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Review: ‘The Gallery: Call of the Starseed’

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The Gallery: Call of the Starseed (2016) is a first-person adventure from Cloudhead Games that’s unashamedly a ‘first’ in many categories. As a Vive launch title, it was one of the most cutting-edge adventure games of its time, and although it’s showing its age at this late review date, it remains an intriguing, well-realized cinematic experience that will leave you more than ready for the next episode. Since we didn’t have a chance to review it the first go around last year, we took a moment to go through in preparation for the sequel due this month, The Gallery: Heart of the Emberstone.

Multiuser VR Sculpting & Paint Tool ‘MasterpieceVR’ Now Available on Vive & Rift

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Sep 16, 2017

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MasterpieceVR is a 3D creation tool that’s looking to get an edge on the competition by offering something no other volumetric art program has so far; a multi-user, spectator-friendly, sculpting and painting tool that promises to house everything you need in a single place.

Dell’s VR ‘Visor’ Headset Now Available For Pre-order at $350, Shipping Mid-October

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Sep 15, 2017

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Dell’s virtual reality headset may be only one out of an entire fleet of PC VR devices designed with the auspices of Microsoft, but it appears to be the first consumer headset of the bunch currently up for pre-order.

‘DiRT Rally’ VR Racer Currently 75% Off, Sale Ends Next Week

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Sep 15, 2017

DiRT Rally (2015) started out as an exemplar of a PC rally racer, but after adding Oculus Rift support last year, the game has since become a hit in the VR community for its varied tracks, cars and true-to-life driving physics. For the next week, the game is on sale for a staggering 75% off on Humble Store.

HTC Registers ‘Vive Focus’ Trademark in EU & US, Likely Intended for Standalone VR Headset

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Sep 15, 2017

htc-vive-daydream-standalone-headset — An early teaser photo of HTC's Vive Focus headset

HTC has submitted a new trademark application in both Europe and the US, specifically requesting the use of a new name: Vive Focus.

Tribeca Storyscapes Award Winner on Using VR to Connect with the Beauty of Nature

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Sep 14, 2017

Marshmallow Laser Feast is a collective of artists who are interested in using VR technologies to capture the aesthetic beauty of nature, and provide immersive experiences that inspire people to cultivate an even deeper with the reality that surrounds them.

Microsoft Publishes New System Requirements for Windows VR Headsets, and An App to Check Your PC

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Sep 14, 2017

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As the holiday launch of the Windows VR headsets nears, Microsoft has published a new set of system requirements and an app allowing you to see if your PC will be ready for the company’s “Mixed Reality” platform.

Google’s Massive Street View Library Now Available in ‘Google Earth VR’

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Sep 14, 2017

google-earth-vr-street-view — Google Earth VR

Today Google has launched an update to Google Earth VR which brings the company’s huge library of street-level imagery into the application which lets users immersively explore the entire globe.

‘Star Wars: Battlefront II’ Won’t Be Supporting PSVR Headsets After All

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Sep 14, 2017

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Criterion Games, the EA studio that developed the PlayStation VR-exclusive Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: VR Mission, says Battlefront II won’t be getting the virtual reality treatment the developers previously announced, and that no VR missions will be present in the game.

STXsurreal Partners With Google to Launch Pay-Per-View VR Video, Aiming to Become ‘HBO of VR’

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Sep 14, 2017

surreal-vr — image courtesy STXsurreal

STXsurreal, the immersive media division of STX Entertainment, is partnering up with Google’s VR team to launch a new “pay-per-experience” app on the Daydream VR platform, which will host a selection of curated live-action 360 films.

Report: Magic Leap Could Reach $6B Valuation, First Device Shipping in 6 Months to “small group of users”

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Sep 14, 2017

image courtesy Magic Leap

Magic Leap, the mysterious augmented reality startup with a multiple-billion dollar valuation, could soon be taking on more investments, bringing its total valuation close to $6 billion, Bloomberg reports.

‘Onward’ Mil-Sim Shooter is Hosting a Free Weekend Starting Thursday

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Sep 13, 2017

onward vr squad — Image courtesy Downpour Interactive

Onward, the mil-sim tactical multiplayer shooter, has garnered a hardcore playerbase since it released on Steam Early Access a year ago, and if you want to know what all the hubbub is about surrounding what many are hailing as the end-all VR shooter, you’ll be able to get a taste from September 14-17 during the game’s free access weekend.

PSVR Gaming Bundle ‘HeroCade’ Available This Month in Europe, Australia & New Zealand

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Sep 13, 2017

herocade vr — image courtesy Lucid Sight

HeroCade is a compilation of nine VR games for PlayStationVR, and while it’s already been out in North America since earlier this year, European countries will finally able to buy the cheap and cheerful game pack this month, which features a number of VR favorites previously available only Samsung Gear VR and PC VR platforms.

Apple is Bringing AR to “Hundreds of Millions” of iPhones and iPads Starting September 19th

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Sep 12, 2017

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Apple’s iOS 11 is coming to compatible devices starting September 19th, which means that if you own a recent Apple iPhone or iPad, you may have an augmented reality-capable device in your hands before the new iPhone line even launches.

Apple Reveals Short List of AR Apps Coming to App Store This Month

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Sep 12, 2017

With ARKit in the wild for a few months now, Apple’s special iPhone 8 event was the place to announce the coming wave of augmented reality apps. Senior VP of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller took the stage to introduce a few apps coming to the App Store later this month, which left us wanting more.

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