens. NETFLIX LOOKS TO GET AUGMENTED. raised last fall.

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MAY 6, 2017

It was a beautiful place and a great backdrop for our talks about the inspiration cycle between science fiction, real-world technology, and games. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, wants the Metaverse to happen. We kicked off the conference with Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games. Making the Metaverse.

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Leapmotion

JANUARY 1, 2015

While in the neighborhood filming Takei’s Take in Austin, the incomparable George Takei swung by the studio to try Shark Punch – an underwater virtual reality experience that enables you to, well, you get the idea. Most Game-Changing Tool for Self-Expression. However, one experience rose above them all.

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VeeR VR

DECEMBER 6, 2017

& 13-15, 2018 Venue: To be announced South by Southwest is an annual conglomerate of film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences that take place in mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States. FIVARS is a presentation of VRTO – Toronto’s virtual reality meetup group and think tank.

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VeeR VR

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Follow Cinequest on social media: SXSW - Virtual Cinea Date: March 9 - 18 Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual event featuring a cohort of conferences and festivals that highlight the convergence of film, interactive media and music industries. If we missed anything, let us know in the comments below!

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DECEMBER 4, 2016

The idea is that, as soon as we identified VR was coming — this was before the Oculus acquisition by Facebook — it was clear that one part of VR would be computer-generated experiences, games being the major example. We were at the Austin City Limits concert, for example. I’ve seen views from the top of the arena in a basketball game.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 5, 2022

This is meditation as game," I wrote in my original Muse review. "I Meditation Deathmatch, as this group became known, held its first experimental contest in Austin, Texas on Aug. It was just like "Oh, wow, that would be an interesting thing to turn into a game." 1, 2014, prior to the release of the Muse.

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