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‘Stranger Things VR’ Studio’s Next Project ‘Face Jumping’ Looks Like Another Patently Weird VR Experience
- Tender Claws, the studio behind Stranger Things VR, is debuting a new VR experience called Face Jumping at SXSW.
- Face Jumping allows players to change perspectives by making eye contact with characters, animals, and objects.
- The VR experience invites players to reflect on perception, consciousness, and human connection.
- Tender Claws has not yet confirmed if Face Jumping will be released beyond its debut at SXSW.
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Meta Updates Quest for Business with Third-Party MDM Services
- Meta launches Meta Horizon managed services, a new enterprise-grade Quest MDM service with support from ManageXR and ArborXR.
- Meta collaborates with ManageXR and ArborXR to provide trusted and scalable XR solutions for enterprise Quest deployment.
- Meta Horizon managed services unifies Meta for Business and Meta for Education, outsourcing device management tools to third-party MDM solution providers.
- The collaboration with third-party MDM firms may elevate the Quest portfolio as a leading enterprise headset provider and fill the gap left by Hololens 2.
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VR Startup Offers Microscopic Learning Environment for Students
- MedMicroMaps is a virtual reality application that transforms how students learn about microscopic life.
- The application allows users to physically interact with bacteria, viruses, and cells in an immersive environment.
- MedMicroMaps incorporates artificial intelligence to answer student questions in real time, providing personalized learning opportunities.
- The VR technology developed by MedMicroMaps has potential applications in healthcare, pharmaceutical research, and patient education.
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Virtual Reality: How VR Fools Our Brains Into Perceiving It’s Real
- Virtual reality (VR) works by presenting two slightly different images to each eye, creating depth and a three-dimensional experience.
- VR headsets completely cover the user's eyes, blocking out the real world and replacing it with a virtual one.
- Head tracking and additional cues like 360-degree audio enhance the illusion of being present in the virtual environment.
- VR technology has shown potential in various fields, including gaming, medicine, and therapy.
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Meta Support Page Suggests Quest's Passthrough API Is Imminent
- Meta's support website now describes a 'headset camera' permission for Quest headsets, suggesting the Passthrough API is launching soon.
- The Passthrough API will enable all kinds of cutting-edge MR experiences on Quest headsets.
- The API will allow developers to access the real-time camera feed from the front of the headset.
- Developers will be able to create apps that leverage passthrough for object and location recognition, as well as other machine learning functionality.
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visionOS 2.4 Beta 2 Brings Apple's New Spatial Gallery Platform To Vision Pro
- visionOS 2.4 beta 2 is now available for Apple Vision Pro, bringing Apple's new Spatial Gallery platform.
- Spatial Gallery is a curated collection of spatial photos, videos, and panoramas, offering quality over quantity.
- The platform features perspectives from photographers and experiences from iconic brands and Apple Originals.
- The beta version can be installed by signing in with an Apple ID on the Apple Developer Center website.
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The New Salsa Academy Lets You Break A Sweat In Style
- The New Salsa Academy is a VR and mixed reality fitness game that teaches the art of salsa in a virtual studio.
- Led by real-world instructors Rodrigo Cortazar and Asya Sonina, players go through a lesson plan from basic steps to sassy turns and twists.
- The immersive game tracks arm and foot movement, providing realistic feedback.
- A new Challenge Mode has been added, allowing players to compete and earn points based on timing and accuracy.
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Rockstar Acquires Studio That Worked On Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR
- Rockstar Games has acquired the studio Video Games Deluxe, the developers behind Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR.
- Video Games Deluxe will be renamed Rockstar Australia and has previously worked on games like L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition.
- Video Games Deluxe was also working on the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR port for Oculus Quest, but the status of the project is currently uncertain.
- There is speculation that Rockstar Games may be developing a new VR project based on leaked information from a voice actor.
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How Detective VR Uses Mixed Reality For A Narrative-Driven Mystery
- Detective VR is a narrative-driven mystery game that takes inspiration from various sources like Minority Report and Return of the Obra Dinn.
- It offers immersive VR environments for investigating clues and utilizes mixed reality for piecing evidence together on a board.
- The game has received a review rating of 3.5/5 stars, being praised for being both inspiring and suspenseful.
- The developers, Alexandre Garland and Quentin Valembois, aimed to create an emotional rollercoaster for players while keeping interactions simple.
- Hand tracking controls were a key focus in the game's design, presenting some challenges that led to innovative solutions like a square photo-taking gesture.
- The developers see mixed reality as a new medium with untapped potential, emphasizing the importance of creating intuitive interactions for newcomers.
- Garland prioritized a seamless player experience over ambitious features, focusing on natural interactions and comfort in the gaming environment.
- While certain mixed reality elements like occlusion didn't work for Detective VR, the team remains open to revisiting them in the future if they add value to the game.
- Despite the challenges, the developers found excitement in creating a unique game with new technology, balancing the inclusion of new features while ensuring they enhance the gameplay experience.
- Detective VR is currently available on the Meta Quest platform for players to enjoy the immersive mixed reality mystery experience.
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XRHealth Acquires RealizedCare to Expand its AI-Driven Therapeutic XR Platform
- XRHealth has acquired RealizedCare to expand its AI-driven therapeutic XR platform.
- RealizedCare's platform addresses chronic pain and mental health challenges through evidence-based CBT and biopsychosocial protocols.
- The acquisition solidifies XRHealth's position as the largest AI-driven therapeutic XR platform worldwide.
- RealizedCare's triage tool and therapeutic solutions will be integrated into XRHealth's patient care offering.
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PicotionAI: Playing Pictionary with mixed reality, camera access, and artificial intelligence
- PicotionAI is a game developed for Pico headsets that combines mixed reality, camera access, and artificial intelligence.
- The project started after advocating for camera access on MR headsets, particularly Meta Quest, and collaborating with a Pico representative.
- The game idea stemmed from using camera access and AI to play a Pictionary-like game where the AI guesses the user's drawings.
- The application involves the user drawing with pen and paper while the AI guesses the object, scored based on the AI's correct guesses.
- Lessons from the project include the importance of being original, understanding AI limitations, trusting SDKs, and exploring new technologies.
- The project used OpenAI APIs for image analysis, and the game structure aimed to engage users in a fun and interactive way.
- The application's development highlights the opportunities presented by new technologies in mixed reality gaming and AI integration.
- The game concept leverages innovative use of camera access, AI, and mixed reality interface to create a unique gaming experience.
- PicotionAI demonstrates the potential for creative applications of AI and camera access in immersive experiences.
- The project showcases the benefits of exploring new technologies like camera access for gaming and interactive experiences.
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Online Dating Company Announces $20M Annual Fund to Accelerate “virtual intimacy” Startups
- Social Discovery Group launches SDG Lab, a venture studio to support early-stage startups in AI-powered communication, XR advancements, and social discovery platforms.
- SDG Lab commits to an annual investment of $20 million, providing seed funding for product development and scaling for selected startups in the field of virtual intimacy.
- Notable investments by SDG Lab include VR Chat&Date, Kiseki, Flure, and AstroLove, focusing on virtual dating and niche-based dating apps.
- SDG Lab offers resources like legal assistance, back-office support, tech infrastructure, and marketing expertise to startups working on social discovery and connection technologies.
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GOLF+ & The Light Brigade Are The Quest+ March 2025 Monthly Games
- The Meta Quest+ subscription offering allows users to redeem two pre-selected games each month and access a rotating selection of titles in its Games Catalog.
- The latest monthly games for March are GOLF+ and The Light Brigade.
- GOLF+ is a popular golfing game on Quest, offering solo and multiplayer gameplay with regular updates and additional courses available.
- The Light Brigade is a VR roguelike shooter that combines World War 2 elements with mysticism, featuring physics-based gunplay and procedurally generated battlegrounds.
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Train Sim World VR: New York Reaches Its Destination This Month On Quest
- Train Sim World VR: New York confirmed a release date, and it's heading to Quest later this month.
- Co-developed by Dovetail Games and Just Add Water, Train Sim World VR: New York adapts the realistic urban train simulation series for Quest headsets.
- Ride in officially licensed MTA M3A and M7A train cabs across the Harlem Line, exploring the rails of New York and discovering the stations of Manhattan and The Bronx.
- Train Sim World VR: New York offers a 'Career Mode' with challenges, online leaderboards for competition, a 'Journey Mode' for collecting at each station, and a customizable New York apartment as a hub.
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‘Dimensional Double Shift’ is Owlchemy Labs’ Fastest Growing Game, Tapping Into Quest’s Latest Freemium Trend
- Owlchemy Labs' game 'Dimensional Double Shift' is the studio's fastest growing game, tapping into Quest's latest freemium trend.
- Dimensional Double Shift replicates the immersive mechanics of Owlchemy Labs' successful VR titles and is one of the first designed exclusively for hand-tracking.
- The launch of Quest 3S has attracted younger users who typically spend more time in social games and on in-app purchases, boosting the popularity of free-to-play titles.
- Owlchemy Labs' game follows the trend of veterans and indie studios aiming to replicate viral success with freemium titles on Quest.
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