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D-Day: The Camera Soldier Is A New Kind Of Documentary On Apple Vision Pro
- D-Day: The Camera Soldier is a new spatial documentary on Apple Vision Pro.
- Priced at $5, the documentary blends 3D video, immersive video, and rendered scenes to narrate combat cameraman Richard Taylor's story during D-Day.
- Produced by TARGO in collaboration with TIME Studios, the 20-minute documentary is presented by the cameraman's daughter, focusing on her emotional journey to unveil her father's legacy.
- The film includes 3D video of the daughter recounting her father's tale and immersive video of her retracing his steps on Omaha Beach.
- Interactive time capsules in the documentary offer photorealistic 3D models of Taylor's belongings, allowing users to interact with them.
- VR recreations in the documentary use human 3D modeling and AI techniques to immerse users in moments from D-Day.
- The documentary also showcases clips captured by Taylor but presents them uniquely inside the camera housing view.
- D-Day: The Camera Soldier is available for $5 exclusively on Apple Vision Pro's App Store.
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Dreams Of Another Has An Exclusive First Person Mode On PlayStation VR2
- Dreams of Another, part of the PixelJunk series, offers an exclusive VR-only first-person mode on PlayStation VR2.
- The game, unveiled during February's State of Play, focuses on the theme of creation and destruction.
- Initially shown in third-person on PS5, the PS VR2 version allows players to switch to a VR-first-person mode.
- Q-Games lead programmer explained the dual perspective option in a recent interview with UploadVR.
- Players can use the DualSense controller for third-person gameplay and PS VR2 Sense controllers for first-person mode.
- The third-person view emphasizes storytelling, while the first-person mode offers heightened immersion and detail inspection.
- Directed by Baiyon, Dreams of Another is the second PixelJunk VR game following 2016's Dead Hungry.
- The game features characters like 'the Man in Pajamas' and 'the Wandering Soldier' in a surreal dreamlike world.
- Players create objects by shooting guns into clouds while exploring this unique environment.
- Dreams of Another is set to release on PlayStation VR2 later this year, with a full interview with Q-Games coming soon.
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Google’s First ‘Beam’ Videoconferencing Device is ‘HP Dimension’, Coming Late 2025 at $25,000
- HP unveiled 'Dimension' as the first hardware based on Google Beam, a 3D videoconferencing platform.
- Dimension uses six cameras and AI to create realistic 3D video of participants on a 65-inch light field display.
- The device is priced at $25,000 and will be sold to select partners starting in late 2025.
- HP Dimension supports Zoom Rooms and Google Meet for 3D and 2D meetings, integrating services like Teams and Webex.
- The Google Beam license is sold separately from HP Dimension.
- HP's SVP stated that the device brings realistic virtual communication experiences to enhance collaboration.
- Google Beam uses light-field display to show natural 3D depth, simulating face-to-face chats without headsets or glasses.
- In testing, Beam showed a 39% increase in non-verbal behaviors noticed, 37% better turn taking, and 28% higher memory recall.
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Reach Invites High Intensity VR Action With Open Arms
- Reach is a high-intensity Virtual Reality action game developed by nDreams Elevation, featuring a reluctant hero navigating through an underground civilization.
- The game has been in development since 2022 and incorporates mechanics inspired by VR veterans who've worked on games like Synapse.
- Reach's demo showcases city street traversal, combat against human grunts, and hints at grand robotic foes in the underground civilization.
- Shuhei Yoshida, a game industry veteran, provided feedback on Reach and mentioned how he gradually adapted to the game's acrobatics after years of VR experience.
- The developers encountered challenges in mechanics like mantling and flinging, leading to adjustments such as using the analog stick for mantling.
- Harper, the senior technical designer, emphasized the importance of fine-tuning to make gameplay accessible and enjoyable for players.
- Yoshida noted the progress in VR technology, hoping for wider adoption and improvements in headset design.
- Reach is set to release on PS VR2, SteamVR, and Quest headsets, showcasing advancements in VR technology and gameplay mechanics.
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This forgotten Google app let me explore Tokyo like an open world game, and it’s surreal
- Google Earth VR, an app released nearly a decade ago by Google, allows users to explore the entire world in a first-person perspective, providing a unique immersive experience.
- The app is designed for PC headsets but still functions on modern hardware, offering users the sensation of actually standing in various locations across the globe.
- Users can roam around different destinations on Google Earth VR, gaining a better understanding of the areas they plan to visit before embarking on a trip.
- It allows users to assess the walkability of the area around their hotel, locate nearby restaurants, and get a visual sense of the places they are interested in.
- While Google Maps is the typical choice for such tasks, Google Earth VR provides a more immersive and realistic experience for users to explore cities and landscapes virtually.
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Le Mans Ultimate Leaves Early Access Next Month On SteamVR
- Le Mans Ultimate, an official game for the FIA World Endurance Championship, is set to exit Steam Early Access and reach version 1.0 on July 22 on SteamVR.
- The update introduces two free 2025 cars, the Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH and Mercedes-AMG LMGT3, along with improvements to polish and performance.
- All 2025 official liveries will be included for free with the update.
- Future updates will bring the European Le Mans Series, Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), and LMP3 class vehicles, as well as circuits like Silverstone, Paul Ricard, and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- Studio 397 plans to release pricing and a timeframe for these updates in the future.
- The developer is also working on a single-player career mode with player progression based on race results and career-impacting choices.
- Driver swaps are planned for an update targeting a release in Q1 2026.
- Le Mans Ultimate currently supports PC VR and is available for early access ahead of the full release.
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Explore Virtual Reality Experience – Owatch VR
- Owatch offers a diverse range of VR gaming machines embodying innovation and effort.
- The 'VR Space Travel' device features a stylish design, comfortable seat, LED lights, and immersive experiences.
- The 'VR Racing' machine provides realistic racing simulation, complete with seat vibration and steering wheel feedback.
- The 'VR Egg 360' with its unique design allows for a full sensory experience, including 360-degree rotation.
- Owatch has found success domestically and internationally by focusing on player needs, innovation, and user experience.
- The company aims to create an exciting and realistic virtual reality world for users.
- Interested individuals can visit the Owatch website for more details.
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Little Thief Review: Boring, Lifeless & A Befuddling Number Of Bathrooms
- Little Thief is a single-player first-person stealth VR game where players steal items as a tiny robot, priced at $6.99.
- The game lacks proper tutorials, leading to glitches like head movements through objects and rough English translations.
- Players struggle with disorientation due to gameplay mechanics causing motion sickness, such as objects moving in the opposite direction.
- Despite having various gadgets like a grabber tool and taser, gameplay lacks depth and progression incentives beyond collecting items.
- Players face repetitive tasks in a single house setting with limited variety and no real challenges, making the experience monotonous.
- Gameplay comfort is acceptable for both sitting and standing, but lack of crouch function affects the overall sneaking experience.
- The game design lacks tension and excitement, with easily defeated opponents and repetitive gameplay loops.
- Little Thief struggles to deliver on its promising premise, resulting in a boring and lifeless gaming experience.
- The game fails to provide clear motivations for the player's actions, leading to a disjointed and unsatisfying gameplay loop.
- In conclusion, Little Thief falls short of its potential and disappoints players with its confusing design choices and lack of engaging content.
- The game's premise had the potential to offer an exciting experience but ultimately fails to deliver on its promises, leaving players wanting more.
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Could Samsung's Android XR Headset Launch Next Month - In South Korea?
- Samsung's first standalone XR headset may launch next month, but potentially only in South Korea.
- Leaker hints at a July launch during a Samsung Unpacked event for South Korea, with a gradual global expansion.
- There are conflicting rumors about the location of the July event - South Korea or New York City.
- The headset, announced over two years ago, is expected to run Android XR with Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset.
- Samsung revealed the headset's design in December 2024 and planned to ship it in 2025.
- Details on the headset remain limited, with reports in March revealing possible display specs and production scale.
- Reports suggest Samsung's headset will feature Sony's new micro-OLED display and may launch in Q3 with a limited production run.
- Expectations for more information at Google I/O in May were focused on smart glasses rather than the XR headset.
- Xreal's Project Aura was announced as the second officially confirmed Android XR headset at I/O.
- Samsung seemed to hint at a slow global expansion after the possible South Korea launch.
- Rumors suggest a high price point for the Samsung XR headset with limited annual production.
- Samsung previously mentioned Google handling software and Qualcomm providing the chipset for the XR headset.
- The Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset in Samsung's headset is a higher-end variant used in Quest 3 and Quest 3S.
- The headset's design and the Android XR announcement were made in late 2024.
- Despite earlier announcements, Samsung has not provided additional details about the XR headset.
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How to Evaluate AI and XR Training Vendors for Skill Development
- AI and XR training vendors offer immersive learning experiences by combining extended reality with artificial intelligence.
- Features to look for in XR training vendors include complete customization, analytics, hardware flexibility, and versatile learning options.
- Evaluating AI features includes assessing generative AI, language and gesture recognition, adaptability, transparency, and customization.
- Integration and scalability are crucial considerations when choosing AI and XR training vendors to ensure seamless connectivity with existing systems and future scalability.
- Key questions to ask in a demo or RFP include adaptability of training scenarios, customization ease, data protection measures, compliance updates, and multi-reality content creation.
- Budgeting and long-term ROI planning are essential to consider when evaluating XR training vendors to determine overall costs and potential returns on investment.
- Selecting the right AI and XR training vendor involves focusing on specific needs, prioritizing use cases, and calculating long-term benefits rather than just upfront costs.
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ALVR TestFlight For Apple Vision Pro Brings Its PS VR2 Controller Support To SteamVR
- ALVR now supports the PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers in its TestFlight builds for visionOS 26.
- ALVR is a SteamVR streaming tool open source tool ported to visionOS by Zhuowei Zhang.
- Max Thomas significantly improved the initial port of ALVR on Vision Pro.
- ALVR on Vision Pro forwards the headset's hand tracking through to SteamVR Skeletal Input.
- ALVR for Vision Pro allows you to emulate thumbstick or trackpad controls through gestures.
- visionOS 26 will bring PS VR2 controllers, Logitech Muse stylus support, and more realistic Personas.
- The first beta of visionOS 26, supporting PS VR2 Sense controllers, is available for developers.
- Developers can now access Steam's VR content for tracked controllers using the ALVR TestFlight.
- ALVR TestFlight builds currently only support PS VR2 controllers due to Apple's beta restrictions.
- Thomas plans to use Sony's PS VR2 controller models for a more seamless experience in ALVR for Vision Pro.
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Marvel’s Deadpool VR Preview: A Not-So-G-Rated Good Time
- Marvel’s Deadpool VR was previewed at Summer Game Fest 2025, offering players hands-on experience with the Merc with the Mouth.
- The game is set to release in 2025 exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, featuring a unique story spanning the MCU.
- Players control Deadpool's head, needing to reunite with his body, and encounter characters like Lady Deathstrike and Mephisto.
- Marvel’s Deadpool VR includes plenty of fourth-wall-breaking moments typical of Deadpool, ensuring a unique experience for each player.
- The game allows for creative combat options like using grenades, dismembering enemies in various ways, and wielding guns and katanas.
- Accessibility options such as snap turns, camera reset, and customized arm length aim to reduce motion sickness for players.
- The art style in Marvel’s Deadpool VR pays homage to Marvel comics, featuring gore in a more cartoonish manner.
- The game offers replayability with collectibles, weapon upgrades, and changing dialogue across playthroughs.
- Neil Patrick Harris lends his voice to the game, bringing a unique spin to the character of Deadpool.
- Marvel’s Deadpool VR is scheduled for a 2025 release, with potential for varied dialogues and choices in repeated playthroughs.
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Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow Deep Dive Goes Behind The Scenes
- Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is a revival of the cult stealth series Thief, set to release on Quest, Steam, and PlayStation VR2 later this year.
- During the recent VR Developer Direct, Vertigo Games and Maze Theory provided an update on the game's development.
- The game will take place between the original Thief trilogy and the 2014 reboot, focusing on the oppressive rule of Baron Ulysses Northcrest.
- Players will embody Magpie, evolving from a street urchin to a historic figure through stealth tactics in a heavily monitored world.
- The development team shared insights on the setting, mechanics, and philosophy behind Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow.
- Voice actor Stephen Russell will reprise his role as the original protagonist, Garrett.
- Gameplay will involve physical navigation, stealth, loot collection through lockpicking, and strategic distractions using weapons.
- The deep dive showcased mechanics like extinguishing candles for cover and evading patrols.
- Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow aims to offer a unique VR experience set in the Thief universe.
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Battlegrounds Gets Blade & Sorcery Crossover Update Today
- Battlegrounds has released a crossover update with Blade & Sorcery, a fantasy combat game.
- Battlegrounds, a physics-based multiplayer sandbox game, enables players to engage in PvP combat while platforming through levels.
- The crossover update includes a Blade & Sorcery Staff and a paid bundle with cosmetics inspired by characters from the fantasy game.
- Items in the Battlegrounds X Blade & Sorcery Bundle include male and female characters, swords, staffs, a backpack, gold, and shards.
- Recent updates to Battlegrounds featured pirates, mining, an upgrade tree, and a new earnable currency called Shards.
- Sinn Studio, the developer, is also offering a Share Pack providing players with 20,000 Shards for $39.99, separate from the Blade & Sorcery content.
- The collaboration is available on Quest for $29.99, with the base game being free to play.
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‘Immersive Expeditions’ Transport You Around the World Via Unforgettable Virtual Reality Experiences
- Fabien Barati, co-founder of Excurio, offers virtual reality 'Immersive Expeditions' for international cultural adventures, allowing participants to experience various historical and artistic settings in a fully engaging manner.
- Virtual reality technology creates a sense of reality that immerses participants in the experience, enhancing storytelling and educational aspects.
- Each Immersive Expedition lasts approximately 45 minutes and includes interactions with characters such as Mona and Rose, offering guided tours and historical narratives.
- Excurio partners with experts to ensure historical accuracy and employs a team of designers, animators, and actors to create immersive environments.
- Barati compares the business model of Immersive Expeditions to movie theaters, aiming to expand to numerous venues worldwide for simultaneous, varied experiences.
- Future plans include broader expedition offerings and a new adventure set in the medieval era to further evolve the immersive entertainment experience.
- Virtual reality technology transforms storytelling by bringing historical settings and characters to life, facilitating deep emotional connections and enhanced learning experiences.
- Excurio's approach to immersive entertainment reflects the evolution of a new ecosystem akin to the early days of the cinema industry.
- The article delves into the potential and growth of virtual reality Immersive Expeditions, highlighting the captivating nature and educational value of this unique form of entertainment.
- Success Magazine featured the story in the May/June 2025 issue, showcasing the innovation and impact of Excurio's virtual reality experiences.
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