The Ghost Howls

MARCH 15, 2021

Image by Road To VR, from HTC images). HTC launches Vive Tracker 3.0 HTC was not teasing a new standalone headset, but a new Vive Tracker. I know that many of you won’t be excited by this news, but remember the Vive Tracker is one of the most successful accessories ever created by HTC. Come and visit it!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

HTC’s new headset gets leaked. HTC has been teasing its headsets for a lot of weeks by sharing images of small black corners of the upcoming device. More info (Quest 2 deal) More info (HP Reverb G2) More info (Star Wars Squadron) More info (Official blog post on how to watch Oculus Connect 6) More info (HTC Sales). Matias Nassi.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2018

While GameTomo hasn’t made mention of prospective launch dates, the game is currently intended for a Japan-first release, with other countries possibly gaining support later. The post Newly Revealed ‘Superhot Japan’ Isn’t Getting a VR Counterpart (for now) appeared first on Road to VR.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Dolami, a Japanese startup based both in the US and Japan, announced it raised 100 million yen (~$730,000) this week to help bring X Mask to market, a unique facemask capable of tracking a user’s facial movements in VR. Dolami is aiming to reach a $90 price point when it’s released next year. Image courtesy Dolami.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2017

Evangelion VR: The Throne of Souls reproduces the original Eva ‘entry plug’ cockpit using an HTC Vive and a bespoke motion sim chair with joystick controllers. This article comes from MoguraVR , the exclusive Japan regional partner of Road to VR. Photo courtesy Project i Can.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A new FCC listing appears for an HTC Vive headset. And in fact, a new request to FCC for a new device has arrived from HTC. FCC certifications are requested before releasing an electronic device in the US (to certify that it is safe to be used), so this is a clear sign that HTC is going to release a new headset soon.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

XR headset manufacturer HTC VIVE has debuted its VIVE Ultimate Tracker, which will offer users multiple vantage points for body tracking, Shen Ye, Global Head of Product, HTC VIVE announced in a blog post on Wednesday. Building on the successes of the HTC VIVE Tracker 3.0, ” HTC VIVE FOTA 6.0 Named FOTA 6.0,

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Now’s your chance to pitch your crazy accessory idea to HTC. HTC will be running the accessory contest through its Viveport community forum , and letting members vote on their favorite entries. SEE ALSO HTC Vive Accessory Store Now Stocks Things You Actually Need. HTC Vive Accessory Contest. The grand prize?

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Road to VR

JULY 12, 2018

Mario Kart Arcade GP VR , the location-based VR game first launched at Bandai Namco’s Shinjuku-based VR Zone arcade last year, is taking its first big step outside of Japan soon as it comes to The O2 in London next month.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 30, 2018

Oculus recently announced the’ll be expanding their educational pilot program by donating Oculus Rift and Oculus Go headsets to a number of educational institutions across Taiwan, Japan, and Seattle. The post Oculus to Donate Rift & Go to Learning Institutions Across Seattle, Taiwan, & Japan appeared first on Road to VR.

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DECEMBER 3, 2016

That’s why retailers have demo stations set up for HTC Vive and PlayStation VR headsets throughout the United States. But that’s not what is happening for PSVR in Japan. We’ve asked Sony if any demo stations are hiding around Japan or if it has plans to roll them out, and we’ll update this post with any new information. “So

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APRIL 5, 2017

The Wall Street Journal cites sources “familiar with the matter” in saying that Sony is planning to roll out PSVR to location-based units in Japan after slower than expected sales. Tagged with: japan , PlayStation VR , PSVR , sony Facebook Twitter Reddit More.

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Road to VR

JULY 21, 2017

A survey sponsored by HTC America is currently open on SurveyGizmo , with the option to enter a prize draw, which includes three Vive systems and seven gift cards worth $100 – $150. The 10-15 minute ‘experiences with VR’ survey is for HTC’s ‘research purposes only’, aiming to gather some general VR usage data and purchasing habits.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Not every big VR story is spiralling out of LA this week; over in Japan we’ve seen the surprise reveal of what looks like an official Mario Kart VR game, coming to arcades. A new trailer for Bandai Namco’s VR Zone Arcade in Shinjuku, Tokyo reveals this very surprising new game being played on none other than the HTC Vive.

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VRScout

JULY 2, 2020

Based on the images provided, it appears as though these remote workers will be operating their VR counterparts via an HTC Vive headset. will begin testing its system this summer at select Family Mart locations in Tokyo, Japan; the team hopes to have remote-controlled robots working in 20 branches by the year 2022. Telexistence Inc.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 10, 2022

HTC is set to reveal its new VIVE Mars CamTrack solution at the SIGGRAPH 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, where it will showcase the immersive production tool with Departure Lounge and Arcturus, it was revealed on Tuesday. HTC VIVE (@htcvive) August 8, 2022. One-click origin reset and simple calibration tools for cameras.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Sword Art Online -EX-CHRONICLE- Online Edition kicks-off Tuesday, February 22nd at 1:00pm JST and ends Friday, March 11th at 4:59pm JST and will be available in Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2018

HTC today started selling the long-awaited Vive Pro headset and SteamVR 2.0 Update (04/23/18 – 2PM ET) : HTC Vive Pro Bundle availability is now hitting Western markets. Update (04/23/18 – 2PM ET) : HTC Vive Pro Bundle availability is now hitting Western markets. HTC says they’re planning to sell the 2.0

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Road to VR

JULY 27, 2018

Digital Trends recently published a report entitled ‘VR is in a tailspin, and the sales numbers prove it’ It seems HTC has taken umbrage with the article’s thesis in its newest blog post however, which pushes back against some of the article’s claims, saying it’s “not the whole story.”

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Let’s be honest, Japan has some really cool stuff which never makes it to UK shores, whether that’s videogames, tech, merchandise and everything else. Once again Bandai Namco Amusement Europe is exclusively partnering with HTC Vive, using the Vive Pro head-mounted display (HMD).

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2018

For the first time, BANDAI NAMCO is bringing to the United States a number of popular VR experiences once only available in Japan and UK-based VR ZONE arcades. Bandai Namco’s ‘Portal’ naming scheme indicates that the venue is smaller than the full-sized VR ZONEs in both Shinjuku and Osaka, Japan.

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Peter Graham

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

With it being a Valve title then the natural choice is the Valve Index, today seeing two more countries where it’s available, Canada and Japan. The Valve Index hardware can be purchased in a range of combinations depending on the current kit you own (HTC Vive mostly). base stations. base stations.

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XR Today - Big XR News tag

JULY 4, 2022

HTC VIVE was one of the top headliners in the extended reality (XR) industry last week after unveiling several product innovations, with other firms debuting their own solutions in the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) space. HTC Opens Desire 22 Metaverse Smartphone Sales. VIVE Flow Introduces New VR Controllers.

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Slashgear

MAY 25, 2017

The headset that’s appeared today, made by HTC, won’t necessarily be available to everyone in the world. In fact it’s slated – for now – to be available only inside Japan.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Based on reports by Siliconera , fans of the popular manga and anime series, Attack on Titan , will soon have the opportunity to go head-to-head with a man-eating Titan in VR as Attack on Titan: The Human Race makes its way to Tokyo, Japan later this week.

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VR Bites

JANUARY 30, 2017

Sairento VR is an action role-playing game set in a futuristic Japan. The game can be played on the HTC Vive and Oculus Touch. You will be playing as a Samurai that is able to jump through time and space. Get ready, grab your katana or gun and face your fears.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Just over one year ago Bandai Namco launched their first VR Zone location in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo, Japan. The launches in Japan and the U.K. Mario Kart VR is a long-awaited title, and we have no doubt it will be well-received in the states, due to its incredible, immersive game-play and outstanding equipment from HTC Vive.”.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

a Virtual Reality Creative Studio based in Tokyo, Japan. Main investors to our company include ANRI, a top-tier venture capital, and Dentsu Group, the largest advertising and media conglomerate in Japan. VR Partner Brogent Japan Entertainment. So here you are my interview with Tomoko Ushiro, PR of ambr, Inc. Hello everyone!

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2021

– MINDFUL VR Geometry Ogilvy Japan – Shibuya Virtual Halloween GRX Immersive Labs – POV: Points of View Rendever – RendeverLive Sentireal Ltd – SiteIT Sunshine Sachs – Suicide Prevention (Ready VR). Accenture – D-Wave Advantage Showcase Geometry Ogilvy Japan – Shibuya Virtual Halloween HIKKY Co.,

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VRScout

AUGUST 22, 2017

Time to applaud for a sweet deal on the HTC Vive, Clash of Clans partners w/ Facebook to bring AR to fans, control VR with your mind, new predictions for spending & investment are out, the investment & funding wrapup, and more… 1. … well, sort of. …and just a few more… Mario Kart VR in Japan looks amazing.

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Road to VR

APRIL 17, 2019

SpicyTails , the Japan-based studio behind VR anime experience Project LUX (2018) , celebrated a successful Kickstarter earlier this year focusing on their next VR project that aims to bring the manga/anime Spice & Wolf to VR. OculusRift,HTC-VIVE,OculusGo????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Notably, the headset doesn’t include the requiste SteamVR tracking base stations or SteamVR-compatible controllers like the Valve Index controller or HTC Vive wand—you’ll have to purchase those separately. A third wave of will come sometime in late 2023, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand. Valve Index, HTC Vive).

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Road to VR

MARCH 20, 2020

Rift S stocks persevered up until just last week in the only remaining regions where you could order direct from Oculus , which included Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Taiwan. HTC Vive Comos & Cosmos Elite. Image courtesy HTC. HTC Vive Pro & Valve Index. image courtesy HTC. Did we miss anything?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 11, 2020

All other supported countries are still slated to ship in three to five weeks though on the controllers, which includes the UK, the EU, and Japan. Original HTC Vive owners may see this as a good opportunity to upgrade, as they can now (more or less) quickly get ahold of the headset and Index controllers while using their old SteamVR 1.0

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VRScout

MARCH 11, 2019

Plan on visiting Japan anytime soon? Furthermore, since we explain the operation completely in English, foreigners visiting Japan comfortably use the facility. Train under a ninja master in this fully immersive location-based experience. So, you can unite and enjoy the experience even when your group consists of two or more people.

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APRIL 26, 2017

Considering the average consumer’s desire for entertainment, it makes sense that some expect gaming to be the spark and it looks like the PlayStation VR (PSVR) is leading that charge in Japan as reported on eMarketer. 2016 marked the birth of the modern virtual reality era with the launch of HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PSVR.

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Road to VR

JUNE 13, 2017

Bandai Namco are veterans of the old fashioned arcade gaming industry, still wildly popular in the company’s home country of Japan. Complete with virtual reality visuals, provided by the HTC Vive, the experience also looks to utilise a motion platform rig, complete with steering wheel.

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