Road to VR

JULY 28, 2021

Facebook Reality Labs, the company’s AR/VR research and development team, announced the creation of a special product group focused on developing its future vision for “the Metaverse.” Bosworth says its so-called Metaverse Product Group will be lead by Vishal Shah, Instagram VP of Product.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

AUGUST 5, 2022

For most people, gaming represented the ultimate “initial” market for the extended reality landscape. Some of the very first mainstream examples of augmented and virtual reality were delivered directly to the entertainment world, and many were met with significant levels of demand. The Potential for XR in Gaming.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Hailstone Games , a Toronto-based VR studio, just launched their new goalie simulator, Goalie VR, a game that lets a single player defend a hockey goal in VR while up to five players using mobile devices try to score. The game is available today on Steam for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift in North America and Europe, for $9.99

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 14, 2022

A very short primer about OpenXR , in case you forgot what it is: it is a standard, created by the Khronos Group , which has been adopted by all the major XR companies and that allows for interoperability of XR hardware and software from different vendors. Since I use Quest+Link, I have added Oculus Touch Controller Profile.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

” That might really be the case, as several innovations for example in the fields of displays, processors, batteries, sensors, miniaturization, and manufacturing technology will still have to be mastered before metaverse becomes a seamless part of our everyday lives in a way similar to our use of mobile phones and Internet.

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VRScout

MAY 7, 2022

There are also live comedy shows, group meditation sessions, and a whole bunch of VR esports broadcasts. Starting next month, Venues will officially merge with Horizon Worlds , a VR social platform where users can build and share their own virtual worlds, host live events, and develop interactive games and activities.

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Road to VR

JULY 29, 2017

Oculus has been on the receiving end of vocal criticism about its practices of funding the development of VR content with the requirement that it be exclusive to the Oculus platform. However, Oculus say’s they’re interested in opening the door to their platform to any third-party VR headsets that want to come in.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

This week marked the launch of Active Esports Arena Eindhoven, a full-body VR esports facility that blends immersive gaming with physical sports. . They are interested in games and esports, and that’s where we find them. In short, I am convinced that physical esports will take gaming to the next level.”.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Last year Facebook launched its invite-only Horizon beta program , offering a select group of Oculus Quest users the chance to create their own virtual worlds using an extensive arsenal of best-in-class world-building tools. One session, for example, focused on building more inclusive worlds.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 12, 2021

Some weeks ago, a group of 12 indie development studios decided to launch the first bundle dedicated to App Lab experiences for Oculus Quest. The user could buy the bundle and get access to sideloadable versions of the games, with the promise of a free key for when the game would have been approved by Oculus on App Lab.

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Cats and VR

JUNE 8, 2016

Getty Images, has launched the Getty Images Virtual Reality Group, a new business dedicated to the creation and global distribution of virtual reality content. The Group provides a comprehensive offering of over 12,000 premium 360 images with new content added daily, as well as high res gigapixel content from key events and venues.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 15, 2019

Gamescom is one of the most important gaming fairs in the world, and probably the most important in Europe. Last year I was there , and I had lots of fun, meeting cool VR people (like the Youtuber Nathie or the journalist Scott Hayden) and trying VR games and hardware (e.g. Can you describe the games shown there?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 11, 2017

Every year, for example, it selects a handful of companies to join its Disney Accelerator program. One of these companies is The Void, a group well known in the VR industry for its impressive location-based VR experiences. There are a lot of sides to Disney beyond the movies and merchandising.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2021

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man , Jumanji , Groundhog Day , and most recently, Zombieland. Here at Sony Pictures, we publish VR games and experiences across all platforms.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Starting today, the platform is available to those in the US & Canada who are 18 years old or older—on Quest 2 and Oculus PC. If you’re part of that group you’ll be able to jump in to explore worlds made on the platform and get your hands on the app’s stunningly impressive collaborative building tools. Well kinda.

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Road to VR

APRIL 6, 2017

Arcade Saga , a futuristic sports action game from HTC’s internal Vive Studios development and publishing group, could be coming to PSVR. Launched for the Vive headset in December 2016, the game quickly received Oculus Rift support, and recently saw further optimisations for Oculus Touch.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Oculus Chief Scientist Michael Abrash, for example, expects high quality solutions to be implemented into VR headsets five years from now. Tobii, meanwhile, already has its tech integrated into several rigs and monitors with 40 non-VR games already implementing its eye-tracking.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2020

Oculus Quest. Image courtesy Oculus. Oculus Quest is surely the most important headset to launch in 2019. And if you happen to have a gaming PC anyway, Quest also doubles as a PC VR headset. Oculus Rift S. Image courtesy Oculus. Oculus also launched Rift S in 2019, its second-ever tethered VR headset.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Here are our picks for the top 25 best Quest 3 games available now. Our list of best Quest 2 games and best Quest 3 games will be updated and maintained separately. For games that were previously released on Quest 2, we've often linked our original reviews of those games in our recommendations below.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding VR include the following: it always causes motion sickness and virtual reality is solely applicable to games. Although gaming is certainly a great use case and example of what immersive VR experiences can deliver, the possibilities are endless,” said Vindevogel.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These days, most folks have experienced virtual reality in some shape or form: it could be a Google cardboard, VR kiosk at a local mall, or an at-home VR headset from HTC or Oculus. For All Group Sizes. For example, your team can experience an epic alien crash site escape in Reason, a VR escape room in San Francisco. Conclusion.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

So, this article helps you learn these: How to setup hand-tracking in Unity The different uses for hand tracking in your VR projects A quick guide to hand-tracking design for AR/VR with the Oculus Quest When you should use controllers or hands When and how to use levers Other interesting facts about hand-tracking. What is the Risk of Failure?

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VRScout

MAY 1, 2017

That’s why Mozilla, the makers of the popular FireFox web browser, are advocating their open source JavaScript API WebVR platform and HTML framework A-Frame to make it easier to design internet-based VR apps that run within cheap smartphone headsets or the more powerful Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Image Credit: Mozilla.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 30, 2017

At Oculus Connect, the company’s annual developer conference, we got fresh insight into where Oculus is heading, and a new look at how Facebook’s money is funding battles on all fronts of the industry’s increasingly competitive landscape. Oculus Rift + Touch Price Cuts in 2017. Old Enemies – HTC. Launch – $800.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Looking for mixed reality games and apps on Quest 3? Quest 3 Review: Excellent VR With Passable Mixed Reality Read our full review of Quest 3 here: UploadVR David Heaney That said, it's not super clear which apps and games support mixed reality, nor which are worth your time. At least for now, anyway.

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Road to VR

MAY 14, 2017

Having founded Oculus in 2012 and been an important face for the company throughout its growth from fledgling startup to $2 billion acquisition by Facebook and beyond, it was a shock to see Palmer Luckey leave the company just two months ago. Palmer Luckey throws swag to the crowd at Oculus Connect 2 | Photo courtesy Oculus.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

The Quest 2 is a great gaming machine offered at a ridiculous price, and it has totally crushed the competition. Just to make an example, I was there when there was the Netscape vs Internet Explorer war, but now the leading web browser is Google Chrome. No one can compete now. Meta has clearly won the first round of the VR match.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2020

We previewed the beta and got to see several user-created mini-games and explored the built-in creation tools. Horizon is designed as a place for Oculus users to hang out, play together, and create together. Worlds as Mini-games. In my preview I got to see several examples of mini-games built inside of Horizon.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 19, 2021

For example, captions are provided on videos for people in the deaf and hard of hearing communities as well as those who may not be native speakers of a language. Can you give us some examples of good ones in this sense? Mozilla Hubs is one of the good accessibility example provided by Regine. You can find it here: [link].

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 7, 2017

It’s a pretty great week for free content for Oculus owners, which is ideal seeing as you’ve probably just lost a whole lot of money in the summer sale. Plus — check out our list of the best Oculus Rift games and best Gear VR games for more suggestions! New Rift and Gear VR Releases on Oculus Home.

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VRScout

JUNE 3, 2021

Sony reveals new VR games and exciting updates during its latest PS VR Showcase event. Today marked yet another PS VR Showcase by Sony, during which the company revealed new games for the PlayStation VR as well as exciting updates on several highly-anticipated titles. You can even combine fruit to create brand new varieties.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

For example, Project Cambria, the codename for Meta’s (previously Facebook) MR hardware, is continuously being classified as either AR, VR, or MR depending on the article or publication. We are starting to see some adoption of more open file formats such as glTF and USD, both created by Khronos Group and Pixar respectively.

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2017

One group in particular, LUMO Labs, is supporting the development of two specific projects with the potential to leave a lasting impression within the virtual reality industry for years to come. For example, the software could provide real-time feedback to tennis professionals, measuring their grip strength and analyzing stance.

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ARVR

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, Santa Monica offers users who download a social gaming application the ability to collect tokens as they move through and a mixed-reality version of the city’s retail district (National League of Cities, 2022). Epic Games. The LEGO Group and Epic Games Team Up to Build a Place fo Kids to Play in the Metaverse”.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 1, 2017

Superhot VR has been awarded Best Game at the Vision Awards. This is a nice feather in the cap of a game that VR users have come to adore since its release on Oculus Rift with Touch late last year. The complete list of Vision Award winners is as follows: Best Game – Superhot VR (SUPERHOT Team).

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2021

People have been collaborating remotely in games like The Sims and Second Life for almost 20 years and most recently with Fortnite and Roblox among others. A few examples include: Squadpods: Private, secure office space for teams to customize, meet and collaborate with work tools they know and love. Image Credit: HeadOffice.Space.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 24, 2022

While virtually every industry is discovering new uses for XR in the realms of education, collaboration, and even wellbeing, the gaming landscape still remains one of the most valuable ecosystems for immersive technologies. For gaming companies, XR represents an entirely new platform through which to connect with players.

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