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Sony Hosting an Official ‘Sword Art Online’ Exhibition in VR Through March 10th

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Sony is hosting an official Sword Art Online fan exhibition in VR from today through March 10th. Starting today and running through March 10th, Sword Art Online: EX-CHRONICLE – Online Edition is a virtual fan event hosted by Sony with cooperation from the official SAO-P Project. Image courtesy Sony. Image courtesy Sony.

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Sword Art Online VR Event Immerses You In The Hit Anime

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In celebration of the event, Sony Music Solutions is hosting a “mini-live performance” on March 6th at 2pm JST that will feature a mixed reality performance by ReoNa brought to life using a combination of motion capture technology and a virtual camera system referred to as “jeannedarc.”

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Apple Vision Pro Debuts in United Kingdom

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This past weekend, Apple debuted its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in the United Kingdom, marking the end of the firm’s international device rollout completion, which started at WWDC 2024 and includes regions such as mainland China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, and Germany.

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Microsoft’s Metaverse Push Blocked by UK Officials

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Additionally, Microsoft is offering rival publishers Sony, Nintendo, and Nvidia a 10-year agreement to keep Call of Duty on each firm’s respective storefront to calm concerns. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith noted that his firm is “committed” to appealing the acquisition blocker.

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The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect

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Additionally, motion capture (mocap) systems from Sony and Vicon will deepen realism for content creators developing characters. In the United Kingdom, EE has backed football games with interactive digital overlays for stats, player introductions, and entertaining digital overlays.

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Jumanji Theme Park Attractions Will Soon Stampede Across the Globe

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Sony Pictures has teamed up with Merlin Entertainments to develop Jumanji theme park attractions in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. With its blend of fantasy, adventure, and gaming , Jumanji is a name brand that’s begging for its very own theme park. And now, it just might happen. Read more.

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Big XR News from Snap, Meta, HTC VIVE, Apple Vision Pro

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Other companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, and Sony also invest in XR technology. In 2024, Apple expanded the availability of the Vision Pro to new international markets, including the United Kingdom, China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France, and Germany.

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