The Ghost Howls

MAY 20, 2019

Me under the Vive logo in the big hall of HTC headquarters in Taipei. After the check in, I started various meetings with some HTC’s engineers and project managers where we talked about HTC’s VR devices and SDKs. In all these meetings, of course, I also tried to get some secret info about the future plans of the company.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 7, 2019

The CES is going to start tomorrow, but today HTC has already made its great announcements, showing to the world the upcoming new hardware Vive Pro Eye, Vive Cosmos and software solutions Viveport Infinity and Vive Reality system. The Vive Pro Eye, in all its splendor (Image by HTC). Vive Pro Eye.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 2, 2022

I care about having a VR ecosystem that is healthy , so of course, I want to know more about its intrinsic risks because only knowing the real risks we may investigate how to solve them. Chen, together with the graphs from HTC and the Communication University of China that show their findings. Professor Chen (Image by Chen Rui).

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You will be able to finally buy it in Europe and North America for $599, from the dedicated page on the HTC website. HTC Vive Focus Specs. The Vive Focus is HTC’s standalone headset , the one that the Taiwanese/Chinese company wants to use to start making virtual reality widespread.

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Road to VR

APRIL 18, 2022

HTC shared a curious tease that reveals a new Vive product which appears to be part of a system leveraging the company’s Vive Trackers for virtual productions. Image courtesy HTC. And HTC is the leading provider of SteamVR trackers , small tracking pucks which are compatible with the system.

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronic Expo is off to an exciting start as HTC Vive debuted not only a new VR headset capable of inside-out tracking, but a new social platform, new subscription service, and new updates to their existing Viveport platform. The HTC Vive Cosmos will be the first device to operate on the platform. VIVEPORT INFINITY.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 5, 2023

HTC officially unveiled its next consumer-focused headset at CES 2023 today. Called Vive XR Elite, the standalone mixed reality device boasts a feature set that positions HTC to go toe-to-toe with Meta’s Quest Pro, but at a notably cheaper price of $1,100. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC.

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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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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. The setting.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Located at the Consumer Electronics Exchange/Exhibition Center in the modern metropolis of Shenzhen, the store appears to be a one-stop-shop for everything HTC Vive. Alvin Wang, President of HTC Vive China, recently shared several photos of the flagship location via his Twitter account. Image Credit: HTC Vive / Alvin Wang.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept behind Humble Bundle, this brilliant digital service allows customers to choose their own price on a rotating lineup of popular games. Different price levels unlock more enticing rewards; the more you pay, the better your selection of games. Play both Singleplayer Story Mode and Online Multiplayer!

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2018

Last year marked HTC’s very first Vive Developer Awards (VDAs), which saw tens of thousands of dollars go to VR app developers across a number of categories. Now, HTC has announced the nominees for this year’s VDAs who will be in competition to win $50,000 in first place prize money. Entertainment.

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VRScout

JUNE 26, 2020

Available for demo this September at the annual Sonic Amateur Games Expo , Virtua Sonic is a high-speed VR experience inspired by everyone’s favorite fast-footed hedgehog in which players zip across custom Zones as they gather coins and defeat enemies using a variety of special abilities. Image Credit: SuperSonic68 via YouTube.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 1, 2019

At ChinaJoy today, HTC has just announced a little but very important news: the Vive Focus Plus will be able to connect to Viveport on PC and play all its games via Wi-fi streaming. The concept of Wi-fi streaming to play PC VR games with a mobile headset is absolutely not new. All natively. Wi-fi streaming.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

’ HTC is partnering with famed Japanese artist Shu Yamamoto to bring his CAT ART series to life in VR for the first time. Over the course of his iconic career, Yamamoto has completed over 500 cat-themed paintings, either on canvas, illustration boards, or Photoshop. Image Credit: HTC Image Credit: HTC Image Credit: HTC.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

How many times have you found yourself patiently waiting for friends in the lobby of your favorite VR game? What makes the game so unique is that it can be played over existing VR titles as a SteamVR overlay. You plant crops, feed them water, and step away to let nature take its course. Image Credit: Bar Shift Games.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

If you ask your parents, one of their top entertainment activities during rainy weekends or cold winter days was playing board games. But now there is an even more exciting way to enjoy these games. VR board games are now the best choice for those days when going out to have fun is not an option. Chess Club VR. Checkers VR.

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VRScout

JANUARY 28, 2020

Earlier today legendary video game company Atari announced that it is partnering with innovation and strategic agency GSD Group to develop a new chain of hotels centered entirely around both classic and modern gaming. The post Gaming-Themed Atari Hotels Will Include VR And AR Entertainment appeared first on VRScout.

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MARCH 2, 2018

According to Valve’s February Steam hardware and software survey, the Oculus Rift is now the most used VR headset on the Steam platform, taking the market share of VR headsets on Steam with a near 2% lead over its competitor HTC Vive. This is the first time Rift has surpassed Vive in Valve’s monthly survey. image courtesy Valve.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Thanks to the support of HTC, Rob is experimenting with Vive Trackers , and is very eager to tell you everything about his experiments with them, in a series of two very detailed posts. The post finishes also with the little surprise of an interview with HTC’s Shen Ye. HTC Vive Trackers (Image by Rob Cole). Introduction.

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Road to VR

MAY 9, 2019

HTC is now on its fourth batch in its $100 million accelerator program, which offers education, investment and mentorship to startups doing unique and and interesting things around VR and AR. LIV empowers VR content creators and game developers to grow, and monetize their audiences in real-time.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 25, 2019

I am incredibly proud to announce that our game “HitMotion: Reloaded” has been officially released and is now available on Viveport M! It is the first true game of us of New Technology Walkers and we are so happy to have launched it. HitMotion: Reloaded is the first Mixed Reality fitness game for the Vive Focus Plus.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

With much surprise for us all, HTC has just announced the Vive Focus Plus , its first full 6 DOF standalone headset! The Vive Focus Plus, in all its majesty (Image by HTC). Internal view of the Vive Focus Plus (Image by HTC). Do you want to know more? Well, you are in the right place. The Vive Focus Plus.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Today it’s a great day for virtual reality: at WCVRI conference, HTC has just announced a kit to provide 6 DOF controllers for Vive Focus and has showcased a hands-tracking technology for the Vive Pro ! The Venture Reality Fund and of course HTC. — Alvin Wang Graylin (@AGraylin) October 18, 2018. Really fantastic.

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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2021

HTC today announced the Vive Pro 2, an upgraded version of the Vive Pro headset which first launched in 2018. HTC today also announced the Vive Focus 3, full details here. HTC first launched the Vive Pro back in 2018. Image courtesy HTC. Image courtesy HTC. Resolution. 2,448 × 2,448 (6.0MP) per-eye, LCD (2x).

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Just a day after Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk drops a killer EDM track on Soundcloud, the creator behind Beat Saber tweets out that he wants it in the game. Of course, now that Facebook owns Beat Games – the developer behind Beat Saber, fans might have to cross a lot of fingers to make that happen. Philanthropist.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Japan’s very first VR-focused international film festival, Beyond the Frame Festival , is currently underway thanks to a partnership with HTC Vive. Of course, you can also use your HTC Vive to jump into VIVEPORT and experience each film in VR. Of course, Beyond the Frame Festival and FIVARS aren’t the only festivals using VR.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

This week marked the launch of Active Esports Arena Eindhoven, a full-body VR esports facility that blends immersive gaming with physical sports. . They are interested in games and esports, and that’s where we find them. In short, I am convinced that physical esports will take gaming to the next level.”.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it has clearly demonstrated its potential and is slowly growing, adoption has remained niche compared to the broader mainstream gaming industry. Gamespot – Half-Life: Alyx Is A “Full-Length” VR Game, Takes Place Before Half-Life 2. PC Gamer – Half-Life: Alyx is a full-length game set before Half-Life 2.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Now available in China, and quite possibly on its way to a wider release , HTC is prominently showing its new standalone Vive Focus headset at MWC 2018 this week. The company says the Focus is positioned as the premium option among the incoming wave of standalone headsets; of course, premium features are never far from premium price.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Entry into the HTC Vive ecosystem has never been cheaper. HTC is jumping into Black Friday/Cyber Monday fun with some incredibly big discounts on their VR headsets, adaptors, and VIVEPORT subscriptions with an awesome holiday sale beginning Thanksgiving Day and ending Monday, December 2nd. Image Credit: HTC. Image Credit: HTC.

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VRScout

APRIL 24, 2021

Experience one of the scariest VR games currently available 100% free-of-charge courtesy of the Epic Games Store. Despite having released back in 2014, Creative Assembly’s Alien: Isolation remains one of the most unsettling survival horror games currently available. Image Credit: Creative Assembly.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Learn the ins and outs of Rec Room’s new VR racing game with our official beginner’s guide. Earlier this week, the popular social VR platform Rec Room launched Rec Rally , a new game mode that introduces drivable vehicles to the game. Of course, the same rules apply to you. Feature Image Credit: Rec Room.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Anyone in attendance could walk around a virtual lounge space and hobnob with other attendees, judges, and of course, meet the amazing people behind the nominated VR experiences. VR Game of the Year – Half-Life: Alyx. The game, a fun escape. Wang’s original commitment to HTC is the backbone of the Vive’s success.

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VRScout

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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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2021

Megadodo Simulation Games, the Singapore-based startup behind the upcoming PC VR headset DecaGear , announced that its hip-based VR locomotion device DecaMove has generated over $350,000 in sales over the course of its month-long preorder campaign.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 19, 2020

Yesterday, I attended the Vive Ecosystem Conference, the annual event by HTC, that his year was held completely inside ENGAGE. The first major company to have the courage to take its whole event fully in Virtual Reality has been HTC, that has held yesterday its annual VEC event completely inside the ENGAGE platform.

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