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The Best VR Games of 2024 – Our Game of the Year Picks

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Far from fading away, over its nearly decade of existence VR has continued to evolve in ways both subtle and seismic, redefining whats possible in gaming, creativity, and connection. It wasn’t about taking an Arkham game and porting to VR. Its not just about more ‘AAA’ gamesalthough that doesn’t hurt.

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Applications of Virtual Reality for Nonprofits

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Therefore, some nonprofits have started using virtual reality technology to assist them in their fundraising efforts. For instance, this could be a virtual reality video that provides a perspective of someone’s daily life if they have dementia. Virtual Reality Is Solving Problems. Applying Gamification.

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Mixed Reality Update is a Natural Fit for Rube Goldberg Game ‘Gadgeteer’, Now Available on Quest 3

Road to VR

Virtual reality’s most compelling Rube Goldberg sandbox Gadgeteer (2019) just got an update on Quest 3 and Quest 3S which finally brings mixed reality gameplay into the fold. Gadgeteer is the ideal game for mixed reality,” says Creative Director, Peter Kao.

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Virtual Reality should acknowledge its “kids issue”

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We just had our Christmas holidays, and it is common knowledge that Virtual Reality, and especially Quest 2, had its greatest day on Christmas. When I started using virtual reality in 2014, the age limit for using the Oculus Rift DK 2 was 7 years, but then it was incremented to 13 years old. horror games).

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The XR Week Peek (2025.01.05): Vivo to launch a mixed reality headset, VR usage on Steam on the rise, and more!

The Ghost Howls

And if people consider SteamDeck a very successful device, this means we have to give the same consideration to Virtual Reality, too. Paired with the fact that the Meta Horizon app was the first one on the App Store during the holidays , this means that virtual reality had great Winter Holidays.

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One of the Best Mods for ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ is Becoming a Full Game Next Year

Road to VR

Half-Life: Alyx (2020) is one of the most moddable VR games out there, which has spawned high-quality DLC and some impressively detailed levels. 2080 Games is partially funding the development of the title, allowing the solo developer to focus on creating the game full-time.

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10 Top Use Cases of Blockchain in Virtual Reality

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There are several use cases of blockchain in different industries, including virtual reality. Through blockchain, advertising and sponsorship in virtual reality can be made more secure and reliable. See Also: Is the Key to the Metaverse More Links Between Virtual Spaces?