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Diablo: Immortal won’t release in the Netherlands and Belgium due to lootboxes

Digital Trends

Activision Blizzard's upcoming entry in the Diablo series, Diablo: Immortal, will no longer be released in the Netherlands and Belgium over loot box legislation.

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Belgium approved four-day work week, and yes we are jealous.

Mashable VR

On Tuesday, the seven-party coalition federal government in Belgium reached a deal that not only allows Belgian employees to work a four-day work week, but also gives them the right to ignore work-related messages after hours without facing repercussions.

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A Network of Twitter Bots Reportedly Launched a Smear Campaign on Belgium's Huawei 5G Ban

GizModo VR

A small cluster of pro-Huawei Twitter bots reportedly launched a smear campaign attacking the Belgian government’s plan to box out “high-risk” suppliers like Huawei from building the country’s 5G network, according to the latest report from social media research firm Graphika. Read more.

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Belgium’s GameForce and R.A.V.E.N. to Hold VR Tournament Starting Next Month

Peter Graham

Well if you live in Europe – close to Belgium preferably – then pay close attention, because GameForce , the largest gaming expo in Belgium, and R.A.V.E.N. , Love virtual reality (VR) and kick-ass on titles like Beat Saber and Onward? a specialist in VR experiences have announced the Belgian Championship VR, where successful players have a chance of winning part of a €2,000 EUR prize pool.

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The Beer of the Future Tastes Like Ass

GizModo VR

beer environment brewing cody reif fermented foods new belgium brewing company fermented drinks ale alcoholic drinks craft brewery and microbreweryWhen I turned 21, I was living in New Mexico. My first legally purchased beer was Fat Tire, at the time only available west of the Mississippi.

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Meta Quest 2 & Quest Pro VR Headsets Get Price Cuts

VRScout

Beginning March 5th, 2023, the 256GB Quest 2 will be available for $429.99 (previously $499.99) in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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PlayStation VR2 Release Date & Price Revealed

VRScout

France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg via PlayStation’s online store. Sony’s next-gen VR headset arrives in Q1 2023. After long last Sony has revealed the price and release date of the PlayStation VR2, its latest and greatest VR headset for PlayStation 5 consoles.

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Magic Leap Acquires Augmented Reality Telepresence Startup Mimesys

Next Reality AR

On Thursday, Magic Leap announced the acquisition of the Belgium-based startup that allows Magic Leap One users to engage in real-time telepresence conference calls using volumetrically captured avatars representing their real bodies. Just months after we previewed the augmented reality, volumetric video conferencing powers of Mimesys, the company has undergone a major change — it's now a part of Magic Leap.

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Meta Re-lowers Quest 2 Price & Drops Quest Pro to $1,000

Road to VR

Meta says in a blogpost that pricing changes to Meta Quest 2 (256GB) will also update across Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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Snap and Rakuten Viber Go to FIFA World Cup 2022

ARPost

Live Garment Transfer” Lenses also allow AR try-ons of the official team kit for five teams – USMNT, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and Qatar. Rakuten Viber and Snap both have packages of AR lenses and interactive experiences to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.

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AR Go-Karts Have Arrived, And We’re Here For It

VRScout

BattleKart is open to the public now at select locations in Belgium, France, and Germany. BattleKart’s immersive go-kart experience brings games similar to like Mario Kart & Rocket League to life in the real world. AR-powered racing games appear to be a growing trend.

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Immersive VR love story "Marco & Polo Go Round" launches Valentines Day onSteam and HTC Viveport.

Cats and VR

ABOUT BELGA Belga Productions specializes in assisting European film co-productions that carry out all or part of their production process in Belgium (principal photography, post-production, special effects).

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Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market

Road to VR

” Microsoft has also recently expanded HoloLens 2’s availability to Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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Quest 2 Discounted for Limited Time, Includes Free Copy of ‘Resident Evil 4’ & ‘Beat Saber’

Road to VR

If you’re in Europe, look out for a similar deal at your typical retailers in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.

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PlayStation VR2 to Launch in February 2023

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Potential buyers in the US, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg can pre-order the device via PlayStation’s official online storefront beginning November 15.

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The Worst European Floods in 100 Years Have Left 120 Dead, 1,300 Missing

GizModo VR

At least 120 people have died and around 1,300 people are still missing across western Europe in the wake of extreme rainfall, bursting rivers, and heavy flooding that devastated parts of Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

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VR Veteran Studio Behind ‘Bigscreen’ Unveils Thin & Light PC VR Headset ‘Beyond’

Road to VR

Second wave shipments will begin in Q4 2023 in Canada and Europe including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium.

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Quest Pro Price Cut To $1000 Just 4 Months After Launch

Upload VR

The 256GB Quest 2 price cut takes effect on Sunday in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK, and the US.

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Casual 3D Puzzle Game ‘Cubism’ Set to Launch Next Week on Quest, Rift, & Steam

Road to VR

Cubism from Belgium-based developer Thomas Van Bouwel is a cheery brain-teaser that tasks players with solving 3D puzzles by fitting Tetris-like shapes into a larger pre-defined shape. Cubism is a casual VR puzzle that plays a bit like a 3D version of Tetris.

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Sci-Fi Adventure ‘Hubris’ Coming to PC VR Headsets in December, Quest 2 & PSVR 2 in 2023

Road to VR

Belgium-based 3D animation and VR studio Cyborn today announced its sci-fi adventure Hubris is finally set to launch on PC VR headsets on December 7th.

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PSVR 2 Launches February 22 For $550

Upload VR

France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg will initially be able to pre-order PlayStation VR2 solely through PlayStation’s online store at direct.playstation.com,” Sony announced. Sony is taking pre-orders for the PlayStation VR2 headset starting November 15 priced at $550.

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German Circus Ends Its Use Of Live Animals In Favor Of 3D Holograms

VRScout

In November, for example, Italy joined Belgium, Greece, and Malta in the permanent ban of circus animals, much to the chagrin of circus performers and enthusiasts alike. Circus Roncalli adopts holographic tech amid concerns over animal cruelty. The international circus industry has been struggling as of late.

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AI Tracks Lawmakers Using Their Phones on the Job so We Can Properly Mock Them

GizModo VR

Politicians are hereby busted for using their cell phones during sessions, thanks to software written by Belgium artist Dries Depoorter.

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Stud-Covered Sequencer Uses Lego Bricks to Build Beats Instead of Spaceships

GizModo VR

To make the process more interesting, and to make it appealing to aspiring musicians, Belgium-based Atonal Circuits has created a 16-step sequencer that’s programmed by simply attaching Lego bricks. Making electronic music can often be a mind-numbing experience of endlessly turning dials and pushing buttons.

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Logicamp grid falls victim to ransomware

Hypergrid Business

The Belgium-based Logicamp grid has suffered a catastrophic ransomware attack, and has lost some content due to a lack of current off-line backups. “I know that it is unforgivable but I am alone to manage... Metaverse News Logicamp

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Here’s Every Country & Store Where Quest 2 is Officially Being Sold

Road to VR

Jump to: Australia | Austria | Belgium | Canada | Denmark | Finland | France | Iceland | Ireland | Italy | Japan | Netherlands | New Zealand | Norway | Poland | South Korea | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Taiwan | United Kingdom | United States. Where to Buy Oculus Quest 2 in Belgium.

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‘Space Pirate Trainer DX’ to Bring Massive Arena Mode to Quest September 9th

Road to VR

Belgium-based developers I-Illusions hopes it will give users “a glimpse at the future of VR.”

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Essential Spatial Audio Events for your Calendar 2022/2023

XR Today - Virtual Reality

October 17-19, 2022, Masion De La Poste, Belgium. As the “Extended Reality” landscape continues to evolve, innovators are consistently exploring new ways to make immersive experiences feel more realistic.

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Asymmetric Hide-and-seek Game ‘Panoptic’ Leaves Steam Early Access Today

Road to VR

It’s been a long road for Belgium-based indie studio Team Panoptes , with its 2016 demo sparking a lot of initial interest in the game. Panoptic , the game that pits a single VR-clad giant against a tiny PC adversary in a game of deadly hide & seek, just launched out of Early Access today.

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One Direction’s Liam Payne Stars In Live VR Concert Tomorrow

VRScout

Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium; plans for launch in South Korea, China, Taiwan and Japan are on the horizon. MelodyVR enlists the former boy band member for their first live VR concert. Liam Payne, former member of English-Irish boy band One Direction, is hosting a secret concert for a small handful of lucky fans somewhere in London, U.K.

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Revolutionizing Retail with Augmented Reality

Tech Trends VR

And the resulting engagement figures speak for themselves: “We’re really excited with the in-store responses we’ve gotten,” says Nathan Grotard, retail marketeer at Samsung Belgium.

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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects

Road to VR

Facebook and Instagram have been blocked in the Russian Federation, with both social media platforms now completely inaccessible to users in that country.

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The Next VLC Media Player Update Will Include VR Support

VRScout

While speaking at FOSDEM 2019 in Belgium earlier this week, Jean Baptiste Kempf, President and Lead Developer of VIdeoLan, spoke in-depth regarding VLC 4.0. The internet’s most reliable media player is getting its fourth major update. In terms of quality, there are few consumer media players more flexible than VLC.

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HoloLens 2 Sales Expanding to 15 More Countries, ‘Development Edition’ Launches in the US

Road to VR

Now Microsoft is expanding the regions where it will sell HoloLens 2 to 15 new countries: Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.11.21): Qualcomm launches AR2 chip, HTC headset gets leaked, and more!

The Ghost Howls

VR training company BodySwaps has partnered with Meta Immersive Learning to offer VR training to 100 educational institutions across the UK, North America, France, and Belgium: Bodyswaps will provide each institution with a 3-month unlimited, free access to its full soft skills learning library.

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Starbreeze Acquires Nozon To Work On Parallax In VR Video

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

Starbreeze announced the purchase of Nozon, a Belgium-based visual effects studio for €7.1 Over the past few months Starbreeze’s StarVR headset has gone from an industry oddity to a genuine contender in the location-based VR scene. This week, the company is cementing that status with some major new acquistions. million, which works out to around $7.75 million. Along with its special effects, the company is also working on some important features for VR video.

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Oculus Go to Hit UK & European Retailers This Month, Pre-orders Now Available

Road to VR

UK and European residents have (mostly) been able to order Oculus Go directly through the Oculus website since it launched early last month, with the company delivering to many countries in the EU and Schengen Zone including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.

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