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Contractors Showdown Goes Looting In New Exfil Zone Mode On Quest & Steam
- The Exfil Zone alpha is now live in Contractors Showdown, adding a new gameplay mode on Quest and Steam.
- The update offers a slower-paced and more methodical gameplay experience, with the objective of looting and surviving.
- Exfil Zone mode includes over 50 weapons, new defensive gear, attachment system, base-building elements, custom lobbies, and offline training mode.
- Contractors Showdown is available on Meta Quest and Steam, and the Exfil Zone alpha is free to try until the end of the year.
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Best 2024 Hand Tracking And Mixed Reality Games On Meta Quest & Apple Vision Pro
- Hand tracking and mixed reality games developed on complementary paths to VR games this year.
- Job Simulator creator and former Owlchemist Devin Reimer advised VR developers to have a hand tracking plan this year.
- The award for the Best Early Access Hand Tracking Game goes to Airspace Defender, the spiritual successor to classic Missile Command.
- Maestro, which redefines VR rhythm gaming, won the Best Hand Tracking Game award. Its potential is considered to be bigger than Beat Saber.
- The Best Early Access Mixed Reality App award goes to Pencil, which shows that drawing can be better in mixed reality.
- Spatial Ops wins the award for Best Mixed Reality Game for its recent multiplayer FPS, which presents an adaptation of Laser Tag across large environments.
- Figmin XR is awarded as the Best Mixed Reality App, an interactive sandbox app that makes full use of hand and eye tracking for genuinely creative endeavors.
- Laser Dance, an incredible demonstration of mixed reality’s potential on Quest 3, is the most anticipated mixed reality game of 2025.
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Alien: Rogue Incursion Review - A Promising Yet Imperfect Entry
- Alien: Rogue Incursion is a narrative-driven shooter with phenomenal voice acting and an engaging, somewhat familiar story. While Rogue Incursion brings some fresh elements to the series, comparisons to earlier games like Alien: Isolation’s Mother VR MOD are inevitable.
- Rogue Incursion includes some of the stealth, atmosphere and persistent threat that defined Isolation, but leans more towards action-oriented gameplay. Frequent confrontations dilute the fear factor of the game.
- The game still boasts its own compelling atmosphere, has great voice acting and an emotional weight in its storytelling. The Xenomorphs are audio reactive, whose sound effects are combined with a musical score that enhances the horror atmosphere.
- Alien: Rogue Incursion offers a uniquely engaging mixture of combat and exploration, but balance between stealth and aggressive action is missing. The artificial stick-based locomotion does limit movement.
- The game’s atmospheric design is immediately noticeable, however, its technical design faltered once the shooting started. Technical difficulties, performance inconsistency, and game-breaking bugs plagued an otherwise gripping experience.
- Alien: Rogue Incursion stands as a commendable yet flawed entry into this beloved Alien franchise. The immersive atmosphere, engaging storytelling, and emotional character dynamics are captivating, but it falters after a few too many technical shortcomings and lack of meaningful closure.
- Alien: Rogue Incursion is set to launch on Quest in February. Until then, if you decide to suit up and take down the corporation, this game will leave you questioning what lingers in the dark and whether you’ll survive to see another day. Just as it is in space, on planet Purdan, nobody will hear you scream.
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Interstellar VR Rhythm Game Starwave Gets First DLC Pack Today On Quest
- Starwave, the interstellar VR rhythm game, is releasing its first DLC pack today on Quest.
- The 'Be Strong pack' introduces six new songs and levels across new constellations in the game.
- Featured artists include Ooyy, Maybe, Mimmi Bangoura, STRLGHT, and NIGHTCAP.
- Starwave is available on the Meta Quest platform, with the DLC pack priced at $0.99 per track or $4.99 for the whole pack.
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Metaverse Growth Brings New Data Protection Headaches
- The metaverse, or the combination of both the physical and digital realities, has been growing into school, healthcare, gaming and all aspects of life through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
- Data collection in metaverse is on a rise and could lead to high data security concerns, like large data breaches or targeted attacks. The ability to track health data, location tracking, personal habits, workplace information, social patterns, and more in one place increases the vulnerability.
- Security solutions to guard valuable digital data and assets involves installation of parental control tools, choosing the right programs, supporting ethical data collection and storage, educating oneself and loved ones, pushing for better regulation, securing accounts and managing digital assets.
- Virtual reality in healthcare enables remote consultations and surgery assistance which have already been proven to be effective and safe.
- Virtual learning becomes easily accessible to students with mobility issues and in remote parts of the world, using AR and VR technology.
- In the metaverse, gaming offers opportunities for socializing, co-op gaming, virtual tours, wellness, and fitness.
- Security concerns related to an expansion of metaverse activities include large data breaches where stolen information could lead to identity theft, stolen bank information or access to a user’s personal data. Targeted attacks also pose significant risks as the metaverse environment provides more opportunities for bullying and harassment.
- The risks can be mitigated through installing parental control tools, educating oneself and loved ones, pushing for better regulation, choosing the right programs, securing accounts and managing digital assets.
- The metaverse is inevitable and comes with a healthy amount of caution and generous amount of adventure, while ensuring our data defense skills are mastered.
- Virtual workspace offers new construction possibilities with the ability to experience and understand the designs in the digital realm before they actually exist.
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VR Soulslike Grimlord Enters Full Release Today On Quest & Steam
- Grimlord, the VR action RPG inspired by Soulslike games, has entered full release on Quest and Steam.
- Developed by MetalCat Studio, Grimlord initially launched in Steam Early Access and later on App Lab.
- The full release includes four new chapters, new weapons and costumes, an expanded progression system, and more boss fights.
- MetalCat Studio has also planned free DLCs for the game, including Arena Mode, Character Customization, and Multiplayer Mode.
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New Trailer Reveals Release Date for ‘SUPERHOT’ Spiritual Successor ‘COLD VR’
- COLD VR, a spiritual successor to SUPERHOT VR, is set to release on Quest and PC VR headsets on January 21st, 2025.
- In COLD VR, time goes faster when you slow down, which affects enemy AI and gameplay.
- The game features powerful enemy AI, environmental hazards, and surprising elements.
- COLD VR will be available on PSVR 2 at a later date, and can be wishlisted on all platforms for $19.99 / £14.99 / €19.99.
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From Gaming to Healthcare: The Expanding Horizons of XR Design
- Gaming industry has set the standard for engaging XR experiences.
- XR is transforming healthcare through simulation-based training, precision surgeries, pain management, and therapy.
- XR is creating immersive learning environments in education, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Retailers are leveraging AR for virtual try-ons and bridging the gap between digital and physical shopping experiences.
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After 7 years of alien war, Elite Dangerous pilots have finally defeated the Thargoids
- After 7 years of alien war, Elite Dangerous pilots have finally defeated the Thargoids
- The Thargoid menace finally landed in the Sol system, putting earth itself under threat for the first time
- Players embarked on one last great stand against the final, desperate, and dangerous alien attacker
- The Thargoid Titan called 'Cocijo' was successfully blown up, marking the end of the war
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‘Vail VR’ Studio Reveals $5.5M in Revenue as It Opens Crowd-investment Campaign
- AEXLAB, the studio behind VR shooter Vail, has opened a crowd-investment campaign to support ongoing development of the game.
- Vail has generated over $5.5 million in revenue to date, with 300,000+ unique players across PC VR and Quest platforms.
- AEXLAB is seeking individual investors to purchase common stock in the company, with a minimum investment of $1,000 and a share price of $36.52.
- Shares in private companies are usually illiquid, and potential exits for investors may take approximately 5-10 years or longer.
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Should you attend XR events? Pros and cons of going to exhibitions
- One of the most important reasons to go to physical XR events is to enlarge your network of people you know in the field.
- Creating deeper, more meaningful connections with people by spending quality time together.
- Every event has some sort of after party, dinner, or fun moments with VR communities.
- Tech events like CES invite everyone, not just XR people, so it's a better opportunity to meet customers.
- At XR events, you can try latest XR hardware and software to get a better understanding of the overall solutions in the market.
- Traveling is stressful, expensive and can be bad for health as well as earning money lost by being out of the office.
- Attending XR events can lead to variability of outcomes and getting slight or no returns for the time and expense put in.
- It is important to set a clear goal usually before attending an XR event, weigh the pros and cons, and be practical about the decision.
- Select a few key events that will bring the best advantages to attend.
- Recommended XR event to attend is AWE US.
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Skydance's Behemoth Review - Great Boss Fights Deliver Decent VR Action
- Skydance's Behemoth is a physics-based combat game where you hunt massive creatures across the Forsaken Lands.
- The game is at its best when facing the titular creatures in awe-inspiring battles.
- The Shadow of the Colossus inspirations are clear, but it's not a completely clean sweep through the Forsaken Lands.
- The story held my interest but the voice acting quality between characters is uneven.
- Behemoth is an otherwise linear adventure, with collectibles like statues, scrolls, and skulls that provide details on the kingdom's past.
- The combat feels good and responsive, and the hero's weapons can be upgraded for welcome improvements.
- However, the puzzle solving involved in weapon upgrades and exploration can be repetitive.
- Enemy variety also lacks in the game, which can be noticeable after a couple hours of gameplay.
- Skydance's Behemoth ultimately delivers an enjoyable VR action adventure but has rough edges.
- The game benefits from strong visuals across impressive environments that bring this adventure to life, on PlayStation VR2.
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Exploring the Metaverse: Insights from Hexagon LIVE Italy
- At the recent Hexagon LIVE Italy event, attendees had the opportunity to explore the metaverse through an interactive environment.
- The use of VR glasses enabled visitors to interact with 3D models in a shared, multiplayer space.
- The metaverse is not limited to gaming but has significant implications for businesses, enabling collaboration, innovation, and immersive experiences.
- The future of the metaverse holds promises for explosive growth, driven by technological advancements and AI integration.
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B2B Wearables: A New Tool for Businesses to Promote Workplace Wellness
- Polar has launched Polar 360, a new B2B platform for workplace wellness.
- Polar 360 offers a range of devices to monitor vital metrics like heart rate, activity levels, and sleep patterns.
- The platform aims to reduce absenteeism, enhance well-being, and support a productive workforce.
- The wearable technology market is expected to reach $198.83 billion by 2032.
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Our Favorite New Quest, PCVR & Apple Vision Pro Games Of 2024
- Our Favorite New Quest, PCVR & Apple Vision Pro Games Of 2024
- Today's article focuses on the best new title for three platforms in 2024, PCVR, Quest and Apple Vision Pro.
- Astra wins the Favorite Exploratory Experience award, providing an emotional adventure of exploring the stars from your living room in Quest 3.
- Thrasher is the favorite new Apple Vision Pro Game, offering an exhilarating and aesthetically abstract puzzler experience with a superb soundtrack.
- Batman: Arkham Shadow is crowned the favorite new Quest Game, delivering a compelling action-adventure with elements from Rocksteady's Arkham series.
- UNDERDOGS takes the award for the favorite new PC VR game, offering a VR mech brawler roguelike that sets a new benchmark in the genre.
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