Road to VR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Get your VR headset carrying case ready, because if you’re visiting family this holiday season, there are a ton of great games out there you should consider showing off to first-timers of all ages. And there are a ton of great games out there—a lot more than we can mention here.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Stadia, Google’s cloud-gaming company, is looking for new hires with a preference for virtual reality development experience. Stadia is Google’s cloud-gaming service which runs games on powerful computers in the cloud and then streams them to your PC, laptop, or even smartphone.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 13, 2021

If I had to choose the most common question I’ve received in these 4 years on the blog, social media, and Quora, I would surely pick “How do I get started with virtual reality?” How I got started with virtual reality. Since I loved gaming (who doesn’t love gaming?),

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 26, 2018

We all know that China is a country that is betting big on Virtual Reality. Some days ago, the Chinese government has released a document that states how China really wants to commit to VR , how wants the ecosystem to grow well and fast and how also wants to lead the world for what concerns virtual reality. Introduction.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2025

First, Google will play a role in developing the device through the Android XR operating system. Google Invests $250 Million into HTC VIVE Following last months announcement of AndroidXR and this weeks teasers for Samsung’s Moohan, Google made a significant parallel move.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Virtual Virtual Reality launched on Google Daydream back in 2017, but thanks to some fun and clever interaction design that worked equally well on both 3DOF and 6DOF headsets, the game made its way to all major VR platforms with marked success in the years following the demise of the ill-fated Daydream.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 15, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announces important AI and XR news at Google I/O This Google I/O has seen immersive realities back to the menu. But to summarize, the most important XR-related tidbits have been: Google confirmed that is still working with Qualcomm and Samsung to build an XR headset.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

What I discovered instead was that Valve had finally announced its flagship VR game, called “Half Life: Alyx” on Twitter! We’re excited to unveil Half-Life: Alyx, our flagship VR game, this Thursday at 10am Pacific Time. The gaming community right now (Image from Giphy). Can’t wait to share it with all of you!

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

Last week, Google delivered its most important event of the year, the Google I/O. Of course, AI has been the star of the show , with the public release of Google Bard and the announcement of a new language model, but there have been also interesting pieces of news about XR.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 3, 2019

Yesterday, I have dressed as a fortune teller and I have given you my predictions for augmented reality in 2019. Now, it is the turn of virtual reality. Let me do some speculations… Virtual Reality in 2018. This has been the year of the disbelief in virtual reality. How has VR performed in 2018?

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ARVR

OCTOBER 31, 2022

But word is that it is virtual reality that will keep everyone guessing. According to Statista , the video gaming section alone ruled the use of VR. Its survey forecasted that the VR gaming industry is set to grow from 0.4 Can you imagine watching shows like Stranger Things and Game of Thrones with a VR-powered app?

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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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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 29, 2020

Google is going to buy North. A report says tha t Alphabet, the company behind Google, is in the last stages of the acquisition of North, the Canadian startup that makes the Focals smartglasses. Google adds depth APIs to ARCore. Image by Beat Games). Other relevant news. Image by North). News worth a mention.

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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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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Google has announced a $1.1 billion cooperation agreement under which certain HTC employees – many of whom are already working with Google to develop Pixel smartphones – will join Google. Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP). Google VR & HTC.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

Zuck has also had a chat with Jesse Schell, the CEO of Schell Games, and has provided an exclusive interview to Protocol. Weirdly enough, most of the demos he showed were games. Image by Google). Google performs interesting AR news at I/O conference. Other relevant news.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

For businesses, finding a cheap virtual reality headset can seem impossible. Cutting corners on cost can increase the risk of virtual reality sickness and harm adoption. Cutting corners on cost can increase the risk of virtual reality sickness and harm adoption. Decide before you start searching.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 12, 2019

This was a bit the philosophy of Google Daydream View, that was the first headset employing this kind of materials. In some demanding games, this degradation is highly visible if you look with your eyes in a region that is close to the edge of the lenses. But that 10% of the time may be frustrating in some games.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Filmmakers today are exploring virtual reality technology to increase immersive viewing dramatically. This is how the movie industry uses virtual reality. Often, the audience interacts with virtual reality using a headset , such as Google Cardboard , to experience an entire virtual realm.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2023

More info (Official statement by Mark Zuckerberg) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Road To VR) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Upload VR) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — Yahoo Finance) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — CNN) Other relevant news Google is discontinuing Glass It’s the end of an era. How ironic.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 12, 2022

However, virtual reality can be a little … intense. 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. Most of these games can also be played seated. is another VR fishing game but this one is free.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 22, 2022

It was even featured on Google News. Image by Google). Google acquires micro-LED startup Raxium. This week Google has performed another strategic move towards the development of its future XR glasses. In London, a hospital is experimenting with the use of virtual reality to treat eating disorders.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Schell Games is having quite the moment. During the Meta Connect 2022 conference, the company revealed a new mixed reality mini-mission for its popular I Expect You to Die series as well as an official release date for Among Us VR. Jesse Schell founded Schell Games in Pittsburgh in 2002.

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ARVR

AUGUST 20, 2021

Goldman Sachs, the investment banking company, envisages an $80 billion growth for the virtual reality industry by 2025. With some big, global brands like Google, Facebook, and Samsung stepping their foot in the virtual reality space, and large investments pouring in, it is evident that virtual reality is here to stay.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

See Also: The Role of Virtual Reality in the Fight Against Racial Inequity. To the uninitiated, virtual reality is a type of simulation wherein a person can artificially interact in a 3D environment. See Also: Virtual Reality Experiences Empower LGBTQ Youth to Take Pride in Themselves.

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ARPost

MARCH 24, 2021

Development of immersive technology is happening at a rapid pace and increasing numbers of adults previously unfamiliar with gaming are using virtual reality headsets for fun, fitness, and social interaction. Who Is Playing Games? Whether you’re 20 or 70, gaming is becoming increasingly popular among adults.

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Next Reality - News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) redefine how we interact with digital spaces. & Knowing the distinctions between AR and VR isn't just about terminology it's about understanding how these technologies shape industries, from gaming and enterprise solutions to health care and beyond. .&

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 22, 2024

Today a (positive) earthquake hit the virtual reality ecosystem: Meta has just opened up its walled garden, as a strategic move to expand its business in the virtual reality market. It has just authorized other VR OEMs to use its Quest operating system and blurred the lines between the Meta Quest Store and App Lab.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

See Also: Can Virtual Reality Inspire Climate Action? Google Earth VR. Google Earth VR is one of the most detailed and comprehensive VR exploration experiences for anyone. All the areas of the globe mapped by Google cars are now available in the VR app. Everest in Virtual Reality.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 3, 2025

It’s called PicotionAI and it is a game that includes mixed reality, camera access, and artificial intelligence! The all-white Pico 4 Ultra Enterprise (Image taken from a Pico event) The game came to life when last year I was advocating for having camera access on MR headsets, especially the Meta Quest.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Enter virtual reality. Virtual Reality and Learning. Virtual reality helps to achieve the feeling of real-life experiences in situations where those experiences aren’t easy to replicate. See Also: Study: Virtual Reality More Engaging for Students Than Traditional Educational Materials.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2021

Blaston , the VR dueling shooter from Resolution Games, was the subject of a controversy within in the VR community after agreeing to test a new in-game ad system from Facebook. The company says it has decided no to go forward with testing ads in Blaston , but may do so with its free VR fishing game, Bait!

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 16, 2024

A few days ago I was in San Mateo (California) to try the Squid Game experience at Sandbox VR. Well, then keep reading… (Warning: as usual when I review a game, there may be mild spoilers in the text of this review. It shows the setup the users have to wear when playing the game. Do you want to know more?

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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? AVP is a development platform also serving an enthusiast demographic.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

But even more, we had some game developers, like the ones of Pavlov and Pistol Whip, that have detailed how the game runs better on this console than on PCVR. Supernatural is so now a game of Meta’s, giving the company an official product in the profitable fitness VR market. But now some data about it is starting to be found.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At the time, VRChat and others provided niche examples of the concept, but marketers seemed to believe the Metaverse and its enterprise use cases were ready for broader market appeal – not too dissimilar to how smartphone applications greatly broadened video game markets, reaching users who do not interact with gaming console/PCs.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Thanks to its motion-tracked input, VR can be a surprisingly physical activity, and even a great workout if you’re playing the right games. This article explains why working out in VR is game-changing for those of us who have a hard time staying motivated with a typical gym routine. Cas & Chary Present.

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