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‘Blade & Sorcery: Nomad’ Review – Fun Physics-based Combat Slimmed Down for Quest 2

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Blade & Sorcery: Nomad almost feels like a work of digital wizardry, as it brings a standalone version of the hit physics-based combat sandbox exclusively to Quest 2 for the first time. Although it doesn’t feel as visually visceral as its bigger brother for PC VR headsets, which is notably still in Early Access, it serves up mostly the same physics-based carnage that will very likely bust some TVs in the process.

Unpacking Connect 2021 – What it Means for the Metaverse of the Future

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Nov 4, 2021

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We’re just one week past the Connect 2021 event where Meta (formerly Facebook) laid out its grand vision for both XR and the metaverse, including rebranding its entire company around the concept. The event was heavy on vision with a lot of the near-term news being more disparate. I sat down with host Kent Bye on the Voices of VR Podcast to unpack what it all means for the future.

Cas & Chary Present: Hands-on with the Lynx R-1 Mixed Reality Headset

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Nov 4, 2021

Lynx is a Paris-based startup building the Lynx R-1, a standalone mixed reality headset that’s small and lightweight. The headset’s Kickstarter reached its goal 15 hours after launch and is still ongoing, having recently doubled its funding goal. You can pledge for a unit starting at $500.

Microsoft’s Metaverse Ambitions Grow as Teams Platform to Include 3D Avatars & Immersive XR Meetings

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Nov 3, 2021

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Microsoft is making a strong bid to bolster its version of the metaverse as it looks to roll out 3D avatars and immersive meetings for its Microsoft Teams communication platform.

‘The Twilight Zone’ VR Game Coming Soon to Quest & PSVR

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Nov 3, 2021

The Twilight Zone is getting a VR game, and it’s slated to release soon on Quest and PSVR.

Meta Offered a Glimpse into the XR R&D That’s Costing It Billions

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Nov 3, 2021

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During the Connect 2021 conference last week, Meta Reality Labs’ Chief Scientist, Michael Abrash, offered a high-level overview of some of the R&D that’s behind the company’s multi-billion dollar push into XR and the metaverse.

Quest v34 Update Brings ‘Space Sense’ Guardian, Android Notifications & MR App Publishing

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Nov 2, 2021

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It seems Quest owners are about to get a healthy dose of new features in the v34 update, something Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says will bring the previously leaked ‘Space Sense’ Guardian system, push notifications in VR from Android phones, and mixed reality app publishing to both the Quest Store and App Lab.

Leaked 3D Model Offers a Clearer Glimpse at Meta’s Project Cambria Headset

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Nov 2, 2021

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Meta (formerly Facebook) announced a mixed reality headset at its Connect 2021 dev conference last week—code named Project Cambria. The company’s official teaser video is supposed to leave a little something to the imagination, however leaked 3D models have surfaced now that seems to show a convincing view of the headset.

Hands-on: New Reverb G2 Tweaks Make a Solid Headset Even Better

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Nov 2, 2021

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Last month HP announced that it was releasing a new Reverb G2 headset with some tweaks designed to improve field-of-view and controller coverage. We got out hands on the new headset and put it through the paces.

‘Blade & Sorcery: Nomad’ Coming Exclusively to Quest 2 November 4th

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Nov 1, 2021

A sperate, standalone version of the PC VR combat sandbox Blade & Sorcery is going to bring its physics-based carnage to Quest 2 on November 4th.

Meta Plans to Reverse Controversial Facebook Account Requirement for Oculus Headsets

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Oct 29, 2021

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Meta (formerly Facebook) created quite a stir in the VR industry when it announced last year that it planned to require Facebook account logins for new users. The move didn’t go over well in the VR space or among critics at large. This week the company said it plans to roll-out a non-Facebook option for logging into its headsets starting next year.

Meta Buys Dev Behind VR Fitness App ‘Supernatural’, Its Sixth VR Studio Acquisition in Two Years

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Oct 29, 2021

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Meta (formerly Facebook) today announced its sixth VR studio acquisition. This time it’s Within, the studio behind the popular Quest exclusive VR fitness app Supernatural.

Top PSVR Titles ‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’, ‘Until You Fall’ & ‘The Persistence’ Free with PS Plus in November

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Oct 29, 2021

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If you’re a PS Plus member, you’ll be able to nab three top PSVR titles for free this November that will have you playing from now until the Holiday season.

‘Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall’ Coming to PC VR in November, Quest Version Still TBA

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Oct 29, 2021

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Carbon Studio was hoping to launch Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall on PC VR and Quest sometime this summer, and it appears we at least have a release date for the PC VR version of the fantasy-action game: November 17th.

Facebook Rebrands as ‘Meta’, Oculus Branding to be Phased Out

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Oct 28, 2021

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Facebook today announced that it’s changing its name to Meta. The rebrand comes as the the company shifts its primary focus toward building the metaverse and the XR products that will support it. The Oculus brand will be phased out, with the Quest product line becoming Meta Quest.

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