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Hidetaka Miyazaki loves poison swamps, even if you don’t.The Souls games are notorious for including dark, dank swamp areas filled with toxic enemies: the nightmarish Valley of Defilement in Demon’s Souls, or the endless depths of Blighttown in Dark Souls.Elden Ring is set to also include poison areas, of course. That’s because Miyazaki loves them…
I’ve been fascinated lately by micro-RPGs, and specifically micro-JRPGs. Typically crafted in RPG Maker and published on Itch.io, these clever miniatures run a wide gamut, as I learned from a Twitter chat with sraëka-lillian, creator of the experimental OI series. Some, like GeaSaga from Ka·in Works, are full-scale distillations of classic role-playing narrative structures, trimming…
Full Article at HP Garage A much-needed new path for pain management Prescribing opioid painkillers as part of a traditional approach to pain management is common in the United States, but the practice has catalyzed a nationwide opioid addiction crisis. Over 130 Americans die each day after overdosing on opioids, and roughly 21 to 29 percent of…
Welcome to our fourth and final Fitness Friday of January. All month, we’ve shown you how to have tons of fun keeping your New Year’s wellness resolutions and stay healthy using Quest to embrace dance, rediscover sports, and redefine fitness. In Escape and Shape on Oculus TV, our VR hub for must-see entertainment, terrific real-world…
This week, we released a bunch of titles and updates across the Quest and Rift Platforms. Here’s a rundown of the highlights:Zenith: The Last CityWhether you’re joining the world solo or with friends, endless adventure awaits in Zenith: The Last City, an ambitious new VR MMO from Ramen VR. Featuring a massive world with multiple…
When it comes to productivity, your environment plays a vital role in what foes and doesn’t get done. VIVE Sync offers coworkspaces for VR meetings regardless of where you are in the world. VR meeting room for up to 20 people Presentation for up to 30 people Social space Spatial audio Mountain view Our…
Here are 7 simple steps to create your VR meeting on VIVE Sync: Go to sync.vive.com and sign in with your HTC or social media account. After you sign in, click “create meeting“. Choose a meeting space based on your needs and preferences. Take a look at our meeting space intro to learn more about Sync’s…
The Steam Deck verified list now includes over a hundred games fully playable, including the popular likes of Nier Replicant, Life is Strange 2, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. With just a month to go before the Steam Deck’s release date, the list is really expanding – although there are still a few major games…
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. UPDATE: Jan. 27, 2022, 4:45 p.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Jan. 27. BEST SAMSUNG DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Book Pro, a nice alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro — $779.99 $1,099.99 (save $320)BEST GAMING DEAL:…
Varjo Aero could be the best VR headset for 360 photos and videosHow would you like a VR headset with photorealistic detail? Varjo Aero is a new VR headset with twice the resolution of the Oculus Quest 2. How do they compare and should you buy it? Here’s what we know so far.Who or What…
Skydio 2 3D Scan can capture 3D models with photogrammetry automaticallySkydio 2 can now capture detailed 3D models through photogrammetry, and it can do it all automatically. Here are samples you can view on your desktop or in VR.Until now, creating a detailed 3D model of an area required either multiple scans with LIDAR cameras…
Hitman 3 has finally launched on Steam, but one look at the Steam reviews for the game reveal that something is amiss. It’s currently sitting at a “Mixed” rating on the PC platform at the time of writing, owed largely to a mixture of the game’s pricing and issues with its VR functionality.As reported by…
VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Porsche has announced the launch of the Taycan VR Experience, which aims…
James is editor in chief of TechForge Media, with a passion for how technologies influence business and several Mobile World Congress events under his belt. James has interviewed a variety of leading figures in his career, from former Mafia boss Michael Franzese, to Steve Wozniak, and Jean Michel Jarre. James can be found tweeting at…
VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Defence contractor Raytheon and airline simulation technology provider CAE have both made…
VR 360 is a news, analysis and opinion site devoted to virtual reality technology, promoting thought leadership from leading brands and platforms and collaborating with industry bloggers to deliver insight, reviews and strategy for all aspects of the ecosystem, from developers to CIOs. Abu Dhabi has been awarded the Guinness World Record for installing the…
What is the latest marketing strategy for virtual reality software providers? If the Covid-19 pandemic will cause the new normal to become the normal full stop, Zoom and their ilk are not going to cut it long-term. Meet AfterNow. The California-based startup, which describes itself grandly as ‘building the future of human computing with augmented…
James is editor in chief of TechForge Media, with a passion for how technologies influence business and several Mobile World Congress events under his belt. James has interviewed a variety of leading figures in his career, from former Mafia boss Michael Franzese, to Steve Wozniak, and Jean Michel Jarre. James can be found tweeting at…
Oculus In a recent interview with CNET, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that Oculus is currently working on a Quest Pro headset. In a recent interview with CNET, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that Oculus is currently working on a Quest Pro headset.He claims that they are planning to include both face and eye tracking sensors. It could also…
HTCVive HTC has announced two new VR headsets at their ViveCon virtual event. They are the HTC Vive Pro 2, and the HTC Vive Focus 3. HTC has announced two new VR headsets at their ViveCon virtual event. They are the HTC Vive Pro 2, and the HTC Vive Focus 3.The Vive Pro 2 is…
Social virtual reality (Social VR) is a simulated environment where VR users can meet, interact, and participate in shared activities like watching movies, playing games, attending concerts, or even collaborating at work.Social VR is one of the most important applications of virtual reality technology. It will allow users on opposite sides of the world to…
(Pocket-lint) – While companies like Oculus are going after the masses with easy-access, low-entry headsets like the Oculus Quest 2, others have realised that the best experience comes from high-end devices.HTC knows it and showed what was possible with the HTC Vive Pro 2. But while that headset might seem like the best VR headset…
(Pocket-lint) – Apple’s AR/VR headset has been tipped to be considerably more expensive than rival devices when it finally arrives. But, as a trade-off, it is also expected to be packed with powerful tech.Apple expert Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has written in his latest episode of the Power On newsletter that he believes the device…
(Pocket-lint) – Google is reportedly developing an augmented reality headset.It sounds like the project is just getting started, but that doesn’t mean Google is still a long way off from releasing a product that consumers can buy. Here’s what you need to know.What is Project Iris?According to The Verge, which cited two unnamed sources, Google…
The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter.Joe Hunting’s camera remains steadfastly trained on his subjects. They’re lingering in and around a place called Bar Pyxis, awkwardly flirting and bumping into one another. Most are dressed in their cyberpunk finest,…
Could Metal Gear Solid VR be on the way?Word is legendary video game developer and industry-darling Hideo Kojima might be working on his own VR game.According to a tweet from OopsLeaks, a Twitter account dedicated to video game rumors and leaks, the award-winning game designer, director, producer, and writer is currently in possession of the…
One of Les Mills’ most popular high-energy classes is heading to the Meta Quest. When it comes to group fitness, Les Mills is a global leader with 140,000 certified trainers in 21,000 clubs across 100 countries leading classes with extreme names like Sh’Bam, Bodyattack, RPM, and Les Mills Core, a popular class that focuses on core…
Nreal is a China-based startup behind the Nreal Light AR glasses, which aim for a sunglasses-like design. By hooking it up to your (Android) phone, it’s able to project virtual objects in your real environment and even allow you to walk around with position tracking. While we’re not quite there yet, I think the Nreal…
