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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Sony introduced hand-tracking support for PSVR 2 back in December, offering up the ability for developers to update their games and let players go hands-on thanks to the headset’s on-board tracking cameras. Now, beloved wizardry game Waltz of the Wizard (2019) is the first to implement hand-tracking on PSVR 2.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 24, 2021

That old man is up to something for sure… Jokes apart, it’s the time of the year where I also think about what I personally did in 2021. The post Happy XR Winter Holidays 2021! A potato heart just for you. Have a great time, and be happy! appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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ARPost

JANUARY 25, 2022

As we look back at 2021, we have to acknowledge that the field of augmented and virtual reality has advanced a lot. Immersive games and apps are now available to an increasingly large number of people, because the technological barriers are now lower than ever. The Positive Impact of Increased AR/VR Accessibility.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This makes the experience much more fun and enjoyable than just playing a regular VR game or video while you are in the car. The games can react to the movements of the car because the Holoride runtime feeds them with car data. This creates new challenges for what concerns the game design. Hands-on with Holoride.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

They “will incorporate some of the key features found in the DualSense wireless controller, along with a focus on great ergonomics”; There will be a “new generation” of games and experiences for it; It is still under development and won’t launch in 2021. We’ll see discover this in 2022.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This past Sunday the Carolina Panthers took on the New York Jets in their first competitive game of the 2021 season. Those in attendance at Sunday’s game were treated to a mixed reality spectacle that included an enormous virtual panther skulking menacingly throughout the Bank of America Stadium.

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ARPost

MARCH 16, 2021

Will VR and AR Become Ubiquitous in 2021? Now that 2021 is well underway, it’s worth thinking about how VR and AR are going to prove significant in the marketing world as the year progresses. Integration — rather than innovation — is the name of the game. Expect to see more VR integrations as 2021 progresses.

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VRScout

JULY 22, 2021

The Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR) has announced the finalists for the fifth International VR Awards , an international ceremony honoring incredible milestones made within the VR industry in categories such as hardware, gaming, film, social VR, marketing, and more. VR GAME OF THE YEAR. Think of it as the Oscars of VR!

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On my second day here at AWE US 2021, I have tested a lot of interesting things, and of course, I will describe my experience to you in the next few days. AWE 2021 Expo area. Yesterday I have told you about the fantastic energy around AWE 2021, with all people meeting, hugging, and having fun together.

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ARPost

AUGUST 20, 2021

There are six licensed worlds of 2021 Virtual Burning Man : BRCvr, Build-A-Burn, Burn Week: Global Live Stream, Dusty Multiverse, BURN2, Infinite Playa, and SparkleVerse. This photo-realistic simulation takes attendees to the heart of a virtual social world, full of art, games, music, and performances. It is accessible via PCs and Mac.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2021

Tune in to the official live stream on April 21st to catch a glimpse at new games and updates to fan-favorite titles. 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.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2021

As I told you at the beginning of my latest news roundup , I have attended both the Devcom and the Gamescom together with my biz partner Max: we were at Devcom to promote our game HitMotion: Reloaded, and at Gamescom as members of the press to discover the latest announcements about VR and try interesting VR demos. It’s a 4% ratio.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Tokyo Game Show is the first big gaming event that is being held in virtual reality : this is quite a milestone for immersive technologies, and we hope it will be the first of a long series. It is free for everyone to enjoy these days (until October, 3rd 2021) and the first reviews talk about a very interesting fair to visit.

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VRScout

JULY 30, 2021

Battle demonic creatures by jamming out to a rock n’ roll soundtrack worthy of the gods in this hellish VR rhythm game. Brought to us by Barcelona-based developer Garage 51 ( Demon Blade ), Drums Rock is a VR arcade drum game that has you laying down brutal beats in order to slay a never-ending wave of demonic creatures.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Unity is “just a game engine” like XR is “just a game.” On day three, Kevaid Co-Founder Aidan Wolf and multimedia artists Estella Tse, Leighton McDonald (also known as LateFX), and Lafiya Watson Ramirez discuss “The Future of Art and Creation: Interactive Arts and Games in AR.” Anything that they have to say is worth hearing.

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VRScout

MARCH 15, 2022

Everyone’s favorite VR racquetball game is one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport. According to the company, this marks the “first electronic game of any sort” to be recognized as a global sport in the eyes of the International Olympic Committee. Racket: Nx is available for $19.99

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

At AWE 2021 I have finally been able to try the Lynx-R1 headset and meet its creator Stan Larroque. I think that anyway for some kind of applications, like games, Finch controllers will be fundamental for its users (e.g. The post AWE 2021: Hands-on Lynx-R1 mixed reality headset appeared first on The Ghost Howls. Passthrough.

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VRScout

AUGUST 16, 2021

Developer I-Illusions’ hall-scale VR game could mark the start of a new era in multiplayer gaming on Quest. Short thread #SPTDX (1/6) pic.twitter.com/SOrFq766F8 — Dirk Van Welden (@quarkcannon) August 12, 2021. Welden says this is to ensure the game is experienced correctly as imagined by the team.

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2022

Here's a first look at the upcoming Final Space 4 player co-op VR game from @grab Full Trailer and more details will be coming soon! FinalSpaceTheRescue pic.twitter.com/dCrLa1o2my — Final Space (@FinalSpace) December 3, 2021. Image Credit: Grab Games. Feature Image Credit: Grab Games.

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VRScout

MARCH 14, 2022

This year’s nominees included hit games such as Demeo, Lone Echo II, and After the Fall just to name a few. This past weekend, South by Southwest held its annual SXSW Gaming Awards Ceremony online, shining a spotlight on the best video game releases of the year across 12 separate categories, including “VR Game of the Year.”

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VRScout

DECEMBER 7, 2021

” The Game Awards 2021 is just around the corner and based on comments from the show’s host, creator, and organizer Geoff Keighley it sounds as though we have a number of exciting announcements to look forward to. Summer Game Fest was a new thing that I had created. ” Image Credit: The Game Awards.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, the physics-based combat sandbox for Quest, has essentially been the little brother to the PC VR game ever since it released in 2021. With the addition of the game’s long-awaited ‘Crystal Hunt’ campaign on Quest next week, that’s set to change.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Today I had also may talk where I gave people some hints on how to build their own fitness XR game thanks to the lessons learned while building our game HitMotion: Reloaded. The post AWE 2021: my first impressions about AWE and hands-on with Ray-Ban Stories! My talk about HitMotion: Reloaded. So, be careful about that.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 22, 2025

Poland-based indie Immersion Games are getting ready to launch their next title later this month, which puts a fantasy gameplay twist on some tried and true VR fitness mechanics. The on-rails experience also puts a heavy emphasis on its 24 exercises, such as power squats, rope swings, sky presses, battle ropes, punching, rowing, and more.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 30, 2021

This game has had a very long and interesting story (maybe one day I’ll write a long post about it), and it has lived various transitions, with the last one being from a passthrough AR game to a standard VR game. It was an AR game that could be played on a VR headset , in 2019.

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VRScout

JANUARY 21, 2021

Stay active under lockdown with these fitness-focused games & apps. 2021 might be presenting a more optimistic outlook, but right now many of us are still confined to our homes. Sports undeniably took a big hit and though some professional leagues are still running, it doesn’t beat those amateur games with friends. .

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2025

Niantic, the company behind hit mobile game Pokmon Go (2016), announced the sale of itsgaming division to Scopely for $3.85 Acquired from Toolbox AI in 2021, Scaniverse is a3D scanning tool that uses Gaussian splatting to create highly detailed digital models of real-world objects and environments.

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VRScout

JUNE 21, 2022

We first covered UNCONTAINED back in 2021. Visitors can immerse themselves the company’s flagship game, Deep Signal. The game features a number of cutting-edge technologies designed to further immerse you in the experience. The post You Can Now Play VR Games Inside A Shipping Container appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Valve’s rumored standalone XR headset, codenamed ‘Deckard’, is practically the stuff of legend at this point, with speculation brewing since data miners first discovered mention of the alleged device in January 2021. The current price for the full bundle is set to be $1200,” they say in the X post.

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ARPost

AUGUST 18, 2021

Unity is one of the most popular and powerful engines for creating VR games. Their VR Developer certification is, therefore, one of the best AR/VR certifications you can obtain if you are passionate about creating immersive games. Before you take the exam, you need to: Pass the Unity Certified User: Programmer exam.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Every game developer fears the dreaded ‘launch day flop’, which is doubly worse when the game is actually good but being ignored because of poor timing. Batman: Arkham Shadow is shaping up to be a really promising game. As a small indie team, we need every available opportunity and chance to get our game seen.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Check out these amazing App Lab games for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset. . Meta launched App Lab back in early 2021 as an alternative to the Quest Store. This popular multiplayer shooter includes a wide selection of weapons with realistic VR mechanics and a variety of 5 Vs 5 game modes. just like classic RTS games.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

update doesn’t actually bring full hand-tracking support to SteamVR’s UI, but rather allows Quest users to DIY their setup for each game by experimenting with input bindings. “We continue to focus on OpenXR as our preferred API for new games and applications,” Valve says. Valve says in the SteamVR 2.8

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VRScout

MAY 1, 2022

According to Snap, over 250 million Snapchatters have interacted with AR shopping lenses over 5 billion since January 2021. The post Snapchat’s New AR Shopping Tools Are A Game-Changer appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: Snap, Inc.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 14, 2025

PowerWash Simulator garnered viral success when it launched on Steam Early Access in 2021, prompting developer FuturLab to not only add a mountain of DLC to the game, but also port the flatscreen hit to a standalone VR title. At the time of this writing PowerWash Simulator VR has garnered a [4.3/5] 5] user rating from over 1,100 users.

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Road to VR

APRIL 7, 2025

The Midnight Walk is coming to PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets on May 8th, offering up a twisted adventure featuring a massive number of models built out of clay, scanned and rendered in the game’s environment. In the hands-on, MoonHood shows off a eye-closing feature in the flatscreen version, which heightens your sense of hearing.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 2, 2024

XR Games, the Leeds, UK-based studio known for Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded (2024) and Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever (2021), have laid off a reported 86 percent of its staff. The information was shared by María Fernanda Díez Huerta via LinkedIn , who was Head of Production at XR Games from 2021 – 2023.

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