ARPost

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Starting this fall, Ohio University is offering a Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) undergraduate major. Virtual Reality and Game Development Major – a Needed Addition to the Educational Offer. The Virtual Reality and Game Development major will be available at the Scripps College of Communication in the J.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 13, 2021

PlayStation has released the top 10 list for most-downloaded PS4, PS5 and PSVR games of 2020. It should come as no surprise to anyone that two of the VR industry’s most successful games have nabbed the top two spots: Beat Saber and Job Simulator. Here’s the full list: US/Canada. Beat Saber (2019).

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VRScout

JUNE 12, 2021

That following year NERF introduced the very first NERF dart gun called the Sharpshooter and the game of tag was forever changed. Announced today during the Upload VR Showcase as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming event, the NERF Ultimate Championship is scheduled to arrive in 2022 on the Oculus Quest. Feature Image Credit: Hasbro.

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VRScout

MARCH 3, 2023

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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Road to VR

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Xbox Cloud Gaming finally came to Quest earlier this week, letting Game Pass Ultimate members play the service’s full catalogue of flatscreen games on Quest for the first time. Keep in mind: we’re talking about traditional flatscreen Xbox games played on a virtual screen. So, what’s the big deal?

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Upload VR

JUNE 16, 2023

Quest Store digital gift cards are now available in the UK, Canada, Ireland, Germany, France, and Japan. Quest Store games transfer between headsets, so games bought on Quest 2 will still be owned and playable on Quest 3. Meta launched digital gift cards in the US back in October. you can send someone $50 of store credit.

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

Earlier this week, virtual production studio Dark Slope, developer of the mixed reality game The Bogey Ogre , announced that it has partnered with Canadian production company Insight Productions to develop a new form of “experiential television” that will blend metaverse technology with the reality TV genre.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2018

Haven’t been able to make it to any of the big gaming expos (or you don’t know anyone with the $3,000 AR headset)? Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. Tysons Corner, Tysons Corner Center. Washington. Lynnwood, Alderwood.

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Next Reality AR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

But what about the NHL, with hockey being the official winter sport of Canada by decree? Enter Labatt Blue, which might as well be the national beer of Canada and includes a hockey page on the top navigation bar of its website.

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VRScout

APRIL 26, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers hockey team is selling tickets for away game watch parties at their home stadium in Alberta, Canada. Instead of watching the game live on the jumbotron, fans can watch the action unfold on the ice itself. Meanwhile, a live video broadcast of the game was displayed simultaneously via the jumbotron.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Now as the company heads into the holiday season, Quest 2 is set to go on sale for a limited time, this time including a free copy of Resident Evil 4 in addition to VR’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game. Two Games, Guaranteed Hours of Fun. The offer is set to take place at participating locations while supplies last.

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TechCrunch VR

DECEMBER 9, 2021

and Canada. When you enter the app (after a short tutorial if it’s your first time), you’re presented with three options: play (games), attend (events) and hang out. In October, the company announced $10 million in funding for creators building these VR experiences, incentivizing users to make new games and hangouts.

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Road to VR

MAY 9, 2023

PlayStation VR 2 is a little over two months old now, and the charts are still very much in flux thanks to a rash of new and upgraded games. Last month, Survios’ high-profile boxing title took the top spot in the US and Canada, and fared pretty well across other regions too.

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2024

One of the Quest platform’s biggest subscription plans right now is its Meta Quest+ game service , which lets you play a revolving catalogue of Quest games by either paying $8 USD per month, or $60 USD a year. Many countries, including Canada and the entirely of the Eurozone, are charged in their respective currencies already.

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Road to VR

JULY 14, 2023

Beat Saber, VR’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game, came to PlayStation VR 2 well past the headset’s February 2023 launch, coming to Sony’s latest VR headset in late May. Here’s the full list, showing the charts across the US/Canada, Europe, and Japan.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2022

Starting next month, Venues will officially merge with Horizon Worlds , a VR social platform where users can build and share their own virtual worlds, host live events, and develop interactive games and activities. The platform is currently available to those ages 18+ in the US and Canada.

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Road to VR

MAY 30, 2019

HTC today announced that a VR experience based on HBO’s hit TV series Game of Thrones is set to launch exclusively on Viveport Infinity starting tomorrow, supporting Vive and Rift. Beyond the Wall is launching first in English in the US, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, the UK, and Canada. Image courtesy HTC, HBO.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 27, 2017

And through a joint venture with Cineplex, The VOID will live in one of their new social venues called The Rec Room, alongside a range of dining, amusement gaming, and live entertainment experiences. This is the second location for Cineplex’s The Rec Room.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The post The Avengers Location-Based VR Game Made Me Feel Like An Actual Marvel Superhero appeared first on VRScout. Tickets are available for purchase now through The VOID. Feature Image Credit: ILMxLAB.

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Full Dive Gaming

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Quest 3 One Month Later Review, VR News, Games & MORE LIPNOX DISCOUNT ON VAMPIRE GAME: [link] TRY THE FREE QUEST GAME: [link] 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:20 Q&A 2:25 Thanksgiving in Canada?? 4:29 Green Bean CASSEROLE?? 5:39 VR Motion Sickness? 8:47 The DOWNSIDE to VR Success? 10:52 THANK YOU!!!

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VRScout

APRIL 4, 2023

According to the company, the device is designed for use by architects, engineers, industrial designers, software and game developers, and various other professions. The device will be available for $5,000 this May in the United States and Canada. There are even practical use cases for modern retail spaces, as pictured below.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2023

Colored – (France, Taiwan, Republic of China) Directed by Pierre-Alain Giraud , Stéphane Foenkinos , and Tania de Montaigne , and produced by Novaya and Centre Pompidou (International Premiere) Fortune – (France) Directed by Claire Meinhard and Nicolas Bourniquel and produced by Atlas V and ARTE France (World Premiere) Maya: The Birth (Chapter (..)

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VRScout

JULY 13, 2022

There’s also NOPE World: by Monkeypaw Productions where you can explore a virtual recreation of the Haywood Ranch from NOPE and immerse yourself in a variety of mini-games. Exploring the cabins you’ll find a variety of easter eggs from the studio’s different films. Image Credit: Meta.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

At the time of this writing, Meta officially supports the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and most countries in Europe. As 36Kr points out, Tencent partnered with Nintendo in 2019 to sell a version of Switch, which provides access to localized games and online services.

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Slashgear

AUGUST 16, 2016

The team behind the Oculus Rift is gearing up to significantly expand its reach, announcing today that the VR headset will be available in Canada and Europe starting on September 20.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 23, 2020

There are puzzle-solving experiences, zombie horror games, PvP shooters, more zombie games, interactive music videos, even more zombie games; the list goes on. Along with offering a wide variety of games designed for various player sizes and ages, the VAR LIVE location-based platform comes in several different sizes.

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Road to VR

MARCH 31, 2022

Worlds still in a pretty early state—it’s only currently open to 18+ users in the US & Canada—however it’s already demonstrated its role as a brand engagement vehicle in the short few months after exiting invite-only beta.

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VRScout

MARCH 4, 2019

While a number of factors influence children’s inactivity, video games in particular rank near the top of the list. Rather than compete against kids’ enthusiasm for gaming, the organization uses it towards their advantage. So we’re trying to reverse that compulsion pattern [for gaming] back to something healthy.”.

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2022

Through Hatch Kids , young learners access a program called HatchXR , a set of awesome tools that will let kids design, code, and play their own games as well as create their own virtual worlds to explore.

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ARPost

JULY 28, 2022

Where: Vancouver, Canada. With 27 cities across 11 countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Singapore, and Australia, the TECHSPO series are excellent XR events for companies to showcase their gadgets and solutions and for enthusiasts to experience the latest immersive technologies. In-Person XR Events to Attend.

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VRScout

JANUARY 20, 2021

Available now on iOS and Android devices, Wallace & Gromit: The Big Fix Up is a narrative-driven interactive experience composed of CG animations, in game phone calls, comic strips, XR portals, and city-scale augmented reality elements that allow you to digitally “Fix Up” the city of Bristol, England.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Created by agency Trigger , the Haunted Candy Hunt takes players on a Halloween adventure where they can walk around their living room, kitchen and backyard to find classic Ghostbusters ghouls including Slimer, as well as new characters created just for the game. This augmented reality game allows fans to hunt for candy, ghosts and more!”.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Premium location-based virtual reality (LBVR) experience firm Sandbox VR has announced on Wednesday a massive collaboration with Netflix for a novel VR gaming experience. The company’s joint venture with Netflix will allow fans to immerse in a bespoke Squid Game VR experience. The series has received over 1.65

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Road to VR

MAY 9, 2022

Horizon Worlds is Meta’s social VR platform for Quest 2 and Rift which includes ways for users to explore together, create their own rooms, and play mini-games. Horizon Worlds is still in somewhat of a beta, as only 18+ users from the US and Canada have access right now.

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VRGames

JUNE 24, 2023

Samsung Canada has just released an exciting new Augmented Reality (AR) experience, Can You Beat The Box. Developed in collaboration with CAMP, this unique and immersive game tasks you to zap virtual balloons using a Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone before they reach the ceiling and pop.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2020

10 New Games We Can’t Wait to Play on Quest 2. 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 Canada.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2021

The Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) has announced the finalists for the fifth International VR Awards , an international ceremony honoring incredible milestones made within the VR industry in categories such as hardware, gaming, film, social VR, marketing, and more. VR GAME OF THE YEAR. Think of it as the Oscars of VR!

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