The XR Week Peek (2021.12.27): a great Christmas for Quest 2, Rec Room is worth $3.5B, and much more!

vrcoin on December 27, 2021

Happy Winter Holidays! It is that time of the year when people relax, eat, and hope for a better future, and while I’m not relaxing that much, I’m for sure eating a lot :D. This week I have written a long post to wish you Happy Holidays and a wonderful new year, and if you haven’t done that, go reading it now, because I’ve also used the word “Christmasverse” in it haha Working-wise, it’s been a great week for me: my article on my hands-on with AR contact lenses had success, and with New Technology Walkers, I have launched the final update of the free demo for our game HitMotion: Reloaded, and until now it’s going pretty well (please get it on App Lab and leave a positive review!). Top news of the week (Image from Reddit)Oculus Quest 2 had a great Christmas The VR ecosystem can end 2021 with a big smile

NFT Artists Come Together In VR To Raise Money For Haiti

vrcoin on October 4, 2021

Bid on NFT artwork from popular NFT artists to help rebuild Haiti after this year’s devastating earthquake.This past August the southern region of Haiti was hit by a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake in the mountains between the Nippes Department and Sud Department, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries along with severe damage to numerous schools throughout the region.To help rebuild Haiti, the organization Hope for Haiti and VR company FXG are partnering for a live VR fundraiser called “Inspiring Hope: An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience in Haiti.” Taking place on October 6th, the companies hope to raise an ambitious $50k for earthquake relief. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=5_-9h76KB9o&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent[/embed] During the event, which will be hosted on hic et nunc and OpenSea, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on a variety of incredible NFT artworks created by well-known NFT artists such as Sutu, Mark Saab, Nygilia, RiniiFish, more. You can also help by making

Oculus Quest Mixed Reality Series Now Available On Oculus TV

vrcoin on September 30, 2021

Watch players, as well as pros, participate in a variety of unique VR challenges featuring popular Oculus Quest 2 titles. There’s no better way to showcase the immersive capabilities of VR than mixed reality capture. The technology allows audiences to gain a better understanding of what it’s like to interact with the in-game world, especially when compared to standard POV capture. To help exhibit its extensive lineup of AAA games and apps, Oculus today launched a new mixed reality series featuring popular games such as Cook-Out, FitXR, and Thrill of the Fight just to name a few. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=m4BU4ksWNo0&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent&listType=playlist&list=RDCMUC766vkQw0Mz3VtXX5XvXxGQ[/embed] Available now on Oculus Quest headsets, Game On: VR Face Off! has both players as well as pros engaging in five different VR games throughout six unique episodes. Episode 1, available now on Oculus TV, features game streamers MissesMae and Di3seL as they face off (oh I get it now) in several rounds of Cloudhead

‘Resident Evil 4 VR’ Arriving Just In Time For Halloween

vrcoin on September 27, 2021

Check out the latest trailer for the upcoming VR survival horror game here. During the Resident Evil Showcase this past April, Capcom revealed Resident Evil 4 VR, a full VR port of the classic 2005 survival horror game coming soon to Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Earlier today, Oculus revealed an official October release date alongside a new trailer that offers us our best look yet at the highly-anticipated action-horror experience. [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=d3Qmy0tHjxo&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent[/embed] Developed in collaboration with Oculus Studios and Armature Studio, Resident Evil 4 VR has you stepping into the role of Leon Kennedy, a seasoned American Federal Agent tasked with rescuing the president’s daughter from a group of psychotic cultists based out of an unnamed village in rural Spain. Along the way, you’ll battle a never-ending horde of pitchfork-wielding villagers infected by a mind-controlling parasite, solve a wide assortment of ancient puzzles, and go head-to-head with a handful of grotesque monsters,

‘XR Casino’ Brings Cross-Platform Gambling To VR & AR

vrcoin on July 12, 2021

Bet on games of Blackjack and Roulette in this blockchain-powered virtual casino coming soon to major VR & AR devices.

XR Casino, Inc (“The Company”) has announced an official release date for its cross-platform gambling experience which allows users on VR and AR devices to bet real money on games like blackjack, roulette, and slots from the comfort of their own holographic casinos.