Road to VR

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The reception was a testament to the undeniable art and skill of the creators at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s JAPAN Studio. When PS4’s next major peripheral came along—PlayStation VR, which launched in 2016—JAPAN Studio was tasked with creating The Playroom VR. Winding Roots. ” Doucet says. .”

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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. Image Credit: Konami Digital Entertainment Co.,

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Universal Studios Japan today announced the opening date of its long-delayed ‘Super Nintendo World’ in its Osaka-based theme park, which is set to feature a Mario Kart -themed ride including AR headsets. Image courtesy Universal Studios Japan, Nintendo. Japan's #SuperNintendoWorld will open on Feb.

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Bernard Marr

AUGUST 8, 2022

Curious about how entertainment like music, theme parks, video games, and movies are incorporating immersive technology and living up to the promise of the metaverse? Here are some of the biggest examples of how the metaverse is already shaking up the entertainment world. Attending Virtual Concerts.

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GizModo VR

JULY 1, 2021

A venture over a decade in the making, Hideaki Anno’s “rebuild” of his seminal apocalyptic mecha series , Neon Genesis Evangelion , as a four-part movie series came to an end earlier this year in Japan , when, after many ( many ) delays , Thrice Upon a Time finally released back in March. But international fans were left… Read more.

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Cats and VR

JUNE 17, 2016

Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia and Toho have announced, a Godzilla virtual reality experience that will launch on October 13 in Japan as a free for a limited time download on the PlayStation Store. No word on if this will launch in other regions. No word on if this will launch in other regions.

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Upload VR

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Our review praised the open-ended levels that granted huge player freedom, as well as the fantastic realization of Feudal Japan. Endeavour One had, against the odds of the creaky technology, produced an entertaining – if at times slightly clumsy – stealth experience.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 23, 2020

We’ve come a long way since the early days of location-based VR entertainment. VAR Entertainment Ltd. is one such provider of AAA location-based immersive experiences, offering players unparalleled location-based entertainment brought to life using the company’s unique somatosensory system.

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DECEMBER 3, 2016

But that’s not what is happening for PSVR in Japan. Sony Interactive Entertainment has released the impressive-but-flawed VR add-on system for its PlayStation 4 console in its home country, but the publisher is not pushing hard with in-person demonstrations. Tagged with: display , japan , PSVR , retail.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan announced today that the company is laying off 900 PlayStation employees, or around eight percent of the company, which will affect a number of its first-party game studios. This includes the closure of Sony’s London Studio, which created VR action-adventure game Blood & Truth (2019).

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2022

The result is a futuristic-looking immersive cage aimed at education, entertainment, sports, and work. Gates01 will launch simultaneously throughout participating VR venues in Europe, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, North America, and Singapore this October.

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Peter Graham

MARCH 4, 2020

As time goes on location-based entertainment (LBE) venues specialising in virtual reality (VR) are likely to face a similar decision to close, demonstrated in the fact that BANDAI NAMCO Amusement in Japan has temporarily suspended its facilities. Outside of China, Japan has been one of the worst-hit with 287 reported cases.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2020

PSN data obtained by Gamstat indicates that a listing for Tilt Brush has been recently created for America, Europe and Japan regions. Japan – CUSA18283_00. An image was also scraped from the listing, noting that Sony Interactive Entertainment is the app’s publisher. Europe – CUSA18231_00.

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Road to VR

JULY 29, 2020

InXile Entertainment, the studio behind The Mage’s Tale (2018) and The Bard’s Tale series, today announced Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds , a team-based shooter for PC VR which takes place in a mysterious frozen wasteland. Image courtesy inXile Entertainment. Image courtesy inXile Entertainment.

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VRScout

JUNE 15, 2022

Support for Steam games only further expands the devices’ entertainment offerings. The more advanced Nreal Air launched last year in China, Japan, and South Korea and is designed primarily for streaming and gaming. The Nreal Light made its US debut this past November for $599.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

a Virtual Reality Creative Studio based in Tokyo, Japan. Main investors to our company include ANRI, a top-tier venture capital, and Dentsu Group, the largest advertising and media conglomerate in Japan. ATLUS / DeNA / D_CIDE TRAUMEREI / VARK / BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment / Famitsu x DENGEKI / MyDearest / Wright Flyer Studios / LEVEL-5.

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VRScout

JULY 31, 2017

Over the course of the past couple of decades, Japan has firmly established itself as the number one “WTF” country on planet Earth. The endlessly entertaining nation is responsible for some of the most interesting trends ever created, from highly-stylized Anime , to used underwear vending machines.

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VRScout

MARCH 9, 2022

The primary goal, according to BNE (Bandai Namco Entertainment), is to help fans of the brand connect with each other through virtual concerts, movies, live events, and other social VR experiences. Grow their outreach worldwide for improved sales outside of Japan. ” Connecting fans through its IP.

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Next Reality AR

JANUARY 4, 2019

The app is collaboration between the David Bowie Archive and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., Although next week will mark the late David Bowie's 72nd birthday, his fans and admirers are the ones receiving a gift in the form of an augmented reality app that explores the artist's career Available for $7.99

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

VTubers are online entertainers who use anime -inspired avatars generated using specialized computer software. The now very popular trend began in Japan in the mid-2010s with a majority of VTubers being Japanese-speaking YouTubers or live streamers.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Let’s be honest, Japan has some really cool stuff which never makes it to UK shores, whether that’s videogames, tech, merchandise and everything else. When Bandai Namco Entertainment launched Godzilla VR at the Osaka VR Zone arcade in 2018 the expectation was low that it would make it this far.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Launching Q1 2019 in Japan, the pro league initiative will feature the best and brightest HADO players duking it out for augmented glory in one of HADO’s 60+ arenas spread throughout 15 countries. It all kicks off in Japan 2019, with plans to expand to the APAC, EU, and US by 2020. Image Credit: HADO.

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Road to VR

JUNE 10, 2020

Additional investors include Japan’s NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Avex, Superfly Ventures, Convivialite Ventures, and Raised in Space. Wave , the social VR platform and virtual music venue, today announced a $30 million Series B funding round, putting its total funding to $40 million to date.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2021

– MINDFUL VR Geometry Ogilvy Japan – Shibuya Virtual Halloween GRX Immersive Labs – POV: Points of View Rendever – RendeverLive Sentireal Ltd – SiteIT Sunshine Sachs – Suicide Prevention (Ready VR). OUT-OF-HOME VR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR. VR SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD. INNOVATIVE VR COMPANY OF THE YEAR.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Following a previous publishing initiative to bring more VR games to Japan, MyDearest recently closed its latest funding round at 1.2 The technology of VR holds the potential to create entertainment experiences that will become the common language in a new world." MyDearest, best known for the Chronos Universe, raised $7.8

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 24, 2023

Moreover, XRSPACE’s funding enables new collaborations and partnerships with international brands, including those from Taiwan, China, Japan, and the US. XRSPACE also have an entertainment-focused Metaverse R&D division called PartyOn.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Their most-known VR horror game Taboo (2018) was developed in partnership with StarVR and distributed at SEGA in Japan and other VR centers across Asia. The studio launched the arcade version of Quantaar last November in 2019 for the location-based VR entertainment market.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Their most-known VR horror game Taboo (2018) was developed in partnership with StarVR and distributed at SEGA in Japan and other VR centers across Asia. The studio launched the arcade version of Quantaar last November in 2019 for the location-based VR entertainment market.

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Road to VR

APRIL 16, 2018

Japan-based startuped Exiii , which is developing a pair of haptic gloves with force feedback, has raised $750K for continued R&D, expansion of sales channels, and growing the company’s team. Today the company announced that it has raised $750,000 from Japan-based VC firm Global Brain.

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VRScout

APRIL 28, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the game has been renamed Shelter in Place and is now available as a free download as a part of a broader effort to help people stay entertained during the quarantine. Players step into a mansion filled with 15 rooms, each featuring different mini games to play.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Thirdverse and inXile Entertainment today announced that Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds , the upcoming team-based multiplayer shooter, is going into open beta starting next week. You could also get it for free when it launches.

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APRIL 26, 2017

Considering the average consumer’s desire for entertainment, it makes sense that some expect gaming to be the spark and it looks like the PlayStation VR (PSVR) is leading that charge in Japan as reported on eMarketer. No matter how it all shakes out, it looks like PSVR will be the face of the immersive movement in Japan.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Just over one year ago Bandai Namco launched their first VR Zone location in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo, Japan. Since then the location-based entertainment center has expanded to multiple locations across multiple countries, quickly becoming one of the most prominent location-based VR providers in the world.

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VRScout

AUGUST 5, 2022

SEAT & CUPRA) – Immersive Design Check (IMDCH) Spinview – Spinview’s Vision OS for Global Media & Entertainment Spinview – Spinview’s Vision OS for Transport for London WaveFunction, Lda – Metaverse Car Showroom. VR Location-Based Entertainment of the Year. VR Social Impact Award.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 17, 2019

Games on disc three include: ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission (JAPAN Studio). ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission (JAPAN Studio). Dino Frontier (Uber Entertainment). Wayward Sky (Uber Entertainment). Like the previous two demo discs, the third installment is free of charge. You can check out the PlayStation Store listing here. Gnog (KO_OP).

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2018

Developed in partnership with SKonec Entertainment, the “Beat Saber Arcade Machine” offers a new way to experience VR’s most addicting music-based game without the need of assistance from arcade staff. Beat Saber partnered with SKonec Entertainment to bring you the first Beat Saber Arcade Machine in the world!

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2019

I am Kevin Williams, specialist consultant in the Out-of-Home entertainment sector. KWP works with developers, operators and investors in the immersive entertainment scene, ranging from theme parks, leisure entertainment and amusement. What are the different types of out-of-home VR entertainment centers? Will they come?

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