Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2020

Additional hotels planned in Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco, and San Jose. offering gamers of all ages the ultimate in immersive entertainment and in every aspect of gaming. According to a press statement , the first location is slated to break ground in Phoenix, AZ sometime later this year.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

The immersive sports experience made its debut during yesterday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. We developed ARound to enhance those feelings through highly immersive and interactive AR experiences that complement the action on the field,” said Josh Beatty, founder and CEO of ARound.

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JANUARY 28, 2020

According to the release, the goal of these Atari Hotels is to merge retro gaming with modern immersive entertainment to offer guests a one-of-a-kind gaming-focused travel destination; this includes modern interactive entertainment powered by VR and AR. . A render of the potential Atari Hotel design / Image Credit: Atari Inc.

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JUNE 13, 2022

Pico hired 40 new staff members to support its US expansion, working from offices in the Bay Area, Seattle, and San Diego. The new positions enable Pico to secure key immersive content developers, programmers, and marketers to boost its VR product and establish ground in US markets.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The VR trial flights – which are being tested on 10 flights between Boston and Seattle, as well as Boston and San Diego – are the result of a partnership between Alaska Airlines and SkyLights, along with support from 20 th Century Fox, Warner Brothers, and EIM.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Curious about what made Half-Life: Alyx (2020) one of the most richly detailed and immersive VR games to date? Now Valve has released a developer commentary mode in the game that gives you a first-hand peek at every aspect of its development as you play.

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VRScout

JUNE 19, 2019

Learn the ins and outs of immersive video production with our new VR180 tutorial series! If you’re looking to add an extra sense of presence or immersion to your next video without going a full 360-degrees, VR180 is definitely a format worth checking out.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

This has been revealed months ago, and in particular, it is well known that Google should work on the operating system (an immersive version of Android), Qualcomm on the chipset, and Samsung on the device itself. The idea of the project is to make remote meetings more realistic, natural, immersive, and break the dullness of Zoom meetings.

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JANUARY 11, 2017

This year will also mark the true beginning of the company’s western expansion, beginning with a brand new United States research office in Seattle, Washington and a US headquartered in Los Angeles, California. More can be learned, however, about the Seattle office based on who exactly it will house.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In addition to the whimsical demo I tried of the farm house, HaptX has also created hands-on demos for training firefighters and a glimpse into how automotive companies could use the gloves to showcase design in a more immersive environment. Disclosure: The HaptX launch trailer was filmed at VRScout’s mixed reality studio.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A new XR event will soon be awarding immersive projects focused on environmental and social issues. Organized by Vulcan Productions and Kaleidoscope, Impact Reality Summit will have its first edition on January 9 and 10, 2020, at Vulcan Technologies headquarters in Seattle, WA. An XR Event for a Sustainable Future.

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APRIL 26, 2018

We’re jetting off from Heathrow to the US West Coas, stopping by Seattle to cover Microsoft Build before heading to the Bay Area for Google’s flagship developer conference in Mountain View Click To Tweet. It will be interesting to contrast the latest strategy from Microsoft and Google, specially around Immersive Tech Click To Tweet.

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Road to VR

JULY 5, 2017

VRstudios , the Seattle-based global provider of VR arcade equipment, today announced the release of a new system called VRcade Arena which bills itself as a wireless ‘warehouse-scale’ VR platform that can provide multiplayer games and experiences for up to eight simultaneous users. Enter VRstudios.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

immersive #VR audio). I’m in Seattle. Sessions included practicing ducks and slips in a VR boxing ring, performing yoga with a trainer in Mumbai while immersed in a peaceful Japanese Zen garden, and a variety of other fitness-focused VR activities. Great 60 min. workout today w/ @IamDanielGonz in @rumiiVR ! He’s in Miami.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

SEA VR , the largest VR conference in the Pacific Northwest, has renamed itself as the “Immerse Technology Summit,” and will be held this year on October 11th in Bellevue, Washington. Applications for the competition are open until September 28th to any immersive technology company that is less than five years old. Register Here.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

STRIVR, the immersive VR training company, announced a $16 million round of financing led by GreatPoint Ventures (GPV) that is said to advance the company’s further expansion into the enterprise market. With this investment, GPV Managing Partner Ray Lane also joined the company’s Board of Directors.

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VRScout

MAY 12, 2017

This week Viacom NEXT , the growing VR division of the Viacom media conglomerate, premiered its latest venture into the world of immersive entertainment: A hypnotic music video hybrid that combines holographic imagery with a virtual reality environment.

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JUNE 3, 2018

Nestled under fir tree-covered mountains and bordered by beaches, the city’s urban center boasts businesses that are transforming industries, creating immersive stories, and defining the next wave of computing. Vancouver is one of the fastest growing VR, AR, and MR hubs in the world. Its expansion is staggering. Now, there are over 200.

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MAY 10, 2017

Through a partnership with Seattle-based startup Pixvana, Valve is also launching a VR video section aimed at bringing many of the benefits of distributing a 360-degree video on Facebook or Google’s YouTube to PC users consuming content through Steam.

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MAY 10, 2018

Call me strange, but of all the mixed reality demos I tried at this year’s Microsoft Build Developer Conference in Seattle, Washington, the one I actually found the most fun had me repairing an electric panel. A similar demo I tried in Seattle came from 3D app developer Taqtile.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

That future is not yet set in stone, and while AR tools are accessible via most smartphones today, increased adoption of immersive hardware and software may be years away for consumers. However, undercovering these innovations can be challenging if one doesn’t know where to look. All those things that we keep talking about.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Business leaders gathered at this year’s Seattle based IMMERSE Summit ( previously Sea VR ) to explore how VR/ AR and Mixed Reality is transforming manufacturing, design, education, health and medicine and much more. SEE ALSO Madrona Venture Group on Why Seattle is a Hotbed for VR and AR. Is that a five-year journey?

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ARPost

DECEMBER 10, 2020

If you can’t experience the Holiday Hunt in a location near you this holiday season, it likely won’t be long before a fun and immersive experience comes your way. That having been said, WebAR in retail has been a long time coming.

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JULY 18, 2021

REDMOND, WA, – HaptX, the leading provider of realistic haptic technology, today announced a Series A-1 financing round of $12 million along with new headquarters in the Seattle area. HaptX has open positions available in mechanical engineering, software development, sales, and operations across its Seattle and San Luis Obispo offices.

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MAY 29, 2018

A similar demo I tried in Seattle was from 3D app developer Taqtile , which generates step-by-step instructions supported by images, videos, text and holograms, all integrated into real-world physical actions.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It is available in cities like Seattle, Chicago, Tokyo, London, and most recently, San Diego and Portland. Immerse , the enterprise VR training company out of the UK is expanding to the US following a year in which the company reportedly grew 300 percent. Apple Maps ‘Look Around’ Feature expands to more cities.

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JANUARY 2, 2020

Vulcan Productions and Kaleidoscope their inaugural Impact Reality Summit in Seattle, WA, focused on promoting immersive storytelling with a powerful impact. . While all eyes might be on Las Vegas next week for the annual CES technology event there’s plenty of other shows going on.

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JUNE 3, 2017

The NBA, NFL, and NCAA have all been tapped for virtual content on a regular basis and will likely continue to forge relationships with immersive content producers as the quality of the hardware and streams continue to increase. Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners on June 20 at 10:10 p.m. San Francisco Giants on June 13 at 10:15 p.m.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Foundry10 , a Seattle based philanthropic educational research organization, wanted to explore what happens when you bring VR into the classroom. Additional questions were recorded in the survey such as what causes breaks in immersion when it comes to VR content (the answer will most likely not surprise you: ).

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2017

Utilizing SPIN Play technology from Seattle-based VR studio Pixvana , Valve has enabled adaptive video streaming in Steam VR and is offering an eclectic selection of 360-degree content to celebrate the launch. Steam 360 Video Player currently hosts eight different pieces of virtual reality content.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Last month, the Seattle Department of Labor & Industries issued a citation against Meta’s Reality Labs’ division to highlight health and safety hazards at its Matrix testing facility, potentially closing the space until Meta meets its working standards or if the Menlo Park-based firm can combat the decision.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 4, 2021

Talking about a purely digital event, the digital CGI show around the Space Needle in Seattle was surely beautiful. Many of my VR friends shared it, and I agree with their enthusiasm: it was amazing, and while not immersive, it is surely worth a watch.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Part of Achard's job is to travel around the work searching for the best immersive storytelling, art, music at festivals and gatherings around the world. Achard was also instrumental in bringing Punchdrunk's Believe Your Eyes to an Phi Gallery exhibition in Venice during Venice VR Expanded (now Venice Immersive) in 2019.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 16, 2023

“I wanted an immersive experience with my friends, where they could reach out and touch each other and actually make a physical connection. I believed that the real magic of VR would begin when someone could totally lose themselves in the immersive experience. But it very nearly didn’t happen. Do they justify the the hype?

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JULY 21, 2016

Working out of a modest two-story house tucked away in a historic Hollywood neighborhood, Christian Bretz is giving me a demo of his Stonehenge VR experience, just days before he has to pack up everything and make the journey to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Bretz is one of those new breed of VR creators.

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APRIL 6, 2017

Immersive education startup Lifeliqe is looking to capitalize on that potential. In fact the company has already run pilot lessons using the headset in classes at Renton Prep in Seattle, Washington, and Castro Valley Unified College in California. With HoloLens, though, the company is looking to move into the classroom.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Pluto , a Seattle based VR startup which reeled in a $14 million Series A investment last year, today launched their unique Pluto application in Early Access via Steam. Image courtesy Pluto.

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