The Ghost Howls

MARCH 21, 2021

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). Sony unveils the new controllers of the PSVR2. Sony promises amazing haptic sensations on the controllers, that should be able to provide “impactful, textured, and nuanced” sensations. Maybe are they talking about the games by Ubisoft? Top news of the week.

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VRScout

MARCH 21, 2019

Sony looks to cut the cord on console VR. . According to a new patent filed by Sony, the company is looking into wireless functionality for the next iteration of their PSVR headset. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony.

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VRScout

MAY 29, 2019

Though I would love to let my birthday piggyback on that accomplishment, credit actually goes to Facebook-owned Oculus, which launched its Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift S headsets on that day. Having participated in a VR tournament using this cutting-edge headset, I can honestly say that Oculus’ hard work is apparent.

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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. Rating: Everyone.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Facebook today announced it has acquired Beat Games, the studio behind the hit VR rhythm game Beat Saber (2018). Beat Games is joining Oculus Studios as an independently operated team based out of Prague. Sony doesn’t allow modding of Beat Saber for PSVR for the same legal reasons.

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VRScout

JUNE 13, 2021

The Upload VR Showcase returns with new information on 18 killer VR games. Yesterday, Upload hosted its third annual E3 VR Showcase as part of IGN’s Summer of Gaming event, revealing a generous amount of new information for 18 VR games on Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR, and SteamVR headsets.

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VRScout

MARCH 30, 2021

Davevillz of Vankrupt Games confirmed via Twitter yesterday that Pavlov VR will be heading to the PlayStation VR 2, making it one of the first games confirmed for the next-gen console VR headset. The CEO stated that Pavlov: Shack will be available on Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation VR 2 headsets for $24.99

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 13, 2021

I had the great pleasure to interview SVP of VR at Sony Pictures Jake Zim on his experience with developing, producing, and launching VR games inspired by Sony Pictures’ movies Spider-Man , Jumanji , Groundhog Day , and most recently, Zombieland. Here at Sony Pictures, we publish VR games and experiences across all platforms.

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VRScout

JANUARY 26, 2022

Sony’s next VR device is shaping up to be a game-changer. If true, that would make Sony’s highly-anticipated device one of the sharpest VR headsets on the market. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony. The post The PlayStation VR2 Might Feature A Game-Changing Display appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

A new leak hints at a VR port of Capcom’s legendary 3rd-person shooter horror game. This includes an official VR port of Capcom’s 2005 hit survival horror game Resident Evil 4. This incident has not affected connections for playing the company’s games online or access to its various websites.”

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

John Carmack, former CTO of Oculus and key player in the VR startup’s genesis story, says Sony’s upcoming PSVR 2 headset may be see a bumpy road to adoption based on its high price and potential for scattershot geographic distribution. But what about Sony’s impressive global reach with PS5?

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Road to VR

AUGUST 4, 2021

This, along with the following information, was supposedly released yesterday at a virtual summit for prospective game developers. In addition to eye-tracking and foveated rendering, Sony is supposedly implementing something called “flexible scale rendering” (FSR) on PS5 for its next-gen headset.

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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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AR Insider

AUGUST 12, 2019

Sony is the market share leader for VR hardware revenues according to the latest report from Strategy Insights. That’s followed by Oculus (presumably all variants) at 25 percent and HTC (same) at 22 percent. Game libraries and switching cost favor PSVR, but Quest is catching up with 50 games out of the gate and 100 by year-end.

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AR Insider

JUNE 14, 2021

Sony showcases upcoming VR titles for Playstation VR. While Oculus makes all the noise, Playstation VR, the leading home VR system, showed off an impressive line-up of new games. Unless they eliminate the wire that tethers it to the gaming console, it’s hard to see how they’ll hold their dominant position in the consumer market.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 31, 2019

If anybody can do it, it’s probably Sony. Ever since the Playstation was first launched – if, like myself, you’re old enough to remember it, you may pause a moment here to consider your own age and mortality – Sony has been in the business of reinventing gaming. Click To Tweet. The same seems to be the case with VR.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We’ve seen figures in the past that suggested Meta’s latest standalone headset was doing very well—possibly putting it at three times the adoption rate of Sony’s PSVR—but it was still unclear precisely how big of an impact Quest 2 had on the industry overall. “And I’ll point you out that this is already starting.

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MAY 4, 2021

Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine, said it would consider building a launch title for Sony’s “next VR platform” during negotiations about Fortnite cross-play on PlayStation in 2018. And though Epic hasn’t made any VR games since then, it seems that in 2018 it was still ready and willing.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Just a few months after the acquisition of Beat Saber studio Beat Games , Facebook today announced the acquisition of Sanzaru Games, the studio behind the Oculus-exclusive Asgard’s Wrath and a handful of other VR titles. ” As far as VR studios go, Sanzaru Games is one of the most veteran you’ll find.

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Road to VR

MAY 5, 2020

Oculus is reportedly readying a Quest successor which will iterate on the existing headset with a smaller form-factor, faster refresh rate, and new controllers. Rather than an outright Quest 2, it seems Oculus may be aiming first for a Quest S. SEE ALSO Oculus Reveals New VR Headset Prototypes with Major Advances in Optics Form-factor.

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2021

Wanderer is a VR adventure game that will have you jumping throughout history to prevent the collapse of our civilization. The creators—who pulled inspiration from classic sci-fi time travel shows like the cheesy yet iconic Quantum Leap and the sinister Netflix series Dark —confirmed that Wanderer will be a three-part game series.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

With Facebook recently moving to require the use of a Facebook account with Oculus headsets we wanted to understand how violations of the company’s Facebook Community Standards would intersect with its headsets. If your account is fully disabled as a result of this violation you may also lose access to your [games and content].

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Resolution Games, which has been making VR games since 2016, estimates that the VR industry currently has around 5 million active VR users. This week Resolution Games—which is in a good position to have insight into the figure—offered up an interesting data point.

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VRScout

AUGUST 7, 2020

While the original trailer gave us the overall rundown of the upcoming jungle-based adventure, this mixed reality gameplay offers us our first real look at the core mechanics of the game, from vine-based locomotion to hand-to-hand combat. Seeing the game in action, I find myself more excited than ever for this upcoming episodic adventure.

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VRScout

JUNE 5, 2019

Image Credit: Sony. With Resolution Games already offering Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs on both SteamVR and Oculus, along with an AR version for the Magic Leap One Creator Edition and compatible smart devices, it appears as though Rovio Entertainment is doubling-down on its commitment to immersive entertainment.

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VRScout

AUGUST 30, 2022

The absurdly popular battle royale game Fortnite may receive official VR support for Meta Quest headsets, according to HYPEX, a well-known Fortnite leaker with a solid track record. References to the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2 were supposedly found in the latest update for the game’s third season. Image Credit: Epic.

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ARPost

MARCH 19, 2020

On Tuesday we started coverage of Facebook’s Game Developers Showcase. The company’s all-online alternative to the canceled Game Developers Conference is the place to be for Oculus news on VR games and apps. See Also: VR Games and Content From the Facebook Game Developers Showcase Day 1.

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VRScout

JANUARY 5, 2021

This is shaping up to be one hell of a year for VR gaming. Whether you’re on the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, or a SteamVR headset, you’ll find there’s plenty of VR gaming to look forward to over the next 12 months. Here are 10 VR games we’re excited to play in 2021: AFTER THE FALL.

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VRScout

MARCH 4, 2021

In a recent blog post , Sony confirmed that Doom 3: VR Edition will also include both of the original expansion packs: Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission. Everything that you loved about the original Doom 3 has been rebuilt to support Sony’s PSVR technology. Feature Image Credit: Sony. How do we know this?

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

For example, our September estimates for 333,000 cumulative Oculus Quests sales were based on disclosures at the OC6 conference that $20 million in games had been sold for the device. The latest clue comes from Facebook’s Q4 earnings call in which Mark Zuckerberg boasted almost $5 million in game purchases on Christmas day.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2021

The popular military shooter draws in 3,000 new players after launching on Oculus’s experimental test channel. Unfortunately, sideloading games and apps from SideQuest requires a few additional steps on the player’s end, such as creating a developer account and sideloading content from a PC.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 7, 2022

The Quest 2 is a great gaming machine offered at a ridiculous price, and it has totally crushed the competition. In the case of VR, we all remember the competition between HTC and Oculus in 2016, with HTC clearly winning the market until Oculus used Facebook’s money to slash the price of the Rift around 2017.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Now, a little under four years since the big names in hardware released their first generation consumer headsets, we live in a time when a number of VR games have actually approached the best that any gaming platform has to offer. Without further ado, Road to VR’s 2019 Game of the Year Award winners: Asgard’s Wrath.

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AR Insider

APRIL 17, 2020

Sony Music Entertainment collaborated with Liverpool-based studio Draw & Code on a WebAR experience for Pink Floyd: The Later Years, that allows fans to experience the band’s music like never before. Sony Pictures and Trigger — The Mixed Reality Agency® teamed up once again to create a WebAR experience for the feature film.

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VRScout

JUNE 3, 2021

Sony reveals new VR games and exciting updates during its latest PS VR Showcase event. Today marked yet another PS VR Showcase by Sony, during which the company revealed new games for the PlayStation VR as well as exciting updates on several highly-anticipated titles. Ever dream of stepping into shoes (slippers?)

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VRScout

MARCH 4, 2021

This rule along with a long list of others will come in handy when you’re playing Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever ; a game from Sony Pictures and XR Games set in the Zombieland universe that draws inspiration from the light-gun games of the 90’s and popular fast-paced racing games of today.

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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2022

A new squad-based online battle game called World of Mechs is coming exclusively to Meta Quest 2 on May 26th, and it’s promising a bevy of mechs to pilot. The game is also said to include five maps, four multiplayer modes, and a 20-mission single player campaign. You can wishlist the game here on the Oculus Store.

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