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‘Google Earth VR’ Lets You Experience the Total Solar Eclipse Right Now

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Whether or not you’re in the narrow band of ‘solar eclipse totality’ that’s making its way across the continental United States on Monday, August 21st, Google Earth VR has seen a recent update that will let you experience the rare event from the comfort of your own HTC Vive or Oculus Rift. image courtesy NASA.

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‘Firewatch’ Dev Brings Game’s Most Memorable Location to VR In Valve’s ‘Destinations’

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Jane Ng, an artist at Firewatch creator Campo Santo, has brought one of the game’s most iconic locations to the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift via the app. Ng recreated the lookout tower that protagonist Henry occupies in the story-driven adventure using Valve’s Source engine.

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