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New Mod Adds Dozens Of Free Maps To ‘Gorilla Tag’

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Everyone’s favorite VR ape-simulator Gorilla Tag this week added dozens of new environments courtesy of the Monke Map Loader. In a trailer posted to Reddit , we catch a glimpse at the following original maps: New York City ISS (International Space Station) Museum Minecraft Volcano Whomp’s Fortress (Mario Bros.)

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HaptX Gloves Will Help Transform VR Training and Design

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I was able to get an early preview of the industrial-grade product that is looking to empower VR developers to create simulations with realistic touch feedback and natural interaction. HaptX Gloves bring advanced simulation to VR and they aren’t for the general consumer. Image Credit: Az Balabanian.

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Diesel Plays On Your Fear of Heights With VR Ledge Walk

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You find yourself standing on the ledge of a New York city building, precariously perched outside as gusts of wind blow in your face. The view of the city at sunset is magnificent — then you look down. Sheer panic sets in as you realize how high up you are above the busy city streets.

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IMAX Launches High-Tech Centers That Make Trying VR a Movie-Like Experience

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According to our reporter at the event, most of these pods were fitted with an HTC Vive VR headset, but others had the more experimental Star VR headset from Starbreeze. ” Other notable experiences available at these demos include The Lab, Universe Sandbox, Quivr, Tilt Brush, Job Simulator and others.

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We Survived The Void’s Ghostbusters Experience

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But would this temporary New York City version be just a cheesy-knockoff of the real facility in Utah? As the doors shut the floor began to shake simulating our ascent to a higher level. Just a lame marketing ploy to get people excited for the Ghostbusters reboot? The short-answer: Absolutely not.

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Viacom Next + NYC Media Lab Present New VR Projects

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The finalists began developing their projects in June and this past Wednesday I had the chance to attend their official presentations at the Viacom HQ in New York City. Players use the HTC Vive controller to click on the food and bring it towards their mouth to eat. Developed by Juan Egusquiza.

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Making Holograms a Reality Through Volumetric Capture, with Intel’s Raj Puran

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The last time we saw each other was at the Mixed Reality Marketing Summit in New York City, which was a really amazing conference. Being able to simulate hazardous environments without putting anybody in harm’s way during a training scenario or training exercise is the ideal situation. Or catastrophic training.