Up and coming Los Angeles-based rock group Palaye Royale has managed to grow a substantial social media following, and now the group is looking to grow its fan base through the power of augmented reality. And while AR isn’t new to the music business, a new AR experience from the band could end up being...
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SSVAR blog talking about virtual reality,augmented reality and mixed reality.
Snapchat Can Turn Your 12-Pack of Labatt Blue Beer into a Virtual NHL Arena
Bud Light being the official beer sponsor of the NFL just makes sense for American football. But what about the NHL, with hockey being the official winter sport of Canada by decree? Enter Labatt Blue, which might as well be the national beer of Canada and includes a hockey page on the top navigation bar...
VR Master League To Bring Live Echo Arena Season 3 Matches To Oculus Venues
VR Master League (VRML) is returning to Oculus Venues starting this week with live in-VR broadcasts of Echo Arena Season 3 VR esports matches. During Season 2 previously, VRML broadcasted VR esports matches in Oculus Venues so this will be a return to form with “more shows than ever” this time around. The slate of...
SideQuest for Oculus Quest: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s everything you need to know about SideQuest, one of the most useful tools for advanced Oculus Quest users. SideQuest has become one of the most prominent pieces of software for advanced Oculus Quest users and developers since its launch alongside the original Quest in 2019. Since then it has constantly expanded, evolved and added...
Schell: I Expect You To Die 2 Investment & Timeline Wouldn’t Happen ‘Without Quest’
Schell Games’ upcoming VR puzzle sequel, I Expect You To Die 2, may not have been the game it’s shaping up to be right now if it weren’t for the Oculus Quest. Speaking to Upload in an interview we’ll have more on this week, CEO Jesse Schell said he wasn’t sure the studio “would have...
FREE VR Demos on Steam Game Festival!
Source: FREE VR Demos on Steam Game Festival!
Survival Tips & Tricks For The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Trial Mode
Update: This was originally published for the original DLC release on PC VR, but has been republished today to coincide with the Quest release of the DLC late last week. Original: Looking for The Walking Dead tips for The Trial? We’ve got all the tricks you’ll need to survive The Trial, direct from developer Skydance...
Editorial: Virtual Reality Is Facebook’s Market To Lose
Below are some numbers to consider about the state of the consumer virtual reality market as of February 2021. 56: Percentage of headsets in use on Steam which are made by Facebook. 4 million: Number of copies sold of Facebook-owned Beat Saber. 60: Number of apps for Facebook’s Oculus Quest earning $1 Million+ in revenue....
OrbusVR VR MMORPG Is Three-Years Old And More Popular Than Ever
OrbusVR is the first VR MMO and it’s already been live for over three years. To celebrate the occasion there’s an Anniversary Event going on right now and they’ve just launched the official Quest 2 enhancement update with Quest 2-specific features. OrbusVR relaunched around the same time the Quest released with its OrbusVR: Reborn version. This...
OrbusVR VR MMORPG Is Three-Years Old And More Popular Than Ever
OrbusVR is the first VR MMO and it’s already been live for over three years. To celebrate the occasion there’s an Anniversary Event going on right now and they’ve just launched the official Quest 2 enhancement update with Quest 2-specific features. OrbusVR relaunched around the same time the Quest released with its OrbusVR: Reborn version. This...