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Carolina Panthers Debut Mixed Reality Panther During Live NFL Game

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There’s an enormous virtual feline stalking the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This past Sunday the Carolina Panthers took on the New York Jets in their first competitive game of the 2021 season. Feature Image Credit: Carolina Panthers. DevinThe__) September 12, 2021.

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Epic Games Awarded Grants to 31 XR Projects in 2021 Through the $100M MegaGrants Fund

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Since 2019 Epic Games (well known as the creators of Unreal Engine & Fortnite ) has run the Epic MegaGrants program, a $100 million fund to financially support projects built with Unreal Engine. The projects range widely from games to simulation to education and more. In 2021 the program awarded grants to 31 XR projects.

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AR Could Be The Future Of Bowling

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Similar to how you can choose the theme on your bowling screen at conventional alleys, SPARK Augmented Reality lanes come with six unique game options, some of which are based on popular existing IPs: Angry Birds Boom Bots Creature Feature Pinpix Rival Rumble Spark Experience. All 24 lanes will feature support for SPARK Augmented Reality.

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AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

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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. Inspired by the classic arcade game Space Invaders , drinkers access the game by scanning a custom-made label using the Swigr app on their iOS or Android device.

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Meta’s Future in Durham Unconfirmed amid NC Push

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Meta Platforms Inc has declined to comment on its slated plans to open new Reality Labs offices in Durham, North Carolina amid a major downturn in the immersive tech branch’s operations, The News and Observer reported on Friday. The firm also listed positions at other US tech hubs, including New York, San Francisco, and Austin.

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How VR Is Changing College Tours

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Virtual tours could be a game changer especially for students living in more rural or low-income communities, who wouldn’t have the means to travel to different campuses. The North Carolina college system launched a new VR app that allows prospective students and parents to take a 360-degree campus tour of all 16 of their universities.

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XR Gaming Case Study: Groove Jones, Be Pro Be Proud

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The team delivers the VR training program to students via a mobile truck, available in Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. With its technology partner, Be Pro Be Proud is debuting a mobile tour which gives students access to multiple VR training scenarios that cover a range of skilled professions.