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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Another month, another round of free games and apps for the Oculus (Meta) Quest 2. For November’s batch of free VR experiences, we have everything from a VR board game experience and collaborative design tool to an old-school DJ simulator. Couch is available free on Oculus (Meta) Quest via the App Lab. NEVER BOARD.

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Road to VR

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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AUGUST 16, 2019

Doghead Simulations CEO uses social VR to get back in shape. Mat Chacon , co-founder and CEO of Doghead Simulations , the company behind the VR tool Rumii, spent most of his life in remarkable shape. Depending on the workout, Chacon would use either an Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, or an HTC Vive to pump up his cardio.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Out now in early access, Thief Simulator VR offers both regular users and kleptomaniacs-in-training the chance to experience life as a skilled cat burglar. But I guess that’s just a testament to the impressive realism of Thief Simulator VR. Those who own a copy of the original Thief Simulator for PC will enjoy a discounted price.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Following the announcement in September that Facebook will discontinue the Rift product line in 2021 , it appears the company is gearing up for a final sendoff by offering its latest PC VR headset, Oculus Rift S, for just $300. Oculus Rift S headset. Oculus Touch controllers (2). What’s in the box? Headset cable.

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VRScout

MAY 21, 2019

What’s on deck for the Oculus Quest? After what feels like eons of waiting, the Oculus Quest standalone VR headset is finally available to the public, along with over 50 immersive launch titles. Let’s take a look at five ambitious VR experiences coming soon to your Oculus Quest: Vacation Simulator. The Under Presents.

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MARCH 12, 2017

Currently available for download on the Oculus Store for the low, low price of $0.00, Mission:ISS is a scientifically accurate space simulation that lets players explore the infamous International Space Station in full virtual reality. Mission: ISS is currently available for download free over at the Oculus Store.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 21, 2019

Delays are a train driver’s worst nightmare, and while it’s true upcoming VR train simulator Derail Valley has seen a modest setback after its planned January 18th launch, the game is now full steam ahead as it makes its Early Access debut on the Oculus Store and Steam this week.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Vox Machinae , a long running indie VR project, is available right now on the Oculus Rift, SteamVR, and PC. The game received a surprise launch into Early Access today at Oculus Connect 5, bringing a new beginning to a title that’s been in the works for nearly four years. Image courtesy Space Bullet.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Oculus Rift’s long awaited Touch controllers are almost here — dropping on doorsteps December 6. And as you eagerly await their arrival, Oculus has just shared all 53 launch titles that will be available on the Oculus Store launch day. Oculus Studios Dead Hungry. Job Simulator. Oculus Music Inside.

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MAY 26, 2021

In the early days of modern VR, navigating throughout a virtual environment meant operating a standard joystick located on your motion controller. Cybershoes are available now on Amazon for $349 and compatible with Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets. If you’re looking to learn more, follow Cybershoes on Twitter.

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Road to VR

MAY 29, 2020

Half-Life: Alyx was updated this week with an intriguing new feature: a new shader which simulates liquid inside of the game’s many bottles; a small but impressive immersive addition. Instead, the liquid is a shader which is made to look like a convincing simulation. ??????????? Valve took this one step further in the Alyx 1.4

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Road to VR

MAY 8, 2018

X-Plane 11 (2017) , the highly-touted and expansive flight simulator for PC, now has a few new badges under its Steam listing, which includes support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows “Mixed Reality” VR headsets. Feel free to try other aircraft but be aware they may have limited functionality & use.”

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VRScout

APRIL 3, 2019

More lifelike avatars and a new avatar editor arrive on Oculus Rift & Go headsets. Since launching in December of 2016, Oculus Avatars has brought a much-needed sense of humanity to the Oculus platform, allowing users to interact with one another on a personal level while in VR. Image Credit: Oculus.

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VRScout

MAY 9, 2019

The Oculus Quest is a near-perfect combination of the Oculus Rift’s powerful 6DoF tracking and the Oculus Go’s comfort and portability. When the body experiences damage or injury, the brain controls how it’s perceived and transmits pain signals throughout the body,” explains the company in an official release.

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VRScout

AUGUST 23, 2021

Step into the role of an intergalactic city planner in this adorable city simulator coming soon to VR headsets. Using your motion controllers, youll hand-place these assets to create unique urban envrionments bursting with life. on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR headsets. For more information visit here.

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MAY 9, 2017

That’s exactly why Children’s Hospital Los Angeles teamed up with Oculus and other VR companies to bring low-cost emergency care training via virtual reality technology. By using an Oculus Rift headset along with Touch controllers, students can now receive the same training faster, cheaper and easier.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 31, 2017

Currently available on Steam in Early Access , VTOL VR is a very promising combat flight simulator with a focus on ‘near-future’ vertical take-off and landing aircraft, developed from the ground up for VR and motion controllers. Effective Motion-controlled Flight Simulation. Image courtesy Boundless Dynamics.

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

The Oculus Touch motion controllers arrive December 6th and pre-orders begin October 10th. Oculus’ biggest event of the year, Oculus Connect 3 , kicked off Thursday morning with an opening keynote that revealed what’s next for the Facebook owned Oculus platform, as well as new content playable with Oculus Touch motion controllers.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 5, 2024

I removed the Main Camera from the scene, then I selected the menu voice Oculus-> Tools -> Building Blocks and added the camera rig and the passthrough to my project. So I had to resort to the only tracking options that Meta offers: hand tracking and controller tracking. My physical biscuit box with a VR controller taped on it.

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JULY 6, 2023

adds Automatic Controller Rebinding. Unlike on standalone headsets or PlayStation VR2 where all users have a known controller, the PC-based SteamVR platform supports a wide variety of controllers with different input layouts. Changelog SteamVR: Added automatic rebinding for controllers without native bindings.

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JULY 15, 2017

The technology claims to offer the rider genuine interactivity and ‘complete agency’ over the experience, including real-time control of the motion profile. Holovis is developing such a simulation with a partner in Malaysia to be revealed later this year “as part of a much larger immersive training and simulation facility”.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2017

Coming to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift headsets on Steam and Oculus Home, you can take part in the dimension-hopping adventure starting Thursday, April 20th for for $29.99. ” In the game, you take control of a Morty clone, ostensibly created for the sole purpose of doing chores for Rick. image courtesy Adult Swim Games.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

And that’s ok, it is still a new technology and it has already made big steps forward (I remember all the computer crashes I had at the Oculus DK 2 times!), Recently I had a big issue with my VR controllers in SteamVR (both with Oculus and Vive) and so I’m writing this post to try to help you in solving it.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Originally released on the Oculus Go back in 2019, Pick-up League Hockey this week arrived on Oculus’ App Lab , offering Oculus Quest/Quest 2 users a simple yet surprising entertaining VR hockey experience. Go for the hat-trick in this 3v3 multiplayer experience. Image Credit: Electric Falcon LLC.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

Oculus Touch officially launches tomorrow and when it does it will make the Oculus Rift a more viable and powerful virtual reality platform than ever before. The Rift’s biggest competitor, the HTC Vive, was able to enjoy the better part of a year as the only PC-powered VR system to boast hand-tracked controllers.

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AUGUST 23, 2020

on Oculus Rift , Oculus Quest , and Steam VR , this hyper-realistic DJ simulator offers you the chance to upload and mix your personal music collection using a virtual deck that mimics the setup used in nightclubs around the world. Kicking things off we have Tribe XR by Tribe XR Inc. Available for $39.99 ELECTRONAUTS.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

Famous for its Job Simulator videogame from 2016, Owlchemy Labs followed that up earlier this year with Vacation Simulator, taking the hands-on gameplay to new comedic heights. it’s the turn of standalone headset Oculus Quest, helping to further bolster the dedicated store content. GBP/$29.99

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2019

The latest iteration of its one-size-fits-all Forte Data Glove can now be combined with the Oculus Quest controllers, integrating BeBop’s hand tracking technology with the Quest’s 3D tracking. The more realistic the simulation, the more effective the training. Those are big wins for everyone involved.

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Road to VR

JULY 9, 2017

So, you just bought an Oculus Rift and you want to know what to download first (besides the free stuff). In our breakdown of the top 5 games for Oculus Touch and top 5 for the Xbox One gamepad, we take a look at some of the best games currently on the Oculus Store. Top 5 Oculus Touch Games. Robo Recall.

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VRScout

JANUARY 21, 2021

For some of us, that’s enough, and with new headsets like Oculus Quest 2, it’s easier than ever to get involved. QuiVr is certainly more of a fantasy-based experience than traditional archery simulator, but as far as VR adaptations go, we haven’t witnessed many dedicated options. Archery – QuiVr. Boxing – BoxVR/FitXR.

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VRScout

AUGUST 25, 2020

Better known by his online handle “Pushmatrix”, Beauchamp has spent the past year developing some truly bizarre hand-tracking experiences for the Oculus Quest, from a physics-driven haircutting simulator and miniature Beat Saber experience to VR Jenga and virtual Chia Pet.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Expected to be rolled out in phases prior to the theatrical opening on November 17, 2017, the Justice League VR experience will have a four-stage unveiling that culminates with a full blown room-scale experience for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, Google DayDream and Sony PSVR. Outrace your enemies as Batman. .

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APRIL 3, 2019

Oculus is today launching their ‘Expressive Avatars’ update on Rift and mobile VR; it’s a significant step up in realism thanks to a few additions including cleverly simulated eye models, lipsync, and even microexpressions. Oculus previously used eye wear to avoid off-putting stares, Image courtesy Oculus.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2019

Today the company is updating the game to bring it up to speed with the company’s latest VR tech stack, including Index controller support, overhauled physics, spatialized audio, and more. The post Valve Updates ‘The Lab’ with Index Controller Support & Latest VR Tech Stack appeared first on Road to VR.

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VRScout

APRIL 5, 2020

15 VR short films scheduled to debut at Tribeca Immersive will be available later this month on standalone Oculus headsets. Linus is on a journey to find painless ways to die inside a video game simulation that emulates sensory experiences. Key Collaborator: Oculus VR for Good. Key Collaborator: Froso Tsipopoulou.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

More info (How Puzzling Places was ported to the Apple Vision Pro) New apps get released to the Vision Pro every week : Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator have been announced for it (I teased this on my blog a few weeks ago). They also talk about the current difficulties of using Unity to develop for the Vision Pro.

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