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Iron Guard Brings Sci-Fi Tower Defense To PlayStation VR2 This Week
- Iron Guard, a VR sci-fi tower defense game, is coming to PlayStation VR2 this week.
- The game, set in the 23rd century, follows 1st officer Graves defending his crew on the planet Akris by fending off enemy waves.
- Initially launched in 2021, Iron Guard is receiving a PlayStation VR2 port on May 14 after being available on various VR platforms.
- The upcoming PS VR2 launch coincides with the announcement of the sequel, Iron Guard: Salvation, set for a 2025 release on Quest and Steam.
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VR as a Training Tool: How Immersive Simulations Are Changing Education and Enterprise Learning
- Virtual Reality is no longer just for gaming, it is transforming education and enterprise training by offering immersive and effective learning experiences.
- VR allows learners to actively participate in simulations, leading to better retention rates, confidence, and engagement compared to traditional learning methods.
- Industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and aviation are benefiting from VR training for high-stakes scenarios, enabling learners to practice in safe virtual environments before real-life applications.
- Advancements like the Meta Quest headset have made VR more accessible and cost-effective for educational institutions and organizations, revolutionizing training programs with scalable, secure, and engaging experiences.
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Roadtovr
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Pimax Delays Thin & Light ‘Dream Air’ PC VR Headset to Q3 2025, Reveals Cheaper ‘Dream Air SE’ Version
- Pimax has delayed the release of the Dream Air PC VR headset to August-September 2025 due to waiting on Sony micro-OLED panels.
- The Dream Air SE, a cheaper alternative, has been revealed with similar features but lower resolution micro-OLED panels starting at $899.
- Both versions of Dream Air SE are available for pre-order on Pimax's website and come with a 14-day trial period before users have to pay for continued access.
- The Dream Air SE SLAM version is priced at $1,199, while the Lighthouse version starts at $899 for those with existing SteamVR base stations and controllers.
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The Midnight Walk Aims To Fix PS VR2 Resolution Issues In Upcoming Patch
- The Midnight Walk promises to fix low resolution concerns on PlayStation VR2 through an upcoming patch.
- Some PlayStation VR2 users noted problems with low resolution when playing, and the developer is working on an update.
- An exact timeframe for the update's release is unknown, but it is expected to arrive 'very soon.'
- The Midnight Walk is a dark puzzle adventure game with claymation visuals, offering an enchanting and unique experience for players.
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Meta's AssetGen 2.0 AI Model Will Generate Higher-Quality 3D Assets, And Even Entire Worlds
- Meta has unveiled AssetGen 2.0, an improved version of its 3D asset generation AI system aimed at enhancing the quality of 3D assets and virtual worlds.
- The new AssetGen 2.0 model promises higher-quality 3D assets with improved detail, fidelity, and geometric consistency, setting a new industry standard.
- Meta Horizon Desktop Editor can now AI-generate 3D models, textures, and skyboxes, expanding its AI generation capabilities beyond audio and TypeScript.
- AssetGen 2.0 differs from the original model by employing a single-stage 3D diffusion architecture that directly generates assets from text prompts, enabling faster and more detailed asset creation.
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Hello, Dot Exits Early Access On Quest 3 With Impressive Mixed Reality Features
- Hello, Dot from Niantic Spatial on Quest 3 offers an impressive mixed reality experience leveraging scene mesh and dynamic occlusion.
- The full experience includes features like interacting with multiple dots, dual-wielding tools, and playing mini-games.
- The game features a toolbox with interactive contraptions, microphone for customizing creatures, and various activities like dodgeball and eating contests.
- Hello, Dot is available on Quest 3 and 3S with hand tracking capabilities and offers a unique mixed reality gaming experience.
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Bearly Escape Hands-On: An Arcade Adventure Filled With Critters & Claw Machines
- Bearly Escape is a game that combines platforming puzzles and claw machine challenges set in a mysterious woodland where you must save trapped animals and stop Dr. Kidd's conspiracy.
- The gameplay features three main styles: first-person puzzles, third-person platforming, and claw machine challenges, each offering a unique experience.
- Players control a bear avatar through platforming levels, solve puzzles in first-person mode, and engage in claw machine minigames to rescue petrified animals and unlock essential tools.
- Despite some limitations in gameplay interactions and early access issues, Bearly Escape provides a fun and engaging VR experience, especially with its well-balanced claw machine challenges.
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Google’s New Android Design Language has been Leaked | VBM
- Google's Android 12 introduced the 'Material You' design language, focusing on aesthetics and customization, enhancing consumer appeal and marketability against iPhones.
- The new design language signals upcoming features, potentially including security enhancements, indicating Google's long-term plans for the Android ecosystem.
- Material 3 Expressive, an evolution of Material You, will bring a more dynamic interface with bold shapes, colors, and motion to improve usability, set to debut with Android 16.
- Google's emphasis on design evolution hints at a closer integration of Android with ChromeOS and Android XR, aiming for a unified user experience across various device categories in the future.
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Golden Gloves Is Hosting A VR Boxing Tournament This Week
- VR boxing game Golden Gloves is hosting an official tournament this week, alongside the 102nd annual National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions.
- The eGoldenGloves National Championship will take place at Tulsa's Arvest Convention Center on May 16 at 3pm PT and will be streamed on the game's YouTube channel.
- Developed by Engine Room VR, Golden Gloves VR offers a competitive VR boxing experience that focuses on fitness, with both solo and multiplayer modes.
- The game is currently available in early access on Meta Quest and Steam, with a full launch scheduled for fall on Quest.
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Immersivelearning
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Lowe’s Lets Customers In Austin & The Bay Area Design Their Kitchen With Apple Vision Pro
- Lowe's is allowing customers in select Austin and Bay Area stores to design their kitchen in virtual reality using an Apple Vision Pro headset.
- Customers can utilize Lowe’s Style Studio app on Vision Pro to customize their kitchen's design elements at 1:1 scale and sync the design to the Lowe’s iPhone app for purchase or book a consultation in-store.
- For individuals without the Vision Pro headset, Lowe's offers free 45-minute sessions in 10 stores for customers to use Lowe's Style Studio to design their kitchen.
- The in-store VR experience is available in 5 out of 6 Lowe’s stores in Austin and 5 out of 8 stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a unique opportunity to visualize kitchen designs with the help of a mirrored view on an iPad.
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‘Assetto Corsa EVO’ 0.2 Update Promises PC VR Performance Boost Amid Fresh Content Drop
- The 0.2 update for Assetto Corsa EVO includes VR performance tweaks and new content such as seven cars and two tracks.
- The update also introduces single player 'Open Mode' and 'Career Mode' for a better gaming experience.
- Improvements in VR support include graphics updates, DLSS, and fixing of glitches for PC VR headsets.
- KUNOS Simulazioni plans six more early access updates before the 1.0 release in Fall 2025 to enhance the overall gameplay.
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Pimax Delays 4K Per-Eye Dream Air & Announces Cheaper 2.5K Dream Air SE
- Pimax announced a delay and price increase for Dream Air, alongside a much cheaper Dream Air SE with lower resolution and inferior lenses.
- Dream Air and Dream Air SE are both sub-200 gram tethered PC VR headsets with micro-OLED panels, eye tracking, integrated audio, and tracking options.
- The Dream Air lineup includes a unique feature - a motorized self-tightening headstrap for easy wearing, along with automatic IPD adjustment.
- Pimax offers Crystal Light and Crystal Super headsets with varying resolutions and features, priced at $700 and $1800 respectively.
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Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Confirms June Launch On Pico
- Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is set to launch on Pico in June 2025, following its April release on PlayStation VR2 and Quest.
- The Pico version was not initially confirmed, but it is now expected in June as per the 'Coming Soon' page, despite previous delays and uncertainties.
- The game received mixed reviews, with praise for its narrative and puzzles but criticism for combat and technical issues on the Quest version.
- Post-launch plans for Wanderer include patch updates with combat overhaul, inventory management improvements, and future enhancements for PS5 Pro and Quest 3.
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Immersivelearning
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Research Findings: How VR is Enhancing Motivation in El Salvador’s Public Schools
- A study by VR Latam and FEPADE in El Salvador explored how Virtual Reality (VR) enhances learning in public schools.
- The study focused on using ClassVR in science classes, increasing student motivation and knowledge retention.
- Students using VR showed a 35.2% improvement in retention, while motivation scores also increased across various aspects.
- Implemented in 32 public schools, VR technology helped improve engagement and learning outcomes, especially in rural areas.
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Alien: Rogue Incursion is getting a non-VR Evolved Edition port
- Alien: Rogue Incursion is getting a non-VR Evolved Edition port for PS5 and PC, set to launch on 30th September 2025.
- The Evolved Edition will provide a re-envisioned experience in full HD at 60fps, featuring ex-Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks and synth companion Davis 01 on a mission to uncover Weyland-Yutani experiments.
- Developer Survios hints that this installment is part one of a two-part story, suggesting a sequel in the future, potentially aiming to expand the game's audience.
- While the initial VR release received mixed reviews, there is hope that the Evolved Edition will address past criticisms and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
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