VRScout

JUNE 21, 2021

Available next month on Oculus Quest headsets, Chess Club is an upcoming VR game from Spain-based developer Odders Lab ( OhShape ) that aims to bring the 15-century board game to life using visibly eye-catching environments, animated set pieces, and a variety of other immersive elements designed specifically for VR headsets.

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MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Last week at Oculus Connect 6 there were major AR and VR announcements made. Oculus Quest and Rift News. Oculus Quest and Rift News. At the OC6 keynote, Mark Zuckerberg shared Oculus’ goal was to have forward compatibility on all future devices. The first big reveal was the upcoming Oculus Link add-on.

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APRIL 21, 2017

Oculus has provided an unreleased build of the Quill VR paint app to an artist to experiment with animation features. Oculus Story Studio, the company’s VR film division, built Quill initially as an internal tool for creating the VR film Dear Angelica. We’ve reached out to Oculus for comment.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2020

I want to start this year and this decade (that will be pervaded by immersive technologies) with an amazing tutorial about how you can get started with Oculus Quest hands tracking SDK and create in Unity fantastic VR experiences with natural interactions! How to get started with Oculus Quest hands tracking SDK in Unity – Video Tutorial.

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MARCH 14, 2017

Oculus has provided the ‘Touch Accessory Guidelines 1.0’ for download, which contains 3D CAD files of the Touch VR controller. Available for download on the Oculus developer website , the Touch Accessory Guidelines 1.0 include technical drawings and STEP files of the controller’s exterior surfacing and battery compartment.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 5, 2022

Controllerless hand-tracking has been available on Quest for years at this point, and while it’s a more accessible input modality than using controllers, controllers are still the main form of input for the vast majority of games and apps on the headset.

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Road to VR

MAY 31, 2021

Oculus Quest 2 has everything you need in the box to get playing an awesome selection of VR games. With onboard computing, sensors, and battery all located inside the Oculus Quest 2, the device is decidedly front-heavy. Official Oculus Link Cable | Image courtesy Oculus. Upgrade Your Headstrap. Thankfully, any 3.0

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Linus from Linus Tech Tips struggling with Cubism’s experimental hand tracking input ( source ). However, about a year and a half into development I realized one of the biggest blockers for newcomers was the game’s control scheme and the onboarding tutorial to teach new players. The demo I made did not handle these limitations well.

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VRScout

AUGUST 19, 2020

Using your motion controllers you can turn knobs, flip switches, adjust faders, tune oscillators, and experiment with other equipment with your own two hands, offering a more engaging experience than existing 2D simulators. We also have fun on the server, sharing our jams and patching tips.”. to download the SynthVR APK.

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JUNE 17, 2021

Today Oculus is starting to roll out the v30 update to Quest headsets, which brings multitasking, mic switching, and new accessibility options. Oculus announced the v30 update today , the latest in a series of patches which have aggressively improved the standalone Quest headset. Air Link Comes to Oculus Quest.

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VRScout

AUGUST 7, 2021

Dominate the rooftops with these useful tips & tricks for Joy Way’s action-packed VR parkour game. Whether you’re brand new to the game or an experienced free runner looking for an additional edge, here are a few tips & tricks for dominating the rooftops. on Oculus Quest. KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR POWER-UPS.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Called Wacom VR Pen, the device is a pressure sensitive stylus controller. Wacom says however its pressure-sensitive button near the pen’s tip lets users naturally alter stroke thickness depending on the amount of force used when gripping the pen, which it says recreates a “similar experience to drawing with a pen on paper.”

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

At today’s Oculus Connect keynote, a number of new hardware announcements were made, including the reveal of a new pair of Oculus ‘Earphones’ that replace the removable headphones that come with the Rift. Looking back, it’s almost surprising this wasn’t the original audio solution for the headset.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

A Few Tips Before Buying a VR Headset. Formerly known as Oculus Quest 2 , this is a standalone VR headset that offers the best of both worlds: great performance at an affordable price ($299 and $399). 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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VRScout

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Don’t let the bare-bones controls and basic visuals fool you, however. Here are a handful of tips & tricks to help you dominate the race track: Image Credit: VRScout. Rec Rally, by default, employs a unique control scheme that, while easy-to-pick-up, may prove awkward for some. Try a different drive mode.

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JULY 7, 2021

Playtesters on the game’s Discord server (invite link) have reported that it appears the bow’s draw distance has been created in such a way to also accommodate Oculus headsets. Thanks goes out to OXIOXI for the tip.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The company announced that Oculus will be backing out of GDC over similar concerns. Facebook’s decision to cancel F8 comes on the heels of news that Oculus would be backing out of this year’s Game Developers Conference over similar concerns. The company will instead make a series of digital announcements remotely.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It seems that Mark is still working on that vision, so that in the end, Facebook will be able to do on its devices whatever it wants, without compromises and without control. A company of this kind, with full control and no restrictions, could do great things on the tech side, but very bad things on the privacy side. I hate this.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2021

In this Oculus launchpad title, humanity has retreated underground and mutated into long-necked creatures in desperate need of a good trim. Bizarre Barber is available now on SteamVR , Viveport , and Oculus Rift. Trust me, it’s much more fun than it sounds, albeit slightly traumatizing at times. Miniature Beat Saber.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 30, 2020

The first improved turning options whilst the latest makes sure those switching between left and right-handed controls are fully supported. Additions: Added full-featured support for left / right hand for movement controls, independently of left / right hand for weapon controls. Half-Life: Alyx changelog v1.2:

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OCTOBER 23, 2018

in May 2017, 3DNesVR is finally heading to Steam, with support for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows VR headsets. 3DNesVR automatically turns NES games into a sort of ‘pop-out’ 3D version of the 2D game (not included), and lets you play it natively via SteamVR and Oculus runtime. Circus Charlie. Elevator Action.

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VRScout

MARCH 25, 2021

Here’s a tip: learn to incorporate a basic move called the “dead trap” into your gameplay. Using controller haptics, Star Wars Pinbal VR does an excellent job at replicating the sensation of slapping a classic flipper button, minus the gross unidentifiable stickiness you’ll find on most public machines.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

Released today, Asgard’s Wrath is the latest title published by Oculus Studios, which also means it’s technically exclusive to the company’s Rift headset. Luckily, there’s a free unofficial mod which makes most Oculus content available to non-Oculus headsets. Asgard’s Wrath on Valve Index.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

While it’s true that the Oculus Rift didn’t initially support room-scale tracking, Oculus has embraced large-scale tracking, allowing for 360 degree tracking and room-scale gameplay at similar sizes as the HTC Vive. SEE ALSO Oculus Rift and HTC Vive Roomscale Dimensions Compared. Oculus Sensor (2x).

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Guide is broken down into the following topics in order and each of the headings are clickable links to jump straight to the corresponding section: Control Basics: Discusses basic interaction of the controllers and items. Control Basics. Some people have issues with controllers clanking and this may help.

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VR Bites

AUGUST 7, 2016

Today on Lunchtime with my Gear VR I take a look at the new Oculus Home and play a bit of Sky Fighter Training Day. I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised to see that Oculus Home is now the same on Gear VR as it is in the Oculus Rift CV1. It is a gaze based flight game that also uses the controller. vrgamerdudes Channel.

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JANUARY 25, 2017

Oculus appears to be listening to recent complaints about tracking stability for its Rift VR headset and Touch controllers, and is offering owners more help today. The VR specialist posted a new blog in which it details ideal set ups for the Oculus sensors that track the headset and controllers.

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MAY 29, 2019

Built with SteamVR Tracking tech, the stylus works similarly to a typical SteamVR controller, but affords the natural precision that comes with precise finger control. While it works well for drawing in the air, a pressure-sensitive tip also makes it great for drawing (and potentially evening writing) against a physical surface.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Weekend Downloads is part of our weekly update to bring you the latest additions to the Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift. Oculus is also offering a $100 Oculus Store credit when you purchase a Rift from Best Buy, Amazon, and Microsoft in the US and Canada. This Week’s New Gear VR and Oculus Rift Content (11/26/16).

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

The Oculus Touch controllers are right around the weekend corner — it’s Friday and they come out on Tuesday. Free Oculus Touch Home Titles Releasing Next Week. It will get you comfortable with using the controllers and let you interact with a cute little robot companion. That’s a lot to digest.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Sense Arena features its own 3D printed mount for the Touch controller, allowing players to use their actual hockey stick in VR. Sense Arena can be used in a professional training environment with a stick or on the go using the standard Touch controllers. In his opinion, Sense Arena’s greatest strength is its accessibility.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

(Thanks Ivan Aguilar for the tip) More info Quest has now better input capabilities With the new runtime, Quest 3 gains a “multimodal” user interface, which means that the user can use in the same app (that supports it) both the controllers and the hands in a seamless way.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind regarding the Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch is whether or not it will work with many of the biggest and best Steam VR titles that were previously marketed as Vive-only. That said, in addition to the 53 games Oculus Home will have for new Touch owners on Dec.

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APRIL 2, 2020

This is odd compared to how most modern VR games handle locomotion, which is to always put the movement controls on the left hand and the rotation controls in the right hand, regardless of which hand the player wants to hold their gun with. SEE ALSO 9 'Half-Life: Alyx' Mods We'd Love to See. See the Update 1.2

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MARCH 30, 2021

Hand tracking first became available on the Oculus Quest back in late 2019. Needless to say, this initial demo had several flaws, and didn’t really take the limitations of the technology into account, which is why I decided to initially omit hand tracking support from the full release of Cubism on the Oculus Store.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Here’s how: In your headset, bring up the Quest menu by pressing the Oculus button on your right controller. You can cast to your smartphone through the Oculus smartphone app or to your PC by visiting oculus.com/cast. Browse to Oculus > VideoShots. Find the Share section. Aspect Ratio. Plug the headset to your PC.

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