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Meta Keeps the Oculus Name Alive as Third-party VR Publisher Becomes ‘Oculus Publishing’

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Meta has nearly scrubbed all of its products of the Oculus name, however the company today announced its third-party publishing wing is getting a sort of rebrand that will see the Oculus name live on. The company tells us Oculus Studios, its first-party studio, will continue to exist.

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Every Announcement From The Oculus Gaming Showcase

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Oculus teases new games and several long-awaited updates during its first-ever VR gaming showcase. Oculus held its first-ever VR gaming showcase earlier today, revealing new games and several major updates coming to Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift headsets this year.

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Oculus To Host First-Ever VR Gaming Showcase Next Week

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In a post released yesterday via the official Oculus blog , the company announced its first-ever Oculus Gaming Showcase, an upcoming live stream event that will center entirely around gaming on the Oculus platform. Image Credit: Oculus. Feature Image Credit: Oculus.

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Oculus Offering Free Quest 2 Cover, Confirms 128GB Model

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Facebook is temporarily pausing Oculus Quest 2 sales after reports of skin irritation due to the foam face cover. This also means that Facebook will be pausing the sale of Oculus Quest 2 headsets globally until it can repackage unsold units with the new silicone covers.

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Oculus Quest Mixed Reality Series Now Available On Oculus TV

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Watch players, as well as pros, participate in a variety of unique VR challenges featuring popular Oculus Quest 2 titles. Available now on Oculus Quest headsets, Game On: VR Face Off! Image Credit: Oculus. Feature Image Credit: Oculus.

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Does The Oculus Quest 2 Work Outside?

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So you just got your hands on Facebook’s incredible standalone VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2, and are excited to jump into a massive catalogue of AAA games and experiences. But what about the Oculus Quest 2? Technically the Oculus Quest 2 headset can function outside.

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Oculus Launches New-And-Improved VR Avatars

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Oculus today announced the launch of its new Oculus Avatars on a handful of popular Oculus titles, including Topgolf with Pro Putt, PokerStars VR, and Epic Rollercoasters. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus.

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Facebook Leaks Oculus Quest 2, Higher Resolution, Smaller Design Revealed

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The headset itself also features a new “Soft Touch Strap” similar to that of the Oculus Go, making it even easier to hop in and out of VR. The post Facebook Leaks Oculus Quest 2, Higher Resolution, Smaller Design Revealed appeared first on VRScout.

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Oculus Quest 128GB Headset Supposedly In The Works

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This past December, we talked about the pros and cons of the 64GB and 256GB Oculus Quest headsets and which one to buy depending on your wants and needs as a user. The fact that many online retailers are currently sold out of 64GB model Oculus Quest headsets only adds further fuel to the fire.

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Oculus Quest Introduces ‘Couch Mode’ In Latest Update

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Mark your real sofa in VR using this new feature for the Oculus Guardian system. It has been one hell of a month for Oculus Quest owners. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. News Couch Mode Facebook Oculus Guardian System Oculus Quest Oculus Quest 2 Oculus Quest Couch Mode UploadVR

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Oculus Quest Update Adds Multitasking, Mic Swap, And More!

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Oculus software update v30 introduces long-awaited features to accessibility, party chat, and Infinite Office. If you’ve ever played with friends on the Oculus Quest, then you know how frustrating the party system can be at times. AIR LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL OCULUS QUEST.

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Facebook To Discontinue Oculus Rift S Beginning 2021

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You can still buy an Oculus Rift S.for now. The company also made the official reveal of the Oculus Quest 2 —a lighter, faster, all-in-one VR headset available this October beginning at $299. You can still order a Rift S via the Oculus website… for now.

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First VR Film Shot Aboard ISS Available On Oculus Venues

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In honor of National Space Day, Oculus will be streaming a 24-hour loop of developer Felix & Paul’s groundbreaking VR film, Space Explorers: The ISS Experience. Those with an Oculus Quest or Oculus Rift headset can check out Episode One on-demand for a limited time via Oculus TV.

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Facebook Confirms New Oculus Quest Headset Currently In Development

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Facebook held its Q4 2020 earnings call yesterday, during which Mark Zuckerberg laid out some impressive sales figures for the Oculus Quest 2 while simultaneously confirming the development of a new Oculus Quest VR headset.

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Commodore 64 Emulator Brings Retro Gaming To Oculus Quest

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Available now on the Oculus Quest via SideQuest, Real Commodore 64 – Virtually brings the original Commodore 64 experience to VR, allowing Quest and Quest 2 players the chance to explore a massive catalog of retro PC games. Real Commodore 64 – Virtually works really well with the Oculus Quest.

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VR Parkour Game ‘STRIDE’ Coming To Oculus Quest

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Like the SteamVR release, STRIDE on Oculus Quest will feature three game modes at launch. STRIDE will be available on Oculus Quest headsets on August 5th for $15.99. No word on when or if multiplayer support will arrive on Oculus Quest headsets.

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Report: Apple Health Possibly Coming To Oculus Quest

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According to a new report by Bloomberg , Facebook may be working with fellow tech giant Apple to bring the Apple Health platform to Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. Feature Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus.

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Oculus Quest V32 Update Adds New Fitness & Social Features

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Sharing your VR fitness journey has never been easier thanks to new improvements to Oculus Move and file sharing. Oculus Move Improvements. With the introduction of v32, you can now purchase and gift VR games and apps straight from your Oculus Quest; a small but somewhat useful update.

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Oculus Quest’s ‘Space Sense’ Feature Detects People And Pets

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Facebook (Meta) today announced the rollout of update v34 for the Oculus Quest platform. You can set up in-headset app notifications via the free Oculus companion app. The post Oculus Quest’s ‘Space Sense’ Feature Detects People And Pets appeared first on VRScout.

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The Oculus Quest 2: Price, Release Date, Accessories Announced

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Facebook Connect (formerly Oculus Connect) kicked off with a bang this morning with the official reveal of the highly-anticipated Oculus Quest 2. Oculus Quest 2 arrives October 13th for $299 (64GB) and $399 (256GB). A better, faster, stronger standalone VR headset.

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‘Boneworks’ Meets ‘Fall Guys’ In ‘MarathRUN’ On Oculus Quest

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Available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets as a free demo, MarathRUN combines physics-driven VR interactions with classic platforming gameplay mechanics to deliver a unique multiplayer obstacle course experience that can best be described as Boneworks meets Fall Guys.

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Competitive VR NERF Game Coming To Oculus Quest In 2022

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Announced today during the Upload VR Showcase as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming event, the NERF Ultimate Championship is scheduled to arrive in 2022 on the Oculus Quest. The post Competitive VR NERF Game Coming To Oculus Quest In 2022 appeared first on VRScout.

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64GB vs. 256GB – Which Oculus Quest 2 Should You Buy?

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Well the holidays are just around the corner and what better present to give your family, friends, or even yourself than the Oculus Quest 2 standalone VR headset? Including the operating system and pre-installed software, the 64GB Oculus Quest 2 features roughly 50GB of free space.

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Oculus Quest App ‘Magic Keys’ Teaches You Piano Using AR

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This past July Facebook released its experimental Passthrough API into the wild, allowing developers to harness the Oculus Quest’s built-in cameras to create engaging mixed reality experiences. News Augmented Reality Oculus Quest Oculus Quest 2

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Tips & Tricks For Playing ‘STRIDE’ On Oculus Quest

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Available now on Oculus Quest & Oculus Quest 2, STRIDE is a fast-paced VR arcade action game that has you scaling vertigo-inducing rooftops while battling endless waves of faceless enemies using a combination of brutal gunplay and vicious hand-to-hand combat. on Oculus Quest.

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The Oculus Quest Is Now The Meta Quest

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According to Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, soon to be CTO of Meta, the name change will also affect the Oculus product line. Moving forward, the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 will be referred to as the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 respectively.

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Oculus Quest Update Introduces Fitness Tracker, 90Hz Support, App Gifting, And More

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Facebook today announced several highly-anticipated updates for the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 designed to improve the core Oculus Quest experience. Let’s break down all of today’s big announcements: OCULUS MOVE. OCULUS LINK EXITS BETA.

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Oculus Quest Update Makes It Easier To Party Up With Friends

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Another month, another exciting Oculus Quest update. Facebook today announced the rollout of yet another software update for Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. This latest update also introduced the ability to plan future sessions directly from the Oculus app.

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Oculus Rolls Out ‘App Lab’ For Quest Developers, Messenger On Oculus

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Developers can now share their apps with Oculus players without Store approval. Prior to the launch of the original Oculus Quest back in 2019, Facebook revealed a strict application system for Oculus Quest developers in order to better control the quality of content available to users.

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‘Horizon Home’ Social Spaces Announced For Oculus Quest 2

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Launching soon on Oculus Quest 2 headsets, Horizon Home will serve as your personal home in the company’s continually-growing metaverse. In addition to Horizon Home, Facebook highlighted several other updates heading to the Oculus Quest 2, including support for a wider range of 2D apps.

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‘Mondly VR’ Language Learning App Now On Oculus Quest

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Originally released back in 2017 on Google Daydream, Samsung GearVR, Oculus Go, and SteamVR headsets— Mondly VR features support for over two dozen languages, including but now limited to Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

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Oculus Air Link Streams PCVR Games Wirelessly To Quest 2

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Update v28 is an absolute game-changer with new features such as wireless Oculus Link functionality, updates to Infinite Office, and more. Announced yesterday in an official Oculus blog post , the Oculus Air Link expands on the existing Oculus Link software introduced back in 2019.

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Facebook Discontinues Oculus Go, Will Allow Even More Apps On Quest

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Earlier today, Facebook announced that they will no longer be accepting new game and app submissions for the Oculus Go as they begin to shift their efforts away from 3DoF VR in search of greener pastures, namely the Oculus Quest. ” Image Credit: Facebook / Oculus.

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Become An Interstellar Engineer In ‘Arcsmith’ On Oculus Quest

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Brought to us by developer Bithell Games ( Thomas Was Alone , Subsurface Circular ), Arcsmith is an upcoming VR game for the Oculus Quest that has you playing the role of an intergalactic engineer tasked with constructing futuristic machinery under the guidance of master arcsmith Korith Dinn.

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Where To Pre-Order The Oculus Quest 2

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To no one’s surprise, pre-orders for the recently announced Oculus Quest 2 VR headset are already backordered on the official Oculus website. The post Where To Pre-Order The Oculus Quest 2 appeared first on VRScout.

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Oculus ‘First Steps’ Now Works With Quest Hand-Tracking

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‘First Steps With Hand Tracking’ and ‘Tiny Castle’ are available now via the Oculus App Lab. It was back in 2019 that Facebook first began rolling out support for hand tracking on the Oculus Quest. Feature Image Credit: Oculus.

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‘Virtual Desktop’ PCVR Streaming Now Available On The Oculus Quest Store

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Originally released back in March of 2016, Virtual Desktop has since become the gold standard in wireless VR streaming, allowing users to access their desktop PC’s in VR using an Oculus Rift/Rift S, Oculus Quest/Quest 2, or SteamVR headset.

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