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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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DECEMBER 16, 2024

But other partners like XREAL, Sony, and Lynx are working on new devices compatible with this operating system. The only announced content is the G-suite and some games like Demeo or Vacation Simulator, but more is to come. Or that it has multimodal input and can be commanded using controllers, hands, eyes, or voice.

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MARCH 25, 2019

During Sony’s inaugural ‘State of Play’ livestream, the company today announced a number of PSVR games with official street dates, many of which we’ve been salivating over for the past year. Vacation Simulator – 6/18/2019. Jupiter & Mars – 4/22/2019. Click on each to learn more.

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VRScout

JUNE 25, 2019

Sony’s free Spider-Man VR game is a quick, but surprisingly satisfying experience. Image Credit: Sony / CreateVR. Just make sure to keep your web canisters are fully-stocked before heading into battle; if you need to reload, simply fire your web shooters off-screen, sort of like a classic lightgun arcade game.

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MARCH 27, 2023

Last year Sony unveiled Ghostbusters VR Academy , a new location-based VR experience based on the iconic Ghostbusters franchise that lets you to strap on a Proton Pack and battle an army of supernatural creatures alongside your friends. The experience is actually comprised of two unique games.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Sony probably isn’t going to reveal sales for its PlayStation VR headset for a while yet, but it did today reveal which games are selling the best on the PlayStation Store. The platform holder usually puts out a list of the top 10 and 20 selling games across a number of different categories in both the US and EU each month.

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APRIL 20, 2022

The first-person VR football simulator will be available this fall. Announced during today’s Meta Quest Gaming Showcase , the sports technology and gaming company StatusPRO, Inc. The Madden -style game will have you playing from the perspective of the QB. Get ready for the NFL in VR! Image Credit: StatusPRO.

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JUNE 17, 2019

While E3 2019 may officially be in the books, it appears as though Sony is only just getting started. Here’s what PSVR players have to look forward to this week: VACATION SIMULATOR from Owlchemy Labs. There isn’t enough time to properly convey to you my love for this game. This week is shaping up to be a busy one for console VR.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

All these buttons replicate the buttons of a standard gamepad, and this would allow players to play their whole Steam library on the Deckard headset , not only the VR games. Plus this would make the Roy controllers offer a totally different input scheme that would be a disaster for us developers that want to make cross-platform games.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Over on the US PlayStation Blog , SIEA Social Media Manager Justin Massongill has compiled a list of 34 PSVR games targeting a Spring 2018 release. The latter is sure to be enjoyed by fans of Job Simulator (one of PSVR’s top rated titles) as it’s made by the same studio, Owlchemy Labs. Snail Games. Chromagun VR.

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JUNE 8, 2022

Commemorating the release of the original Ghostbusters (1984) film, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) today announced a pair of out-of-home VR games collectively called Ghostbusters VR Academy, coming to HOLOGATE locations worldwide. ” Image courtesy Hologate, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality. .”

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Owlchemy Labs permanently reduced the price for Vacation Simulator and Cosmonious High, though PlayStation owners will need to wait. each, Owlchemy Labs confirmed that Vacation Simulator and Cosmonious High are now available permanently at $19.99 Vacation Simulator and Cosmonious High are now PERMANENTLY $19.99

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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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JANUARY 6, 2017

Owlchemy Labs, the trailblazing developers of Job Simulator, today announced its VR game available for Rift, Vive, and PlayStation VR has officially cleared $3 million in sales, the largest figure we’ve heard to date for PC-based VR. It was also the most downloaded PS VR game in all of 2016 on Sony’s online PSN Store.

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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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JANUARY 11, 2019

We’ve broken it down further below, but here’s the chart upfront without further ado: 2018’s Top 10 Most Downloaded PSVR Games. Job Simulator (2016). Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality (2016). Admittedly the game has had enormous benefit thanks to its success on Steam and Oculus Store Early Access.

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APRIL 9, 2025

A terrible Microsoft Flight Simulator ripoff took #1 in Europe's PlayStation VR2 download charts for March, and #4 in the US. The game was originally titled "Flight Simulator 2025 VR" on the PlayStation Store when it launched last month, and has now been changed to "Flight Simulator Delivery 2025 VR".

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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! This may not seem much, but the RTX 2080 was able to run Half-Life: Alyx , which is a PC VR game with very solid graphics. Stay tuned!

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MARCH 4, 2025

Gabe Follower also maintains Valve is also set to ship games or demos that are already done specifically for Deckard. And indeed the device should be able to play SteamDeck flatscreen games, but on a big screen in VR. Fast Travel Games just made Mannequin free to play. 400 seems like a good price for it, in my opinion.

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MAY 10, 2018

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality (2017) seems to have done well enough to rate it the number one most downloaded game this past month on PSVR, beating out the VR stalwarts Job Simulator (2016) and Superhot VR (2017). Only one other game release in April to reach the top 10 list was Crisis on the Planet of the Apes (2018).

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Tactical team shooter Firewall Zero Hour (2018) took the top spot again as the most downloaded PSVR game last month. Image courtesy Sony. The post ‘Firewall Zero Hour’ Tops PSVR’s List for Most Downloaded Game in September appeared first on Road to VR.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Sony might not have spent much time focused on PSVR at their E3 2018 presentation last night but the company has brought a heaping helping of VR games for attendees to try at the PlayStation E3 booth this week. Vacation Simulator. Squanch Games Announces ‘Trover Saves the Universe’ for PSVR & PS4, Teaser Here.

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MARCH 14, 2023

PlayStation VR 2 launched late last month alongside more than 40 titles, which included games entirely new to the platform as well existing games from other platforms and upgraded PSVR titles. Check out why we game it a respectable [8.5/10] 10] in our review.

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JANUARY 18, 2025

If you've missed our biggest stories, we went hands-on with Sony's XYN headset and Play For Dream at CES, while Quest 3S was 2024's top-selling console on Amazon. PowerWash Simulator VR support is ending, Boneworks is coming to Quest 3 , and Sanzaru Games is moving on from Asgard's Wrath 2. See ya on the tracks! Bridge the Gap!

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Road to VR

JANUARY 2, 2018

We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. ARK Park is a multiplayer adventure game based on the world of ARK:Survival Evolved (2017). Ace Combat 7. Platform : PSVR (2018). Check out our hands-on here.

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JANUARY 6, 2017

Sony’s PlayStation 4 continues to widen the gap between it and the Xbox One with a strong 2016. Over the holiday season alone in 2016 Sony announced that more than 6.2 During that same holiday time period, Sony stated that between both digital and retail, over 50 million games were sold.

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JUNE 18, 2019

The award ceremony recognizes multiple achievements in VR, such as hardware advancements, gaming, film, social experience, and marketing to name a few. VR Game of the Year: SIEE & ASOBI Team – ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission. Sony London Studio – Blood & Truth. Owlchemy Labs – Vacation Simulator. HTC – Vive Pro Eye.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Where many high-end VR platforms pride themselves in touting the latest advances in hardware and the highest resolutions, Sony has instead chosen to focus their efforts on content, establishing a solid library of engaging VR experiences in the process. Image Credit: Sony Playstation.

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JUNE 15, 2020

Earlier this morning EA, Lucasfilm, and Motive Studios revealed the next entry in the Star Wars video game universe: Star Wars: Squadrons, an upcoming multiplayer dogfighter in which players engage in high-stakes space combat using an array of recognizable starfighters made famous throughout the films. Image Credit: Electronic Arts.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Official news on non-game experiences and apps are still pretty thin on the ground, as Sony has only listed a grand total of 7 to the launch line-up. Here’s the most complete list of PS VR games we’ve seen thus far: Available at PS VR launch. Job Simulator. Carnival Games (28 Oct 2016). EVE: Valkyrie.

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MAY 6, 2025

The May 2025 download charts from Sony are now available, providing the latest monthly stats across PS4, PS5, PS VR2 and more. Beat Saber and Creed: Rise To Glory - Championship Edition round out the top 3, while other charting games include Among Us 3D, Metro Awakening, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and more.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This unique locomotion system involves using the PS Move controllers to quickly tiptoe your way throughout the eclectic in-game world. There are even dynamic time and weather simulation. Re-flourish a barren wasteland by learning the long-forgotten art of cultivation in this laid-back interactive experience. Image Credit: Trebuchet. “We

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AUGUST 4, 2021

Hot on the tail of a demo release for its latest game , Fracked , nDreams is making moves. Just last week the company announced that it’s opening a second studio , nDreams Orbital, which will expressly focus on live-service games for VR. Frank Sagnier | Image courtesy nDreams. EA acquired Codemasters earlier this year for $1.2

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NOVEMBER 9, 2016

For some developers, porting an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive game to PlayStation VR is easier said than done. Sports Bar VR and Job Simulator both came from Vive to PS VR with a good degree of success, while games like The Brookhaven Experiment have only made small compromises to make it onto the platform.

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MAY 10, 2019

Sony today released the monthly download rankings for PSVR. Coming as no surprise to anyone, the hit block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) has again placed at the number one spot this past month, putting it now six months in a row as the top downloaded game on the platform. Job Simulator. Superhot VR. Gun Club VR.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Image by Sony). Sony believes in VR, and we definitely believe at some point in the future, VR will represent a meaningful component of interactive entertainment. So, PSVR2 probably won’t launch before 2022 : Sony can afford that also because it has no competition in the console VR space , so there is no need to rush.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

Sony and Nintendo were all set to release a collaborative game system known as the SNES-CD back in the 90s as an add-on device for the Super Nintendo. It’s been a long time coming and now Sony is finally putting all of its wacky peripherals to use in one immersive experience. Funny how that works out, isn’t it?

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