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JUNE 8, 2022

Commemorating the release of the original Ghostbusters (1984) film, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) today announced a pair of out-of-home VR games collectively called Ghostbusters VR Academy, coming to HOLOGATE locations worldwide. ” Image courtesy Hologate, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In fact, with the introduction of virtual reality in the game development industry, the revenue earned has gone up considerably. As virtual reality technology gained prominence, the use of VR devices like the Samsung Gear VR, Oculus VR, and HTC Vive, have also become popular. billion, the next year it increased to $3.6

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APRIL 21, 2025

More info A developer made some steps toward PSVR 2s HDR usage on PC The VR community continues to look for workarounds to unlock all the cool features of PSVR 2 that Sony is not allowing on PC. Mixed reality city builder Wall Town Wonders is being adapted for VR. It seems cool, but there is a thing Im not a huge fan of.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Marvel’s upcoming superhero simulator Iron Man VR is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases of 2020. “Early on in development, the team at Camouflaj knew that bringing the iconic garage into virtual reality would be essential” said Yara Abou Samra, producer at Camouflaj.

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JUNE 29, 2021

Virtual reality offers 360-degree fully immersive experiences that can take the horror genre to a whole new level. The potential of virtual reality in film is limitless. It has the ability to simulate hundreds of scents, enabling its users to fully immerse themselves into virtual worlds.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Last year, the AIS announced the VR Society, a division dedicated to virtual reality, at their VR on the Lot event at Paramount Studios. It started with a preview of nominated VR experiences and ended with a lengthy awards ceremony where virtual reality and 360° video played a major role. Best VR Game: Job Simulator.

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APRIL 18, 2019

Virtual and artificial reality technologies are changing the world. In the very near future, virtual reality headsets are expected to significantly shift the way consumers work, experience entertainment, make purchases, and participate in social activities. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony/USPTO.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

I actually have a second reason to celebrate: Feedspot has put me in 3rd place in its classification of the best 60 Virtual Reality websites , ranked by authority. On my side, Ill just celebrate by eating some typical sweeties of this period. Im just behind the sacred websites Road To VR and Upload VR.

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JUNE 13, 2017

Just like any other VR headset, Sony’s PlayStation VR (PSVR) leaves plenty of room for improvement, and the company’s R&D division has a few ideas on where to take it on both a software and hardware level. He also spoke about VR displays, and the importance of integrating focus variation to simulate our real world vision.

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JUNE 26, 2023

On social media, people have already started sharing images from the simulator , which gives you a quick glimpse of how the device will be. On social media, people have already started sharing images from the simulator , which gives you a quick glimpse of how the device will be.

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Road to VR

JUNE 21, 2017

It seems likely that Sony are paying close attention to Valve’s progress here, as PSVR would be the logical way to revive some elements of the PS3-based social platform PlayStation Home , which was also stacked full of virtual items and avatar customisation. Fantastic Contraption.

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MARCH 7, 2022

Image by Sony Interactive Entertainment). The channel says that according to “credible sources”, Sony may launch PSVR 2 sometime in Q1 2023. Of course, take this rumor with a grain of salt: Sony could still decide to launch the new headset in 2022 to exploit the holiday season. Other relevant news. PSVR 2 may launch in Q1 2023.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Image by Sony). Sony believes in VR, and we definitely believe at some point in the future, VR will represent a meaningful component of interactive entertainment. So, PSVR2 probably won’t launch before 2022 : Sony can afford that also because it has no competition in the console VR space , so there is no need to rush.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

I’ve found a long and detailed post about how virtual reality is used for soft-skills training and assessment. It’s a pity there is not much research about smell in virtual reality , because it is one of our most ancient senses and the only one that is directly wired into the brain. News from partners (and friends).

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

Sony is about to bring the third weapon to the high-end VR fight, and it could have a major impact on the market. The device enables you to enter simulated worlds in games like Batman: Arkham VR , Rigs , Driveclub VR , Until Dawn: Rush of Blood , and SuperHyperCube. What It Means For Sony. VR for Everyone.

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MAY 28, 2024

Job Simulator And Vacation Simulator Arrive On Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro is now home to two of VR’s best-selling titles, Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator from Owlchemy Labs. Welcome to the golden age of hand-tracked VR gaming. I also noted a few objects not releasing from my grip when I expected them to.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

The first one is Altspace VR, one of the first social VR spaces of this new Virtual Reality era. In total, I counted something like 32 games, which is ok to start with, but then Sony should be fast in collecting more content to not make the PSVR2 players get bored fast for the lack of playable games.

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Road to VR

MAY 21, 2018

Now, users looking to pop their head in to see what all the fuss is about should have their eyeballs pointed to PSN starting tomorrow, as Sony is tossing out a free WipEout Omega Collection demo replete with PSVR support. Announced on Sony’s PS blog , you’ll be able to play on both PS4 and PSVR.

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APRIL 13, 2020

This week Sony has showcased the new DualShock controller for the PS5, dubbed DualSens. PSVR2 will surely have its dedicated controllers, but since Sony is trying to guarantee retro-compatibility of games (especially gems like AstroBot), this headset should also be able to work with the DualSens controller.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

With the introduction of virtual reality to consoles comes the next step forward, but does PlayStation VR solidify virtual reality as an integral part of the future for gamers? Luckily, Sony included a demo disc with PSVR that includes over two dozen demos, a huge variety to give you an idea of what is possible.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Sony listed four previously unconfirmed games coming to PSVR 2, including an unannounced sequel to First Contact Entertainment’s Solaris Offworld Combat. If confirmed, we’ll also have to check if the games will offer free next-gen upgrades like Vacation Simulator and Thumper.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Boneworks’ launch was so successful relative to other VR games on Steam that the title ranked in the highest tier of Steam’s ‘ Best of 2019 Virtual Reality ‘ ranking (which ranks by gross revenue for the entire year), despite Boneworks having launched just two weeks before the list was published.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The twisted puzzle adventure game beat out more recognizable titles including ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission , Vacation Simulator , and Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs. The Sony game was nominated for four DICE Awards this year, but failed to take home any of them. See Also: The Rise of Virtual Reality in Automotive Retail.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Virtual reality has radically changed almost every creative field, and architecture is no exception. As big players in VR and AR– like Oculus, HTC and Sony– keep innovating and introducing new hardware and software, the tech will continue to improve the way architecture is designed, taught and sold. Guest Post.

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The Ghost Howls

APRIL 19, 2021

Omniverse doesn’t only care about the synchronization (a bit like if it were a visual Git), but it also provides services like AI and physical simulations. This new money, that has been given by Sony and other investors, has been explicitly gathered to build the blocks of the future Metaverse. billion valuation.

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MAY 4, 2020

Valve has decided to drop MacOS support for SteamVR , and Mac owners can now only rely on a Windows installation to play with virtual reality. and this means that in certain niches there is a lot of interest for virtual reality. Sony reveals finger tracking technology for controllers.

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JUNE 20, 2017

Sales on VR hardware have been few and far between ever since we entered the consumer-age of modern virtual reality. With over one million sold so far already, Sony isn’t exactly eager to cut profits. Discounted prices for headsets in and of themselves though have been a rare sight.

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JUNE 15, 2020

Image by Sony, from Road To VR). Sony announces PS5, it supports PSVR. With an online livestream of around 1 hour, Sony has finally unveiled the design of the PlayStation 5. But Sony has confirmed that while we wait for it, the PS5 will be able to work with the current PSVR device. Header image by Sony).

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Road to VR

JUNE 14, 2017

Polyphony Digital’s latest iteration of the Gran Turismo driving simulator made an appearance at this week’s E3 2017 in Los Angeles, and was playable using a PSVR headset, but with some significant limitations. The game is due to launch exclusively on PS4 in Fall 2017.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Both fans and newcomers are sure to discover something special among the stars in this virtual reality roguelite take.”. That however matches the expected release of PSVR 2 , so it’s possible the veteran VR studio is looking also support Sony’s next-gen VR headset too. Alien species to battle or befriend.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Some are easy like VivePort, which is basically a Steam build with the Steam stuff removed, but then on the other hand you have Sony’s eldritch submission process and things like Quest performance optimizations. It is a lot of work porting and optimizing the performance and the controls for each different platform.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

So while hordes of dedicated tech enthusiasts and aggressive parents are busy shoving each other into walls trying to snag discounted Google Home devices, why not take advantage of the incredible savings being offered on this years hottest virtual reality gear, all from the comfort of your own home? PS VR BUNDLES GALORE!

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DECEMBER 22, 2016

Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality from Bossa Studios is a VR-based adaptation of the original Surgeon Simulator 2013 , first released for flat monitor displays in 2013. When the Vive launched, we got Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet the Medic , which was a short demo showing off the basic mechanics.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 4, 2022

Then, PSVR Without Parole has reported that Sony has learned from the errors of the PSVR 1, and so it has made the cable of the PSVR 2 detachable. But in the future, things may change: Apple, Pico, and Sony may change the current situation of the market. More info?—?NVIDIA NVIDIA blog on the Industrial Metaverse More info?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Researchers at the National University of Singapore first showed us how face electrodes can simulate food in virtual reality– and now they are bringing wind and heat to your virtual world. EX-HEAD OF SONY PLAYSTATION LONDON FORMS CROSS-PLATFORM VR GAME STUDIO. AUGMENT YOUR CLIMBING WALL.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Sony prepares to have 2M PSVR 2 devices at launch. According to Bloomberg, Sony is ramping up the production of PSVR 2 devices, and plans to have 2 million units ready by March. UT’s Dell Medical School is experimenting with using VR simulation to treat epilepsy patients before they undergo brain surgery.

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AUGUST 13, 2017

Also announced was the judging panel that includes virtual reality experts such as Josh Naylor of Unity Technologies, Jenn Duong of Shiift, and CEO of Spiral Media Megan Gaiser. Something to note, all nominees had to be centered on a virtual reality experience, and not an augmented reality experience. Cerevrum Inc.

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