Road to VR

MAY 26, 2021

The Oculus Quest-compatible version of Cybershoes, the VR locomotion peripheral, was successfully funded on Kickstarter late last year, and has been available direct from the creators for a few months now. Of course, the package doesn’t include a VR headset. It’s a weird concept, but it actually works.

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Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2024

Meta this week announced Oculus Publishing Ignition, a “multi-million dollar” fund aimed at newly formed XR studios. Those teams will receive three Quest 3 headsets and cash to build their ideas into prototypes over the course of six months. The company says it plans to fund up to 20 teams before the end of 2024.

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VRScout

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. Or course, this is easier said than done. But I guess that’s just a testament to the impressive realism of Thief Simulator VR. Image Credit: PlayWay.

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VRScout

APRIL 12, 2020

We’re not even half way through 2020 and so far this year is shaping up to be a big one for standalone location-based VR thanks to the Oculus Quest. Facebook’s Oculus Quest headset is contributing heavily to the rise of arena-scale location-based VR, due primarily to its affordability, convenience, and wireless 6dof capabilities.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 22, 2020

Oculus has gained in these years always more success in the consumers’ landscape, and now with the Oculus Quest , thanks to an affordable device running great content , it is making strides in the market. Today, finally, Facebook has changed all of this and i s making Oculus For Business available to all interested companies.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 4, 2020

The launch on Quest has gone pretty well , and the game has had good feedback from the press (apart from some graphical glitches that can be solved in future updates) and very positive reviews on the Oculus Store. Of course, they got angry. Now there is the Oculus Quest. Oculus Quest and controllers (Image by Oculus).

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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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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2019

Here’s what PSVR players have to look forward to this week: VACATION SIMULATOR from Owlchemy Labs. Originally released on SteamVR and Oculus this past April, Vacation Simulator arrives on PlayStation VR tomorrow ( June 18th ). There isn’t enough time to properly convey to you my love for this game.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Originally announced last year at Facebook Connect 2020, Oculus this week confirmed that The Climb 2 , the direct follow-up to 2016’s The Climb , will be arriving next month on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Of course, it wouldn’t be The Climb without a wide assortment of physical accessories.

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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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Road to VR

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Job Simulator (2016) , Owlchemy Labs’ madcap workplace sim from the future, is pushing a free content update called ‘Infinite Overtime mode’ that lets you play endless, randomized tasks. Owlchemy is also permanently dropping the price of Job Simulator to $20. ‘Job Simulator’ on Steam.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned VR studio behind Job Simulator (2016) , announced the game’s sequel Vacation Simulator (2019) just went platinum, having now topped over one million units sold.

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VRScout

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. Of course it wouldn’t be Onward without the hardcore online multiplayer. Onward launches July 30th on the Oculus Quest Store for $24.99.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Warhammer universe is heading to Oculus VR, bringing with it all the over-the-top violence you know and love. While information is scarce at the moment, Ubisoft confirms that both titles are being built from the ground up for VR and will launch exclusively on Oculus headsets. WARHAMMER 40K: BATTLE SISTER – Holiday 2020.

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VRScout

JUNE 10, 2021

Part 2 of the free update turns Crytek’s VR rock climbing simulator introduces six outrageous levels. Part 2 introduces six new levels in total (Crumbling Madness, Obstacle Course, Press Me!, Finish every course back-to-back, and you’ll unlock exclusive gloves as a reward.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2021

The result is a hyper-realistic simulation that allows students to develop the muscle memory needed to properly operate on human patients. This past April the company introduced @HomeVR, an education modality designed for standalone headsets such as the Oculus Quest and HTC Vive Focus Plus. Image Credit: FundamentalVR.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 27, 2020

With a long post on Magic Leap’s blog, in the end Rony Abovitz has admitted that the company is not going that well, and has announced a new course, that should eventually lead to Magic Leap 2. That said, I hope that this new course of Magic Leap will take a completely different road from the one that led to Magic Leap One.

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VRScout

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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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2017

In an interesting move, Google has acquired Owlchemy Labs , makers of the multi-platform hits Job Simulator (2016) and Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality (2017). Job Simulator, image courtesy Owlchemy Labs. As far as VR game studios go, Owlchemy Labs is not only one of the most senior, but one of the most successful out of the gate.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Of course, it wouldn’t be a VR rhythm game without the customization. on SteamVR , Oculus Rift/Rift S , Oculus Quest , and Viveport. Those who purchase a copy for Oculus Rift/Rift S will receive an additional copy for Oculus Quest, and vice-versa, at no additional cost via Oculus cross-buy.

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Peter Graham

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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Peter Graham

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As part of the three-day event, orthopaedic surgical training specialist Precision OS will be hosting a unique virtual reality (VR) training course involving 100 orthopaedic surgeons from around the world. ” Headsets like Oculus Quest now make this process easier, removing obstacles like wires and PC’s which can be restrictive.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Not only is the company’s just-launched cloud streaming service headed by Jason Rubin, a former Oculus executive, but VR cloud streaming is being talked about at the highest levels of the company. For the purposes of our beta, that includes genres like sports, card, simulation, and strategy games.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Available now on Oculus Rift/Rift S and Oculus Quest for $14.99, Mighty Coconut’s Walkabout Mini Golf VR offers a unique VR putt-putt experience complete with a wide range of uniquely crafted courses, tight putting controls, 5-player multiplayer functionality, and a heap of hidden collectibles to discover.

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Road to VR

JULY 15, 2017

Of course, the beauty of real-time VR rendering combined with a multi-axis robot arm means that its potential applications are almost endless and can be improved over time; initially designed for the attractions industry, the same software can be used to safely simulate high-risk scenarios for training purposes.

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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2021

Megadodo Simulation Games, the Singapore-based startup behind the upcoming PC VR headset DecaGear , announced that its hip-based VR locomotion device DecaMove has generated over $350,000 in sales over the course of its month-long preorder campaign.

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Road to VR

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

MARCH 1, 2021

As if shanking someone in the face wasn’t brutal enough, Early Access battle simulator Blade & Sorcery just got a little more gory with the new U9 update which landed on Friday. WarpFrog says a larger ‘Dungeons Expansion’ is likely coming in U11, which of course has no clear release date yet.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

Industrial Training International is readying their VR Mobile Crane Simulator for the March ConExpo Event in Las Vegas. The simulator uses an Oculus Rift headset in combination with a modular rig, in order to significantly reduce the costs of training, compared to both real-world and older VR solutions.

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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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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You may ask yourself: “why would I want to simulate driving an old bus at the top speed of 45 miles an hour through a depopulated desert road for 8 hours straight?” The VR version uses the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift’s respective motion controls, but annoyingly maps acceleration to the left trigger.

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VRScout

AUGUST 31, 2020

And of course, the much-anticipated Half-Life: Alyx exceeded everyone’s expectations with its incredibly immersive gameplay. It’s important to note, however, that Facebook finally released the Oculus for Business program on its Oculus Quest headset. VACATION SIMULATOR: BACK TO JOB. Release date: 2020.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

and is the latest entry in the growing line of pseudo-simulation sports games that ask players to don a VR headset and motion controllers instead of appropriate sporting gear. Future updates will include new courses. One of those things that falls into the latter category is play golf. VR Golf Online from MAUMGOLF Co.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Some time ago, the most important companies of the XR ecosystem (HTC, Oculus, Microsoft, etc…) joined the Khronos Group to discuss a standard to end the fragmentation of the XR space. That is if every company implemented OpenXR, a program built for the Oculus should work with SteamVR as well. Image by Oculus).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We’re steadily learning more about the upcoming Rift exclusive Asgard’s Wrath , a Norse-inspired VR action adventure game being developed by Sanzaru Games and published by Oculus Studios. “[For bows] we will probably lean towards fun and usability over a punishing simulation,” he explained. There have to be.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 18, 2024

I’m kidding, of course, the test ended well and Mr. Perkins still has two eyes!) The study is about the proper simulation of hand haptics for when in a game we are falling down a cliff and we are trying to stop the fall. But now he has a new fantastic job as a pirate at Disneyland, so his story ends well. (I’m

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