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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

VR breathes new life into the legendary 90’s board game. Catan VR , a modern adaptation of the original 1995 board game Settlers of Catan is finally available on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Cross-platform support allows you battle other players on Rift/Rift S, Go, and Samsung Gear VR.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Proton Pulse , originally created for the Oculus Rift DK1 development kit in 2013, has been re-released on Apple Vision Pro this week. Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers.

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MARCH 16, 2022

Earlier today, Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a new suite of parental supervision tools that will offer parents and legal guardians greater control over their kids’ in-headset experience by allowing them to block certain content and monitor their activity across the platform. Block inappropriate games and apps.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Players will need a bluetooth controller and their own ROM files. Those familiar with the world of video game emulation are no doubt familiar with the open-source console emulator Dolphin. Last year a user going by the name Pixelacos on YouTube posted a video of Dolphin running natively on an Oculus Quest headset.

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JUNE 20, 2021

Everyone’s favorite Viking simulator can now be played in VR with support for VR motion controls, including Oculus Touch and Valve Index. Available now via Nexusmods, this latest update adds full VRIK support, including individual finger movements depending on the controller. from oculus.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Backers will receive Refract’s easy-to-use motion-tracking system and first-person fighting game Freestriker. Today, the company launched an official Kickstarter campaign for its wireless full-body motion capture technology, allowing you the chance to pick up your own full-body controller without breaking the bank.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ditch your controllers and go “hands-on” with these free sideloadable games. This past December, Oculus introduced native hand-tracking functionality for the Oculus Quest, offering users the chance to navigate the Oculus Home interface with their bare hands as opposed to the Touch controllers.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Refract Technologies’ easy-to-use full-body tracking system can be used for VR, gaming, and animation. Who needs an old-fashioned controller when you have a perfectly good set of arms and legs? Standard mode is aimed at gamers looking to immerse themselves even further in their gaming experiences.

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MAY 12, 2020

Spaceteam , the super infectious mobile game in which players frantically perform a series of goofy tasks and shout out commands in order to keep their spaceship from blowing up, is coming to the Oculus Quest, PC VR, and PlayStationVR as a full VR experience called Spaceteam VR. But as a VR game, it’s a pure joy to play.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Vertigo Games, publisher behind hit VR games such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall , is collaborating with developer Anotherway on a new VR music game that will have you shredding a virtual guitar on-stage in front of a sold-out crowd. One of the most interesting aspects of Unplugged is its control scheme.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Mix and match a never-ending wave of colorful fruit in this nerve-wracking VR puzzle game. Available now on Oculus Quest headsets via the Oculus App Lab , Jentrix is a unique VR puzzle-solving game that tasks you with mixing and matching colorful fruit (and sometimes wildlife) throughout a whimsical jungle paradise.

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MAY 5, 2020

Oculus is reportedly readying a Quest successor which will iterate on the existing headset with a smaller form-factor, faster refresh rate, and new controllers. Rather than an outright Quest 2, it seems Oculus may be aiming first for a Quest S.

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MARCH 18, 2021

The company also briefly mentioned a new controller which will employ “key features found in the DualSense wireless controller.”. Earlier today, Sony offered us our first look at this next-gen VR controller and the design is interesting, to say the least. Now we’re bringing that innovation to VR gaming.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

So you just got your hands on Facebook’s incredible standalone VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2, and are excited to jump into a massive catalogue of AAA games and experiences. But what about the Oculus Quest 2? Technically the Oculus Quest 2 headset can function outside. So, does the Oculus Quest 2 work outside?

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JUNE 26, 2019

While it’s long been technically possible to play Oculus exclusive games on Vive and other SteamVR headsets thanks to an unofficial mod called ‘Revive’, the actual experience has always been decidedly clunky due to the significant differences between controller inputs.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

It was a little over a year ago when Facebook triumphantly announced that games and apps made for Oculus Go would live on in Oculus Quest. Legendary programmer and Oculus Consulting CTO John Carmack responded to one such complaint via Twitter , saying Go apps are indeed not supported on Quest 2.

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MARCH 4, 2021

‘First Steps With Hand Tracking’ and ‘Tiny Castle’ are available now via the Oculus App Lab. It was back in 2019 that Facebook first began rolling out support for hand tracking on the Oculus Quest. Feature Image Credit: Oculus. Image Credit: Facebook. Image Credit: Facebook.

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MAY 11, 2020

A multiplayer PvP VR game directly inspired by the 1986 classic. Originally released in 1986 on the long since-forgotten Electronika 60, legendary tile-matching puzzle game Tetris has seen nearly every adaptation under the sun. The post Tetris-Inspired PvP VR Game Battle Blocks Coming To Oculus Quest appeared first on VRScout.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Mark your real sofa in VR using this new feature for the Oculus Guardian system. It has been one hell of a month for Oculus Quest owners. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. According to UploadVR , marked couches will appear as normal grey furniture while in Oculus Home and a solid blue box while in-game.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Construct dozens of complex interstellar machines, from space drones to antimatter generators, in this freeform puzzle game. In the debut trailer released earlier today, we catch a glimpse of the sci-fi-themed freeform puzzle game in action. Image Credit: Bithell Games. Image Credit: Bithell Games.

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JULY 3, 2021

Digital artist and animator Chris Bradley has loved driving remote control cars since she was a kid. Bradley, who began animating on Blender at the age of 10, thought it would be a cool idea to combine her love of RC cars and social VR to create one unique VR racing game. Image Credit: Chris Bradley.

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MAY 2, 2021

Available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets as a free demo, MarathRUN combines physics-driven VR interactions with classic platforming gameplay mechanics to deliver a unique multiplayer obstacle course experience that can best be described as Boneworks meets Fall Guys. The controls take some getting used to at first.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

With Christmas 2020 officially in the rear view mirror, a new wave of Oculus Quest 2 users now find themselves enjoying all the incredible games and apps available on Facebook’s magical standalone VR headset. But one question we still hear a lot is, “How much space do I need to use the Oculus Quest 2?

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APRIL 15, 2021

Additional details regarding the official VR port will arrive April 21st during the Oculus Gaming Showcase. Today, GameSpot revealed the game’s most dramatic port to date, the Oculus Quest 2. More information will arrive on April 21st during Oculus’s inaugural VR Gaming Showcase.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

Konami Entertainment’s multi-instrumental VR rhythm game BEAT ARENA has finally made its way to the United States, allowing Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 players the chance to form their own anime-inspired rock bands and perform various KONAMI songs in front of a roaring virtual audience. Calling all anime lovers!

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Fight for your life in this fan-made VR game based on the popular South Korean survival drama. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few weeks, odds are you’ve heard about Netflix’s latest global sensation, Squid Game. In Squid Game , the consequences are a tad more, how do I put this? billion ($38.7

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Developers can now share their apps with Oculus players without Store approval. Oculus today announced the rollout of update v25 for Oculus Quest/Quest 2 headsets, introducing a slew of long-sought-after features that make the companies line of all-in-one standalone VR headsets even more attractive.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The frantic food game Clash of Chefs VR just received a major update that lets you ditch your Oculus Touch controllers and cook delicious cartoon food with your own two hands. The game can be played solo or head-to-head against other chefs in fast-paced multiplayer cook-offs. Image Credit: Flat Hill Games.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

This is the premise behind Cosmic Sugar , an interactive VR wellness game that combines art, sound, and physics to immerse you in a therapeutic virtual experience. Using your Oculus Touch controller, you’ll have full control over a variety of light types, including Spray, Spiral, Starburst, and Point Cloud Stamp.

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APRIL 30, 2021

Oculus Air Link is an integrated way to play PC VR games (on Oculus PC or SteamVR) wirelessly on Quest 2. Just like Oculus Link allows you to plug into a VR ready PC to play PC VR games, Oculus Air Link allows you to do so wirelessly. Oculus Air Link only supports Quest 2. Here’s the breakdown.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Available for free on Oculus Quest headsets, Pokémon VR is a fan-made immersive experience that, while rough, does a commendable job at adapting the original Pokemon battle experience for the VR format. The post Battle Other Trainers In This Free Pokémon VR Game On Oculus Quest appeared first on VRScout.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Use your incredible gorilla strength to parkour up trees and cliffs in this low-fi game of tag. Don’t let the simple visuals and barebones gameplay fool you, Gorilla Tag is easily one of the more engaging PvP multiplayer games available at the moment, due in large part to its unique locomotion mechanics.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Available now on Oculus Quest 2 headsets, Seeker VR is a Harry Potter VR game developed by fans for fans. Using your Touch controllers, you can take hold of your very own Nimbus 2000 flying broomstick and effortlessly soar throughout each of the aforementioned locations at speeds of up to 100mph. Image Credit: Team Eldritch.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) features PC VR headset support, although it’s notably missing the ability to use VR motion controllers. Now developer Asobo has signaled that VR controller support is finally coming, and is slated to land sometime in mid-November. Image courtesy Asobo.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Developer Enver Experience today announced the launch of MotoX on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. This fast-paced motocross experience has you taking control of a virtual dirtbike and navigating your way throughout a variety of exotic locations in search of coins to collect and sick jumps to hit. New worlds and levels.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

“Yo dog, we heard you like video games…” We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished an intense round of (insert your favorite VR game here) and one of your friends steps away to use the restroom or grab a quick bite to eat, leaving you and the rest of your party waiting patiently in the pre-game lobby.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A proof-of-concept shows how hand tracking technology is bringing new possibilities to VR gaming. He’s also an avid VR developer working on some of the most unique projects for the Oculus Quest using the headsets’ newly-implemented hand tracking functionality. Daniel Beauchamp is Head of Virtual and Augmented Reality at Shopify.

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