Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2019

Justin Roiland’s VR studio Squanch Games announced last year that their upcoming game Trover Saves the Universe was exclusively targeting PSVR and PS4 consoles. This week at GDC 2019 though it seems the studio has reversed that decision, as the comedy platformer is also slated to arrive on PCs via Steam and Epic Game Store.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 14, 2021

The Honolulu Police Department spent $150,045 in CARES Act funding to buy Spot the robot dog from Boston Dynamics, the world’s sickest dogbot famed for backflips, games of fetch , and also hanging out with law enforcement. As the Honolulu City Beat reported last week , some feel that the expense was a bit excessive. Read more.

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Road to VR

MARCH 22, 2019

It wasn’t until the studio assured us late last year that yes, the game was still in production well after its prospective March 16th, 2018 launch date had come and gone. Now it appears PAX East-goers will get a fresh whack at the game, which was unveiled way back in 2015. Falcon Age. Jupiter & Mars. Vacation Simulator.

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Cats and VR

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

18 with the 67th NBA All-Star Game , 8:20 p.m. After the All-Star break, the NBA on TNT VR app will provide NBA coverage in VR through the 2018 Western Conference Finals starting with one game in VR a week. 8 Boston @ Minnesota , 8:00 p.m. 10 Boston @ Washington , 8:00 p.m. It all culminates on Sunday, Feb. Thursday, Feb.

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Cats and VR

MARCH 14, 2018

Although there exists a multitude of ways to get your video game fix in today, often we reminisce over the "good ole days". Hell part of the charm in the novel and upcoming film Ready Player One is its super call back to retro gaming. The player embarks on a journey into the screen of a classic video game and beyond.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Turner Sports says that fans will be able to see highlights, recaps, and live and on-demand full games in VR (provided they are logged in with an applicable TV provider), including in-game broadcast stats and commentary. 67th NBA All-Star Game , 8:20 p.m. Boston @ Minnesota , 8:00 p.m. Boston @ Washington , 8:00 p.m.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The Street Fighter franchise isn’t actually in VR yet—not unless you count playing the retro ROMS in New Retro Arcade — but the attendees at this year’s Capcom Cup at Red Bull Battle Grounds in Boston will get a chance to relive the iconic car-smashing bonus stage from Street Fighter II (1991).

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

With that backdrop, XR Immersive Enterprise is coming to Boston in May to examine XR’s impact. So the name of the game is smart planning, change management, and bottom-up integration. And the timing is right to examine product development and business tactics, given the technology’s early and impressionable phases.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 12, 2022

While there’s more to XR than just the potential for amazing games, the novel and fun experiences offered by immersive technologies allows all kinds of companies to reach their audience on new levels. We’ve gone from huddling around television sets and radios, to visiting events in person, playing games on digital screens, and more.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The NBA and TNT are launching a VR experience that is powered by Intel True VR and promises to not only bring fans even closer to the game, but serve as a portal into all available programming through on-demand VR coverage of the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend. Each camera will have at least four angles of the game that you can control.

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VRScout

JANUARY 14, 2019

This is more than just a game. I would definitely encourage you to try Sense Arena – you have to try it to believe it,” said Boston Bruins David Pastrnak. Improving cognitive functions of players is going to be the new game changer. “The brain is the most important ‘muscle’ in an athlete’s body.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 15, 2017

The number of jobs posted for game developers has declined 65 percent since 2014, according to an analysis by the job search site Indeed. The global game industry has grown to $91 billion across multiple platforms, but the number of jobs in the U.S. Searches for game designer jobs has remained relatively constant since 2014.

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Road to VR

MARCH 28, 2018

Nothing so far is known about the game outside of its name, Defector , and the studio producing it, Twisted Pixel Games. Rubin previously teased in a tweet inaugurating the launch of Brass Tactics (2018) to “stay tuned to PAX East for more Oculus Rift games.” — Jason Rubin (@Jason_Rubin) February 22, 2018.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Around 200,000+ hospitals have implemented their VR solutions, including Boston Children’s Hospital and Cedars-Sinai. AppliedVR offers a wide array of games, movies, animations, and guided meditations, making the program suitable not only for kids but for patients of all ages. They can learn calming techniques as well.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

The agenda will cover both enterprise and consumer XR, including AEC, automotive, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, gaming, film, TV and beyond, with the underlying aim to go beyond the hype of XR to understand what are the keys to mass adoption and apply cross-industry knowledge to boost business productivity.

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VRScout

AUGUST 1, 2018

Vertigo Games announces their new publishing company, Vertigo Arcades, alongside a location-based release of Arizona Sunshine. As location-based (LB) immersive experiences continue to grow in popularity, developers have begun seeing the potential benefits in bringing their own VR games to 4D arcades. Image Credit: Vertigo Games.

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Mashable VR

MAY 10, 2022

First there was that clip of the two NBA referees, Scott Foster and Ed Malloy, discussing who he might be at the series opener between the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks, and then there was the more recent Met Gala clip of presenter Emma Chamberlain's reaction at the end of their brief interview.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The game’s story diverges from The Exorcist III (1990) , its source material, in telling its own standalone tale over the course of 5 chapters. The devs say the game plays equally well in room-scale, standing, or seated. You arrive at the scene of a grisly crime in a small Boston parish.

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The AR Show

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

David Jiang is the CEO and founder of VITURE, a company creating a smartglasses solution for video gaming and streaming content. Please consider contributing to my Patreon at [link] David Jiang is the CEO and founder of VITURE, a company creating a smartglasses solution for video gaming and streaming content.

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Tech Trends VR

JANUARY 22, 2019

This is more than just a game. I would definitely encourage you to try Sense Arena – you have to try it to believe it,” said Boston Bruins David Pastrnak. Improving cognitive functions of players is going to be the new game changer. “The brain is the most important ‘muscle’ in an athlete’s body.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 21, 2023

More info (Quest 3 charging dock — Road To VR) More info (Quest 3 charging dock — Upload VR) Pico 4 bets on hand tracking In its latest runtime update, Pico has added many improvements to Pico 4 , like more options for in-game video recording, and the introduction of auto-updates. The fund will be managed by the new VR firm Creature.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MARCH 9, 2017

Kittypocaylpse might be one of VR’s most guilt-ridden games, getting you to blow up scores of aliens disguised as adorable kittens. For its second game, Dick Wilde, developer Bolverk Games is going with a slightly more acceptable form of animal slaughter.

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Cats and VR

AUGUST 3, 2016

Job Simulator is a bundled launch title for HTC Vive and one of the most played VR games to date. Owlchemy will be making the upcoming Rick And Morty VR game that was announced at San Diego Comic Con. Take a look at one of their early Pre VR games. The company also made a recent announcement with lots of nerd fanfare.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 26, 2017

With Resident Evil 7 and Robo Recall both releasing already this year, Star Trek: Bridge Crew and Fallout 4 VR are both fighting for the honors of being the public’s “most anticipated VR game” on the horizon. This is the heart of Fallout 4’s Boston Wasteland. Diamond City. The ‘Cheers’ Bar.

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Cats and VR

MAY 10, 2017

They've created award-winning games like Job Simulator and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. They team also pioneered a new way to show VR footage with a Spectator Mode for their games and built out a new depth-based mixed reality technique. Take a look at one of their early Pre VR games. Welcome Owlchemy Labs to Google.

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VRScout

AUGUST 28, 2017

Developed by SyncThink , a Boston, Massachusetts-based neuro-technology company, EyeSink is a portable VR headset that uses built-in eye-tracking technology to detect and identify signs of a concussion in less than a minute.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 23, 2023

It’s heartbreaking […] “They stole accessibility items, like our adaptive controllers, [which are needed] so children with special needs can access all of these technologies and games” VR Therapy Treatments Following the incident, the charity recouped roughly £5,600 after army veteran Nick Wilson launched a GoFundMe page.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 2, 2017

You arrive at the scene of a grisly crime in a small Boston parish. There aren’t any specific launch dates yet, but he studio maintains that chapters will come out monthly, with the first two coming before Halloween. Chapter 1: Chapel and Priest’s Office (October). Yellow police tape adorns the room.

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Cats and VR

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Fallout 4 , the legendary post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 ‘Best Of’ awards, is available now worldwide in virtual reality on the HTC VIVE. We are now thrilled to provide this incredible game to new Vive owners and eagerly look forward to game's launch on Vive this December.".

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Road to VR

AUGUST 11, 2016

When Ben Throop went to the Boston VR hackathon in June 2014, he didn’t know that Valve was going to be showing off some prototype VR hardware that had positional tracking. At this point the Oculus DK2 had not shipped yet, and so he was able to build a VR game using his soccer experience to head soccer balls into a goal.

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Cats and VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Players who already own the game will receive Vive and Touch in a free update on March 22 as well. Obduction PC and Oculus Rift Touch will be playable in the Indie Corner of the SXSW Gaming show floor, Thursday, March 16-Saturday, March 18, 12-8pm at the Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2. Cats And VR.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Last night the San Antonio Spurs took on the Kings in Sacramento, offering a taste of what games look like in VR. 27, 2016 – Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics – 7:30 p.m. 24, 2017 – Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards – 7:00 p.m. The package includes League Pass VR and all 30 teams will have VR games throughout the year.

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JULY 29, 2017

The MLB cut a deal with Intel in June involving broadcasts of their games, but the latest project is an immersive experience of a different kind. The series focuses on younger stars in the league and shows them in the batting cage, clubhouse, and other areas in a documentary-style production.

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Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

fuboTV Olympic 4K coverage is available in New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. This simple process will provide access to the 4K coverage of the winter games. The good news for fans is that fuboTV is streaming the 2022 Beijing Olympics in 4K, with no extra charge in select markets. Not based in these markets? Do not fear.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Boston-based developer Fire Hose Games made King Kaiju, which left Steam Early Access Jan. In-game, the controllers transform into your character’s hands or paws. For example, the game presents a bird’s-eye view of the action on the secondary monitor in a news-style presentation with comical remarks in a scrolling ticker.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In all seriousness, software designer Mike Mandel explained that the game was originally designed on prototype Valve hardware — which would later form the foundation of the HTC Vive — as part of the 48 hour Boston VR Jam. That’s what this holiday is all about, right?

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