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‘Marvel Powers United’ is One of Oculus Studios’ Biggest Content Investments Yet

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Jul 31, 2018

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Marvel Powers United may not have turned out to be an instant classic, but with a big name IP and 18 playable characters, the game represents a bar of scope and polish arguably never before seen in a made-for-VR title. The game’s executive producer tells us that Marvel Powers United represents one of, it not the largest content investment Oculus Studios has made to date. What’s more, the studio has no intention of slowing down its content investment trajectory.

Adventure Platformer ‘Moss’ Gets Support for Windows VR Headsets, Improved Vive Controls

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Jul 30, 2018

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Moss, the acclaimed VR adventure platformer, has been updated on SteamVR with official support for Windows VR headsets and a slew of new control options to make the game easier to play with Vive controllers.

Watch ‘Beat Saber’ in Action on PSVR

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Jul 30, 2018

Though a release date still hasn’t been announced, lightsaber VR rhythm game Beat Saber was confirmed earlier this year to be coming to PSVR. Now PlayStation Underground, Sony’s official video series, is showing the game in action on the system, including a full playthrough of the PlayStation VR exclusive song, ‘Kumquat’.

Google Launches Chrome for Daydream Headsets, Yes it Has Incognito Mode

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Jul 30, 2018

Today Google has launched an update for Chrome, bringing support for Daydream headsets including the View and the Lenovo Mirage Solo.

VR RTS ‘MoonStrike’ to Bring Diorama-size Galactic Conquest to Rift & Vive This Week

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Jul 30, 2018

Big Dorks Entertainment, a studio founded by former Epic Games Lead Designer Lee Perry, is coming out with a new real-time strategy game soon. Dubbed MoonStrike, you’ll battle other users online to take over planets as fast as possible, build ships, and eventually conquer the galaxy.

Coatsink’s ‘They Suspect Nothing’ to Get First Big DLC Next Month, Including 8 New Mini-games

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Jul 30, 2018

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They Suspect Nothing (2018), the Oculus Go & Samsung Gear VR title from Coatsink Software, is getting its first big DLC since it initially launched back in May.

‘Assetto Corsa Competizione’ Launches in Early Access September 12th, VR Support in October

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Jul 30, 2018

Initially revealed back in February, Assetto Corsa Competizione, the next chapter of acclaimed sim racer Assetto Corsa, now has an official Early Access release date of September 12th. The game has been confirmed to include VR support, following after its predecessor, though initial support won’t come until an update in October.

HTC Publishes Vive Wireless Adapter Setup Instructions, Suggesting Nearby Launch

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Jul 28, 2018

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HTC’s Vive Wireless Adapter, which was first unveiled at CES earlier this year, doesn’t have either a price or precise launch date yet (HTC recently said ‘late summer’), but now a setup manual has appeared on the company’s UK-facing site that details the process of installing the Intel-powered WiGig transmitter.

‘Archangel’ Developers Create in ‘Oculus Medium’ to Bring Giant Mechs to Life

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Jul 27, 2018

Skydance Interactive, the studio behind Archangel (2017) and the recent multiplayer expansion Hellfire, today released a video on just how they made their building-sized mechs.

HTC Pushes Back On Reports of Declining Headset Sales

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Jul 27, 2018

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Digital Trends recently published a report entitled ‘VR is in a tailspin, and the sales numbers prove it’. It seems HTC has taken umbrage with the article’s thesis in its newest blog post however, which pushes back against some of the article’s claims, saying it’s “not the whole story.”

Microsoft is Adding Pass-through Video to Windows VR Headsets

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Jul 27, 2018

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A beta version of Windows 10 now includes support for a pass-through video mode for Windows VR headsets, allowing users to look out at the world around them through the headset’s on-board cameras.

‘Rec Room’ Update Adds Teams to Battle Royale Mode

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Jul 27, 2018

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Rec Room, the social virtual world filled with mini-games and activities, recently introduced a battle royale mode called ‘Rec Royale’. A new update now allows players to group up in squads of three for team-based strategic action.

‘Marvel Powers United VR’ Now Available on Rift, Watch 16 Minutes of Expert Gameplay Here

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Jul 26, 2018

Marvel Powers United VR, the next big exclusive title from Oculus Studios, launches today (Thursday, July 26th) and is now available to download on Rift. We’ve got 16 minutes of fresh expert gameplay and our full review available ahead of the game’s launch.

Airship Adventure ‘Bow to Blood’ to Land on PSVR Next Month

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Jul 26, 2018

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Tribetoy’s airship adventure Bow to Blood, which was first announced at last year’s Paris Games Week, now has an official launch date on PSVR.

Supermedium Raises $1.1M Seed Funding to Further Develop Web-based VR

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Jul 26, 2018

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Supermedium, the team behind the eponymous VR web browser released earlier this year, recently raised a seed investment round of $1.1 million.

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