Road to VR

JANUARY 31, 2017

New developer documentation details the ins and outs of the Tracker. Developers and accessory-makers looking to make use of the Vive Tracker can get a head start by perusing the HTC Vive Tracker Developer Guidelines document that has recently been made public. Field of View and Tracking Considerations.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Tokyo Game Show, one of the most important gaming events in the world, is happening these days. So even if I’m crazy busy, I wanted to have a look at the world they created for the Tokyo Game Show and tell you about my experience with the VR version of it!!

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Road to VR

MARCH 15, 2023

In a dev blog post announcing the news, Meta says developers who choose to work with Epic’s game engine should start thinking about using UE5 for their Quest apps. Moreover, Epic says in Lumen’s documentation that there are “no plans to develop a dynamic global illumination system for the mobile renderer.

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Digital Trends

JULY 1, 2022

These documents are a very interesting read. First, you need to find them, though, so here's the location for each one in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.

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Road to VR

JULY 8, 2023

update to SteamVR, which ought to make it easier to play any VR game using any type of motion controller thanks to automatic controller binding. update back in August 2022 which let games initially targeted towards specific controller types essentially be accessible to all controllers. . Valve released its 1.26

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s been nearly five years since we played the Border Bots VR demo, then called ‘Border Patrol’ , which first introduced the game’s undoubtedly Papers, Please (2013)- inspired border guard simulation. Now the full VR game has an official launch date on PSVR 2 and SteamVR headsets.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Augmented Reality as a Game-Changer for Insurance Sector These days we are realizing that Augmented Reality (AR) is causing a wave of transformation for businesses operating in different industries. This remote assistance allows clients to transmit images, 3D models, or document files of their claims to insurance agents and vice versa.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

When it comes to consumer VR headsets, gaming is clearly on of the most common use-cases. In this video and article, I share things you can do in VR other than gaming that I enjoy. And check out Road to VR’s expansive list of relaxing games and experiences if you’re looking for even more ways to chill out in VR.

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Upload VR

MARCH 14, 2024

Meta is funding a group of Godot veterans to improve the engine's support for OpenXR and Quest feature extensions, as well as to build high-quality samples and documentation. The vast majority of Quest Store apps today are made with Unity - could W4 Game's efforts change that over time?

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Road to VR

JULY 4, 2022

These services allow Quest users to play PC VR games without needing a gaming PC, which is a big investment if you’re only looking to play a few SteamVR titles like Half-Life: Alyx. Shadow focuses more on flatscreen PC gaming via the cloud, VR is a side project and their Quest app is still in beta. Cas & Chary Present.

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Road to VR

JULY 27, 2022

VRChat , one of VR’s most popular social games, released an update this week has struck a nerve with its community. “Even seemingly non-malicious modifications complicate the support and development of VRChat , and make it impossible for VRChat creators to work within the expected, documented bounds of VRChat.

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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. The update also brought some bug fixes, new subtitle languages, and improved the game’s modding tools. Visibility System ( Documentation ).

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Among documents released by the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) earlier this week is a claim that Meta’s VR studio Camouflaj, the developers behind Marvel’s Ironman VR , have also planned a Batman VR app for release on Quest. The document in whole can be viewed here.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Thanks to its motion-tracked input, VR can be a surprisingly physical activity, and even a great workout if you’re playing the right games. This article explains why working out in VR is game-changing for those of us who have a hard time staying motivated with a typical gym routine. Cas & Chary Present. Quest starts at $400.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 13, 2019

Vertical Robot’ s acclaimed indie game Red Matter has just been ported to Oculus Quest and the title has already got a lot of interest. I have been so lucky to have the possibility of trying the game in preview , so here you are my review of Red Matter on Oculus Quest! The game is all about solving puzzles.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 26, 2020

Xbox Series X development docs, distributed courtesy of a leaker on Twitter, tease a long-rumored second Xbox Series X. As the Verge’s Tom Warren notes , the second console, code-named Lockhart, has been rumored for some time. This is just more fuel for the “Lockhart is real” fire. If it is indeed in development it… Read more.

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Upload VR

APRIL 15, 2023

Beat Saber reached $255 million in revenue last October, according to documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal. Widely considered one of the best VR games of all-time , it continues topping the Quest and PSVR charts nearly four years after launch. Beat Saber’s eye-catching revenue figure should come as little surprise.

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Mashable VR

JULY 21, 2022

Apple's subscription service for games, Apple Arcade, has so far mostly been amassing new titles, but what happens when a game exits the roster? This is all fine and dandy when a game you don't particularly care about goes away, but what happens when your favorite game is on its way out? Well, we've got good and bad news.

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VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2018

On a serious note, it is heartening to see a group of users in a game notorious for its chaos, genuinely come together in support of a player they no nothing about, even if for a brief moment. The post VRChat User Has Terrifying Seizure In-Game appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

MARCH 13, 2017

Pollutants become monsters in this HTC Vive clean water educational game. Non-profit organization Water is Life, known for creative campaigns including Hashtag Killer and Kenya Bucket List, has taken activism VR to new heights with brand new game, Hidden Dangers.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Dufour developed the treadmill as part of a hackathon, documenting his efforts in a four-part video series on YouTube. That said, the best solution will always be to deliver experiences where users can physically walk around, such as location-based VR games like Uncontained.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

VRChat , widely known as the Wild West of the metaverse, today announced the beta launch of a new feature called Avatar OSC that allows you to control your in-game avatar in unique new ways. Developers interested in learning more can check out the documentation here. Just look for the #open-beta-info channel.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 12, 2021

We play games that generate almost life-like experiences enhanced with 3D, Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR). The gaming world was quick to embrace 3D, AR, and VR as their existence, income, and growth primarily depend on the customer experience (CX). Gone are the days of a 2D-only world of media & entertainment.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2017

Created by Adult Swim Games and Owlchemy Labs , makers of the tongue-in-cheek VR game Job Simulator (2016) , Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is said to be a “fast-paced, chaotic VR adventure.” ” In the game, you take control of a Morty clone, ostensibly created for the sole purpose of doing chores for Rick.

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Upload VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to Federal Trade Commission court documents spotted by Janko Roettgers , Camouflaj is working on a Batman VR game for Quest headsets. The court documents spotted by Roettgers can be viewed here. Camouflaj is the studio behind Iron Man VR , which launched as a PSVR exclusive title in 2020.

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Road to VR

MAY 4, 2021

A report from Protocol , citing undisclosed “company documents” from HTC, claims that the company will reveal two new headsets during the VIVECON event next week: Vive Focus 3 and Vive Pro 2. The report says the listings indicated both headsets could launch by May 20th.

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GizModo VR

JULY 27, 2022

Leaked documents from within TikTok reveal how the company games out responses to tricky questions — and highlight what the company thinks its biggest public perception problems are. Chief among them: China. Read more.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2023

.” Apple developers will be able to create new and innovative spatial computing apps that take full advantage of Vision Pro’s incredible visual and physical capabilities in a number of markets and industries, including gaming, design, productivity, and enterprise. You can download Apple’s visionOS SDK by clicking here.

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Upload VR

JULY 19, 2023

UploadVR produced this post in partnership with Schell Games. I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine , the third game in an escape room VR puzzle franchise developed by award-winning development company Schell Games is on the horizon, and Agents must save the world from Zor’s schemes once more.

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Road to VR

JUNE 16, 2020

which adds an example weapon to the game’s Workshop modding tools, allowing modders to experiment with bringing new weapons to the game. The update also includes improvements to the Workshop tools, including more example content for animation, audio, and shaders, along with new documentation. Replacing Sounds.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A designer can incorporate the software for various media production pipelines, including gaming, film, and extended reality (XR). The firm is bringing Quest-optimised PDF document viewing, editing, and collaboration tools. Adobe is also bringing 2D multitasking tools to Meta’s VR headsets.

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ARPost

AUGUST 15, 2022

of the ArcGIS Maps SDK for Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5. SDK documentation with conceptual guides, API reference, tutorials, samples, and more. ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine is the result of the collaboration between Esri, a trailblazer in digital mapping, and Epic Games, an innovator in game development.

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VRScout

MAY 19, 2021

According to the documentation, a proximity detection system would be used to identify physical objects before warning the user in VR by creating a relevant digital model layered over the aforementioned object. ” In theory, this could be a game-changer for VR users dealing with limited free space.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Right from the beginning, Stargaze reminds me of Myst , the classic PC game where you explore a mysterious island to solve a series of odd puzzles, which leads you to unlocking more puzzles, and eventually completing the game. There is a quill pen on your desk that you can use to document every planetary detail you uncover.

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Upload VR

JUNE 22, 2023

The documentation does actually list "a virtual reality (VR) game" as an example use case of fully immersive experiences. According to that documentation, when you launch a VR app visionOS creates a 3×3 meter boundary centered on your head.

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VRScout

JUNE 23, 2020

Earlier today, Facebook announced that they will no longer be accepting new game and app submissions for the Oculus Go as they begin to shift their efforts away from 3DoF VR in search of greener pastures, namely the Oculus Quest. Facebook will stop accepting new apps this December as the company refocuses its efforts on 6DoF VR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2020

This allows developers working in Unreal Engine to make their app work with both controllers and hands, or hands-only, by selecting the appropriate option in the OculusVR plugin, and rigging up the rest of their app according to the newly released documentation.

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