XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2025

This collaboration “sets a new standard for immersive, future-ready entertainment,” says Phil Eisler, the VP of GeForce NOW at NVIDIA. This latest work eliminates the hardware barrier and delivers an incredible library of games to our platform, making PICO headsets an ideal destination for immersive entertainment.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A moving person, reproduced with such a high quality, that you can see from all the points of view, maybe in AR in your room… I mean, this is clearly the future of adult entertainment.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Meta announced it’s partnering with Lightstorm Vision , James Cameron’s 3D film studio, to produce spatial content across multiple genres, including live events and full-length entertainment.

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VRScout

JULY 5, 2023

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. recently unveiled Sphere, a “next-generation” entertainment venue packed with an impressive variety of multi-sensory 4D technologies designed to immerse audiences in a number of captivating experiences. Credit: Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

Konami Entertainment’s multi-instrumental VR rhythm game BEAT ARENA has finally made its way to the United States, allowing Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 players the chance to form their own anime-inspired rock bands and perform various KONAMI songs in front of a roaring virtual audience. Calling all anime lovers!

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2023

With a diameter of approximately 4 feet, the Omni One is lighter and more compact than the Omni Pro, Virtuix’s commercial omnidirectional treadmill used in over 500 entertainment venues across 45 countries. We can’t wait to bring our popular gaming experience to the homes of our many players and fans.”

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Like the Pro version for location-based entertainment, the new Mavrik for consumers includes strong immersive recoil and haptic feedback. StrikerVR says 1,000 units will available for Christmas delivery, however general shipping is expected to take place starting March 15th, 2025.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

More info (Reddit post about Altspace rebooting) More info (The website of AltspaceVR) News worth a mention (Image by Meta) Meta to bring VR in-flight entertainment to various airlines Last year, Meta started a pilot program together with Lufthansa to bring VR entertainment on selected flights to people in the Business Class Suite.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Here you are the amazing pictures that have just been shared: Hero view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Lateral view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Inner view of PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). For sure it is more beautiful than the Quest 2. Ergonomics.

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2022

On May 3rd, 2022, Apple filed a patent with the United States Patent & Trademark Office for an in-car VR entertainment system that utilizes the motion of the vehicle to further immerse passengers in their in-headset experiences. That said, the most recent patent might be the company’s most interesting one yet.

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VRScout

MAY 10, 2022

Standalone functionality means devices such as the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 can be operated virtually anywhere at any time, opening the doors to even more possibilities for VR entertainment. Here you’ll find an entire catalog of entertaining videos, many of which centered around VR technology. Image Credit: u/QValem.

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AR Insider

APRIL 17, 2024

Though Apple Vision Pro's polished marketing emphasizes consumer use cases – mostly immersive entertainment – practical adoption in early days is enterprise-weighted. We examine the evidence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2025

Gaijin Entertainment, the studio behind War Thunder (2013) , announced that its upcoming aerial VR combat game Aces of Thunder is headed to PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets sometime this year.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2022

Immersive Gamebox, formerly Electric Gamebox, is a unique location-based entertainment platform that uses a combination of motion tracking, projection mapping, touchscreens, and various other technologies to immerse multiple users in 360-degree interactive experiences without the need for headsets.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 20, 2025

Firewall Ultra (2023) , the tactical team shooter, hasn’t seen an update since developer First Contact Entertainment shut down in late 2023 , or just four months after the game’s release on PSVR 2. Now, Sony has dropped a patch out of the blue, tweaking incentives to get new players in… for who knows what reason.

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VRScout

MAY 13, 2023

The future is looking bright for car-based immersive entertainment. In addition to navigation and safety, the Deep Reality Display also offers various entertainment options for passengers, including AR gaming. The system can even track other cars as well as pedestrians and issue alerts in real time for improved safety.

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VRScout

MARCH 11, 2022

. “We are aware of the demand for our unique brand of entertainment from both the residents and tourists in Myrtle Beach,” said Chris Albano, managing partner and co-founder of Stars and Strikes in an official release. ” For more information on SPARK Augmented Reality visit here.

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AR Insider

MARCH 7, 2024

Despite entertainment-heavy positioning, Vision Pro's price tag and value proposition also align with enterprises and developers looking to build spatial muscles. How will Apple lean into that? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

JANUARY 20, 2023

The game was developed by Team Panoptes and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment. Image Credit: Team Panoptes, Beyond Frames Entertainment The post This Upcoming VR Game Lets You Control Shadows appeared first on VRScout. Silhouette launches on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro headsets on January 26th, 2023 for $9.99. silhouette.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 30, 2025

his week on Reality Bytes, we travel, to MIT to find DeepSeek's open-source origins, examine ChatGPTs Operator and break down Netflixs move to dominate all entertainment. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 16, 2025

Now, the one-time President of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Worldwide Studios has bid farewell to the company. Shuhei Yoshida (aka ‘Shu’) has left Sony, closing a near 32-year chapter of his life with the company. Yoshida announced he was leaving Sony back in November, setting his retirement date for January 15th, 2025.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 8, 2025

But the company has also made a series of seemingly disjointed acquisitions like the entertainment and esports business RektGlobal. On one hand, the company has made strategic acquisitions like the AR tech company Zappar, avatar company Action Face, and the immersive web company Ethereal Engine.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2025

Consider that anyway object tracking is only relevant in out-of-home entertainment since no one is going to use props in VR at home. LBVR The Location-based entertainment industry has been one of the first great adopters of SteamVR headsets.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 14, 2021

HTC’s lightweight VR device is designed primarily for lifestyle and light entertainment. The Vive Flow is aimed at wellness and passive entertainment, removing the need for a complex control scheme. As mentioned earlier, the HTC Vive Flow is aimed at wellness and light entertainment. Image Credit: HTC. The Content.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build XR entertainment & gaming experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment unpacks original data from our research arm, ARtillery Intelligence. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

How much is spent on software and developer tools to build entertainment & gaming apps, as well as web and in-app experiences? Our latest Behind the Numbers installment breaks it down This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

APRIL 24, 2023

Valo Motion, a purveyor of mixed reality entertainment, recently unveiled a new multiplayer game available now at ValoArena locations around the world. “ Operation Money Grab is entertaining and physically active fun for everyone.” Step into the shoes of a world-class spy in this multiplayer mixed reality adventure.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, Silent North brings you high up in the Swiss Alps, forcing players to hunker down and survive a world not only overrun by zombies, but also your fellow man, who has a damnable penchant for killing and looting (just like you).

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Specifically, Lightstorm Vision is building tools it hopes will enable traditional entertainment productions to film and distribute in 3D easily and at low cost.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Meta envisions a future where AR is an integral tool for communication, entertainment, and utility, although getting there requires slim, all-day wearable AR glasses, which hasn’t been easy.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

As for traditional media and entertainment consumption, Ryan reveals 2D apps and browsers haven’t historically seen high engagement on Quest devices, despite increasing over recent years. “Use of 2D apps has also increased since Quest 3 launch.

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VRScout

JULY 10, 2021

Shonda Rhimes and Netflix ink a new deal that could VR and gaming content to the continually growing entertainment platform. Today, Shondaland at Netflix is creatively thriving, profitable as an asset and engaging audiences around the world with stories that fearlessly challenge viewers and keep them highly entertained all at once.”.

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2022

The result is a futuristic-looking immersive cage aimed at education, entertainment, sports, and work. Entertainment and education are cornerstone sectors for the metaverse,” said Guo during an interview with the South China Morning Post. ” For more information on StepVR and Gates01 visit the official website.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

While these games have the same basic goal of allowing multiple players to share experiences in the same virtual environment, they continue to evolve and develop into games that go beyond entertainment. When amusement parks and entertainment centers opened again, they also began to offer more multiplayer AR/VR games.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 5, 2022

I imagine the entire days of brainstorming at Sony Interactive Entertainment with people discussing how to call the headset that would have come after the PlayStation VR 1, until someone came with the unexpected genius idea of calling it PlayStation VR 2. The innovative controllers of the PSVR 2 (Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment).

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Stress Level Zero, an international purveyor of location-based VR entertainment, this week announced that is partnering with Games Workshop to launch a free-roam VR game based on the ultra-violent Warhammer 40K franchise. Step into the armor of a superhuman Space Marine in this multiplayer free-roam experience.

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VRScout

JULY 7, 2021

The program, which officially launches today, already boasts over 40 partners and will feature a large range of creatives from around the world, all of whom have successfully launched commercial WebAR experiences for top brands across multiple industries, including packaging, fast food, automotive, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and banking.

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