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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Xbox Cloud Gaming finally came to Quest earlier this week, letting Game Pass Ultimate members play the service’s full catalogue of flatscreen games on Quest for the first time. Keep in mind: we’re talking about traditional flatscreen Xbox games played on a virtual screen. So, what’s the big deal?

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Australia and New Zealand are considered to be heaven on earth for people on the other side of the world. Now that we’ve covered one major aspect of Australia and New Zealand, let us see another. Tourism: In 2018 and 2019, over 9 million visitors visited Australia and New Zealand every year.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In a talk at an Auckland, New Zealand area high school back in May, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell revealed they’re making “big investments in new headsets and games,” something he hopes will prepare the company for a future of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). . Image courtesy Sancta Maria College.

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2021

Wanderer is a VR adventure game that will have you jumping throughout history to prevent the collapse of our civilization. The creators—who pulled inspiration from classic sci-fi time travel shows like the cheesy yet iconic Quantum Leap and the sinister Netflix series Dark —confirmed that Wanderer will be a three-part game series.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

To help showcase its technology in action, Immertia has released a new AR game called Beer Invaders which—as you might expect—can be played on a basic aluminum beer can. For more information on Immertia’s offerings visit here. The post AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

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JULY 19, 2022

The company provides an immersive environment for users to play mini-games, join events, and socialise. Users can also hop between tailor-made digital worlds via portals that seamlessly transport a user to a new digital space. The platform also has new mini-games and immersive experiences in the pipeline for future builds.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 25, 2021

In a candid interview with New Zealand’s 1 News, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell sat down to talk all about his future vision for brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and how the technology is set to change everything about how we live (and play) today. Catch the video directly on News 1’s website.

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Road to VR

APRIL 16, 2021

Wanderer is an upcoming VR adventure game inspired by Quantum Leap (1989) and Dark (2017) that lets you travel back through history to prevent the collapse of civilization. Created by New Zealand studios Oddboy and M Theory , Wanderer is coming to all major VR headsets sometime later this year.

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Next Reality AR

JUNE 19, 2019

Niantic has announced that the game will launch on Friday, June 21 starting with players in the US and UK, with other regions to follow. Along with announcement, the company has released a new trailer (see bottom of page). After more than a year of teasing and testing, Niantic and Warner Bros.

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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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APRIL 18, 2023

You can see this in action below: “Monster Hunter Now is a new and unprecedented Monster Hunter game that entices players to go out with their Palico and encounter incredible monsters in the real world,” claims series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

At the time of this writing, Meta officially supports the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and most countries in Europe. As 36Kr points out, Tencent partnered with Nintendo in 2019 to sell a version of Switch, which provides access to localized games and online services.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2020

10 New Games We Can’t Wait to Play on Quest 2. New Oculus Users Required to Use Facebook Account Starting in October, Existing Users by 2023. Where to Buy Oculus Quest 2 in New Zealand. Oculus Quest 2 Announcement with Full Specs and Details. Where to Buy Oculus Quest 2 in Australia. Komplett.no. John Lewis.

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Next Reality AR

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Over the last few years, the only thing teased by Magic Leap more than the Magic Leap One itself has been the company's flagship gaming title Dr. Grordbort's Invaders. The game, developed by New Zealand studio Weta Workshop, finally got its debut last week during the L.E.A.P. conference in Los Angeles.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 29, 2022

Trademark applications were filed earlier this month in the US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica and Uruguay for three names: Reality One, Reality Pro, and Reality Processor, Bloomberg reports. ” The trademarks also include a “health-related functions” feature.

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Next Reality AR

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Don't Miss: Air New Zealand Takes Wraps Off Magic Leap One Adventure Tourism Game Not only did the team announce the app, but Donovan gave the audience a preview of what it will. The announcement came onstage on Wednesday at the L.E.A.P.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Blood-thirsty robots, augmented board games, and life-sized space mechs were just a few of the offering at Magic Leap’s inaugural L.E.A.P. Air New Zealand Fact or Fantasy? Magic Leap’s inaugural developer conference showcases the headsets best and brightest content.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

New Zealand’s capital has transformed into an interactive VR city in hopes of enticing tourists and potential residents. WellTown , however, is more than fun games; it’s also an experience designed to showcase how incredibly beautiful the city truly is in hopes of sparking a increase in tourism. Image Credit: WellingtonNZ.

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VRScout

MAY 6, 2020

Eight360’s omnidirectional sphere promises a whole new level of immersion. Thanks to the diligent work of a New Zealand based company called Eight360 , you may soon be jumping into VR through a device called the NOVA, or as CEO Terry Miller calls it, “the crazy spinning ball of death”.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Several airlines have begun using VR technology to immerse “travelers” in exotic locations such as the Colosseum and Pantheon in Rome, New York Times Square in NYC, Market Square in Helsinki, and Fiordland National Park in New Zealand, all without leaving their respective countries.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Grordbot’s Invaders, the game-changing game by Weta Workshop. ‘Unannounced’ by ‘AAA Game Studio’ Something terrible has happened. Luna: Moondust Garden is a playful extension of the award-winning, IGF-finalist VR fairytale, Lune, by independent game studio Funomena.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

According to reports by Dutch website Mobielkopen , Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC has officially filed protection for the phrase “Vive Cosmos” at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), as well as several other agencies in both Switzerland and New Zealand.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Grordbort’s Invaders is an upcoming shooter for Magic Leap One , and while not much is really known about Weta’s AR game, a recent job posting searching for a Networking Programmer at Weta Workshop could mean the company is pushing to make it a multiplayer experience. You can check out the full job posting here.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s worth remembering that the ranking is by revenue ; to put things into perspective, each Index kit sold costs the same as about 17 games at $60 each. Still, it seems quite impressive that the headset’s revenue is ranking alongside some of the world’s best selling games.

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MAY 26, 2017

During a week where Unity gained a $400 million influx of investment capital, it’s chief rival Epic Games is working to spend $5 million of its own money to facilitate game development for the Unreal Engine. The interactive environment twists and contorts around in real time as players navigate the game’s twisted narrative.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Video game platforms are teeming with adult-appropriate combat and adventure games that reward players with weapon upgrades and points based on the damage they instill. The New Zealand-based creators making Zingoshi are doing just that with a series of games and books they hope will empower girls and all adventuresome children.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

New Zealand. Price: 64GB (¥37100 JPY), 256GB (¥49200 JPY). Geo Online. Kojima Net. Yamada Webcom. Netherlands. Price: 64GB (€350 EUR), 256GB (€450 EUR). Price: 64GB ($570 NZD), 256GB ($739 NZD). Price: 64GB (€350 EUR), 256GB (€450 EUR). Komplett.no. Price: 64GB (€350 EUR), 256GB (€450 EUR). Melectronics. United Kingdom. John Lewis.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Grordbort’s Invaders there, Magic Leap today announced that the game will be heading to Magic Leap One headsets on October 9th. Experience Dr. Grordbort's Invaders, the robot-blasting action-packed game coming to #MagicLeapOne on Oct. Con, so check back soon for more Magic Leap One news. pic.twitter.com/OniSjjfB7a.

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MAY 5, 2020

When you were a kid did you ever fantasize about becoming your favorite TV, comic book, or video game character? Sing-a-long with The Wiggles and play fun games while dressed up as your favorite Wiggle. Become your favorite characters from The Wiggles, Sesame Street and Oddbods. The Wiggles – Fun Time with Faces.

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AUGUST 3, 2017

The Lord of the Rings auteur is using Apple’s ARkit to unlock new levels of storytelling immersion in augmented reality. The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Inside the box you’ll get an Oculus Rift headset, two Touch controllers, two sensors, and four paid games/apps included: Dead & Buried , Robo Recall , Medium , and Quill. The total price of the games comes to $110. Oculus Rift Black Friday Game Deals. The Best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 Deal.

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MARCH 15, 2022

are now dead as a result, meaning Russian users can’t buy games online. Still, over the years getting a Quest or Rift in Russia wasn’t like buying one in Germany or Mexico (both unsupported regions), where you can simply login to Amazon and purchase with one click. Quest Gets Caught in the Dragnet.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Last month, Oculus began rolling out the beta for Oculus Link , an exciting piece of software that allows Oculus Quest users to enjoy high-end PC VR games and experiences on their standalone headsets. Available now in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Taiwan for $79.99 Using a compatible USB 3.0

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The initial report also noted the new trademarks were filed under the Immersive Health Solutions’ name in Canada, New Zealand, EU, U.K., The new product will find Apple competing directly against Meta’s Quest Pro (rumored for a release next month), and PlayStation VR. Australia, Saudi Arabia, Costa Rica and Uruguay.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Inside the box you’ll get an Oculus Rift headset, two Touch controllers, two sensors, and four paid games/apps included: Dead & Buried , Robo Recall , Medium , and Quill. The total price of the games comes to $110. Oculus Rift Black Friday Game Deals. The Best Oculus Rift Black Friday 2018 Deal.

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VRScout

AUGUST 14, 2017

In game camera to stream to desktop via Spout. New Zealand developer Byron Mallett’s released a similar application in 2014 called Pensato. The post New App Lets You Control Ableton Live Music Software In VR appeared first on VRScout. Note mode – play drum racks or instruments. Choose day, sunset or night mode.

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OCTOBER 8, 2016

.” Case studies will be examined for the VR series Halcyon and Gone as well as the VR short Henry from Oculus Story Studios.

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