VRScout

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Microsoft’s flagship social VR platform brings its unique brand of events to the Quest. When I bought my HTC Vive in 2017, I already had a list of games and experiences I wanted to try first. Experiences giving you magical powers were at the top of that list, followed by games like Job Simulator and Star Trek: Bridge Crew.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 5, 2024

This week saw Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Qualcomm, Meta, and Sony move to optimize their product offerings and business operations. Last year, Microsoft also shut down its long-standing Metaverse platform Altspace VR, transferring some of its development team to its Mesh platform.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

The Educational Games Expo kicked-off this week in Washington, DC. Now in its seventh annual year, this free and public conference hosted by the US Department of Education showcases the best educational learning games and technologies to date. Are you ready for some game-based learning? It's #EDGamesExpo week!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Because it is true to say that, to date, it is the gaming consumer that has driven the success and growth of VR. Johannes Stettmeier, Business Development Manager for AR/VR Technologies at Lenovo , also took the stage to explain how some of the most fruitful use cases for XR exist in the enterprise, not in consumer or gaming.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 13, 2017

We’ve seen a routinely strong showing for the tech at the games industry’s biggest event over the past few years, but it hasn’t yet truly dominated the conversation. Press conferences have been light on jaw dropping announcements and games are running a little thin on originality and inspiration.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 13, 2023

I’ve very limited time, but luckily this week has not been very relevant for the ecosystem, so I’m managing to write this newsletter anyway Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) AltspaceVR shuts down In one of the saddest moments of the latest years in VR, AltspaceVR has closed its doors. I’m pretty excited about that!

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Dublin-based IT consultancy has outlined a Metaverse Continuum Group to facilitate digital transformations for businesses. Multinational XR firms like Lenovo, ByteDance’s Pico Interactive, HTC VIVE, Varjo, and Microsoft are leading the charge for immersive transformations. How To Prepare for Enterprise VR.

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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. There are so periods during the evolution of a tech with a certain group of leaders, who change over time. But most importantly, it will work with some amazing games available for the Sony PlayStation.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Steam is widely considered the de facto platform for PC games, VR or otherwise, but Unreal Engine creators Epic Games want change that with a new storefront that they say will leave more revenue to developers than Steam and other major digital distribution platforms. Image courtesy Epic Games.

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Road to VR

JULY 21, 2017

Omnigames, among one of the first companies to join HTC’s Vive X accelerator, has launched their “multiplayer combat VR game,” Age of Heroes, on Steam. The game has launched on SteamVR with support for both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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AllThingsVR

JULY 22, 2016

HTC Vive Finds New VP of Marketing in Former Xbox, Amazon Executive The HTC Vive has been on sale for a few months now, and the team behind the kit is growing. Joining that team this month is a former executive from both Microsoft and Amazon.

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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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XROM

OCTOBER 17, 2021

HTC VIVE announced VIVE Flow, a compact, lightweight immersive glasses device that transports its wearers wherever they want or need to be – anytime, anywhere. With VIVE Flow, HTC is taking technology in a new direction, focusing not on what we do, but on how we feel. Unwind to your heart's content. The plan is priced at USD $5.99

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft had a big surprise for VR fans today, revealing a new range of VR headsets alongside its latest Windows 10 update. Not only are these devices cheaper than the Oculus Rift and Vive, but Microsoft says they’re better too. Microsoft, meanwhile, didn’t confirm if these new headsets would also run on it.

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Road to VR

JULY 11, 2017

We’re all waiting for the day when you can put on a singular, tether-free headset and experience all the ‘R’s that VR/AR/MR have to offer—and NormalVR , a “small but focused” group of passionate immersive media creators just gave us a peek into what’s possible when you mash it all together.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

But in China, they are very famous, and now they are also organizing a big event about XR called FBEC with hosts from all the major VR companies (HTC, Unity, Alibaba, Huawei, etc…). VRTUOLUO is a vertical industry media that is subordinate to TUOLUO Tech, which is incubated by the Game industry media YOUXITUOLUO.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 26, 2018

While hardware advancements such as the HTC Vive Pro and Oculus Rift have solidified at-home VR as a viable option, those looking for next-level immersion will still find the most success with location-based VR installations. Of course we can’t talk about standalone VR without bringing up the HTC Vive Focus. LOCATION-BASED VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 1, 2024

Renowned for its ingenuity, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with its rich tech ecosystem, namely amid increasing competition with Microsoft. Developed in collaboration with other leading XR companies like Microsoft, the HP headset is compatible with a range of platforms.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JUNE 28, 2022

Tencent will form the new XR division under its Interactive Entertainment business group and develop the company’s software and hardware solutions under the leadership of Li Shen, Chief Technology Officer of Tencent Games , the sources explained in the report.

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ARPost

JUNE 5, 2023

The “Building Open Standards for the Metaverse” panel moderated by Moor Insights and Strategy Senior Analyst Anshel Sag brought together XR Safety Initiative (XRSI) founder and CEO Kavya Pearlman, XRSI Advisor Elizabeth Rothman, and Khronos Group President Neil Trevett. Apple’s tendency to operate outside of standards was discussed.

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Cats and VR

MARCH 29, 2017

The game is a gripping mystery, and to find all its deepest secrets will require careful observation and exploration. The story follows a group of strangers who receive a curious invitation from enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla, offering each of them the chance to make amends for their darkest wrongdoings. Tequila Works, S.L.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Moreover, Microsoft is resparking its stake in an Industrial Metaverse, with plans to debut products in 2024. More recently, with the rise of enterprise-grade immersive software, RT3D engine service providers are promoting expanded use cases outside gaming.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The Vive is the ‘room-scale’ VR system created by HTC and Valve. Find an HTC Vive Demo Location. HTC hosts a list of stores across the US and Europe where you can try the Vive for free. SEE ALSO HTC Vive Review: A Mesmerising VR Experience, if You Have the Space. Here’s where you can try VR for yourself.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Old Enemies – HTC. While both Oculus’ Rift and HTC’s Vive hit the market right around the same time in 2016, the Vive was the first system with motion controllers and room-scale. New Foes – Microsoft & Co. image courtesy Microsoft. A Tale of Two Headsets. Playing Catchup. A New Platform for New Foes.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

People are engaged in the device and this means that they buy games, making the Oculus Store a profitable platform for developers. Now some game studios can make a living with VR gaming thanks to the Quest and this is amazing news for the whole ecosystem. They are all very interesting to be read. Image taken from Facebook).

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2018

A world premiere from Skydance, with Chris Hewish, EVP Games & Interactive and Pablo Leon-Luna, VR Developer. VRLA also revealed that Saturday’s keynote will feature a live performance by Light Balance, the captivating dance group from “America’s Got Talent.” Rikard Steiber, President Viveport and SVP of Virtual Reality, HTC Vive.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 27, 2023

Pimax Focused on the gaming and enterprise landscape, Pimax delivers futuristic VR headsets built with high-fidelity screens and enhanced optical capabilities. Developed in collaboration with other leading XR companies like Microsoft, the HP headset is compatible with a range of platforms.

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Peter Graham

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The industry is striving for ever greater openness and interconnectivity, hence why The Khronos Group and its affiliates began working on OpenXR. Appearing on the Oculus Forums , the preview release is available for testing now , just don’t expect to be running an HTC Vive or Valve Index on Oculus Home anytime soon.

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VeeR VR

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It is the world’s first all-in-one gaming system built for virtual reality, which distinguishes itself from other standalone. While Oculus Go is roughly “80 percent media and 20 percent gaming,” said Oculus chief technology officer John Carmack, the Oculus Quest is emphatically gaming-focused. Adventure Game.

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XROM

MAY 15, 2023

We chose to host AWE Asia 2023 in Singapore not only because of its convenience for our diverse group of participants who join us from across the globe, but also in recognition of the growth of the extended reality industry in Singapore and across Asia. The pandemic accelerated the adoption of XR in consumer gaming and remote collaboration.

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XR Today - VR Headsets tag

MARCH 4, 2024

During the event, AWS VP Matt Wood conducted a live broadcast, allowing him to interact with a group of attendees identified as MWC 2024. Shen Ye, Global Head of Product at HTC VIVE , discussed the primary drivers of the XR industry, with the entry of Apple into the market being a significant factor driving changes in the industry.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

The main trigger can give adaptive force-feedback, applying a different force on the index finger depending on what is happening in the game. Ctrl+Labs already demoed it years ago: check out the link to the Dino Game that I added below this paragraph. Image by Microsoft). Vive Facial Tracker works also with non-HTC headsets.

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Road to VR

APRIL 26, 2018

Industry-leading companies sponsoring this year’s expo include Intel, Dell, Qualcomm, VIVEPORT, Microsoft, Neurogaming and OptiTrack, as well as a full lineup of innovative companies shaping the future of immersive tech. A world premiere from Skydance, with Chris Hewish, EVP Games & Interactive and Pablo Leon-Luna, VR Developer.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 3, 2020

Image by Khronos Group). 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. These may be upcoming features or possible features Oculus is experimenting with a selected group of beta testers.

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TechCrunch VR

JUNE 1, 2022

TRIPP/EvolVR’s group meditations can be experienced live on several platforms, such as Microsoft’s AltspaceVR and Meta’s Horizon Worlds. Reeves worked in several senior roles in the video gaming industry before founding TRIPP and is focused on creating a full experience that goes beyond watching and listening.

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VRWorld

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Microsoft product lineup surprised everyone today, but the biggest surprise was planned for VR fans. Not only are these devices cheaper than the Oculus Rift and Vive, but Microsoft says they’re better too. Following that, presentation continued with several features using Microsoft HoloLens. Stay tuned. Stay tuned.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

The last cycle before this one was the Quest one, which started to make virtual reality known to the mainstream audience for what concerns games and fitness. Mark Zuckerberg has been incredibly smart in entering this field before all the others, so now he already has a strong headset with a great content catalog around gaming.

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