VRScout

MAY 1, 2020

How will modern retail adapt to a post-COVID-19 world? Retail in early 2020 will see a decade of digital transformation compressed into a year due to COVID. For retailers to stay alive following COVID, there will be a great need to get people back into their physical stores. So what are retailers to do?

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Earlier this month, IKEA Retail Sweden launched a new augmented reality (AR) experience at select IKEA stores in Sweden. Credit: Meta, IKEA, Warpin Reality “We are constantly exploring new ways to meet our customers,” said Helena Gouiveia, marketing manager at IKEA Retail Sweden, in an official release.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

On February 13, IKEA launched an educational and interactive AR game called Lilla Äventyret ( The Little Adventure ). The AR game was made possible through IKEA’s partnership with Meta and Warpin Reality and lets users learn more about marine life and ways with which they can protect them.

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ARVR

APRIL 8, 2021

As any retailer or product marketer knows, it’s nearly impossible to sell a product?—?big Given the current trend of online versus in-person shopping, every retailer is looking for an edge when it comes to e-Commerce. 3D on the web, VR, gaming engines). big or small?—?without without a photograph.

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ARVR

AUGUST 23, 2021

Retailers are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve the shopping experience, get new customers into their stores or websites, and retain existing customers. Gamification in retail appears to be helping companies check all of these boxes by injecting some fun into the shopping process. In-game currency?—?In-game

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The following subcategories are considered part of the metaverse: Virtual reality; Augmented reality; NFT; Crypto; Blockchain; Gaming platforms (this is far-fetched, but it is true that the whole 3D modeling part is based on the gaming industry, as well as much of the interaction programming). Not only the headsets.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are and will be games for PCs, consoles, mobile devices, VR, and AR. Roblox (Nasdaq: RBLX) for Decentralized Gaming Creation. Roblox owns a platform on which anyone can devise and publish their own game. See Also: Geenee AR Launches Web3 AR Game ‘NFT All Stars’ Playable With Select NFT Avatar Collections.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 1, 2021

innovative retail loyalty programs. All below-described loyalty programs are aimed at bringing gamification to the shopping process, and therefore their mechanics almost always are based on the toys, games, or both at once. strengthening the emotional bonds between the retail brand and customers; ? Jump into Africa.

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Upload VR

APRIL 27, 2023

PlayStation VR2 will soon reach local retailers, ending PlayStation Direct sales exclusivity on May 12. Spotted across two UK retailers, GAME is offering pre-registration to confirm your interest, while ShopTo provides a more general page highlighting hardware specs and available games.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Another way this can be done is in tandem with location-based gaming. In short, it positions sponsors’ real-world locations as in-game waypoints, which results in measurable foot traffic and ringing cash registers. As noted, it allows sponsors to position real-world locations as in-game waypoints such as gyms and Pokéstops.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 13, 2023

The retail world is changing drastically with the rise of Web 3, the Metaverse, and XR solutions. XR solutions provide retailers with a unique ability to enhance the buyer journey for their target audience. Retailers can use VR to maintain buyer retention and give them demonstrations of complex products.

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VRScout

MAY 1, 2022

Using this neat SDK, retailers and brands can bring Snap’s AR shopping experience to their own platforms, allowing customers to try on different clothing and accessories from any app. The post Snapchat’s New AR Shopping Tools Are A Game-Changer appeared first on VRScout. Then there’s Camera Kit for AR Shopping.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 29, 2022

People use AR apps to play games, learn, and shop for products. This makes it one of the fastest-growing technologies in the world, and retail is no exception. Here is the latest on the role of AR in retail. AR Will Revolutionise the Retail Landscape. AR Retail Customer Experiences. billion by 2028.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Augmented Reality (AR) is quickly emerging as a crucial feature of the modern retail world. Already, some retailers have begun exploring what this technology might mean to the future of how consumers experience and discover products. AR in Retail: Try Before You Buy. Going Beyond the Shopping Experience with AR in Retail.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 26, 2019

If you’re looking to pick up an Oculus Quest after the holiday rush, you may be more than a bit disappointed to find out that online retailers across the board have listed it as ‘back ordered’, with Oculus US quoting an earliest delivery date well into February. Do you know where to find an Oculus Quest in-stock?

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

When we talk about the VO, it’s not the gaming area and its use cases; rather, it has become a part of the curriculum and emerged as a popular career option. Well, our point of discussion here includes why retail students are taking so much interest in virtual reality certification. billion by 2025.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For a while, AR was mostly associated with entertainment such as video games and social media AR filters known as masks, but now it is proving to be a powerful tool for medicine, education, science, logistics, and other fields. Retail is one of the sectors that hugely benefits from implementing AR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Back in 2016, we saw our first look at Epic Games’ game-chaning digital human technology with its Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice preview at the Game Developers Conference. VRScout talked with Shavonne Wong, CEO of Gen V , a modeling agency for virtual beings, about Epic Games’ MetaHuman Creator tool.

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Bernard Marr

MARCH 11, 2024

And retail is no exception. From smoothing out the online shopping journey to providing personalized products and a whole lot in between, generative AI can help retailers delight customers – and that goes for shopping in physical stores as well as online stores. That’s the position customers find themselves in every day.

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Bernard Marr

JULY 26, 2023

The metaverse is emerging as a new platform for fashion and retail, allowing brands to reach consumers through innovative online experiences and immersive digital spaces. Let’s explore some of the ways the future internet will transform how we shop online and engage with retail brands. The global apparel market is expected to reach $2.25

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Next Reality AR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When it comes to the athletic footwear retail game, it's just not enough to just sell shoes anymore.

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2018

Oculus today announced plans to launch a new retail bundle which adds the upcoming Marvel Powers United VR to the usual retail box including the Rift headset and Touch controllers. The Oculus Rift Marvel Powers United VR bundle will launch on July 31st, priced at the usual $400, but with a copy of the game included for free.

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ARPost

JUNE 27, 2022

Aiming to become the “Shopify of the Metaverse,” ByondXR specializes in XR technology for e-commerce, creating 3D stores and showrooms for businesses, brands, and retailers. Today, XR is not just an exciting feature of video games— it is fast becoming a wise business decision. Luxury Brands Join the Metaverse With Virtual Stores.

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Next Reality AR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When it comes to the athletic footwear retail game, it's just not enough to just sell shoes anymore.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2019

Large online retailers such as Amazon US , Best Buy , Target , Walmart and NewEgg are all sold out of the $80 full set, which includes Nintendo Labo software, VR headset, Wind Pedal, Camera, Elephant, Bird, and Blaster. and Fnac, and the UK’s Currys PC World and Game are all out of stock of the full set as well.

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Next Reality AR

APRIL 1, 2019

The Game of Thrones premiere is fast approaching, and along with it, Magic Leap has begun to unveil some of the fan-centric swag associated with its immersive experience based on the hit TV series.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

But up until now, the Oculus Rift hasn’t seen the same retail distribution internationally. Now the Oculus rift is finally available at select retail stores in the UK, where you can find a headset at John Lewis, Curry’s PC World, Game, and Harrods for £550. If you’re in the UK and come across Touch pre-orders, let us know.

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ARPost

APRIL 12, 2022

On April 14, Vertigo Games and Anotherway are launching the first “Riff Pack” with tracks by top rock legends for their popular air guitar VR game Unplugged. How the Air Guitar VR Game Works. See Also: VR Game Review: Unplugged Has Amazing Hand Tracking, But Also Some Major Flaws. Unplugged is more than just fun.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Oculus is now giving free demos of MARVEL Powers United VR, the upcoming super hero adventure for Rift, across its many partner retail locations. In the demo, you can choose from between 5 characters, although there’s at least 13 heroes coming to the full game. Once the shield is up, you’ll go head-to-head with Loki.

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GizModo VR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Then retailers everywhere jumped the gun, confusion was rampant, and now you’ve got a bunch of pissed off gamers asking Sony, what in the actual hell? Yesterday, we finally got the skinny on the PlayStation 5's launch date, price, and what we thought was the pre-order date. Read more.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It doesn’t look like Oculus will be discounting Quest 2 hardware this year, instead the company is focusing on game deals. We also have a complete country-by-country list of official retailers where you can buy the headset. Additionally, Oculus is offering steep discounts on several Quest game bundles (detailed below).

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Road to VR

MAY 17, 2023

For a limited time only, at Fanatical we are holding our annual Bundlefest celebration, offering a range of PC VR and Quest VR games at incredible prices. As an official digital retailer of PC and Quest games, this week sees the launch of two exciting collections.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Here’s our concise roundup of Black Friday 2021 VR headset sales and VR game sales. Oculus is offering a $50 credit toward whichever retailer you buy Quest 2 from. Black Friday 2021 VR Game Sales. Here’s the overview: Oculus Quest Black Friday 2021 Game Sale. Individual Game Sales and Daily Deal.

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Tech Trends VR

OCTOBER 22, 2018

I love VR and I love gaming, but I have now got to the point where the mention of the two things in the same sentence – specially when people seem to imply they’re the same thing – makes me roll my eyes and sigh. Part of it is due to the fact I’m yet to get really hooked into a VR game. I’m yet to get hooked into a VR game.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 22, 2016

At the same time, the country’s biggest videogame retailer, GAME, is offering its own demonstrations, but for a price. Several Twitter accounts for regional GAME stores have today tweeted that PS VR, which launched late last week, is now back in stock. Just went into Game. pic.twitter.com/BaYwUAyNNr.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2024

The data compares all capacity variants of Quest 2 & Quest 3 against the standard PSVR 2 retail box and the PSVR 2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. Sony also sells PSVR 2 through other retailers and has a strong direct sales channel through PlayStation.com. To date PSVR 2 has roughly 160 games available.

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Road to VR

JULY 18, 2023

Strangely enough, the partnership isn’t targeted at the upcoming VR game Assassin’s Creed Nexus , but rather the non-VR game Assassin’s Creed Mirage. “Currently, the only Ubisoft title announced to work with the OWO Haptic Gaming System is Assassin’s Creed Mirage,” an OWO spokesperson tells Road to VR.

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