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JUNE 17, 2018

Following the wave of pre-show announcements and conferences , here’s a final roundup of all our E3 2018 coverage. Image courtesy Sony Japan Studio. Image courtesy Sony Japan Studio. Our hands-on time at E3 2018 left us impressed and wanting more; the title launches exclusively on PSVR in the Fall.

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JUNE 24, 2024

Sony is getting ready to release tethered PC VR support for PSVR 2 this summer, but that may be one the last meaningful things the company does for its increasingly latchkey VR hardware. According to a report by Android Central ‘s Nicholas Sutrich, Sony isn’t leaving any budget for first-party content.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Beat Saber (2018) , the block-slicing VR rhythm game, has been given top honors once again, this time by PlayStation’s own 2018 Game of the Year Awards. Created by Czech Republic-based indie studio Beat Games , Beat Saber landed the top award for Sony’s ‘Best PSVR Experience’ of 2018.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Sony might not have spent much time focused on PSVR at their E3 2018 presentation last night but the company has brought a heaping helping of VR games for attendees to try at the PlayStation E3 booth this week. Psychological Thriller ‘Transference’ to Land on PSVR, Rift & Vive Fall 2018, E3 2018 Trailer Here.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

It’s been a whole year since the PlayStation VR launched, and Sony is nearly doubling down on its extensive catalog of games with +60 more titles confirmed to come to PSVR between now and early 2018. At the time of this writing, this is the full list of games coming to PSVR up until early 2018: Coming to PSVR in 2017.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Speaking during a session at GDC 2018 last month, Richard Forester, Senior Team Lead at Sony’s Research & Development West group, chronicled a range of explorations in advanced livestreaming and sharing features for PSVR. Image courtesy Sony. Image courtesy Sony.

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Without any major VR hardware releases on the radar for this year, 2018 is shaping up to be a time for content to shine. We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Platform : PSVR (2018).

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018) , the VR platformer that’s still wowing PSVR users well after its October 2nd launch, took home the title of ‘Best VR/AR Game’ at last night’s Game Awards. SEE ALSO 'ASTRO BOT' Behind-the-scenes – Insights & Artwork from Sony's JAPAN Studio.

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MARCH 25, 2019

Sony today revealed its latest PlayStation VR sales milestone of 4.2 Sony announced today that it has reached 4.2 Data courtesy Sony, chart by Road to VR. And Sony’s push for more quality PSVR content doesn’t seem to be waning. Sony has been totally silent. The post Sony Announces 4.2

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MARCH 28, 2018

Sony has announced a $100 price drop to their PlayStation VR headset across the board. Bringing prices that haven’t been seen since temporary sales during 2017’s holiday shopping period, Sony is permanently slashing prices on the PlayStation VR, making it more accessible than ever.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

As a testament to the strength of high-quality VR with a relatively low entry price, Sony today announced they’ve sold more than 2 million units to consumers worldwide as of December 3rd, 2017. This, Sony says, has led to the sale of “more than 617.8 image courtesy Sony. Sony says they’ve sold more than 12.2

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Despite its initial mixed reception, there’s no doubt that 2018 was the year of PlayStation VR. Image Credit: HTC / Oculus / Sony PlayStation / VRcardboard.co.uk. The post Check Out These 2018 Black Friday VR Deals appeared first on VRScout. PS VR BUNDLES GALORE!

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Among PS4 games released so far in 2018 , Astro Bot ranks 6th, in the company of titles like God of War , Divinity: Original Sin II , and Shadow of the Colossus [2018 remake]. Looking at all PS4 games ever , Astro Bot ranks #23, alongside titles like Monster Hunter: World (2018) and Fez (2014).

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APRIL 19, 2019

Sony actually created its own social VR viewing app for PSVR users in Japan, but it’s certainly no Bigscreen. According to CNET Japan , Sony recently pushed a new update to their virtual theater app Theater Room VR that finally lets users connect with up to three other people in a spacious digital cinema. Image courtesy Sony.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Then, in 2024, the studio released the well-received VR platformer Max Mustard, which felt like the spiritual successor to Sony Japan Studio’s Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018). Additionally, the studio says it’s still developing a version for PSVR 2.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Megaton Rainfall (2017) for SteamVR headsets isn’t here yet, and according to Pentadimensional Games , it won’t be until sometime in 2018. Unfortunately for owners with SteamVR-compatible headsets, VR support isn’t a part of the November 17th launch date and won’t arrive until later in 2018.

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MAY 8, 2019

If you were wondering what Sony’s next big hardware bundles were going to be, wonder no more. Check out our latest hands-on with Blood & Truth from E3 2018. Check out our latest hands-on with Trover Saves the Universe from E3 2018. Developer: London Studio. Publisher: SIEA. Everybody’s Golf VR.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Sony revealed the first details of its upcoming console today in an exclusive interview with Wired. Nintendo’s recent dip into VR has likely only encouraged Sony further, along with the competitive advantage that PSVR has brought the company’s current consoles over Xbox.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The game is slated for a 2018 with its release targeting cross-play for PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Alvo first appeared on Sony’s list of 60+ upcoming games in 2017 and 2018 back in October, but we weren’t all that sure exactly what it was, or whether it was a PSVR exclusive or not.

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MAY 4, 2021

Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine, said it would consider building a launch title for Sony’s “next VR platform” during negotiations about Fortnite cross-play on PlayStation in 2018. And though Epic hasn’t made any VR games since then, it seems that in 2018 it was still ready and willing.

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APRIL 9, 2018

The research shows that nearly 70 percent of customers who own a dedicated VR headset such as an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive or Sony PlayStation VR have bought games for it, and more than half of smartphone VR owners bought games for their device. billion in 2018 appeared first on Tech Trends. billion in 2022.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Over on the US PlayStation Blog , SIEA Social Media Manager Justin Massongill has compiled a list of 34 PSVR games targeting a Spring 2018 release. Here’s the complete list of what Sony says is launching this Spring: Anamorphine. The post Sony Highlights 30+ PSVR Games Launching This Spring appeared first on Road to VR.

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MARCH 18, 2018

Oculus Go, the company’s low-end standalone VR headset, was announced back in October, 2017, and is said to be launching in “early 2018.” Oculus is holding two sponsored sessions, one of which promises an overview of Oculus’ roadmap for 2018 , and the other is about designing VR content for player embodiment.

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MAY 23, 2018

Sony’s PlayStation 4 is entering its ‘final phase’, according to a recent tweet by Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki, citing a talk with PlayStation Chief Tsuyoshi Kodera. Kodera says PSVR sales are growing, although it’s admittedly under Sony’s expectations.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Sony is closing its Manchester, UK-based studio, the very same that was opened in 2015 to produce ‘AAA’ PSVR exclusives. Sony had posted job vacancies for their Manchester Studio up until its closure, with one such listing announced last month for UI Artist.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

We’ve broken it down further below, but here’s the chart upfront without further ado: 2018’s Top 10 Most Downloaded PSVR Games. Beat Saber (2018). Moss (2018). Moss, released in February 2018, is the only other game besides Beat Saber to have launched this year. Job Simulator (2016). Superhot VR (2017).

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Monday that the company is acquiring Insomniac Games, a storied game studio and one of the most experienced in VR development anywhere in the world. In that sense, this was a pretty good move for Sony on the VR front. Image courtesy Insomniac Games. SEE ALSO Xbox Game Studios Has (inadvertently?)

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NOVEMBER 22, 2018

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we’re tracking the best PSVR Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best PSVR Black Friday 2018 Deal. Image courtesy Sony. That said, definitely consider picking up Moss (2017) [ our review ] and Astro Bot (2018) [ our review ] separately, as they are both great games for PSVR.

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MAY 29, 2018

Sony is getting ready to offer big discounts in their 11-day ‘Days of Play’ sale, which will see price reductions on PSVR bundles, controllers, games, and the introduction of a limited edition PS4. SEE ALSO Sony Japan Studio Announces VR Platformer 'Astro Bot Rescue Mission' For PSVR, Teaser Trailer Here.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Sony has officially announced that John Kodera has stepped down as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), making way for previous SIE deputy president Jim Ryan to take the position. Like Kodera before him, Ryan will report directly to Kenichiro Yoshida, president and CEO of Sony Corporation.

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MAY 30, 2017

12 months from the time of this quote would push things out to May 2018 or so. The post Oculus Founder Expects No Next-gen VR Headsets From Market Incumbents Before Mid-2018 appeared first on Road to VR. But for VR developers and enthusiasts it will still be a very exciting 12 months. Continued on Page 2: Why Wait? ».

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Nicolas Doucet, the Creative Director and Producer behind PSVR exclusive ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission (2018), has been promoted to Director of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s JAPAN Studio. Doucet previously worked for Sony’s London Studio and Saffire Corporation.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Sony released its long-awaited PC VR adapter for PSVR 2 this week, however early reports maintain some user don’t even need the company’s $60 adapter to start playing PC VR games like Half-Life: Alyx (2020).

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Continuing with its ongoing PlayStation VR spotlight, Sony today announced the arrival of character-driven VR puzzler Twilight Path on PSVR headsets next month. Image Credit: Sony PlayStation. Team up with a colorful cast of super-powered characters and explore the magical world of Twilight. No word yet on an official price.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Beat Saber (2018) , the popular block-slashing rhythm game, has undoubtedly been a standout success for VR. Notably, Beat Saber has yet to make the leap to Sony’s recently released PSVR 2 headset, making it a fairly important holdout to do so.

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JUNE 13, 2018

With mostly prior confirmed PSVR titles presenting at E3 2018 , we expected Sony to dedicate a few moments during its E3 2018 keynote to highlight the platform’s upcoming VR games, of course with the understanding that high-profile PS4 titles would mostly overshadow VR titles. Well, that’s a bit of an understatement.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In their Black Friday advert , the big box retailer is promoting the PSVR bundle with CREED: Rise to Glory (2018) and SUPERHOT VR (2017). Image courtesy Sony. SEE ALSO 'Astro Bot' Ranked 5th Best PS4 Game of 2018, #1 PSVR Game of All Time. Regularly priced at $350, for one day only Target is knocking it down to $250.

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