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[Update] ‘Sparc’ Servers Now Back Online Following 2 Weeks of Unplanned Downtime

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Nov 10, 2020

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Despite low concurrent user numbers, CCP’s ongoing support for its VR sports game Sparc (2017) has been mostly smooth sailing in the years following the studio’s 2017 decision to shelve VR. However after both its North American and European servers went dark late last month, Sparc’s future wasn’t exactly certain. Now, CCP has announced they’ve fixed the issue, and have finally revived servers after the game’s extended, unplanned downtime.

Nreal Light Sales Expanding to Japan in Partnership with KDDI

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Nov 10, 2020

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Following its consumer debut in South Korea this summer, Nreal is getting ready to expand availability of Nreal Light, its sunglasses-style AR headset, to Japan with the help of one the country’s largest telecoms, KDDI.

VR Horror ‘HINGE’ Gets New Gameplay Trailer Ahead of November Launch

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Nov 10, 2020

Arcadia, a Moscow-based VR arcade, is releasing the first episode of its new psychological horror series later this month on SteamVR headsets.

‘Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond’ Could Come to Quest 2, Says Executive Producer

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Nov 9, 2020

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Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, the next big Oculus Studios game, began production years before even the original Quest launched; as such the game has been built from the ground up for PC VR platforms. However, Oculus Studios and Respawn Entertainment say they plan to investigate the possibility of a Quest 2 port of Medal of Honor once the PC version is complete.

New ‘Medal of Honor’ Trailer Highlights In-game ‘Gallery’ of Documentary Shorts Featuring WWII Vets

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Nov 9, 2020

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, the next big Oculus Studios game, is set to launch on December 11th. A new trailer for the title highlights the in-game ‘gallery’ which includes documentary short films featuring World War II veterans.

bHaptics Announces Pre-orders for TactSuit X Series Haptic Vests, Starting at $300

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Nov 9, 2020

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bHaptics, the South Korea-based startup making haptic accessories for VR, today opened pre-orders for two new versions of its TactSuit haptic vests.

‘The Under Presents’ Returns with Additional Showtimes for ‘Tempest’ Immersive Theater

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Nov 9, 2020

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The Under Presents, a genre-defying VR experience that takes live theater and flips it on its head, is again offering showtimes for its immersive retelling of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Lynx MR Headset Delayed to Late 2020 but Aims for Lower Price, Ultraleap Hand-tracking

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Nov 6, 2020

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Lynx R-1, the upcoming standalone MR headset, has been delayed to late 2020, but a new update from the company says they’re targeting a lower price and now including Ultraleap hand-tracking.

PSVR on PS5 Review – Much Faster Loading, Same Old PlayStation VR

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Nov 6, 2020

With PS5 just days away from launch you may be wondering how PSVR will fare on the new console. We’re here to share our experience over the last few weeks of testing PSVR on PS5.

Social Platform ‘vTime XR’ Launches on Oculus Quest

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Nov 6, 2020

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Cross-platform social app vTime XR is now available on Quest and Quest 2.

Oculus Quest 2 Face Pad Covers Now Available from VR Cover

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Nov 5, 2020

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If you plan on sweating in your Oculus Quest 2, you’ll either want a few spare facial interfaces hanging around, or a way to cover the stock foam for easier cleaning. VR Cover, a company making VR facial interface covers since 2014, just released their silicone and fabric variants for Quest 2.

Steam’s ‘Playtest’ Store Option Aims to Make Beta Testing Easier for Devs & Players

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Nov 5, 2020

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Developers on Steam typically have to generate and seed their beta testers with a bunch of game codes, which can be frustrating to not only manage, but also hand out, requiring communication through multiple platforms like Discord and email. Now Valve has included what it calls ‘Steam Playtest’ which aims to make prelaunch game testing easier for everyone.

Spurred by Quest 2 Launch, ‘VRChat’ Hits Record 24,000 Concurrent Users, More Than Half in VR

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Nov 4, 2020

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Following a big spike in usage in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, social VR app VRChat has reached a new record of 24,000 concurrent users. Its creators say the surge was driven in part by the launch of Quest 2 and virtual Halloween festivities.

‘Thief Simulator VR’ Launches Out of Early Access Tomorrow, Trailer Here

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Nov 4, 2020

After a year in Steam Early Access, Thief Simulator VR is officially slated to launch tomorrow, November 5th.

Cas & Chary Present: Awesome Things to Do in VR Other Than Gaming

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Nov 3, 2020

When it comes to consumer VR headsets, gaming is clearly on of the most common use-cases. However, there are so many other things that are compelling and fun to do in VR. In this video and article, I share things you can do in VR other than gaming that I enjoy.

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