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VR Simulation Allows Police To Train Using Real Tasers

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Axon, a weapons technology company based out of Arizona, today launched a new VR simulation designed to train law enforcement officers in de-escalation tactics by immersing them in realistic scenarios they may face out in the field. Axon’s VR simulation training is already being used by the Phoenix Police Department.

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Snapchat Mutates X-Men Fans via Augmented Reality to Sell Tickets for 'Dark Phoenix' Movie

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Based on the new Snapchat augmented reality experience promoting X-Men: Dark Phoenix, which debuts in theaters on June 7, the answer is a resounding "yup."

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‘Sense Arena’ is a VR Hockey Trainer That’s Being Adopted by NHL Teams

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Since the system only tracks the player’s head and hands there’s a lot of the player’s body and motions that can’t be accounted for, meaning it is far from a perfect physical simulation. However, Sense Arena pitches itself as being a cognitive training tool as much as being about working on technique.

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New Quest 2 Bundle to Include ‘GOLF+’ & ‘Space Pirate Trainer’, Replacing ‘Beat Saber’ & ‘Resident Evil 4’

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As the PGA Tour’s official VR golf game, more courses are also coming down the pipeline in February, including THE PLAYERS Championship and the WM Phoenix Open.

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How We Soar Review: PS VR’s First Underrated Gem Is Here

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The phoenix is a symbol we can all easily recognize. How We Soar is one of PS VR’s most uplifting experiences, and won’t soon be forgotten by those that enjoy something more in line with the pace of a walking simulator, as opposed to the action-packed intensity of EVE: Valkyrie or Driveclub VR.

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7 Games You Can’t Miss In PSVR’s First Big Sale

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But it doesn’t stop there, as this Spider-Man simulator has you swinging from branches and platforms across floating islands, gathering collectables and leaping across chasms. Windlands gives a lot of iron stomached VR gamers what they’ve been asking for; full locomotion with analogue sticks.

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New HTC Vive Releases For The Week Of 11/20/16

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Limelight VR is a simulator that puts you into tense public speaking situations so you can practice your skills and/or conquer your fears. Star Phoenix, from Blazar Games. In Star Phoenix , you find yourself alone on a downtrodden space ship after a long hibernation. Limelight VR, from Virtual Neuroscience Lab. Price: $7.99.

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