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New VR Games & Releases July 2025: Quest, SteamVR, PlayStation VR2 & More
- July brings exciting new VR games like Firmament, Cave Crave, and Jungle Man.
- Other notable releases include Prison Boss Prohibition, Requisition VR, and Chess Club.
- Le Mans Ultimate, Elemental Towers, and Rogue Piñatas are set for July too.
- Space Drop, Space Explorers Ultimate Edition, Premier League Player, and Wanderer also launch.
- A diverse lineup from puzzle adventures to action-filled multiplayer games awaits.
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UploadVR Showcase Humble Bundle Includes Vertigo 2, Moss 2, Until You Fall, Metro Awakening, Townsmen VR & More
- A Humble Bundle for The UploadVR Showcase offers VR games at a low price with proceeds benefiting Safe In Our World through the PayPal Giving Fund.
- The $18 minimum purchase includes Steam codes for nine games like Vertigo 2, Until You Fall, Moss II, and more.
- The bundle aims to raise funds for mental health awareness in the gaming industry and has a non-discounted value of $199.
- The partnership with UploadVR Showcase aims to support independent VR developers and creators.
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Quest 3S Xbox Edition Sells Out in Just Days From Meta, Availability Remains at Retailers
- Meta's Quest 3S Xbox Edition headset sold out in less than a week, but remains available at third-party retailers.
- The 'extremely limited' edition device is out of stock when buying directly from Meta in the US and UK.
- The headset, functionally similar to Quest 3S, comes with a unique color scheme, Xbox controller, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
- Despite selling out quickly, scalpers are offering the headset for a premium on eBay; Microsoft's prior VR support expectations remain unmet.
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Bigscreen Beyond 2 Starts First Wave of Shipping, Aims for Immediate Fulfillment by September
- Bigscreen has begun shipping the first production units of its latest VR headset, Beyond 2.
- Beyond 2 headsets are now shipping but due to a backlog of pre-orders, fulfillment will continue through August and beyond.
- New orders placed today are expected to ship between August and September to clear the backlog by late September for immediate fulfillment.
- Bigscreen has seen significant demand for Beyond 2, outselling the original Beyond and has expanded manufacturing to meet demand.
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Quest 3S Xbox Edition Sold Out From Meta
- The Quest 3S Xbox Edition from Meta is sold out after being available for three days.
- Best Buy in the United States still lists the limited edition device as available for $400 with delivery or pickup starting on July 10.
- In the United Kingdom, the Xbox edition is still available for same-day pickup at specific locations.
- eBay listings show recent sales of the Xbox edition ranging from $300 to $600.
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HTC Slashes Price of Vive Pro 2 for a Limited Time, Including Headset & All-in Bundle
- HTC has reduced the price of its Vive Pro 2 PC VR headset for a limited time as part of its Summer of Gaming Sale, valid until June 30th.
- The discounted Vive Pro 2 deals include a Full Kit with headset, SteamVR 2.0 Base Station, and Vive wand controllers, as well as a standalone headset option.
- Both Vive Pro 2 options come with two months of Viveport Infinity game subscription service, providing access to over 1,000 VR titles.
- In addition to Vive Pro 2, HTC is offering bundled pricing for its Vive Focus Vision headset, available in specific packages with games until June 30th.
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Former Oculus Execs Are Jumping Back into Wearables with Sesame Smart Glasses
- Former Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell is joining Sesame, a smart glasses startup, along with former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe and hardware architect Ryan Brown.
- Mitchell will serve as Chief Product Officer at Sesame, working on bringing computers to life with a focus on AI assistant and lightweight smart glasses.
- Sesame's smart glasses are designed for all-day wear, providing high-quality audio and an AI companion to observe the world alongside users.
- Sesame, founded in 2023 and backed by former Oculus investors, raised $47.5 million in its recent Series A funding round for a total investment of over $57 million.
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‘Hotel Infinity’: VR Puzzle Game Arrives on PS VR2 and Quest 3
- Studio Chyr introduces 'Hotel Infinity,' a visually stunning VR puzzle adventure for PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest 3, set to release in 2025.
- Hotel Infinity offers a surreal, reality-defying experience within a shifting, infinite hotel environment, emphasizing roomscale gameplay without traditional movement systems.
- The game features intricate environmental puzzles, thoughtful accessibility options, and innovative design, aiming to immerse a wider range of players.
- Early reactions to 'Hotel Infinity' have been positive, with high expectations for its unique artistic ambition and storytelling through exploration; set for release in the latter half of 2025.
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Canadian Grid returns with fresh codebase, custom features, and Canada Day relaunch target
- Canadian Grid has relaunched with a new custom codebase and upgraded infrastructure, aiming for a Canada Day relaunch on July 1st.
- The grid is implementing a cautious expansion approach, starting with select regions and introducing new features gradually, similar to Second Life's strategy.
- New features include PBR terrain texture rendering and collaboration with Misterblu for WebRTC functionality, running on .NET 8 with plans to migrate to .NET 9.
- Canadian Grid features a custom virtual currency system, modded marketplace, and different premium memberships offering varying land allowances, separate from the Great Canadian Grid.
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AR and VR market rebounds as smart glasses gain traction, says IDC
- The global AR and VR headset market grew 18.1% year-over-year with Meta holding a dominant 50.8% share.
- Rising players like XREAL and Viture are contributing to the market with a focus on lightweight, optical-see-through smart glasses.
- IDC predicts a shift towards mixed and extended reality as AI and Android XR platforms mature, with a decline in pure VR expected.
- Projected growth in mixed reality shipments from 3.3 million in 2025 to over 15 million by 2029, leading the AR/VR market to grow at a 38.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2029.
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WebXR Apps On Quest's Meta Horizon Store Can Now Use In-App Payments
- WebXR apps packaged as PWAs on the Meta Horizon Store can now use in-app payments, allowing web developers to monetize their experiences.
- Meta has permitted WebXR experiences as PWAs to be distributed on Quest's app store, the Meta Horizon Store, using Google's Bubblewrap.
- Developers can leverage the Digital Goods API, a web standard for PWAs, to integrate Meta's in-app payments system into their WebXR apps.
- While WebXR developers desire easier monetization on the open web, the availability of in-app payments on Meta Horizon Store could enhance the credibility of WebXR as a development pathway.
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Walkabout Mini Golf's Crystal Lair Is Infused With An Evil Energy
- Walkabout Mini Golf's latest course, Crystal Lair, features a mountainside lair of a mysterious villain named 'Cristobal' infused with an evil energy.
- Creator Lucas Martell explains that the course combines peaceful elements with darkness, allowing players to form their own opinions about the storyline.
- The new paid DLC course offers a unique mini-golfing experience at a luxury wellness retreat on a Venezuelan tepui, with 'Cristobal' inviting players to achieve enlightenment despite evil rumors.
- Crystal Lair is the 34th course in Walkabout Mini Golf, introducing the CocoVision camera feature for an immersive gameplay experience, and is accessible through various platforms for players to explore.
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ModRetro Chromatic Now Displays Nintendo Game Boy Games In Quest Headsets
- ModRetro's Chromatic gaming handheld now allows Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to be displayed in Quest headsets via a USB-C cable and Quest HDMI Link.
- The Quest HDMI Link, introduced last year, enables users to play games from various devices on a virtual screen through a capture card.
- ModRetro's Chromatic handheld was released late last year with support for classic Nintendo cartridges and some newly published titles like a new version of Tetris.
- The feature allowing the Chromatic handheld's USB-C lagless video out to work with Quest HDMI Link has now been successfully tested, enhancing the gaming experience.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Are Held Every Day In Virtual Spaces
- Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are being held in virtual reality on platforms like Horizon Worlds, VRChat, and Resonite.
- The anonymity provided by physical AA meetings is further extended in the virtual space, making it easier for participants to seek help for their drinking problems.
- Hundreds of people have reportedly started their recovery journey through these virtual meetings, with thousands attending sessions over the past five years.
- Virtual AA meetings initially began in AltspaceVR during the COVID-19 pandemic and have since expanded to other platforms like VRChat and Resonite, offering support and fellowship in immersive spaces.
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China's 4DV AI Releases WebXR Demo Of 6DoF Volumetric Video
- China's 4DV AI released a WebXR demo showcasing volumetric 6DoF videos created from 20 camera views.
- 4DV's technology uses gaussian splatting and machine learning advancements for volumetric rendering.
- The technology is claimed to be 30 times faster than previous systems, enabling efficient video training.
- The WebXR demo allows users to experience 180° 3D videos with 6DoF capabilities, offering an improved immersive experience.
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