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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. Image Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

This is especially true for Mondly: Learn Languages in VR , a robust educational language app designed to test your knowledge of a language by immersing you in a variety of realistic scenarios. If you ever need assistance, you can view a translation of both the question as well as the answers by highlighting them with your Touch controllers.

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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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AUGUST 1, 2022

Immersive VR fitness is changing the way we approach and enjoy physical activity. The advent of extended reality technologies has paved the way for more immersive technologies, not only in fields like gaming , education , and marketing , but also in fitness. See Also: I Played BoxVR In The Oculus Quest And Didn’t Trip Once.

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JULY 22, 2021

Impulse Gear announced that Larcenauts (2021) , its 6v6 hero shooter for PC VR and Oculus Quest, is getting a few key updates today which focus on increasing immersion in the game. ” Now coming to the game is two-handed pivot-aiming, manual reload options, and immersive sprinting, the studio says.

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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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FEBRUARY 7, 2021

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. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or simply a lover of multiplayer strategy games, Catan VR is a must-play on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2. Image Credit: Experiment 7.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

The author of the much-appreciated XR Caliper controllers and of many tricks to improve the ergonomics of the Valve Index has just tested for me the Pimax Sword controllers , writing the most detailed review about them you will ever find on the web. Pimax Sword Controllers – review by Rob Cole for Skarredghost. Rob Cole is back.

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JUNE 25, 2020

Oculus Quest is a VR headset that helps users enjoy tetherless immersive experiences. It consists of a headset and a pair of hand controllers. Also, for some time now , users have been able to find VR hand tracking games compatible with Oculus Quest. See Also: A Comprehensive Review of 2019 and 2020 VR Headsets.

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MARCH 15, 2021

As reported by The Washington Post , operators-in-training can interact with virtual duplicates of multimillion-dollar military satellites using an Oculus Quest headset, removing the need for conventional training simulators which can cost millions to build and deploy. For more information on the US Space Force visit here.

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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.

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AUGUST 13, 2019

Rather than setting up in a noisy coffee shop or paying for access to a co-working space, Renji Bijoy, the CEO of Immersed, is using VR technology to allow remote employees in multiple fields to work and collaborate entirely in a comfortable and productive VR space. Image Credit: Immersed. “We Image Credit: Immersed. Bijoy said.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

One of the biggest challenges for VR has been how to incorporate controls into the VR experience. After all, immersive experiences aren’t just about what you see and hear. Most of them have been more or less effective ways for us to escape the problem of both of our hands being glued to the same controller. It’s a 3D controller.

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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. When hand tracking started rolling out for the Oculus Quest in 2019, the technology promised to change the way we interact in VR.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Originally released in open beta on Oculus Quest headsets via SideQuest and the App Lab, developer realities.io inc has officially launched its VR jigsaw puzzle experience Puzzling Places on the Oculus Store alongside a handful of improvements designed to take your puzzle-solving experience to the next level.

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JUNE 16, 2020

If you were hoping for an immersive in-cockpit cluster of virtual controls to poke at, you may be a bit disappointed though. According to its Steam listing , the game is set to support Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Valve Index, although it only lists support for traditional gamepad, or keyboard and mouse on PC.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Last night Facebook “accidentally” leaked two introductory videos for its long-rumored Oculus Quest 2 headset via its Blueprint Developer website , all but confirming an official reveal this Wednesday during the companies annual developer conference, Facebook Connect (formerly Oculus Connect). Credit: DimetappWUT.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Oculus Quest 2 has finally arrived and so far we’re loving Facebook’s new-and-improved standalone headset. Cybershoes work much like the Oculus Quest 2 Touch controllers. By placing them on your feet, your headset is able to track motion much like the hand controllers. The current wired version costs $269.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

The Oculus Quest 2 is the most exciting piece of VR hardware to hit the market since Facebook’s original standalone VR headset, offering incredible visuals, increased processing power, and a smaller, lighter design—all for a lower price than the first-generation model. The best VR headset on the market just got even better.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Now Odders Lab , the studio behind VR rhythm game OhShape (2019), is set to release its next title Chess Club for Oculus Quest, which brings an immersive spin to the game. The game features support for both Touch controllers and hand-tracking, so you’ll be able to pick up pieces naturally for those long and pensive matches.

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JULY 15, 2021

The popular PC VR RPG experience A Township Tale has finally arrived on Oculus Quest headsets, and the game is already creating some serious buzz among players. Other things to mention: Physical Crafting Professions – Adopt roles and operate physical tools and stations, maximizing the spatial range of VR controls.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

“It’s not about learning to play guitar, it’s about feeling like a rockstar, it’s about immersion. One of the most interesting aspects of Unplugged is its control scheme. Unplugged is set to arrive on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets Q3 2021. For more information visit unpluggedairguitar.com.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

But the gift is not mine, but from the XR ergonomics expert Rob Cole, that has written an INCREDIBLE guest post about his experiments in trying to build from scratch the prototype of a SteamVR controller with a modular design and optimal ergonomics. Image by Rob Cole). Introduction. Lockdowns and shortages.

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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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APRIL 21, 2021

Facebook offers a closer look at the legendary action/horror game redesigned for Oculus Quest headsets. Last week it was announced that Capcom had partnered with Oculus Studios and Armature Studios to bring Resident Evil 4 to the Quest 2 headset. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. Feature Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus.

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MAY 23, 2020

First announced as a collaboration between HP, Valve, and Microsoft, the new G2 is said to be a “more immersive, comfortable and compatible VR experience,” an HP spokesperson told Road to VR in late March. The post Rumor: Leaked HP Reverb G2 Images Show Four-camera Tracking, New Controllers appeared first on Road to VR.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Vox Machinae Details: Available On: Quest 2 (not on Quest 1), Oculus PC , SteamVR. Oculus Cross-buy: Yes. Reviewed On: Quest 2, Quest 2 (Oculus Link). Being in the cockpit of any one of the game’s seven unique Grinders really gives you the feeling of controlling a machine much more than being the machine.

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JUNE 26, 2018

The next generation of Valve’s knuckle controllers adds a whole new list of new immersive interactions. Valve has begun rolling out the next evolution of their intuitive knuckle controller prototypes to developers which means a whole bunch of exciting upgrades and additions we being to look forward to.

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AUGUST 13, 2017

Oculus has added new documentation to their developer knowledge base detailing the ‘buffered haptics’ feature of the Oculus SDK, a method for programming more advanced haptic feedback from the company’s Touch controllers. SEE ALSO Oculus Touch Insides Revealed in Detailed Teardown.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Standalone 6DoF VR arrives on the Oculus platform Spring 2019 for $399. Oculus Connect 5 is officially underway in San Jose, California, and the company wasted not time this year as Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg took to the stage to unveil the next generation of Oculus VR technology, the Oculus Quest.

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JUNE 30, 2020

A little more than a year after the initial announcement , developer Downpour Interactive and publisher Coatsink today revealed an official July 30th release date for Onward on Oculus Quest. Gain control of an Uplink station. Onward launches July 30th on the Oculus Quest Store for $24.99. Escort a VIP to safety.

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MARCH 19, 2020

At the moment Cyberaction Arena experience is tailored specificlly for use with the Oculus Quest. The game is controlled by an operator who track player movements and objectives via a smart tablet. Oculus Touch controllers mounted to custom weapon peripherals add an extra level of realism to the experience.

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MAY 30, 2020

Tiger Woods meets Mario Golf in Pro Putt by Topgolf on Oculus Quest. The result is a relaxing VR putting experience that perfectly blends realistic golf swing mechanics with the immersive capabilities of VR technology. Pro Putt Golf is available now on Oculus Quest for $19.99. I’m terrible at golfing.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Separate from the main Quest store, Oculus App Lab gives developers an official ‘unlisted’ and uncurated means of distributing Oculus Quest apps. So far Oculus has stayed true to that promise, having no qualms about hosting a Quest app that’s literally just a cube.

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MARCH 2, 2021

Giants such as Oculus, HTC, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Walmart, and many others have been implementing their technologies in this field for a long time. VR technologies allow the user to fully immerse themselves in the world created by computer technology, and that is its main advantage. Visibility. Engagement.

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APRIL 7, 2018

The future of VR storytelling will be immersive and interactive. Yelena Rachitsky is an executive producer of experiences at Oculus, and she’s been inspired by how interactive narratives have allowed her to feel like a participant who is more engaged, more present, and more alive.

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AUGUST 29, 2020

This custom accessory has been designed specifically for use with Škoda Time Machine, allowing you to better control ten legendary vehicles from Škoda Auto’s history. Brainz Studios is also releasing the 3D file that you can use to download and print your own steering wheel; once printed, you just click your Quest controllers into the wheel.

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