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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Today at Oculus Connect 4, the company’s Head of Content, Jason Rubin, announced that Oculus Studios will be publishing a Rift exclusive title made by Respawn Entertainment , the studio founded by ex- Call of Duty, and the creators of Titanfall. Though you’re in a simulation, you feel like you’re there.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Experiences giving you magical powers were at the top of that list, followed by games like Job Simulator and Star Trek: Bridge Crew. AltspaceVR on Oculus Quest / Image Credit: AltspaceVR, Microsoft. The post AltspaceVR Announces September 12th Oculus Quest Launch appeared first on VRScout. But that’s just the beginning.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

We’re all so busy looking at our smartphones and vying for likes on social media that we didn’t bother to check whether we were invaded by a hostile alien species or not; that’s at least the basic premise behind Viral Invasion , a game still in concept phase from Stockholm-based studio Hatrabbit Entertainment.

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JULY 15, 2017

This ‘new generation’ KUKA Coaster was revealed at the end of 2015, but KUKA has been active in the entertainment sector for well over a decade; their ‘robocoaster’ arms have been in service at Legoland parks since 2003. The first entertainment installation is also expected at the end of the year in Dubai. image courtesy Holovis.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Consider that anyway object tracking is only relevant in out-of-home entertainment since no one is going to use props in VR at home. LBVR The Location-based entertainment industry has been one of the first great adopters of SteamVR headsets.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Out now in early access, Thief Simulator VR offers both regular users and kleptomaniacs-in-training the chance to experience life as a skilled cat burglar. But I guess that’s just a testament to the impressive realism of Thief Simulator VR. Those who own a copy of the original Thief Simulator for PC will enjoy a discounted price.

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JUNE 18, 2019

VR hardware is front and center at this year’s festivities following the release of Oculus Quest and HP Reverb. VR Hardware of the Year: Oculus – Quest. Oculus – Rift S. Owlchemy Labs – Vacation Simulator. First Contact Entertainment – Firewall Zero Hour. Oxford Medical Simulation – Oxford Medical Simulation.

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MARCH 16, 2020

Image Credit: Doghead Simulations). Doghead Simulations CEO, Mat Chacon, used his own VR platform and social VR to create a virtual gym where he dropped 15 pounds, while Robert Long lost a whopping 138 pounds playing Beat Saber. Platforms: SteamVR , Oculus Rift/Rift S , Viveport. But hey, you don’t need a gym to stay fit!

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MAY 3, 2017

As one of the first game genres to embrace VR, sim racing has been successfully transitioning from the ‘very early adopter’ stage (using Oculus development kits) to the ‘early adopter’ stage (the first-generation consumer headsets). The HTC Vive launched on April 5th 2016, a week after the consumer Oculus Rift. Assetto Corsa.

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MARCH 29, 2020

A “location-first” mentality is leading to a whole new wave of location-based immersive entertainment. So how does VR play into this then, when the assumption is it either requires us to be hardwired into a gaming PC or safely contained within the strict four walls of our Oculus Quest guardian boundaries?

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A new XR studio system is aiming to revolutionize the entertainment industry. It also lets them create immersive entertainment like no other. This studio system contains the latest interactive production tools, such as Oculus, Manus, Vive , Faceware, Varjo , and Xsens motion capture. The entertainment industry is no exception.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Thanks to 3D entertainment, this is now possible to recreate in real life. With the progression of 3D media, home entertainment is transitioning from a flat, out-of-reach picture to a realistic, three-dimensional portal. Advancements in digital video imaging and screening technology have made 3D entertainment a reality.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Warner Bros and DC Entertainment are stepping up promotion for the upcoming superhero film with a few Justice League VR experiences of their own. According to Warner Bros, you’ll be able to use the HTC Vive’s controllers for an “enhanced version of the Super Hero simulations.” The Vive experience will debut at New York Comic-Con.

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APRIL 7, 2021

VR can aid professional development and learning by simulating real situations without the risks involved. Through VR technology, we can produce fantastic simulations that explain, explore, and define the hazards without actually exposing people to any risk. Entertaining Consumers With Virtual Reality (Experience Reality Remotely).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Originally released on the Oculus Go back in 2019, Pick-up League Hockey this week arrived on Oculus’ App Lab , offering Oculus Quest/Quest 2 users a simple yet surprising entertaining VR hockey experience. Go for the hat-trick in this 3v3 multiplayer experience. Image Credit: Electric Falcon LLC.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Stageverse is a new social VR platform debuting this week with a two-hour immersive capture of the Muse: Simulation Theory concert. In addition to Oculus Quest, Stageverse also supports iOS and Android devices. The company has built a social VR platform that it hopes will be home to entertainment and social interactivity.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond , the next big Oculus Studios game, is set to launch on December 11th. Oculus Studios. – – — – – Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond is set to launch on December 11th on both Oculus PC and Steam (which will make it the first Oculus Studios title to also launch on Steam).

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JULY 22, 2021

for the “ Elsevier Simulation Learning System for RN with Virtual Reality (SLS with VR). ” is an ocular gene therapy VR simulation enabled through FundamentalVR’s groundbreaking VR medical simulation platform. Orka for its “DHL Reach Truck Simulator,” one of many simulators for real-world training. with Novartis.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

Thanks to MPLEX’s simulation sickness mitigation technology, you shouldn’t experience any discomfort as you zip across the battlefield in your futuristic murder machine. The goal, according to MPLEX, was to create an entertaining multiplayer experience while reducing as many barriers to VR as possible. Feature Image Credit: MPLEX.

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APRIL 13, 2020

12 immersive ways to keep your family entertained and fit while at home. With all of this family togetherness going down, it comes as no surprise that parents are looking for more ways to keep their families engaged and entertained from within the home. Available on Oculus Store for Rift , PlayStation Store , Steam , and Viveport.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

FundamentalVR was selected for the VR Award from among nominations including Make Real and the NHS , Oxford VR , Oxford Medical Simulations , and Sector 5 Digital. The Education and Training Award went to MEL Science for their quantum simulation engine. See Also: Best VR Hand Tracking Games for Oculus Quest in 2020.

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JULY 22, 2021

– Elsevier Simulation Learning System (SLS) VR Curriculum Tandem Marketing Communications – See again! OUT-OF-HOME VR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE YEAR. & Eminent Air (Thailand) Co., – Virtual Air Condition Installation VR Inn – Virtual Reality training for container glass manufacturers. VR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR.

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JUNE 23, 2020

Anyway, here’s our roundup of a few great VR flight games, which span simulator and arcade subgenres. Developer : Gaijin Entertainment. Digital Combat Simulator World is another great free-to-play title focusing on authentic and realistic simulation of military aircraft, tanks, ground vehicles and ships.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

This Year’s VR Hardware of the Year Award went to the Oculus Quest. The Oculus Rift S was also nominated for the award. The original Oculus Rift won the first VR Headset of the Year Award (not its own category this year) in 2017. That same year, Oculus Touch won VR Hardware of the Year. VR Experience of the Year.

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MAY 7, 2017

With the inclusion of accurate hand tracking, detailed room scale movement, and a strong sense of presence from most modern VR experiences, devices such as the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have a great ability to trick our minds into thinking we are in a completely different place. In fact, it can simulate many actual actions too.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Organized by the Advanced Imaging Society (AIS), the Lumiere Awards have been recognizing and enabling the creation of cutting edge entertainment and storytelling using emerging technologies since James Cameron first set the bar with Avatar. Best VR Game: Job Simulator. The 8th Annual Lumiere Awards were held last night at Warner Bros.

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JUNE 6, 2021

Originally released back in August 2020 on SteamVR headsets, TypeEh Studios’ dragon-riding simulator lets you take the reigns of your own magical beast and compete in a variety of unique minigames across six magical worlds. Bizarre Barber is available now on SteamVR , Viveport , and Oculus Rift. DragonRide VR.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

This tactile feedback physically displaces your skin up to 2mm, simulating the feeling of touching real objects. According to HaptX, Gloves DK2 is designed specifically for training and simulation as well as industrial design and robotics. It’s already being used in the medical world to help train surgeons.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

According to Wilmot, virtual and augmented reality will replace current smart phone technology as the preferred form of communication and entertainment by the year 2038. All windows in the subjects living space must be blocked to continue “circadian rhythm via simulated day/night cycles.”. — Jak (@JakWilmot) February 21, 2019.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Over the past year, live entertainment and events have become at-home, personal experiences. This photo-realistic simulation takes attendees to the heart of a virtual social world, full of art, games, music, and performances. Most VR headsets are compatible with the live event, including HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Quest 1, and Quest 2.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Frostpoint VR: Proving Grounds is inXile Entertainment and Thirdverse’s upcoming team shooter, and although it was supposed to launch into open beta for everyone on Monday, kicking off a three-week period of free 10v10 team shooting action, it’s now officially live, albeit a little bit later than expected for everyone to play.

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

The latest iteration of its one-size-fits-all Forte Data Glove can now be combined with the Oculus Quest controllers, integrating BeBop’s hand tracking technology with the Quest’s 3D tracking. The more realistic the simulation, the more effective the training. Those are big wins for everyone involved.

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MARCH 12, 2020

Compatible across desktop and standalone VR like Oculus Quest and Oculus Go. NVIDIA Holodeck is a virtual reality (VR) innovation platform that brings designers, peers, and stakeholders together from anywhere in the world to build and explore creations in a highly realistic, collaborative, and physically simulated VR environment.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

Like virtually all sectors, the art and entertainment industry has been exposed to significant pressure in recent years. With lockdowns and pandemics changing the way people seek out entertainment and inspiration, companies have been left searching for new ways to engage their audience.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Embark on an epic pint-sized quest September 23rd on On Oculus, SteamVR, and Viveport. After five grueling years of development, critically-acclaimed filmmaker Jon Favreau ( Iron Man, The Mandalorian ) is finally set to launch his long-awaited dream-like VR adventure Gnomes & Goblins later this month on Oculus, SteamVR, and Viveport.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In the world of haptic feedback accessories, the SUBPAC Wearable Physical Sound System is a favorite among VR entertainment providers. These minor vibrations simulate various amounts of force and pressure that can be felt from the wearer’s bones all the way to their inner ear. Image Credit: Beat Games, SUBPAC.

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APRIL 7, 2018

Yelena Rachitsky is an executive producer of experiences at Oculus, and she’s been inspired by how interactive narratives have allowed her to feel like a participant who is more engaged, more present, and more alive. LARPing: The Future of Live-Action Role Playing in Immersive Entertainment. Support Voices of VR.

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