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AUGUST 4, 2021

This, along with the following information, was supposedly released yesterday at a virtual summit for prospective game developers. In addition to eye-tracking and foveated rendering, Sony is supposedly implementing something called “flexible scale rendering” (FSR) on PS5 for its next-gen headset.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Lenovo first released its smartphone-powered Mirage AR headset last year alongside its sole title, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges (2018) , a collection of short AR games that let you do things like fight Darth Vader & Co. with a lightsaber-shaped controller, play HoloChess, and challenge the Empire in a tabletop RTS.

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MAY 11, 2017

After being revealed at E3 last year, Sony’s new Aim Controller, a gun-shaped, position-tracked device that supports its PlayStation VR (PSVR) headset is nearly upon us. Now we know what those games are. The game has been available for a while on the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, but will feature some new twists.

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JUNE 12, 2017

At Sony’s E3 2017 presentation the company announced a slew of brand new titles heading to PSVR. The range of games is diverse, from shooter to puzzle, to horror, and more. Though Skyrim is coming to PSVR, Sony’s E3 presentation also featured a section dedicated to brand new PSVR games not seen anywhere else yet.

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MARCH 4, 2021

In a recent blog post , Sony confirmed that Doom 3: VR Edition will also include both of the original expansion packs: Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission. Everything that you loved about the original Doom 3 has been rebuilt to support Sony’s PSVR technology. Feature Image Credit: Sony. Feature Image Credit: Sony.

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APRIL 17, 2021

Wanderer is a VR adventure game that will have you jumping throughout history to prevent the collapse of our civilization. Or are there bigger forces at play beyond your control? Not only does your wristwatch companion offer you help as you make your way through the game, but it’s also how you jump through time.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The ecosystem of digital game development is all about using the latest technologies to attract and engage gamers all over the world. Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Some VR Gaming Market Trends Which Determine Its Consistent Growth.

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MARCH 19, 2020

On Tuesday we started coverage of Facebook’s Game Developers Showcase. The company’s all-online alternative to the canceled Game Developers Conference is the place to be for Oculus news on VR games and apps. See Also: VR Games and Content From the Facebook Game Developers Showcase Day 1.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just a few months after the acquisition of Beat Saber studio Beat Games , Facebook today announced the acquisition of Sanzaru Games, the studio behind the Oculus-exclusive Asgard’s Wrath and a handful of other VR titles. ” As far as VR studios go, Sanzaru Games is one of the most veteran you’ll find.

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MARCH 14, 2017

Awaken on the Starship Avalon in this Oculus Rift and HTC Vive movie experience. Developed in collaboration with Sony Pictures VR, MPC , and Q Department , Passengers: Awakening is less of a game and more a movie set exploration experience. Image Credit: Sony Pictures / Todd Williamson.

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JULY 14, 2016

Sony is gearing up for the PlayStation VR’s launch this October , but you shouldn’t be boxing up your DualShock 4 gamepad in favor of the Move motion controller just yet. According to a statement from Sony issued to Eurogamer , you’ll be able use the DS4 in all PSVR games to come.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Sony has announced a $100 price drop to their PlayStation VR headset across the board. Bringing prices that haven’t been seen since temporary sales during 2017’s holiday shopping period, Sony is permanently slashing prices on the PlayStation VR, making it more accessible than ever.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

This is shaping up to be one hell of a year for VR gaming. Whether you’re on the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, or a SteamVR headset, you’ll find there’s plenty of VR gaming to look forward to over the next 12 months. Here are 10 VR games we’re excited to play in 2021: AFTER THE FALL.

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MARCH 30, 2023

IDC told Bloomberg News that Sony is “ likely” to have sold only around 270,000 PSVR 2 units between launch and the end of March. In October, Bloomberg reported Sony was producing 2 million units for launch. Given the current inflationary period and associated cost of living crisis, will Sony be next?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Still one of the better games for Sony’s PlayStation VR headset, Secret Sorcery’s Tethered [ Review: 7/10 ] will soon be landing on other platforms. The UK-based developer this month confirmed that Tethered is on its way to both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive on PC.

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JANUARY 2, 2022

VR has come a long way since the launch of the Oculus DK1 in 2013. The standalone VR headset, developed by Meta (formerly Facebook), was one of, if not the hottest item of the holiday season, with the Oculus companion app becoming the #1 download on the Apple App Store. Who saw this coming except everyone? Valve Index.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Sony reveals new VR games and exciting updates during its latest PS VR Showcase event. Today marked yet another PS VR Showcase by Sony, during which the company revealed new games for the PlayStation VR as well as exciting updates on several highly-anticipated titles. Ever dream of stepping into shoes (slippers?)

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Our recommendation is to go further than these minimum specifications, especially if you are interested in highly immersive gaming experiences. See Also: XR Gaming in 2022: What to Expect. If money is no object and you wish to experience the most advanced controllers and VR headset, Valve Index is the right choice.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

PlayStation VR is a very capable headset, but it does have one glaring weakness: the PlayStation Move controllers. Sony’s positiontally-tracked wands bring your hands into VR with relative accuracy, but they pale in comparison to the HTC Vive’s wands or Oculus Touch controllers.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

In 2016 three major trendsetters in virtual reality – Oculus, HTC and Sony – released consumer headsets. It took at least three years and thousands of developers to explore boundaries of VR technologies, create new interactions patterns and test various game mechanics. motion-controller possibilities.

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JUNE 17, 2018

Image courtesy Sony Japan Studio. Featuring the cute bots first seen in The Playroom (2013) , Sony Japan Studio’s upcoming platformer Astro Bot Rescue Mission uses similar controls and gameplay mechanics as any other 3D platformer, but it has been created from the ground up with VR in mind. Image courtesy Squanch Games.

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JULY 10, 2020

Superhot: Mind Control Delete is four times larger than the original, will be free to existing owners. Available July 14th, Superhot: Mind Control Delete expands on the existing reality-warping formula with new skills, special techniques, hacks, and enemies to experiment with. No plans for VR at this time.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Robinson: The Journey [ Review: 7/10 ] released on Oculus Rift last week through the Oculus Home Store and Steam marketplace. In the game, you control a young boy named Robin on an adventure through a strange, foreign planet overrun with dinosaurs. But in doing so, it still lacks the coveted motion controller support.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This free event is available to VR users and gaming PC users. Attendees can access the event in VR using a PC VR headset like the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S, and Meta Quest 2 (only compatible with Link) or in standard 2D via a PC or smartphone. . For an additional fee, you can unlock even more exciting content to enjoy.

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

Now, a little under four years since the big names in hardware released their first generation consumer headsets, we live in a time when a number of VR games have actually approached the best that any gaming platform has to offer. Without further ado, Road to VR’s 2019 Game of the Year Award winners: Asgard’s Wrath.

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JUNE 13, 2017

We’ve seen a routinely strong showing for the tech at the games industry’s biggest event over the past few years, but it hasn’t yet truly dominated the conversation. Press conferences have been light on jaw dropping announcements and games are running a little thin on originality and inspiration.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Continuing with its ongoing PlayStation VR spotlight, Sony today announced the arrival of character-driven VR puzzler Twilight Path on PSVR headsets next month. Image Credit: Sony PlayStation. Another day, another exciting PSVR announcement. As previously stated, Twighlight Path revolves primarily around exploration and puzzle-solving.

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MAY 13, 2017

Position tracked controllers do a great job of simulating certain objects like pistols, swords, and sports rackets, but it only gets you so far. That’s why HTC is rolling out its Vive Tracker to turn real life objects into VR accessories, and Oculus and Harmonix stuck a Touch controller on a plastic guitar for Rock Band VR.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

For some developers, porting an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive game to PlayStation VR is easier said than done. Sports Bar VR and Job Simulator both came from Vive to PS VR with a good degree of success, while games like The Brookhaven Experiment have only made small compromises to make it onto the platform. Tilt Brush, from Google.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Here are the latest PlayStation VR games Sony teased at E3. Several truly exciting announcements muddled within a pile of less-than-thrilling reveals have resulted in a bag of mixed reactions by the gaming community. I would be shocked however if the game wasn’t accessible on the Vive at some point in the future. .

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JULY 13, 2021

Now the studio says it’s releasing an update that will allow you to buy more articulated avatar outfits which should add more flexibility to how you can look in the game. It might also allow the developers some modicum of control over what outfits are approved for sale, as its audience skews fairly young.

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APRIL 17, 2020

Sony Music Entertainment collaborated with Liverpool-based studio Draw & Code on a WebAR experience for Pink Floyd: The Later Years, that allows fans to experience the band’s music like never before. Sony Pictures and Trigger — The Mixed Reality Agency® teamed up once again to create a WebAR experience for the feature film.

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JUNE 27, 2017

In a recent interview with German site Golem.de Sony Interactive Entertainment America President and CEO Shawn Layden noted that it will “probably be some time” before we see the next iteration of the console. Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) is a great headset, but it’s definitely got issues.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Sony renews our faith in PSVR with a slew of new experiences coming soon. Sony’s PlayStation Media Showcase at Paris Games Week has officially come and gone leaving audiences thirsty for a bounty of newly-revealed games. All of which looks even cooler when the game breaks into slow motion. Blood & Truth.

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JULY 21, 2019

Original image from Oculus). Oculus Rift and Gear VR have sold 10M units. At the beginning of the week, Jack McCauley, one of the founders of the Oculus startup, had claimed in an interview with CNBC that Facebook VR will never succeed. Of course, he was not only talking about Oculus but about VR in general.

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JULY 19, 2018

Oculus today announced plans to launch a new retail bundle which adds the upcoming Marvel Powers United VR to the usual retail box including the Rift headset and Touch controllers. The Oculus Rift Marvel Powers United VR bundle will launch on July 31st, priced at the usual $400, but with a copy of the game included for free.

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MAY 31, 2018

The upcoming game, which is developed by Dream Reality and published by Rebellion, is targeting PSVR, Steam VR, Oculus Rift, Oculus Go and Gear VR, with launch slated for later this year. Rebellion says in a recent blogpost that no controller is needed to play, as the game relies solely on the VR headset for input.

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