Road to VR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adding to a growing number of data points showing why Facebook has shifted its attention away from Oculus PC is the difference in momentum between the two platforms as revealed by game review counts over time. This month, the number of reviews across all Quest games has exceeded the number of reviews across all Oculus PC games.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Facebook today announced that it’s working with Rockstar Games to bring Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) exclusively to the Oculus Quest 2 headset. This follows a trend of established studios reformatting older games, such as Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 (2005), for the Oculus Quest 2 hardware.

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Road to VR

MARCH 16, 2020

Facebook today announced that 20 Oculus Quest games have broken the $1 million revenue mark, a big milestone for the VR industry as a whole. In a blog post, the company says the $1 million revenue trend “promises to continue as even more people join the VR community.”

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The now very popular trend began in Japan in the mid-2010s with a majority of VTubers being Japanese-speaking YouTubers or live streamers. 4, VARK plans on giving away an Oculus Quest 2 through social media. The post Popular VTubers Headline Upcoming VR Concert On Oculus Quest appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2020

Thanks to a shared release date, however, the communities have since banded together to form one of the most adorable fan art trends in recent memory. Now you’ll soon have the chance to slay demons side-by-side with the adorable Resident Services representative as part of a new update for DrBeef’s QuestZDoom for the Oculus Quest.

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Road to VR

APRIL 29, 2020

In Facebook’s Q1 2020 earnings call today, the company overviewed its latest financial situation and noted that Oculus products were a major contributor to $297 million in non-advertising revenue. Wehner specifically noted that the increase was “driven primarily by the sales of Oculus products.”

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VRScout

JULY 29, 2021

This includes marathon workouts, dance parties, trending workouts, and new filters that allow you to more easily browse Supernatural’s massive library of 500+ workouts. You can also see what’s trending in the Supernatural community and even save a workout playlist for later. . update is available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2.

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Tech Trends VR

JULY 15, 2019

The software that comes alongside the Oculus is much better than the Index by a long shot Click To Tweet. The software that comes alongside the Oculus is much better than the Index by a long shot, and there are many more AAA games available in the market for the Oculus. This handy infographic lays it all out.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Respawn Entertainment and Oculus today announced that the PC VR game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond (2020) , notably one of the worst-rated Oculus Studio partner titles, is being slimmed down to fit on Oculus Quest 2. Launch is slated for sometime “later this year,” and will include the full game.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This week, we look at Oculus Quest's 2nd birthday, Varjo's new hardware, and Accenture's big VR buy. The post Spatial Beats: Oculus, Accenture & Varjo appeared first on AR Insider. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Less than 48 hours after Meta fully unveiled Quest 3 , John Carmack, legendary programmer and former CTO of Oculus, expressed doubts about mixed reality’s ability to increase headset sales. Still, it’s clear the key cohort in Oculus’ genesis story has a lot to offer when it comes to all things XR.

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AR Insider

APRIL 27, 2020

Oculus Quest has been the accelerant that the VR industry needs. But perhaps a more telling metric goes straight to the source: Oculus Quest Store data. Oculus seems to be betting that people will be happy with a convenient, lower-powered headset that plays a smaller number of games,” said the Verge’s Adi Robertson.

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AR Insider

MAY 21, 2020

Four waves of research now brings new insights and trend data to light. VR users also indicate high satisfaction; upward-trending usage frequency; and price sensitivity that aligns with current pricing trends. This challenge is being addressed with the advent of standalone headsets like Oculus Quest.

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VRScout

APRIL 15, 2021

Facebook today announced the launch of premium app subscriptions on the Oculus Quest platform. “One interesting VR trend is how quickly it’s growing beyond just games. Tribe XR // Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus. ” vSpatial // Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 17, 2020

Things kicked off with a major update to the Oculus Quest system experience that makes VR more flexible, social, and easy to use. Oculus Browser supporting multiple windows. Support for multiple windows will first come to Oculus Browser, with support for more 2D apps like Chats and Store coming later.

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VRScout

AUGUST 30, 2022

Epic added stuff related to Oculus (Quest, Quest 2 & Mobile) in today's update. A proportion of our investments is focused on trends we believe will impact the future world that we and our children will live in.” Most likely proper VR support in the future. — HYPEX (@HYPEX) August 30, 2022.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 29, 2020

But the figures provided are relative to the non-static Steam population, which obfuscates the actual adoption trend of VR headsets on the platform. Trend Line. It’s not clear how long this trend will continue, but we can make a (naive) projection based on what we’re seeing today by drawing out the line.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. It is coming soon to the Oculus store. Over 60 titles on the Oculus platform surpass $1M in revenue. Glue is now available to download on the Oculus store. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 20, 2021

But hey, let me play this game anyway, so here you are my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 based on the trends and the anticipations that we had at the end of 2020! I expect all these trends to continue in 2021, for a year that will see the growth of the technology on all its sides (software and hardware).

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 21, 2020

Me wearing the Oculus Quest. On the other side, PC gamers are appreciating the high-quality Valve Index (even if it has some reliability issues ), and casual gamers are loving the Oculus Quest. In 2020 this trend will continue, and the more content will get released, the more people will start entering VR.

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AR Insider

JULY 3, 2020

Four waves of research now brings new insights and trend data to light. VR users also indicate high satisfaction; upward-trending usage frequency; and price sensitivity that aligns with current pricing trends. Gear VR however is trending downward as expected. And all four waves represent a collective base of 9,079 U.S.

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VRScout

APRIL 20, 2021

Four onboard cameras allow for inside-out tracking, removing the need for external trackers, such as ones used for the HTC Vive and original Oculus Rift respectively. The idea of a fitness-focused VR headset does bring up several interesting points regarding growing trends within the VR industry. Image Credit: IF Design.

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Road to VR

APRIL 28, 2020

Between high demand and manufacturing interruptions due to the Coronavirus, Oculus Quest and Rift S have been in extremely short supply, often commanding a 150% price premiums (or more) in aftermarket sales. SEE ALSO Oculus Explains Rift S Design & Manufacturing Partnership with Lenovo.

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AR Insider

APRIL 22, 2021

This downward trend is concerning for VR, as public interest continues to wane from its peak during the technology’s circa-2017 hype cycle. On the bright side, Standalone VR – exemplified by Oculus Quest 2 — was a standout in this year’s survey.

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VRScout

MAY 26, 2021

” FitXR’s new HIIT studio is available now on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets with three introductory classes available free of charge. For more information check out the official Oculus blog post. We know how important variety is for our community, who use FitXR every day to reach their fitness goals.”

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 4, 2021

We all hope that this trend will go on also after the pandemic because in VR it is possible to do performances that are impossible in real life (like having a NYE party in Notre-Dame). The interest towards Oculus has grown up during the Holidays. More info (Subscriber count of subreddits) More info (Google searches for “Oculus”).

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The product is a 3D modeling software for PC VR and Oculus Quest headsets. More from AR Insider… The post Spatial Beats: Oculus, Google & Snap appeared first on AR Insider. I’m not saying it has to be free, but someone could get a lot of 3D developers as a result of providing this service.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This week we cover a handful of new funding rounds, new Snap AR milestones and Oculus Quest sales Inflections, among other items. Arden’s Wake hits the Oculus Store. Finally, Penrose Studios’ award-winning narrative VR experience is available for the Oculus Rift for $7.99. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.

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Road to VR

APRIL 7, 2020

The data shows a bit of chaos surrounding the change in collection methodology, but either way, it’s the next data point in a trend which has been stepping upward on average. If the current trend continues, we expect to see some 3 million monthly-connected headsets on Steam around January 2021. Share of VR Headsets on Steam.

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Road to VR

MAY 16, 2023

Should Apple’s MR headset announcement surpass expectations, Kuo suggests the device will pave the way for a transformative investment trend in the industry, as other makers follow suit to jump on the trend.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Oculus Quest 2 is the first Facebook headset to require a Facebook account. It’s the culmination of a trend of deeper integration between Oculus products and Facebook services. Where to Find Oculus Quest 2 Privacy Settings. Where to Find Oculus Quest 2 Privacy Settings. Here’s the overview.

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Tech Trends VR

APRIL 9, 2018

The firm’s research indicates that VR headsets have been the main source of growth in unit sales to date, and although this trend is expected to continue – particularly with smartphone-powered mobile headsets – there is also an expectations that the next generation of HMDs will ignite a new wave of consumer interest. “We

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Considering that Facebook is very smart also in leaking misleading info (as it has happened with the “Monterey” headset ), this can also be a move from Menlo Park to create hype for the upcoming Oculus Connect 6 and the AR glasses that will be teased there. The Oculus Connect 6 is coming! Games on Oculus Quest are selling really well.

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2019

And while virtual reality and BMIs are still relatively segregated fields at this point, Oculus CTO and legendary programmer John Carmack got a chance to visit Neuralink’s offices, calling it “very bold work.” I spent a day at Neuralink last week, and left with my head figuratively (for now?)

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VRScout

MAY 28, 2021

Last month Facebook announced the launch of premium app subscriptions on the Oculus Quest, offering users the chance to unlock exclusive VR content from select developers by paying a monthly fee. One interesting VR trend is how quickly it’s growing beyond just games. Image Credit: Facebook, Oculus.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 31, 2019

In spite of all the investment from companies such as Oculus, the PSVR is the only hardware that has come even close to tapping that elusive jackpot of mass consumer adoption. Alice Bonasio is a VR Consultant and Tech Trends’ Editor in Chief. appeared first on Tech Trends. Click To Tweet. The same seems to be the case with VR.

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ARPost

DECEMBER 25, 2020

And the trend is likely to continue the next year. Platforms: Steam, Oculus, Playstation VR. Platforms: Steam, Oculus, GOG. Platform: Steam, Oculus. Platforms: Steam, PSVR, Oculus. Global lockdowns determined people to find new ways to have fun at home. This is how many consumers discovered VR games.

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