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The XR Week Peek (2024.12.23): Meta prepares to face the competition, Niantic works on Spatial Intelligence, and more!
- Meta released a reflection of its positive year for 2024 and prepares for competition in 2025 with Apple and Google. Meta has launched the Quest 3S, and it has been selling well over the Black Friday weekend. This has caused young people, new-to-Quest, to gravitate towards social and co-op multiplayer games, and free-to-play content, driving new hits.
- Meta acknowledges that there are many kids playing on Quest now, and they are shifting the economy of the store. Users want apps in social gaming, entertainment, free-to-play, core gaming, and MR-first and are becoming more and more popular. Facebook increased its attention to the successful genres and is funding developers to build a range of apps that users want.
- AI and XR are the best match, with researchers experimenting in using an AI system to better understand a specific location. Niantic and New York University are working in this field, and it is becoming an important trend in the future of XR.
- Blackmagic Design has opened preorders for its new URSA Cine Immersive camera, especially designed to shoot 8K VR180 footage for the Apple Immersive Video format. The camera features a pair of 180° stereo lenses capturing 59MP frames at 90 FPS.
- Meta has added to its SDK a new feature that lets you animate the face of an avatar using audio of the voice. It is provided to all developers for free inside the Meta SDK.
- A guy claims to have found a solution to the stuttering problems Quest was experiencing when connected via link to PC when using SteamVR. It seems the problem is the Motion-smooth, and if you disable it, the performance becomes much better.
- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released a point cloud free that can be used for various purposes, such as training some AI for spatial understanding, developing a digital twin of a city and using it as a location for your game etc.
- Meta acknowledges the competition with Apple now in the market and Google (with Samsung) officially launching next year, Meta is starting to feel the heat of competition. This competition is going to be great for users and developers.
- Upload VR has chosen the Best VR Game of 2024. Also, the end of the year is the ideal time to assign some awards. The site has even divided and awarded the best games by categories.
- Reality is often disappointing and the monkeys on Gorilla Tag can’t play. It seems an individual could solve the stuttering problem of Quest on Steam VR. Check out the link to donate to the Red Cross in Ukraine. Tis the season to be giving.
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Roadtovr
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The Best VR Games of 2024 – Our Game of the Year Picks
- Road to VR has announced its 2024 Game of the Year Awards for the best VR games of the year.
- Skydance’s Behemoth bagged the award for PC VR games with its groundbreaking mechanics, immersive visuals, and memorable narratives.
- Batman: Arkham Shadow wins Quest Game of the Year for its redsigning of existing mechanics for VR and growing complexity upon progressing.
- Metro Awakening has won the Excellence in Immersion award and is known for its unsual post-apocalyptic genre and immersive vibes.
- Starship Home by Creature is a mixed reality game and marked a new technology that's indispensable while being enjoyable.
- UNDERDOGS, by One Hamsa, has won Excellence in Locomotion and Indie Development awards for its skillful gameplay design.
- Blade & Sorcery: Crystal Hunt, by Warpfrog, won the award for completing the popular game by offering an engaging story, upgrade systems, and an authentic world.
- Trombone Champ by Holy Wow Studios and Flat2VR is an unliklely addition in the rhythm genre, adapting a 2D experience to the VR platform.
- Games eligible for Road to VR’s Game of the Year Award must be available to the public on or before December 20th, 2024 and must natively support the target platform for full operability.
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Skarredghost
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Happy Winter Holidays 2024!
- Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic 2025 filled with joy, good health, love, and success.
- The author expresses their holiday wishes and reflects on their career in 2024.
- Despite having to work on a project and prepare for the CES trip, the author looks forward to spending quality time with family and enjoying delicious food.
- The author remains optimistic about improving their career in XR in 2025 and is thankful for the support from the XR community.
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VentureBeat
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How Etermax took Trivia Crack World to Meta Quest VR headsets
- Trivia Crack World is a new virtual reality game launched by Etermax on Meta Quest on November 28, 2021, which transports players to an immersive and interactive amusement park.
- The purpose is to present a refreshing alternative to typical VR titles, offering a dynamic and engaging experience for casual gamers, trivia enthusiasts and families alike.
- Trivia Crack World is set in a vibrant knowledge-themed amusement park, where players can interact with Trivia Crack’s beloved characters in real-time in real time.
- The aim of the game is to bring the fun of a trivia night out with friends and family to your living room. Players aged 13 and older can compete in various trivia challenges and explore trending topics in multiple languages while interacting with a global online community.
- The VR game involved a team of more than 20 people, including designers, programmers, and others, who did support from the extended staff team at Etermax throughout the development of the launch plan.
- Trivia Crack World aims to bring trivia to the next level and offers a multiplayer version of the trivia game in addition to a solo play version.
- The VR game also includes user-generated questions where players can create more local content relevant to their own city or country.
- Trivia Crack World is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and German, and it can also be played on Android, iOS, and Windows devices.
- In addition to this, Trivia Crack has now added new themed attractions and a new space where players can spark their curiosity and enjoy thrilling challenges hosted by the game's characters.
- Coming just in time for Christmas, players will be able to explore two new immersive attractions: Tito's Safari and Albert's Lab, and an enhanced experience in Hector's Museum.
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Immersivelearning
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Can XR Save You Money in Your L&D Budget?
- XR devices and platforms have become more compact and affordable, much like mobile phones
- Better technology does NOT equal better learning
- Upfront costs for creating an XR module will generally be greater than an e-learning program
- Using simulations for learning can be important, especially in industries such as healthcare
- XR training replaces in-person sessions, saving costs associated with taking equipment out of service and mitigating safety risks
- TLN's Heavy Equipment Inspection System offers a significant return on investment, even with potential module updates in the future
- Certain training sessions require logistical requirements that can be mitigated by XR learning modules
- Proactive, future-focused perspective is needed to identify opportunities where XR learning can save money in an L&D program
- TLN offers XR products for learning including the PatientAssessment VR module and the FireWise fire extinguisher training program
- Engaging the experts at TLN about XR training, or any other type of effective learning solution, can be beneficial for your organization
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Immersivelearning
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What is Android XR? Google’s Revolutionary XR Ecosystem
- Google has announced its vision for a unified Android XR ecosystem for a huge XR portfolio.
- The ecosystem will power a range of proprietary and third-party experiences, including smart glasses, AR, and extended reality applications.
- Google believes that now is the perfect time for an XR revolution, thanks, in part, to its AI-powered Gemini portfolio.
- The AI tech will make every application and device developed for Android XR more intuitive and powerful users can interact with them via voice and gestures.
- At the heart of the Android XR ecosystem is Google's software. Google launched a developer preview for the Android XR SDK.
- The Android XR stack includes OpenXR, a powerful API focused on portability and versatility that comes with several world-sensing capabilities.
- The first Android XR headset is Samsung's Project Moohan, featuring state-of-the-art displays, XR passthrough capabilities, and natural multimodal input.
- With Android XR and Gemini, companies can design their own versions of AI-assistant glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban specs.
- Android XR will pave the way for a new ecosystem of devices, not just one or two new products.
- The launch of Android XR marks the start of a brand-new collection of devices and experiences that could turbo-charge adoption among consumers and enterprise users alike.
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Immersivelearning
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XRT Completes Global Deployment of XR-Based Driver Training System for U.S. Marine Corps
- XR Training (XRT) has completed the worldwide fielding of 81 Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System (ACV-DTS) simulators for the U.S. Marine Corps.
- The accelerated timeline of 18 months was made possible through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) and rapid prototyping and development methodologies.
- The Wave Warrior ACV-DTS is a portable XR-based training platform that simulates complex driving scenarios across land, surf zone, and sea.
- XRT will continue to provide maintenance and data-driven enhancements to the simulators over the next two years.
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Stekiamusement
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Owatch VR Wishes You A Merry Christmas And A Happy Spring Festival In 2025
- Owatch VR extends their sincere blessings and gratitude to all friends who love VR and support its development of VR amusement equipment.
- During the double festival period, Owatch VR has launched special discount activities and prepared a series of popular VR amusement equipment, filled with festive surprises and fun.
- They invite everyone to visit their official website and social media platforms for event details and updates and look forward to spending a New Year’s Eve full of joy and surprises together.
- Owatch VR wishes everyone a joyous and memorable holiday, along with success, happiness, and good health in the new year.
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Roadtovr
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Pimax Announces Dream Air, a Compact VR Headset With One Totally Unique Feature
- Pimax has announced the Dream Air, a compact VR headset with a unique automatic tightening headstrap feature.
- The headset is priced at $1,900 and aims to compete with other compact high-end PC VR headsets.
- Pimax promises an optional compute puck called 'Cobb' that can turn the Dream Air into a standalone VR headset.
- The Dream Air boasts features such as inside-out tracking, motion controllers, optional prescription lenses, eye-tracking, and automatic IPD adjustment.
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Medium
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Enhancing Immersive Experiences: The bHaptics TactSuit and Sony’s Mocopi Trackers
- The bHaptics TactSuit is a wearable haptic feedback system that enhances immersive experiences in virtual environments. It provides physical sensations beyond visuals and sounds.
- Sony's Mocopi trackers capture real-world movements with precision and translate them into the virtual environment for accurate motion tracking.
- The combination of the bHaptics TactSuit and Sony's Mocopi trackers opens up possibilities for fully immersive VR and AR experiences.
- These technologies push the boundaries of VR and AR, shaping the future of gaming, entertainment, training, and social interaction.
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Medium
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The Rise of Social VR: How Virtual Reality is Transforming Online Communities
- Social VR refers to virtual reality platforms that prioritize communication and interaction between users.
- Popular platforms like VRChat, Rec Room, and Meta’s Horizon Worlds have paved the way for this immersive social experience, attracting millions of users worldwide.
- The applications of social VR extend beyond entertainment, with potential uses in education, therapy, and collaboration.
- Despite its potential, social VR faces challenges such as hardware limitations, user comfort, and content moderation.
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Immersivelearning
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AI in Industry: From Concept to Reality and a Glimpse into 2025
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industrial applications by optimizing workflows, enhancing safety, and enabling precision.
- Recent examples include AI in construction, industrial AI agents, and AI in grid analytics.
- AI is streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving decision-making in various sectors.
- Emerging trends for 2025 include AI in XR, AI as a mentor, and AI-powered collaboration tools.
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Roadtovr
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Survios Responds to ‘Alien: Rogue Incursion’s’ Last Minute “Part 1” Designation
- Survios released Alien: Rogue Incursion as Part One of a two-part story.
- The studio clarified that the labeling of Part One was not meant to mislead.
- Part Two is already in development and will feature deadlier enemies and more difficult challenges.
- The game received positive reviews for its immersive environments and encounters with Xenomorphs.
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Immersivelearning
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Niantic’s WebXR Scaniverse Lets You View Gaussian Splats In Quest 3’s Web Brows
- Niantic’s Scaniverse now has a WebXR app that lets you view user-created Gaussian splats, including your own, in your Quest 3’s web browser.
- Scaniverse offers a collection of splats created by a community spanning 100+ countries, and the WebXR interface allows you to browse them on a 3D globe interface.
- Scaniverse has upgraded to Gaussian splatting, which provides higher fidelity scans with accurate lighting and reflections, making them ideal for viewing in VR.
- You can download the Scaniverse scanning app on mobile devices and view Scaniverse splats on your Quest 3 or Quest 3S at www.intothescaniverse.com.
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XROM
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Indian Air Force gets virtual reality-based system on refuelling
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with Chitkara University to develop a virtual reality (VR) training system for aircraft refuelling.
- The VR system allows trainees to simulate aircraft refuelling procedures in a realistic virtual environment.
- The system aims to eliminate the need for physical aircraft during training, reducing training time.
- The initial focus of the system is on helicopter refuelling but can be adapted for other aircraft within the IAF's fleet.
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