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JULY 9, 2021

Cyan, the prolific developers behind Myst (1993) and Riven (1997), is giving away Obduction (2016) on the Epic Games Store starting next week. Upon release in 2016, Obduction essentially required top specs to run, although it has since been optimized to some degree and also performs much better on recent hardware.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Since the launch of the original Oculus Quest back in 2019, players have been begging for an official VR port, not including 2016’s Minecraft: Gear VR Edition for the now-discontinued Samsung Gear VR headset. QuestCraft is available now on the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

For comparison, the studio says After the Fall did more in 24 hours than its early co-op zombie shooter Arizona Sunshine (2016) when it launched on the first generation of VR headsets back in late 2016. The studio says in a press statement that After the Fall managed to earn $1.4

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AUGUST 7, 2020

.” According to Sony, PSVR players will have the ability to import every map from the past two games into Hitman 3 , allowing them to interact with all 20+ locations from the “World of Assassination” trilogy in VR, beginning with 2016’s Hitman and ending with next year’s Hitman 3.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

This was followed by Google Daydream View in 2016, a mobile VR headset compatible with Pixel devices. In 2014, the company released the first iteration of Google Carboard , a cost-effective head-mounted display designed specifically for mobile VR.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Originally released on the Oculus Go in 2016, developer Cubicle Ninja today announced the launch of Guided Meditation VR on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets, bringing over 30 hours of guided meditations to Facebook’s lineup of standalone VR headsets.

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JULY 22, 2022

The Montreuil, France-based company has been one of the earliest ‘AAA’ studios to delve into VR games, with titles including Eagle Flight (2016) , Werewolves Within (2016) , Star Trek Bridge Crew (2017), Transference (2018), Space Junkies (2019), and AGOS – A Game of Space (2020). .

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FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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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MARCH 9, 2021

Founded in 2016, VictoryXR has since developed over 240 educational VR & AR experiences covering a wide range of topics ranging from molecular biology and astronomy to world history and paleontology just to name a few. Image Credit: VictoryXR.

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AUGUST 19, 2020

I have personally wanted a performance-oriented modular for VR ever since working with some early VR hardware in 2016. You’re also free to organize your space for maximum efficiency; stack modules into racks, or just leave them floating besides you within your virtual space. “I Chatting with the SynthVR users has been incredible.

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JULY 19, 2021

Whereas the original 2016 game had you battling various produce using an arsenal of razor-sharp blades, Fruit Ninja VR 2 introduces bow gameplay to the mix, allowing you to earn serious points by racking up combos and performing unique skillshots.

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MAY 31, 2022

Originally released back in 2016, Firewatch by developer Camp Santo is one of the most unique single-player adventure games of the past decade. While the mod itself is free, you will need to own a copy of the game in order to play in VR.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Resolution Games, which has been making VR games since 2016, estimates that the VR industry currently has around 5 million active VR users. In the VR industry it’s hard to find good data on the number of headsets sold, and even harder to find data on the number of actual active users.

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JULY 23, 2021

VR was used extensively as part of the 2016 summer games in Rio, allowing those on GearVR headsets the chance to enjoy VR coverage of events such as track & field, basketball, and diving. Similar technology was also employed during the 2018 winter games in South Korea.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

To put it in perspective, the first I Expect You to Die (2016) reached the $1 million revenue mark a few months after its initial launch in late 2016, first landing on PSVR and Oculus Rift, and then later coming to Steam. However you slice it, that means the sequel is performing very well.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

Since introducing its original Vive headset back in 2016, HTC has remained an industry leader, offering VR solutions for everyone from at-home VR gamers to the military and workforce training. Based on an image used as part of the Test Report filings, the device slightly resembles that of the next-gen all-in-one Vive Focus.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Still, Epic Games has been a big proponent of VR since the launch the original Oculus Rift in 2016, having pioneered VR support for its Unreal Engine whilst putting out one of the slickest VR arcade shooters to this day, Robo Recall (2016).

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Curve Games and No Brakes Games, makers of indie hit Human Fall Flat (2016) , today announced an entirely new version of the game targeted at all major VR headsets.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Founded in 2016 in Stockholm as a VR-exclusive studio, Fast Travel has developed a number of well-received games including Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife, The Curios Tale of the Stolen Pets, and Apex Construct. The studio also co-developed Neat Corporation’s Budget Cuts 2: Mission Insolvency. .

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Much like how Space Pirate Trainer set the bar early for wave-based VR shooters back in 2016, Space Pirate Arena has the potential to influence yet another genre of VR gaming still in its infancy, one that takes advantage of the Quest’s standalone functionality to immerse players in their own virtual arenas. Image Credit: I-Illusions.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Back in the Oculus Rift DK1 and DK2 days (circa 2014), the studio was already thinking about how to design games for VR motion controllers, despite no headsets on the market shipping with motion controllers until 2016. The studio was also instrumental in establishing several VR locomotion mechanics which have evolved into industry standards.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Xbox’s lack of VR strategy has been a long ongoing story , reaching back to when the company first announced at E3 2016 that its Xbox One X console would “lead the industry into a future in which true 4K gaming and high-fidelity VR are the standard, not an exception.”

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Originally released back in 2016, Bigscreen VR is a unique app that allows you to watch movies and TV with friends in VR. Bigscreen Beyond is scheduled to begin shipping in Q3 2023 for $999. You can even connect your computer and stream your favorite PC games to a private lobby for an extra immersive gaming experience.

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MAY 10, 2023

Credit: Hello Games No Man’s Sky originally launched in 2016 to mixed reviews. Needless to say, this kind of setup could prove beneficial in a number of virtual scenarios, whether you’re embarking on a long cross-country flight in Microsoft Flight Simulator or crafting hordes of items in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Originally announced in 2016 by the band’s manager, Simon Fuller (who is no longer representing them), the band needed the technology to be right in order for them to deliver something their fans would love. Image Credit: ABBA. Both the Voyage concert and album have been in the works for some time now.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Originally released in 2016, Cosmic Sugar has continued to evolve since it was first launched. It immerses you in a relaxing and engaging world that responds in completely unique ways depending on the personalities and interactions of each individual user. Image Credit: Light Clinic.

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MARCH 19, 2024

1 of 5 Image courtesy Cyan Worlds Image courtesy Cyan Worlds Image courtesy Cyan Worlds Image courtesy Cyan Worlds Image courtesy Cyan Worlds The studio has been an active developer of VR modes for a number of its games, including the Quest-native version of MYST (2020) , Firmament (2023) , and its first VR-supported game, Obduction (2016).

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned VR studio, announced it’s bringing the chart-topping VR games Job Simulator (2016) and its sequel Vacation Simulator (2019) to Apple Vision Pro.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Here’s a look at the track list, which spans EP Coconut Oil (2016) , and albums Cuz I Love You (2019) and Special (2022) : 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready). The new Lizzo Beat Saber Music Pack is set to drop today on all supported platforms, priced at $12 for the whole nine-song pack, or $2 per song. About Damn Time. Cuz I Love You.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

” PlayStation VR originally launched back in 2016 on the PlayStation 4 to generally positive reviews. . “But we wanted to provide this early update to our fans, as the development community has started to work on creating new worlds for you to explore in virtual reality.”

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JANUARY 11, 2022

Since the launch of the first consumer-ready VR headsets back in 2016, company’s have worked to develop effective workarounds for this issue that plagues so much of the community. It’s a common issue within the VR community, one that can severely dampen your in-headset experience if left unaddressed.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Back in 2016, I-Illusions bet on consumer VR with Space Pirate Trainer. “In a lot of ways, this feels similar to releasing Space Pirate Trainer back in 2016. Image courtesy I-Illusions. Image courtesy I-Illusions. Image courtesy I-Illusions. Image courtesy I-Illusions. Image courtesy I-Illusions. Image courtesy I-Illusions.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Vertigo 2 , the hotly awaited sequel to the original 2016 single-player VR adventure, has had the same demo on Steam for the past three years. Now developer Zulubo Productions has brought a complete overhaul to the free demo, which the studio says better reflects the quality of the final game.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

” Since the launch of its first mixed reality experience back in 2016, Ghostbusters: Dimension , the Utah-based company has produced a wide assortment of free-roam VR experiences based on major IPs, such as Star Wars , Wreck-It-Ralph , Jumanji , and Marvel’s The Avengers just to name a few.

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JULY 19, 2024

Both the original Windlands (2016) and Windlands 2 have been available on the original PSVR for years now, but come July 25th, PSVR 2 players are going to get a chance to step into the high-flying combat platformer. Windlands 2 (2018), the co-op platforming adventure from Psytec Games, is finally making its way to PSVR 2 next week.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

” “ I Expect You To Die launched in 2016, and the franchise has expanded beyond our expectations thanks to the passion and hard work of the development teams and our amazing fans,” said Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games, in an official release. It also sounds as though we’ll have the ability to don “custom attire.”

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JANUARY 3, 2023

In the gold tier, 18% of titles were released in 2016, 9% in 2017, 18% in 2018, 18% in 2019, 18% in 2020, and 18% in 2021—a strangely even spread. – – — – –. Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. Hard Bullet. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Hellsplit: Arena. Cooking Simulator VR. Contractors. Legendary Tales. Blood Trail.

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