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Netflix’s Squid Game Gets A ‘Life-Sized’ Immersive Experience

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Beginning this September, groups of two to six can immerse themselves in the platform’s first adult-rated (16+) experience, a multiplayer competition inspired directly by the show. This week, Immersive Gamebox announced yet another major partnership, this time with Netflix’s Squid Game. For more information visit here.

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Vader Immortal Will Bring ‘Lightsaber Battle’ To The Oculus Quest

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With this year’s official Star Wars Celebration set to kick off next week in Chicago, the rumor of possible announcements regarding both Star Wars Episode IX and The Mandalorian is in full swing as fans prepare for any new updates surrounding the highly-anticipated film and mysterious new series. Image Credit: ILMxLAB.

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Sandbox VR To Open 15 Location-Based VR Centers By 2022

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Since reopening its locations outside of Chicago and in Austin with government-mandated restrictions, Sandbox VR says its seen an increased demand of 30% from before the pandemic. The company aims to have 15 locations up-and-running worldwide by the end of the year by targeting commercial real estate locations also affected by COVID-19.

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Gaming-Themed Atari Hotels Will Include VR And AR Entertainment

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Earlier today legendary video game company Atari announced that it is partnering with innovation and strategic agency GSD Group to develop a new chain of hotels centered entirely around both classic and modern gaming. Eight locations are set to open across the US, beginning later this year in Phoenix. Feature Image Credit: Atari Inc.

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Researchers Use VR/AR Tech To Control The Human Body

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A recently published paper from the University of Chicago shows how researchers are able to use electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to manipulate a person’s head and assist them during VR and AR (augmented reality) experiences. Electronic Head Actuation will have you turning the other cheek, whether you like it or not.

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Sandbox VR and Netflix Preparing Squid Game VR Experience

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Sandbox VR – Chicago, IL Sandbox VR currently offers six proprietary experiences: Deadwood Valley , Amber Sky 2088 , Curse of Davy Jones , Deadwood Mansion , Star Trek: Discovery , and Unbound Fighting League (UFL). Sandbox VR is a fast-growing company. When Will Squid Game VR Experience Be Available and Where?

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‘Army Of The Dead’ VR Game Has You Battling Zombies In A Taco Truck

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Unfortunately, a group of citizens is still trapped inside the city of sin and it’s up to a crew of zombie-killing mercenaries called “Las Vengeance” to save them. Other major cities, such as Boston, Madrid, London, Berlin, and Chicago are also on the list.

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