VRScout

JANUARY 4, 2018

Final Fantasy XR takes riders on an adrenaline-fueled trip through one of the most famous gaming universes of all time. There are few video game worlds more iconic or memorable than that of Final Fantasies. The legendary gaming series has been pleasing fans for decades with some of the most impressive gaming experiences ever developed.

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ARPost

JULY 26, 2023

Space Invaders is a shooting video game created by Tomohiro Nishikado in 1978 and manufactured and sold by TAITO. It was the first fixed shooter video game and is considered one of the most iconic arcade games ever. New music and sound effects were also added for a more exhilarating and immersive experience.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The popular Bandai anime is now a competitive multiplayer VR arcade game. The immersive playground made headlines earlier this year with the release of Mario Kart GP VR , a custom Mario Kart VR experience that utilizes a driving rig with steering wheel and hand trackers, allowing you to physically throw items at friends.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

Emerging Trends in the VR Gaming Industry — 2023 Technology is evolving at a fast pace. 2023 is currently shaping up to be the year of promise for the VR gaming industry. Virtual reality games, in particular, have come a long way from the lukewarm response they received in their early years. What is VR — A Quick Explanation!

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Tokyo Game Show is the first big gaming event that is being held in virtual reality : this is quite a milestone for immersive technologies, and we hope it will be the first of a long series. about her company and the Tokyo Game Show in VR! a Virtual Reality Creative Studio based in Tokyo, Japan. Hello everyone!

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Meta wasn’t the only company churning out VR news this week with the unveiling of its long-awaited Quest 3 mixed reality headset , as Sony tossed out a slew of PSVR 2 game announcements and updates for its surprise ‘VR Day’ on Thursday. Coming to PSVR 2 on October 26th, 2023. Wishlist here. Wishlist here. Wishlist here.

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MARCH 14, 2023

PlayStation VR 2 launched late last month alongside more than 40 titles, which included games entirely new to the platform as well existing games from other platforms and upgraded PSVR titles. Check out why we game it a respectable [8.5/10] 10] in our review.

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MAY 23, 2018

Sony Japan Studio today announced a new platform action game for PSVR starring the cute little robots made famous in Sony’s The Playroom (2013) and The Playroom VR (2016). Image courtesy Sony Japan Studio. Yes, that’s a 100 foot-tall gorilla.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Kamigawa using a VR headset. This Friday marks the start of “Magic: The Gathering Virtual Art Exhibition,” an online event during which fans of the popular trading card game can surround themselves in all things MTG. “That’s the reason why we focused on VR technology.

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VRScout

MARCH 3, 2023

Beginning March 5th, 2023, the 256GB Quest 2 will be available for $429.99 (previously $499.99) in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Better keep a tight grip on that wallet—the next month and a half will see the launch of a flurry of anticipated games for Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 (and a few which are also coming to PSVR 2 and PC VR). With the power of VR, you will be immersed in a fantasy adventure like no other. Here’s what should be on your radar.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Gamefam Explores Roblox Concerts for Next-Level Experiences Meta Makes Roblox Available on Its Quest VR Headsets Roblox Opens Immersive Ad Partner Programme at Cannes Lions The interactive portal, “HELLO! Whereas 15 – 19-year-olds were mostly interested in talking about common interests and playing games together.

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VRScout

MARCH 17, 2021

I absolutely love it when a game makes full use of the immersive capabilities of VR technology. Puzzling Places , a hyper-realistic VR puzzle game from developer Realities.io , is one such example. In the meantime, the game can be accessed for free via the App Lab or SideQuest 100%. No word yet on an official price.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Players of the game will also see some new features, including the addition of cross-platform Global Leaderboards which will let players challenge one another’s top positions across multiple game modes. You may remember the original when it launched on Sega Dreamcast in 2001, or when it came to arcades throughout Europe and Japan.

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VRScout

AUGUST 28, 2018

Oculus Education continues its ongoing streak of generosity with the expansion of its educational pilot programs to Taiwan, Japan, and Seattle. Image Credit: Immersive VR Education / Oculus / Filament Games. The post Oculus Education Launches Pilot Programs In Taiwan, Japan, Seattle appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Sega’s futuristic block-breaker, which you might remember from its launch on Dreamcast in 2001 or in arcades throughout Europe and Japan, is being reimagined for PSVR 2 with C-Smash VRS. The game is currently under development by indie studio RapidEyeMovers, with the IP licensed from Sega.

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VRScout

JULY 23, 2021

Immerse yourself in everything from the Opening Ceremony to seven exciting events using the NBC Olympics VR app. After significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Summer Olympics are finally underway in Tokyo, Japan. Similar technology was also employed during the 2018 winter games in South Korea.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2021

The Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) has announced the finalists for the fifth International VR Awards , an international ceremony honoring incredible milestones made within the VR industry in categories such as hardware, gaming, film, social VR, marketing, and more. Think of it as the Oscars of VR! VR SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD.

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VRScout

JULY 16, 2021

Thanks to jaw-dropping VR films like Space Explorers: An ISS Experience and educational games such as Mission: ISS , anyone with a VR headset has the ability to experience life aboard the International Space Station. You can learn more about the use of immersive technology aboard the International Space Station by visiting here.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today I am very happy to host on my blog a guest post by ambr, the Japanese company that is hosting these days the TGSVR , which is the VR edition of the Tokyo Game Show. Have a nice read, and don’t forget to visit the Tokyo Game Show VR! Tokyo Game Show is one of the world’s biggest game festivals.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2017

The experience promises to let players “experience the thrill of the Eva activation sequence, including LCL immersion, A10 nerve synchronization, and sync ratio measurement,” core parts of the show’s fictional technology. This article comes from MoguraVR , the exclusive Japan regional partner of Road to VR.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 23, 2020

From multi-level VR arcades to temporary location-based pop-ups, free roam VR technology offers what could arguably be considered the most immersive VR experiences currently available at the moment. VAR Entertainment Ltd. VAR LIVE’s widespread dominance can be attributed not only to its somatosensory system, but its scalability.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Introducing the world’s most popular IP game content developed by the famous Italian studio RED RAION to bring players more immersive enjoyment! VR Space Travel Cinema 3 Seats Introducing the world’s most popular IP game content developed by the famous Italian studio RED RAION to bring players more immersive enjoyment!

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MAY 5, 2021

as in its native Japan, but that could change soon as it expands westward (more on that in a bit). Like many early-stage sectors, the AR world is filled with companies who talk a big game about their proprietary technology and its outsized value. The latter is what we’ve traditionally seen with compression technologies like mp3.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Such offerings will include a variety of incredible projects by numerous genre-defying creators, a VR Cinema running a selection of groundbreaking immersive films, and a host of informative panel discussions conducted by some of the most influential figures in the industry. In 1935, Yonezo Okita left his home in Hiroshima, Japan for Canada.

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VRScout

AUGUST 5, 2022

Schell Games’ I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy And The Liar ’, Armature Studio’s critically-acclaimed Resident Evil 4 VR , and Ramen VR’s Zenith: The Last City are just a few of the finalists looking to walk away with the top spot. This year’s awards promise to be even bigger. Anotherway Born Studios Limited GeniusX Inc.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We wanted to take a moment to look back at the game’s development journey and our efforts to foster an engaged community. Focusing on Quality and Community Building At Thirdverse, we’ve always believed that the heart of any game lies in its community. After the Early Access release, we rolled up our sleeves and got to work.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The PvP VR melee game Quantaar is preparing to land on Kickstarter in March 2021. 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. “We’ve been waiting for the right time to bring our game online.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2023

To commemorate the occasion celebrated by sports fans all around the world, Snapchat is introducing brand new ways for you to immerse yourself in the excitement via a handful of new augmented reality (AR) experiences. The first two games alone had an attendance of 117,921 people. To help bring you closer to the game and the U.S.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The PvP VR melee game Quantaar is preparing to land on Kickstarter in March 2021. 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. “We’ve been waiting for the right time to bring our game online.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The (uncomplete) Immersive Technology in Healthcare digest?—?Decembre Decembre 20, 2020 Hello, this is a short summary of my technological watch on this amazing domain of immersive technology in healthcare ! It is not focused on immersive technologies but question are close.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

Puzzling Places (2021), the VR puzzle game that takes highly-detailed and realistic room scans and breaks them into jigsaw puzzles, is finally set to launch on PSVR tomorrow, December 14th. Each scene can be played in multiple difficulties, which allow to tackle the puzzle in 25, 50, 100, 200, and 400 pieces.

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APRIL 9, 2020

StarVR is now available in Japan and Taiwan through a handful of companies , including ELSA Japan Inc., Cybenet Systems, Access Co, and ASK Corporation in Japan, and Ability International Tenancy Co, Otsuka Information Technology Corp. and Axis3D Technology Co.

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ARVR

JANUARY 21, 2022

The Synthetic Training Environment (STE) used by the US Army uses AR and VR to help immerse soldiers and simulate various scenarios. Siemens and Japan Airlines have already resorted to this practice. Importantly, it’s clear that AR’s influence extends far beyond just gaming. Check the video below to see the HoloLens in action!

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

That’s why when I had the opportunity to interview Kevin Joyce from the company, I immediately exploited it to ask him not only about Styly and his creators, but also something more about Japan and the M-word. Why should a creator use STYLY and not a powerful game engine like Unity? Your company comes from Japan.

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Upload VR

MARCH 21, 2024

Developed by Thirdverse ( X8 , Altair Breaker ), Soul Covenant is a sci-fi action game with hack-and-slash combat set in a desolated Japan. 0:00 / 0:15 1× We had positive impressions in our Soul Covenant preview at Tokyo Game Show 2023. Soul Covenant will be available for $39.99 Soul Covenant will be available for $39.99

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Road to VR

JUNE 10, 2020

The funding round was led by Maveron with participation from Griffin Gaming Partners. Additional investors include Japan’s NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Avex, Superfly Ventures, Convivialite Ventures, and Raised in Space. ” Wave is a free app that supports SteamVR headsets via Steam and Oculus Rift via the Oculus Store.

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