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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Airline Flight Attendant Simulator VR will be available on December 15th via Steam. Coming soon to VR headsets, Airline Flight Attendant Simulator VR is a consumer version of the actual training software used by major airlines and professional flight schools to train cabin crew members.

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JUNE 13, 2023

The next iteration of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) was announced over the weekend, slated to arrive sometime on Xbox consoles and PC in 2024. “Add-ons that were purchased from the in-simulator Marketplace will not need to be re-purchased in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.”

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The fast approaching Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is landing on PC and Xbox consoles November 19th. Nobody else has anything like this,” says Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator , Jorg Neumann. Upping the realism, developer Asobo boasts an all-new enhancement of the ground detail.

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VRScout

APRIL 1, 2021

The United States Army confirmed via an official statement yesterday that it has awarded Microsoft a contract to deliver 120,000 military-grade HoloLens AR headsets designed for use in a variety of combat scenarios. ” Image Credit: Microsoft. Image Credit: US Army. Feature Image Credit: US Army.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

Microsoft Flight Simulator seemed like the ideal candidate for VR support when it was unveiled back at E3 2019 in June, however word got out at E3 that the studio hadn’t fully committed to supporting VR headsets at launch. ” Microsoft Flight Simulator is slated to release on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs sometime in 2020.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Microsoft Flight Simulator releases VR patch. Microsoft Flight Simulator is now compatible with VR headsets : not only the HP Reverb G2 as initially teased but all the headsets that are compatible with OpenXR , so basically all the most famous devices. Header image by Microsoft). Top news of the week. Image by HP).

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VRScout

JUNE 13, 2023

The latest edition of the popular flight simulator will feature new professions to master and aircraft to pilot, but what about VR? Whew, that’s a lot of flying… Credit: Microsoft Unfortunately, there was no mention of VR during any portion of the showcase. You can also check out the official FAQ here.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Continued: “It is a favourite among titles such as simulator games or for anyone who values the highest clarity of consumer VR. “It It was used at the official media event for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Optimum said it’s his favourite VR headset for simracing. “It

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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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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Evaluate how easy it will be to use the apps you already rely on, like Microsoft Office apps or prototyping software on the headsets youre going to use. Plus, thanks to Microsofts partnership with Meta, you can access a range of Office apps (such as Teams and Word) through your Quest device.

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2019

Here’s what PSVR players have to look forward to this week: VACATION SIMULATOR from Owlchemy Labs. Originally released on SteamVR and Oculus this past April, Vacation Simulator arrives on PlayStation VR tomorrow ( June 18th ). There isn’t enough time to properly convey to you my love for this game. MINI MECH MAYHEM from Futurlab.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees and shuts down its mixed reality projects This is seriously a bad period for the tech industry in general, and of course also for mixed reality. For sure, not having Microsoft backing it will slow down a lot of its development.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

More info Quest 3 will pair with Windows 11 PCs next month Meta and Microsoft announced that the automatic pairing of Quest 3 headsets with Windows 11 PCs is coming in preview access in December. Microsoft and Asobo have launched the new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator and it is a blast.

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MARCH 14, 2025

80 Elite Dangerous Space simulation $19.99 $5.99 30 Job Simulator Simulation $19.99 $14.99 25 Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition Flight simulation $59.99 $29.99 75 VTOL VR Flight simulation $29.99 $20.99 80 Elite Dangerous Space simulation $19.99 $5.99 30 DiRT Rally 2.0

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Last week a collection of Microsoft employees penned a letter to the companies CEO, Satya Nadella, and its president, Brad Smith, expressing their open discontent regarding a $479M contract with the United States military that would introduce roughly 100,000 HoloLens MR headsets to the battlefield. “We

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MARCH 13, 2018

There are plenty of companies out there working to help define the first real haptic standard outside of tiny vibration motors seen already in VR motion controllers, and now it appears Microsoft can be counted among them with their newly revealed CLAW controller prototype.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Training and Simulation : Meta offers a wide selection of industry-focused training and learning apps. Remote Collaboration : With Meta Horizon Workrooms, Microsoft Teams, and countless other collaboration apps, businesses can create custom Meta VR environments for meetings, brainstorming, and more.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Could Microsoft’s high-tech floormat be the future of at-home 4D entertainment? According to a patent filed by Microsoft to the United States Patent & Trademark Office earlier this week, the company has been experimenting with the idea of a unique VR floor mat device designed to enhance users immersion.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

SIMULATE RISKY SITUATIONS. For example, during the training of police officers, it is possible to simulate situations of pursuit, detention, and interrogation while teaching students the best legal practices, quick and correct reactions, and respect for human rights at the same time. Image Credit: Microsoft. HONE THE SKILLS.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

FlyInside FSX , the crowdfunded VR plugin for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (2006) , was built well before first-party VR motion controllers existed, developed back in the DK2-era of 2015 as an ad hoc way of jumping into an already highly-detailed flight sim. SEE ALSO This Awesome DIY VR Cockpit Hides a Flight Simulator in Plain Sight.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Military simulations are one of the fields where virtual reality has always been an important technology , even before that VR had its new renaissance in 2012. Can you be so kind as to also introduce Bohemia Interactive Simulations? VBS4 is an easy-to-use, whole-earth virtual and constructive simulation.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Organizations can even use software to guide new employees through simulations on how to complete certain tasks, or use specific equipment and tools. As an example, Siemens uses VR simulations to train technicians on maintenance tasks a process it says has helped to reduce training times by 66%.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Powered by mixed reality devices like the Microsoft HoloLens 2, the platform uses mixed reality technology to project interactive hologram patients over the real world, offering students a way to hone their skills at home or in the simulation lab. Mixed reality is increasingly recognized as a useful method of simulator training.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to scale its Global Collaboration Village , a Metaverse space for international business leaders and decision-makers. Microsoft to Develop Industrial Metaverse in 2024 Alongside its WEF Metaverse partnership.

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VRScout

JULY 14, 2021

Games such as Half-Life: Alyx and Microsoft Flight Simulator have shown just how far modern VR technology has come in the hands of both new and experienced developers. Kayak VR: Mirage , an upcoming VR kayaking simulator from Amsterdam-based developer Better Than Life, is another such title. Image Credit: Better Than Life.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

It can help students develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills through custom role-playing simulations. VR headsets and intuitive apps like Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces allow employees worldwide to share a virtual space and connect in real-time.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Combat flight sim DCS already supports eye-tracked foveated rendering, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is working on adding it in its current beta cycle. This extra performance can be used to either run demanding experiences at a smoother framerate or render experiences already hitting framerate at higher peak resolution.

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MARCH 8, 2024

For my part, I've spent much of the last few days flying over the dunes of Frank Herbert's Arrakis in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The new free add-on to Flight Simulator transforms the game into the barren spice-filled planet from the 1965 book. Check out the mission in our video:

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

How much do you know about Microsoft XR for enterprises? While Microsoft might not have the same selection of proprietary hardware solutions as companies like Meta, the company is still deeply invested in extended reality. Want to learn more about Microsofts XR Vision?

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Microsoft’s flagship social VR platform brings its unique brand of events to the Quest. Experiences giving you magical powers were at the top of that list, followed by games like Job Simulator and Star Trek: Bridge Crew. AltspaceVR on Oculus Quest / Image Credit: AltspaceVR, Microsoft. Image Credit: AltspaceVR, Microsoft.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

AR supports emergency response management through simulations, real-time assistance, and mapping danger zones. Simulated Training. Augmented reality simulation enables users to have realistic experiences without endangering anyone. One example is the patient simulator PerSim by MedCognition.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

As we move further towards engaging with a completely virtual online world, tech giants such as Meta and Microsoft continue to lead the way. ” Microsoft. Microsoft continues to pioneer the future of augmented reality, using its Microsoft Mesh platform that facilitates extended forms of reality (XR).

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JULY 4, 2022

NVIDIA joined Meta , Epic Games, Khronos Group, Avataar , Microsoft, Unity, XR Association , and many other founding members to lead the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse. It features an environment simulating the continuity of experiences in the physical world.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 confirmed its release date in a new trailer. Initially announced last year, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the next entry in the long-running series. Last year's reveal did not mention headset support, stating it would be a "standalone simulator and the next-generation sequel."

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 18, 2023

The firm’s platform simulates meeting or event scenarios to help trainees overcome nerves and anxiety during a critical social-led business opportunity. The platform provides access to realistic environments which attempts to simulate challenges faced during public speaking scenarios in a safe, immersive space.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 15, 2025

The studio built 700 physical models that have then been translated into characters of the game Train Sim World VR balances the realism that the core simulation fans want with simplifications that make the experience more enjoyable in VR for the uninitiated to the genre Crystal Commander brings strategy games to mixed reality.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Virtual reality headsets, and tools like Microsofts Immersive Spaces app for Teams, Glue, or Remio give companies a 3D space where employees can hold meetings, host team-building activities, manage product demos and more. With VR, workplace productivity and collaboration gets an instant boost. Fortunately, VR offered a solution.

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