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The Invisible Hours Co-Creator Wants To Remaster The VR Murder Mystery Hit
- The Invisible Hours' co-creator plans to remaster the VR murder mystery game.
- The game, inspired by Agatha Christie, offers a unique storytelling experience in VR.
- The co-creator aims to find a publisher for the remastered version and potential screen adaptations.
- Discussion includes adapting the unconventional narrative structure for film or TV.
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The Meta Quest 3S is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day
- The Meta Quest 3S with 128GB of storage is on sale for $249, marking its lowest price ever during Prime Day across Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
- Released in January 2025, the Meta Quest 3S is praised as 'a great first VR headset' by Verge news editor Jay Peters, with the 256GB model also available for $329 with extra incentives.
- The Quest 3S features the same chipset as the pricier Quest 3, offering faster performance and comfort, maintaining similar screen resolution as Quest 2, but with improved hardware features.
- Despite some spec compromises compared to Quest 3, the Quest 3S offers good performance for gaming, including the ability to wirelessly stream Xbox and PC games to the headset.
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Spatial Design Prototyping Tool ‘ShapesXR’ Adds Powerful Animation Features
- ShapesXR, a 3D and XR prototyping platform, has introduced a new animation feature to enhance XR prototypes.
- The new Animation feature offers an easy-to-use frame-based animation system for creating transitions and interactions without coding.
- ShapesXR aims to make XR prototypes more immersive and engaging with features like UI motion and interactive gestures.
- The Animation feature allows real-time collaboration, asset animation on various devices, and comes with sample spaces and tutorials for users.
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Quest 3S Is $250 For Amazon Prime Day & Comes With Gorilla Tag Items
- The Quest 3S headset is available for $250 on Amazon Prime Day, which includes 1000 Gorilla Tag Shiny Rocks and two Gorilla Tag cosmetics.
- This discounted price is specifically for the 128GB base model, offering a $50 reduction compared to the usual $300 price.
- The promotion called the 'Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle' is accessible on various Amazon platforms with a similar discount of around 15% but excludes some standard inclusions like Batman: Arkham Shadow and 3 months of Horizon+ subscription.
- Users deciding between Quest 3 and Quest 3S should note that Quest 3S is Meta's budget option with similar capabilities, excluding advanced pancake lenses and limited storage options compared to Quest 3.
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As easy as Netflix: Austrian DeepTech startup Hololight raises €10 million for its XR pixel-streaming tech
- Austrian DeepTech startup Hololight, known for AR/VR pixel-streaming tech, secured a €10 million investment led by Cipio Partners.
- Hololight aims to make XR pixel-streaming easily accessible across the AR/VR market, comparing it to the simplicity of Netflix for streaming movies.
- The company's XR pixel-streaming technology overcomes device, performance, and security limitations, enabling seamless streaming of applications to AR/VR devices.
- With over 150 international customers and partners, Hololight plans to expand its position in XR pixel streaming and promote global technology adoption.
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Apple Acquires Digital Avatar Company TrueMeeting to Bolster Vision Pro Personas
- Apple quietly acquired TrueMeeting, a 3D avatar company, in January to enhance the digital Personas on Vision Pro.
- TrueMeeting, originally named CommonGround-AI, developed an application allowing users to create avatars for video chats without XR headsets.
- Apple showcased improvements to Personas at WWDC in June, featuring enhanced details like skin texture and facial motion capture.
- Apple also acquired AI startup WhyLabs, specializing in monitoring machine learning models for generative AI.
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BlackGate Confirms Early Access Release Date For 4v1 VR Horror Game
- Fun Train confirmed that BlackGate, an asymmetric multiplayer horror game, is available for pre-order on Meta Quest with an early October 2 release for an Early Access beta.
- The game, inspired by titles like Among Us and Evolve, features a 4v1 sci-fi gameplay where engineers repair a space station under threat from an alien, with no disguises or voting and a focus on direct confrontation.
- Fun Train offers pre-order incentives, including a discounted price of $9.99 USD and a Founder's Pack exclusively available for pre-orders, featuring three cosmetic skins. In-app purchases will be available in the final release.
- BlackGate is set to increase in price from $9.99 to $19.99 after Early Access, with plans for a Steam release in the future. The game has garnered over 10,000 wishlists and aims to attract a wide player base upon launch.
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Hands-on: DreamPark brings the AR fun to the streets
- Dreampark, an AR startup, innovatively brings augmented reality entertainment to the streets.
- Founded by Brent Bushnell, Aidan Wolf, and Kevin Habich, the startup offers location-based AR.
- Players wear Quest 3S headsets, interact with AR elements like coins, lava, and enemies.
- Experience available in Santa Monica, plans to expand to multiple locations with diverse themes.
- Despite some challenges, Dreampark shows potential for engaging and fun AR experiences worldwide.
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Table Troopers Brings Worms-Inspired Action To Quest Soon
- Table Troopers, a tactical mixed reality multiplayer game inspired by Worms, launches soon on Quest.
- Developed by Cosmorama Technologies, the game uses a rotatable tabletop approach for strategic gameplay with units like chickens and hot dogs.
- The game supports up to three players in turn-based combat, including single-player mode and a campaign with three chapters, featuring environmental destruction and various weapons.
- Future plans include expanding the campaign, introducing new weapons, enhancing social features, and community-driven content. Table Troopers arrives on Meta Quest in early access on July 17.
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Vintage Story's devs are trying to save some of cancelled Hytale's soul by turning it into an adventure mode
- Vintage Story's developers are looking to salvage some of Hytale's essence by introducing a new adventure mode within their Minecrafty sandbox game.
- The decision came after the cancellation of Hytale and the impending closure of Hypixel Studios, sparking discussions about potential Hytale revivals.
- The adventure mode in Vintage Story would differ in aesthetics, setting, and game mechanics, leaning more towards fantasy and RPG elements, potentially featuring Elves and Dwarves.
- The development team is planning to start small with 3 to 4 people for the sub-project, focused on creating this additional game mode that could eventually become a standalone game if successful.
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Prison Boss Prohibition Review: A Cracking Business Simulator
- Develop your criminal empire in quirky bootlegging simulator Prison Boss Prohibition.
- Craft and sell illegal goods in New Yolk City, avoiding law enforcement to succeed.
- Experience a thrilling gameplay loop despite control issues in this engaging VR adventure.
- Customize your workshop, hide contraband, and run your criminal enterprise strategically.
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Spatial Design Platform ShapesXR Adds New Animation Feature Tomorrow
- ShapesXR, a design and prototyping platform for 3D and spatial experiences, is launching a new animation feature tomorrow.
- The platform, originally launched in 2021, allows for real-time collaborative designs in 3D without coding, and it introduces a frame-based animation system.
- The Animation update also includes new sample spaces, an interactive tutorial, and upgrades to the Web Editor for animating prototypes without needing a VR headset.
- ShapesXR is available for free on Meta Horizon Store and Pico, with subscription options for additional features. The animation update will be released on July 8 at 8am PT.
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25 Free Games & Apps Quest 3S Owners Should Download First
- Impressive selection of free games, apps, and VR platforms for Oculus Quest 3S owners.
- Games like 'Yeeps: Hide and Seek' and 'Gorilla Tag' provide unique gameplay experiences.
- Social VR platforms such as Rec Room and VRChat offer interactive user-generated content.
- Access a range of free multiplayer shooters, sports simulators, and casino games.
- Enhance your Quest 3S gaming experience without spending money on initial games.
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The XR Week Peek (2025.07.07): HMS announces its enterprise AR headset, new leaks on Meta Celeste, and more!
- HMS launches an enterprise AR headset, aiming to fill the void left by HoloLens.
- Meta Celeste leaks reveal possible features of upcoming Meta smartglasses, including navigation app.
- Meta works on cinema experience for Quest, while Google smartglasses prototype codenamed Martha.
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The KIWI K4 Duo Is A New Audio Head Strap For Quest 3 & 3S
- KIWI Design released the K4 Duo, an audio and battery head strap for Meta Quest 3 and 3S with adjustable all-in-one speakers.
- The 'K4 Duo AIO Audio Head Strap with Battery' allows quick switching between device audio and headset audio when set up.
- Weighing 459 grams, the K4 Duo features a 2650mAh battery capacity, dual charging, memory foam padding, and a turn wheel for adjustment.
- The K4 Duo is priced at $159.99 and is available on KIWI's official site, needing further testing to determine its place among top Quest 3 and 3S accessories.
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