VRScout

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Dual 6DoF motion controllers and a brand-new ‘See-Through’ AR mode make their way to the Lenovo Mirage Solo. While not the most comfortable option on the market, its ability to provide immersive, 6DoF experiences minus the need of a beefy gaming PC makes it an attractive option for anyone looking to experience mid range VR on a budget. .

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

Meta to introduce new parental controls on Quest. After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. It was even featured on Google News. More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Road Road To VR) More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Upload

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Known for its work on the open source version of Google’s Tilt Brush, Open Brush , The Icosa Foundation has now released a version of Google’slow-poly 3D modeling app Blocks for Quest. “This will be instrumental in unlocking Open Blocks’ full potential for asset creation and remixing,” the studio says.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

“Yo dog, we heard you like video games…” We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished an intense round of (insert your favorite VR game here) and one of your friends steps away to use the restroom or grab a quick bite to eat, leaving you and the rest of your party waiting patiently in the pre-game lobby.

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VRScout

AUGUST 21, 2021

Connect the dots in this relaxing VR puzzle game available now on Oculus Quest headsets via the App Lab. You can play the game standing or sitting and you use your controllers to enlarge or shrink your playing field. The post Find Mindfulness In This Whimsicle VR Puzzle Game appeared first on VRScout.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Lenovo first released its smartphone-powered Mirage AR headset last year alongside its sole title, Star Wars: Jedi Challenges (2018) , a collection of short AR games that let you do things like fight Darth Vader & Co. with a lightsaber-shaped controller, play HoloChess, and challenge the Empire in a tabletop RTS.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2022

Before starting with the news, let me remind you that until this week the candidatures for the job positions at VRrOOm for game developers and game/UX designers are still open, so if you want to work with me on virtual events and festivals, be sure to enroll! Google starts testing its AR glasses in the wild. Upload VR).

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. One month after the reveal of a “next-gen VR headset for the Playstation” (whose name is not known, but I guess it will be PSVR2), Sony has revealed one important detail of its new VR system: the controllers. The controllers will be given to selected developers very soon.

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Road to VR

APRIL 25, 2024

This puts Meta in an entirely new position as a platform holder, as it now seems the company is trying to beat Google at its own game. Apple vs. Google. Or maybe just a version that comes out of the box with Xbox controller and Game Pass, and you can immediately start playing on a big screen anywhere you go.”

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Road to VR

APRIL 23, 2025

By now, UEVR is pretty feature-rich, including support for 6DOF head movement, full stereoscopic 3D, frontend GUI for easy process injection, support for OpenXR runtimes, as well as motion controller support. LunchAndVR notes it will work with the version available on Steam , but also the version available through Xbox’s PC Game Pass.

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AUGUST 13, 2024

Google Earth VR was an early and enchanting app for the first generation of modern PC VR headsets, but unfortunately it never made the leap to the standalone era. Now a new app, FLY , brings the magic of exploring Google Earth in VR to Quest and Vision Pro. But the Vision Pro version is rendered at 2.5x

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Google is acquiring "some of" HTC Vive's engineering team to "accelerate the development of the Android XR platform". As an interesting parallel: in late 2017 Google acquired some of HTC's mobile devices engineering team, and leveraged these engineers to vastly improve the hardware of its Pixel phones.

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VRScout

MAY 18, 2017

Soon after, YouTube became the largest VR video platform over night by supporting playback within VR headsets like Google Cardboard. Since then, we’ve seen YouTube introduce 360° live streaming and YouTube VR pop up as an early launch app on Google’s Daydream platform. YouTube VR Social Viewing.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Fill up that shiny new headset with a collection of incredible games and apps. The Oculus companion app is also topping the charts on the App Store and Google Play, which means more people than ever are diving into VR for the first time. It’s hard to talk about VR gaming without mentioning Beat Saber.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The ecosystem of digital game development is all about using the latest technologies to attract and engage gamers all over the world. Games, as one of the prime sources of entertainment, could be more prominent by becoming more interactive and immersive. Some VR Gaming Market Trends Which Determine Its Consistent Growth.

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VRScout

APRIL 13, 2020

Below is a selection of VR experiences rated “Everyone” or “Everyone 10+” perfect for keeping grandparents, parents, and the kids entertained with action-packed arcade-like experiences, multiplayer party games, and adrenaline-powered fitness apps. VR Gaming Fun for Everyone. by Resolution Games and Rovio. by Resolution Games .

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to Meta CTO Andrew ‘Boz’ Bosworth, Google simply isn’t interested in bringing the full Play Store of apps to Quest. “They just need to ship the APK to us, and maybe they need to do some light modification depending on how the control scheme would work, but not necessarily much after that.”

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Road to VR

MAY 28, 2024

Google’s directly competing services aren’t on Vision Pro, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t doing business on Apple’s headset altogether, as it has now brought two of its most influential VR games to Vision Pro. This technically makes for the first Google-owned apps to release on Vision Pro.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 4, 2016

We’re live from Google’s Pixel phone media event, where we got hand’s on with the company’s new Daydream View VR headset. Much like the Google Cardboard and Gear VR, Daydream View is powered by your phone (in this case a Google Pixel phone). Controller. Here’s what you need to know: Wireless.

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VRScout

MAY 8, 2021

Work and game on a 148″ augmented reality screen using the companies Pro 3e 5G smart glasses. AR company NuEyes is taking its passion for AR and gaming to the next level with the launch of the Pro 3e 5G-enabled smart glasses through their gaming division, NuGaming. Adjusting the settings on the AR glasses is simple.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 17, 2023

More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Road To VR) More info (Roblox is coming to Quest — Upload VR) More info (Roblox on Quest may increase scrutiny on the platform) Other relevant news (Image by WIRED) Mark Lucovsky has left Google Mark Lucovsky has just left Google. Now the next step is making also the controllers work with a PC.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 21, 2025

And be sure to read it until the end, because today I have a giveaway of keys for BEATABLE, the innovative rhythm game by XR Games! Honestly, I wasnt expecting a Vision Pro headset until next year, but Apple is probably launching a new device to take measures against the upcoming release of Googles Project Moohan. Stay tuned!

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Road to VR

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. Whatever the case, it’s clear the studio is continuing its mission to release its most popular VR games on every headset possible.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2020

Google has taken its sweet time bringing its VR creation app Tilt Brush (2016) to PSVR, although having recently slimmed down the app to fit on the modest mobile chipset of Oculus Quest may have given the company needed incentive to finally launch on PSVR. Europe – CUSA18231_00. Japan – CUSA18283_00. Image courtesy Gamstat.

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Road to VR

JUNE 12, 2023

Cloudhead Games is one of the most successful and senior VR studios in the industry. Guest Article by Denny Unger Denny Unger is CEO and CCO at Cloudhead Games. Will Cloudhead Games be buying one to better understand Apple’s approach? Whether or not to include controllers to support legacy VR titles.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned studio behind Job Simulator (2016) and Vacation Simulator (2019) , surprise announced its next VR title today, a hand-tracking-tastic social co-op game called Dimensional Double Shift. And you can get ready to multiplayer job this week.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A proof-of-concept shows how hand tracking technology is bringing new possibilities to VR gaming. This includes everything from finger and shadow puppets to finger-controlled skateboarding. . The post Oculus Quest Hand Tracking Game Has You Solving Puzzles By Throwing Your Dismembered Hand appeared first on VRScout.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 12, 2024

UploadVR Ian Hamilton If you missed the news, Samsung finally revealed its standalone headset today, and Google revealed the Android XR platform that it will run. But Google is building a platform it hopes will be the industry standard, and at least three other companies are already building devices to run it: Sony, Lynx, and Xreal.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Here, we’ll recommend some games and apps that might be the perfect introduction – or long-time favorite – for players coming to the medium a little later on. We’ll be focusing on games and apps that move a little slower – after all, “ VR sickness ” can be a problem for newcomers at any age. Wander (Quest).

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JULY 31, 2024

The gamification trap… XR is always linked to gaming, whether business like it or not. The real-time 3D engines powering AR/VR/MR applications, like Unreal and Unity, found fame and traction as gaming development tools. Especially in the past 20 years, when gaming has become massively mainstream.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Xbox Cloud Gaming finally came to Quest earlier this week, letting Game Pass Ultimate members play the service’s full catalogue of flatscreen games on Quest for the first time. Keep in mind: we’re talking about traditional flatscreen Xbox games played on a virtual screen. So, what’s the big deal?

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung's first standalone headset is coming in 2025, running Google's new Android XR operating system and powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. I went hands-on with an early headset developer kit showcasing Google's software and Samsung's hardware. Beyond this, Samsung isn't yet sharing specifications.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Inside [JOB] is the first mixed reality game from the Job Simulator studio, and it's heading to Android XR. Working with JobBot from the studio's prior games, this involves solving puzzles, searching for hidden objects and playing mini-games. More on that and our initial impressions below.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While the Play for Dream MR headset is currently running its own flavor of Android as its underlying operating system, the company tells Road to VR that it expects to adopt Google’s own Android XR platform eventually. Alternatively the company could wait until a future headset to make its transition.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Unveiled at a press event last month, Google’s Daydream View headset is now on sale from retailers like Best Buy, Verizon, and Google’s own store. Like the Google Cardboard and Gear VR, Daydream View is powered by your phone (in this case a Google Pixel or Pixel XL device).

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Practically untouched from its original head-tracked input scheme, the game marks a soft reset in XR game development as developers assess how to approach Vision Pro’s lack of controllers. The game was also released on Google Cardboard, Google Daydream, Samsung GearVR, Oculus Go, and the Oculus Rift consumer headsets.

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VRScout

MAY 20, 2019

Reach Robotics, the creators of the world’s first AR gaming robot, MekaMon launched the next generation of EdTech with a new coding platform – Reach EDU. Led by Ivy, the Head Engineer at the Mekacademy, students learn to code their MekaMon in a series of game-like challenges in preparation for a mission to Mars.

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