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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Koji’s Quest is a “cutting-edge” tool that provides therapeutic and rehabilitative experiences through immersive XR games. XRHealth has acquired NeuroReality to strengthen its therapeutic offerings with the likes of NeuroReality’s flagship offering ‘Koji’s Quest’.

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MARCH 19, 2024

VRAL Games, the publisher behind the SBK superbike mobile franchise, announced it’s publishing its first VR motorcycle racing game, coming to Quest and SteamVR headsets later this year. The game is currently being debuted at GDC 2024, which takes place March 18th – 23rd in San Francisco, California.

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MARCH 26, 2020

A new report shows a customized HTC Vive Focus controller and “crosswalk bowling game” Back in 2018, rumors began circulating that Apple was in development of a hybrid VR/AR headset. The post A New Leak May Reveal Information About The First Game For Apple’s Rumored VR/AR Device appeared first on VRScout.

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MAY 30, 2023

Niantic, the creator of popular location-based augmented reality (AR) games like Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom , today launched Wol , an educational mixed reality experience powered by the 8th Wall platform’s Metaversal Deployment and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. For more information visit here.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

billion hours viewed, Squid Game is Netflix’s most-watched series. And soon, Squid Game fans will be able to do more than just watch their favorite show. Netflix has announced a partnership with Sandbox VR to create a fully immersive Squid Game VR experience. When Will Squid Game VR Experience Be Available and Where?

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APRIL 25, 2022

Meta (formerly Facebook) today announced plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail store on its campus in Burlingame, California. Visitors can go hands-on with popular VR games like Beat Saber , GOLF+ , Real VR Fishing , or Supernatural. The Meta Store opens to the public on May 9th at 322 Airport Blvd in Burlingame, California.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Black Box VR is a one-of-a-kind gym that combines fitness and gaming to deliver a challenging workout enhanced by VR technology. With gyms in California, Idaho, and Arizona, Black Box VR has members located across the United States. These movements translate to in-game attacks; the more weight you add, the more damage you inflict.

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APRIL 23, 2022

Everyone’s favorite music & arts festival Coachella is currently underway in Indio, California. To bring their metaverse vision to life, organizers of Coachella worked with a number of agencies that included Epic Games , the independent music company Future Classic , Six Degrees , and the virtual production company All of It Now. .

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AUGUST 19, 2022

has partnered with HBO to launch a series of AR-powered Snapchat Lenses inspired by House of Dragons , the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series. The post Game Of Thrones Prequel Gets The AR Treatment appeared first on VRScout. Immersive technology bring the highly-anticipated show to life in the real-world. Image Credit: Snap Inc.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

The next wave of athletic training takes place in a computer simulation, as companies such as STRIVR Labs , EON Sports and Beyond Sports help players prepare for games through VR technology. Davis Webb, the quarterback of Stanford rival California, trusts his Oculus headset as much as his helmet when it comes to game preparation.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There will also be a special edition of the game featured during the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on Saturday, December 25th. “We are excited for guests to virtually experience Seezelslak’s Cantina and meet Mubo (Owner of the Droid Depot!) ’ Feature Image Credit: Facebook (Meta).

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MARCH 2, 2019

Valve Knuckle controllers bring a new level of detail to this physics-based adventure game. Their was even a brief tech demo showcased during the 2018 Game Developers Conference that further fueled hype around this insanely detailed experience. . I mean, sure, you could say those tiny robot critters look somewhat like Headcrabs.

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MARCH 2, 2022

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and La Brea Tar Pits have teamed up with researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) to develop a series of scientifically-accurate 3D models of over a dozen animals from the Ice Age, including the enormous Columbian mammoth and terrifying saber-tooth tiger.

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APRIL 4, 2023

According to the company, the device is designed for use by architects, engineers, industrial designers, software and game developers, and various other professions. The ELF-SR2 will also make an appearance at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) taking place May 31-June 2 in Santa Clara, California. For more information visit here.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

You can experience the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in entirely new ways. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games is getting a big technology boost when it opens on February 9th in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 2018 Winter Olympic Games will have a “different approach,” according to Blake Rowe, Implementation Manager for Intel Sports.

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MARCH 6, 2017

At NVIDIA’s upcoming GTC 2017 conference on May 8-11, the company plans to award $30,000 in cash and prizes to the winners of the VR Content Showcase which is seeking companies focusing on content other than gaming which is using or plans to use Nvidia GPU technology like GameWorks, DesignWorks or VRWorks.

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JULY 26, 2021

Generate electricity while interacting with your favorite games and apps. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable device that generates power when touched or sweated on, potentially opening up new opportunities for smaller electronics, including maybe VR technology.

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JUNE 8, 2021

“From our headquarters in California, to exciting markets like Colombia, England and Israel this software will connect the world of cultivators to our best-in-class cannabis racking solutions,” said Grow Glide CEO Travis Schwartz. “Put our premium racks in your backyard, your new buildout or next to the Eiffel Tower.”

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APRIL 28, 2020

UnnamedVR launched back in 2019 as an open-ended sandbox game that let explore a virtual mansion and play a bunch of short mini-games, including basketball, darts, and archery. Other than the name change and the fact that it is now free to download, Shelter in Place is the same exact game that launched this past November.

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

This includes famed California rapper Snoop Dogg who—earlier this year—partnered with the blockchain-based 3D open-world game The Sandbox to launch his very own world inside the metaverse. At this point, it seems like everyone and their mother is investing in non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency.

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JUNE 22, 2020

“Ready At Dawn is a veteran game developer, having shipped games to multiple platforms in the past, and a VR pioneer, states the company in the blog post. This past February the company purchased Sanzaru Games , developer behind the popular VR RPG Asgard’s Wrath. Image Credit: Ready at Dawn Studios.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

The immersive sports experience made its debut during yesterday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. The professional NFL team the Los Angeles Rams have partnered with fan engagement platform ARound to launch an absolutely massive augmented reality (AR) experience at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

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AUGUST 4, 2020

Dreams (2020) , the VR-compatible game-maker tool suite, has unleashed a ton of creativity since it launched on PS4 earlier this year. You can play a hacked together version of Beat Saber , experience a bootleg Friday Nights at Freddy’s , and explore a ton of original art, experiences, and prototype games.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Similar to existing arcade-style racing games, the VR track is riddled with various power ups to obtain and hazards to avoid. Power-ups, such as as speed boosts, also affect the mobility of the vehicle; so when a player drives over a speed boost marker in-game, their vehicle speeds up in the real-world.

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MARCH 7, 2020

AR Playdates refines this interaction with multigenerational imaginative play for almost any kind of toy, such as action figures, robots, cars, building blocks, and plushies, as well as activities such as arts, crafts, games, and reading. Image Credit: USC School of Cinematic Arts, Media Arts + Practice Division).

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MARCH 16, 2019

Referencing emails sent to Oculus developers by Facebook, it’s been suggested that the Rift S will make an official appearance at this year’s Game Developer Conference in San Francisco, alongside the Oculus Go and upcoming Oculus Quest headsets. Now, based on a new report by UploadVR , these rumors appear to have been right on point.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Parents and waiting participants can follow along with the VR content their kids and friends are experiencing inside by viewing on HP Chromebooks, and play on HP’s Omen Gaming Laptops located outside the venue while they wait. Merchandise includes plush toys, action figures, franchise DVDs, and video games.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Roller and David Cole, the California-based company has spent the last 10 years working to perfect the immersive live streaming format. Information has been scarce since, though a recent leak may have just given us our first look at one of the devices’ first games. Founded in 2009 by D.J.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Popular block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) is getting a new music pack today featuring pop sensation The Weeknd. First, here’s a look at the track list: Blinding Lights. Can’t Feel My Face. How Do I Make You Love Me? I Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk). Pray For Me (with Kendrick Lamar). Save Your Tears. Starboy (feat.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Razer is getting into the VR accessory game soon, as the company announced at CES 2023 that it’s selling a head strap system and facial interface built specifically for Meta Quest 2. “Designed for long-lasting comfort and weight-balanced support, the Razer Adjustable Head Strap System was created with all head shapes in mind.

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APRIL 11, 2020

Within , the California-based developer behind our favorite AR storytelling app Wonderscope , this week announced its latest project, Supernatural, an all-in-one VR fitness experience which features on-demand full-body workouts and expert coaching by real-world trainers.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

This week Cartoon Network Studios dropped the first trailer for its upcoming VR game, Cartoon Network Journeys VR. The post Cartoon Network VR Game Has You Following Reggie Watts Through A Trio Of Cosmic Journeys appeared first on VRScout. Three captivating stories set across three unique dimensions.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Earlier this week, VR developer ForeVR Games announced that its VR cornhole simulator ForeVR Cornhole will be going free-to-play on Meta Quest headsets later this month as part of the new “Freedom Update.” The company says the game is designed for players of all backgrounds and skill levels. For an additional $9.99

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The California-based technology company had no shortage of fresh hardware and exciting software updates to showcase, including a new Apple Watch with electrocardiogram functionality, as well as a more powerful iPhone Xs and Xs Max. A 21st-century twist on the 1981 classic, ARKit 2.0

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MAY 8, 2023

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued the payout based on user privacy concerns on the firm’s umbrella of social media platforms. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that Meta’s acquisition of Within violated antitrust laws.

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JULY 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important immersive and interactive apps and games are in our everyday life. Immersive games and apps and 3D videos have opened a new world for emotionally exhausted people staying at home 24/7. AIXR Insights Live: Marketing in VR Games. How do you sell real-life products in a virtual game?

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JULY 31, 2019

Now thanks to the tireless efforts of Epic Games’ Lead Technical Animator and self-proclaimed Michelangelo fan-boy, Christopher Evans, fans of the iconic sculptor, painter, architect, and poet have the chance to step into a painstakingly-crafted recreation of the historic art powered by Unreal Engine and the Valve Index VR headset.

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