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Meta Quest Gaming Showcase showed off VR versions of Bulletstorm, 7th Guest and more
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Meta Quest Gaming Showcase showed off VR versions of Bulletstorm, 7th Guest and more by John Callaham Just a few hours after Meta surprised many people by officially revealing its Meta Quest 3 VR headset, the company held its annual online Quest Gaming Showcase. Over 20 upcoming VR games were either revealed or got new updates as part of the event. The Meta Quest blog has a solid recap of all the VR games that were shown off during the Games Showcase. However, not all of them will be exclusive to Meta's headsets. Indeed, many of the games will also be coming to Sony's PS VR2 and even Valve's SteamVR platform. One of those games will be Bulletstorm VR, an adaptation of the great 2011 sci-i first-person shooter from developer People Can Fly. Here's what you can expect: Utilize everything from your Flailgun to Bulletstorm’s iconic energy leash to perform creative acts of carnage on your enemies. Effortlessly switch between melee and ranged combat to perform an array of unique Skillshots on your adversaries to earn additional experience and boost your abilities. These range from kicking an enemy into a cactus, to impaling them on rebar, to shooting them in the groin. In Bulletstorm VR everything is a weapon, and you’re encouraged to get as creative as possible when racking up your kill count! Another VR game adaptation that's coming this year is The 7th Guest, the classic 1990s adventure game. This new version is being developed by Vertigo Games. Here's what you can expect: The team is using volumetric video capture to recreate the FMV (full-motion video) storytelling of the original game, bringing the classic adventure to life like never before. And for the first time ever, the iconic mansion is being recreated in full 3D—though don’t be surprised if it starts shifting around you. After all, it’s haunted. Both games are due out later this year. Some of the other highlights of the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase include: Asgard’s Wrath 2 - This is a sequel to Meta's in-house developed VR title, The new game will continue its theme of players battling mythical creatures and even god in this fantasy RPG. Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord - Announced at last year's Quest Gaming Showcase, we got to see a new story trailer for this multiplayer co-op game based on the movie franchise. PowerWash Simulator VR - Yes, this cult hit game where you wash down things is perfect for a VR game, and later this year we will get our wish. Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR - This was the only game that was announced during the showcase but that we didn't see any footage. Ubisoft's hit franchise is coming to VR with more info to be revealed at the Ubisoft Forward streaming event on June 12. As we reported earlier, Meta revealed the Quest 3 headset, which will have a lot of improvements over the current Quest 2. It's due later this fall with a starting price of $499.99. -
Meta Quest 3 gets a surprise reveal to beat Apple to the VR punch, due this fall for $499.99
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Meta Quest 3 gets a surprise reveal to beat Apple to the VR punch, due this fall for $499.99 by John Callaham In a surprise announcement, Meta officially revealed the first details for its Meta Quest 3 VR headset. This move is clearly designed to take some of the attention away from Apple's expected announcement of its own mixed reality headset that could come on June 5 at WWDC 2023. In a blog post, we got some early info on what we can expect from the Meta Quest 3: Quest 3 combines our highest resolution display yet and pancake optics to make sure content looks better than ever. To power those extra pixels, this will be the first headset to feature a next-generation Snapdragon chipset developed in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies. That next-gen Snapdragon chipset delivers more than twice the graphical performance as the previous generation Snapdragon GPU in Quest 2—meaning you’ll get smoother performance and incredibly crisp details in immersive games. Meta claims that the Quest 3 headset has a 40% slimmer optic profile compared to the Quest 2. The headset's hand controllers will also ditch the outer tracking rings which gives them a "more streamlined and ergonomic form factor". The headset itself will have two 4MP RGB color cameras and a depth sensor. All the games that support the Quest 2 will be supported with the Quest 3. The Meta Quest 3 will launch this fall at a price of $499.99 for the 128GB model. The current Quest 2 headset is getting a price cut to $299.99 for the 128GB version and $349.99 starting on June 4. In addition, both the Quest 2 and the more expensive Quest Pro is getting a big software upgrade soon: Quest 2 and Pro will see an up-to 26% CPU performance increase with an up-to 19% GPU speed increase for Quest 2 and 11% for Quest Pro. Meta will be holding its Quest Gaming Showcase later today starting at 10 am Pacific time (1 pm Eastern time). It will showcase a number of VR games, including one made especially for the Quest 3. -
The Meta Quest 3 VR headset is reportedly "far lighter and thinner" than the Quest 2
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The Meta Quest 3 VR headset is reportedly "far lighter and thinner" than the Quest 2 by John Callaham The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is getting a bit long in the tooth. When it launched nearly three years ago in October 2020, it even had a different name, the Oculus Quest 2. It's one of the worst-kept secrets in tech that Meta is working on the Quest 3 device, and now a new report claims to have gotten some hands-on time with a prototype. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that he got access to an early version of the Meta Quest 3. He says that physically, the prototype "feels far lighter and thinner" than the Quest 2. The design of the headset has also changed, according to Gurman: Instead of a bland-looking gray face, it has three vertical pill-shaped sensor areas across the front. The left and right pills each include one color video pass-through camera (the part that lets you see the world around you) as well as a standard camera. That means it has two color cameras versus only non-color cameras on the Quest 2. The middle pill includes a depth sensor, a first for a Quest. The video pass-through hardware on the Quest 3 prototype also got a big improvement for the device's AR mode. Gurman reports that it "presented colors more accurately and offered an almost lifelike rendering of the real world." The overall performance for the headset's interface and apps is also better, most likely due to a new custom chip that was developed by Qualcomm and first announced in 2022. The current Meta Quest 2's starting price is $399, and today's report says Meta might sell the Quest 3 for a higher cost. However, if it's not too much higher, Gurman believes that it "could make some noise this holiday season." We will have to see, however, as VR headsets, even at low prices, have not gained much traction with normal consumers. Meta will reportedly launch the Quest 3 in October. It's possible we may get a teaser of the headset later this coming week at the company's annual Meta Quest Gaming Showcase. The streaming event, which will show a number of new and unannounced Quest VR games, will begin at 10 am Pacific time (1 pm Eastern time) on June 1. -
The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase for 2023 has been announced for June 1
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The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase for 2023 has been announced for June 1 by Ishtiaqe Hanif In a post on Facebook, Meta announced it will hold the next Quest Gaming Showcase on June 1, 2023 at 10am PT and promises double the amount of apps, games, and updates offerings from that of the 2022 showcase. The previous edition showcased big titles like Ghostbusters VR, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2, and Among Us VR for the Oculus Quest 2. The third installment of the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase will concentrate on the upcoming year for Meta Quest games. It'll have pre-show game trailers and post-show roundtables with VR developers. June is traditionally a big time for the gaming industry in terms of new game reveals and announcements. Meta plans to catch the first limelight before other big events like Summer Game Fest on June 8, Xbox Game Showcase and Ubisoft Showcase on June 11, and more by starting their event on the first day of June. It aims to make this year's event larger than ever before. If last year's showcase of 12 games was any indication, we expect 24 games to be announced this summer. Meta posted a short teaser on its Facebook page. It has so far kept tight-lipped on any namedrops for games but we do know from previous announcements, it's working on over 150 Quest games. While they are to announce double the titles, Meta's back-to-back layoffs of 11,000 and 10,000 employees have reportedly affected the development pace. The aging Quest 2 VR headset was announced almost three years ago. We can't expect the Quest 3 until the Meta Connect 2023 showcase that's due in October, 2023. This showcase can be expected to focus solely on the software side of things. Source: Android Central via TechRadar -
Meta Quest 2 256GB and Meta Quest Pro VR headsets get big price cuts
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Meta Quest 2 256GB and Meta Quest Pro VR headsets get big price cuts by John Callaham Meta has decided to lower the price of two of its virtual reality headsets. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today (via CNET) that starting March 5, the 256GB version of the Meta Quest 2 will have its price lowered by $70 to $429.99. The high-end Meta Quest Pro will see its price go down by $500, from its current $1,499.99 price to $999.99 (Meta cut the price temporarily to $1,099.99 for an earlier holiday promotion). According to Meta, the price cut will go live for the Meta Quest 2 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK, and the US. The Meta Quest Pro price reduction will go live on March 5 in the US and Canada. The other territories where the headset is sold will have to wait until March 15 for their price cuts. The price reductions for Meta's VR products come just a few days after Sony launched the PS VR2 headset for the PlayStation 5 game console with a price of $549.99. So far, the company has yet to comment on any sales results for the PS VR2. Meta is rumored to launch the Meta Quest 3 later this year. Of course, the world is waiting for Apple's rumored AR/VR headset, which may make its public debut in June at the company's WWDC event. -
Oculus Consulting CTO John Carmack resigns from Meta citing lack of influence and agility
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Oculus Consulting CTO John Carmack resigns from Meta citing lack of influence and agility by Usama Jawad John Carmack, known for co-founding id Software (Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Rage, Quake), joined Oculus VR back in 2013 before the company was acquired by Meta (Facebook at that time). After the acquisition, he served as CTO for the Oculus division before stepping down from this role in 2019. After that, he served as a "Consulting CTO" until today. The executive has now resigned from Meta altogether, citing efficiency issues and lack of influence at the firm. Original image via Official GDC (Flickr)In a somewhat detailed Facebook post, Carmack has described his frustration at not being able to guide Meta to what he believes is the right path within the minimum amount of time, despite his senior position at the firm. Carmack claims that: We have a ridiculous amount of people and resources, but we constantly self-sabotage and squander effort. There is no way to sugar coat this; I think our organization is operating at half the effectiveness that would make me happy. Some may scoff and contend we are doing just fine, but others will laugh and say “Half? Ha! I’m at quarter efficiency!” It has been a struggle for me. I have a voice at the highest levels here, so it feels like I should be able to move things, but I’m evidently not persuasive enough. A good fraction of the things I complain about eventually turn my way after a year or two passes and evidence piles up, but I have never been able to kill stupid things before they cause damage, or set a direction and have a team actually stick to it. I think my influence at the margins has been positive, but it has never been a prime mover. Regardless of his quarrels with the Meta leadership and the overall agility of the company, Carmack has emphasized that the Meta Quest 2 VR headset is exactly what he had hoped it would be. The former executive does hint that things might have been even better if certain decisions had been taken at the right time, but seems satisfied with the final product overall. In terms of what's next, Carmack will resume working full-time on his own startup Keen Technologies, which works on artificial general intelligence (AGI). It's unclear right now if Meta will hire someone to fill his role - but it seems unlikely. -
Meta teams up with Microsoft and Accenture to bring workspaces to Metaverse
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Meta teams up with Microsoft and Accenture to bring workspaces to Metaverse by Anushe Fawaz Meta unraveled the Meta Quest Pro today at Meta Connect 2022. The company’s VR headset brings workspaces into Meta’s virtual world and adds features like eye-tracking, pancake optics, better controllers, and more. The VR headset targets creative individuals like architects and builders and brings their workspaces into Metaverse. Last year, Meta launched Meta Horizons Workrooms (Beta), which created a VR space for work teams to collaborate. The Meta Quest Pro expands on the existing features by adding more expressive avatars that depict emotions more accurately due to eye-tracking and face-reading technologies. It also added breakout rooms, similar to the ones on Zoom, where a separate room can be created for teams from a bigger presentation. Next year, individuals will be able to join the Workrooms via Zoom as well. Additionally, Meta Quest Pro brings improved pancake optics with higher contrast than the Meta Quest 2, which display text clearly in VR and reduce the bulk in front of the headset. Meta also added sticky notes, 3-D models (launching next year), three virtual screens, and a Magic Room. The Magic Room – coming next year– is a hybrid system that can connect remote individuals virtually with ones present physically in a room. Meta Quest Pro controllers also have a 360-degree range of motion, comprise precision gestures, and provide haptic feedback, such as vibrations. Other than this, Meta mentioned its collaboration with Microsoft to bring productivity tools to the Meta Quest 2 and Pro. These tools include the integration of Microsoft Teams with Meta Quest letting users share an immersive meeting experience. Individuals can access personalized apps, settings, and content through Microsoft 365 on Meta Quest products. Similarly, users can interact with 2-D content, such as Word and Excel documents from Meta Quest’s VR spaces. Furthermore, users can join meetings on Microsoft teams through workrooms using their Meta Avatars and enable security and management through Azure Active Directory and Microsoft Intune. Meta and Microsoft will also collaborate with Accenture to “transform the way they engage employees, interact with customers, or create products and services in the metaverse.” Thus, interested individuals can join the Software Vendor Program to provide AR/VR/XR-related solutions. Furthermore, Meta unveiled the addition of 3-D immersive views and 3-D models for creators and architectures through Autodesk and Adobe’s collaboration. It stated: “Next year, Adobe’s Substance 3D apps for professional 3D creators, designers, and artists are coming to Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2, so anyone can model 3D objects and join collaborative reviews inside VR with our controllers. And Adobe will bring Adobe Acrobat to the Meta Quest Store, enabling PDF document viewing, editing, and collaboration – major advances for productivity in VR.” Next year, Meta plans to launch a subscription for businesses called Meta Quest for Business that would include more tools and features to provide greater control. Additionally, it would add Azure Active Directory to ensure security on the virtual platform. -
Meta plans to host Meta Connect on October 11 by Anushe Fawaz Meta has disclosed that it is hosting the Meta Connect event in October this year. The company event talks about developments in the metaverse and virtual and augmented reality. It will also be debuting a face-tracking and eye-tracking-equipped VR headset. Last year, we shared our vision for the metaverse. Learn about where we are today, and what's coming next. Join us on October 11 for Meta Connect. Learn more: https://t.co/JJzA4VRiYR pic.twitter.com/feQEPX0qqg — Meta Newsroom (@MetaNewsroom) September 6, 2022 Last year, Facebook was renamed as Meta at the Meta Connect event. In the second Meta Connect, the company will launch the Meta Quest 2 VR headset, as reported earlier. There will also be announcements of new features and products at the event and discussions about the metaverse. Furthermore, on-demand sessions for creators and developers will be accessible at the show's end. Meta describes the annual event by saying: “Meta Connect is a one-day virtual event that explores the building of the metaverse and the future of augmented and virtual reality. Industry leaders will share the latest technologies and developer sessions will cover how to use them.” The event will be live-streamed on October 11, 2022. Although speaker sessions are to be a part of the event, Meta has not disclosed any further details about the speakers. Additionally, while the company is busy preparing for the show, it’s also facing a €405 million fine by the Data Protection Commission in Ireland for sharing children’s data such as phone numbers.
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Qualcomm and Meta sign custom chip agreement for future Quest lineup
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Qualcomm and Meta sign custom chip agreement for future Quest lineup by Karthik Mudaliar Meta has announced that it is signing an agreement with Qualcomm to produce custom chipsets at IFA 2022, Berlin. The chip-making company will officially develop the Quest lineup of VR devices. Qualcomm has already been making chips for Meta aging back to Oculus Go. Qualcomm says that this agreement solidifies the mutual commitment to deliver "multiple generations of premium devices and experiences powered by custom VR platforms in the years to come".. Mark Zuckerberg added that customized virtual reality chipsets, boosted by Snapdragon XR platforms and technology, will power the future roadmap of Quest products. The agreement is in line with Meta's ongoing long-term strategy which started when the company changed its branding from Facebook last year. Meta wants to bring the "metaverse to life" in its journey forward. Although the customized chips for Meta will be powered by the Snapdragon XR platform, it won't use Snapdragon Spaces. Spaces is an AR software toolkit that Qualcomm is building to bridge the gap between phones and AR glasses. Instead, the built-for-Meta chips will use Meta's Presence Platform for VR. Meta further said that the agreement only covers virtual reality devices. Meta will continue work to develop its own silicon solutions in the future. Source: Qualcomm via Reuters -
Meta's Quest 2 VR headsets are getting a $100 price increase in August
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Meta's Quest 2 VR headsets are getting a $100 price increase in August by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe The most popular virtual reality headset in the market, the Meta Quest 2, is receiving a substantial price hike starting August. Meta announced the change today in a blog post, revealing a $100 price hike on new Quest 2 headsets. With the change on August 1, 2022, the 128 GB Meta Quest 2 will cost $399.99 while the 256 GB version will reach $499.99. The price increases on refurbished units (which currently start at $249) and accessories were not revealed today, but anyone who has been eying a part or two they need will want to pick them up before next week. To soften the blow a little, Meta is offering its VR rhythm game Beat Saber, which usually costs $29.99, as a freebie to anyone picking up a new headset from August 1 through December 31. Meta revealed that Quest headset owners have spent over $1 billion on apps inside the virtual space so far, marking a major shift in momentum in its VR ecosystem. However, the increased costs of producing the hardware and shipping had been the reason behind the $100 price hike. “By adjusting the price of Quest 2, we can continue to grow our investment in groundbreaking research and new product development that pushes the VR industry to new heights,” added Meta. Meta recently revealed plans to remove the Facebook account requirement from its VR headsets as well, offering a new type of profile for its users instead. The company is also set to release its “high-end” VR device, Project Cambria, later in 2022, with a next-generation Quest coming after that, probably in 2023. Sony is also preparing to launch its second-generation PlayStation VR system in the near future. It will be interesting to see how the company will price its console hardware compared to the competition in the standalone and PC space. -
Meta is removing the need for Facebook accounts to use its VR headsets
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Meta is removing the need for Facebook accounts to use its VR headsets by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Owners of Oculus and Meta Quest virtual reality headsets soon won't have to use their Facebook accounts to link and use their devices, which has been a major criticism of the platform. Mark Zuckerberg today announced Meta accounts, a brand-new platform made specifically for logging into and managing Meta devices, starting this August. Meta VR headset owners will require a Meta account and a Meta Horizon profile following the change, which replace the current Facebook requirement. Those still using Oculus accounts to login will be able to do so until January 1, 2023, as previously announced. "Your Meta account is not a social media profile; it lets you log into your VR devices and view and manage your purchased apps in one place," explains the announcement blog. "In the future, we’ll extend Meta account functionality so you can use it to log into other Meta devices." The option to link Facebook or Instagram accounts to a Meta account will still be available for those who want access to facilities, like their friends lists, available in those social platforms. Meanwhile, the Meta Horizon profile, which is also required, will become the social profile of the VR user, accessible in virtual reality and via other platforms. This portal will let Meta users customize their VR persona, from name and profile photo to their avatar and other aspects. Following the change, all the Oculus friends users currently have will become Followers in this new Instagram-like format. "This update provides more ways to be social and connect with others," Meta adds. "You can choose whether to share your active status and activity updates, like the apps you own and your achievements, with your followers." New privacy setups are a part of Meta Horizon profiles too, with three options being offered from the get-go: Open to Everyone, Friends and Family, and Solo, with further customization available after making a choice. Marking a profile as private is available as an option too, which offers control over each follower request that is received, but doesn't block others from viewing the Horizon profile. Find more information about the new Meta account and Horizon systems by heading to the company's dedicated portal regarding the upcoming changes here. -
You can soon experience the metaverse in Meta's upcoming physical retail store
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You can soon experience the metaverse in Meta's upcoming physical retail store by Karthik Mudaliar Meta is all set to open its first physical retail store on May 9, 2022. The store will open in Meta's campus in Burlingame, California. Customers will be able to get hands-on experience with all of Meta's hardware products in this store. Some of the products that Meta will showcase include video calls using Portal, Ray-Ban Stories and, of course, Meta Quest. The store will also feature and interacting Quest 2 display wall that will allow people to explore the hardware. Users can try VR games like Beat Saber, GOLF+, Real VR Fishing or Supernatural on a large, wall-to-wall curved LED screen in an immersive Quest 2 demo area which will replicate what they will be seeing with the headset. Martin Gilliard, Head of Meta Store, said: “The Meta Store is going to help people make that connection to how our products can be the gateway to the metaverse in the future. We’re not selling the metaverse in our store, but hopefully people will come in and walk out knowing a little bit more about how our products will help connect them to it.” Meta says that its goal is to show people the things that are possible with its products today, and to give them a glimpse into the future. The company also aims to demystify the concept of metaverse to the general public with this experience as well. The Meta Store will be open starting May 9, Monday through Friday from 11AM to 6PM PT. Customers will be able to purchase Quest 2, Quest 2 accessories, and Portal devices from the store. For those interested in purchasing Ray-Ban Stories, a retail associate will help customers order them directly from Ray-Ban.com. -
Among Us VR lands in holiday 2022, will have you literally pointing fingers
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Among Us VR lands in holiday 2022, will have you literally pointing fingers by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe During The Game Awards show last year, it was revealed that the social deduction sensation Among Us was sneaking into the virtual reality space. This brand-new experience, aptly named Among Us VR, would have the cartoon astronauts (who now have fully realized hands) make their accusations and ejections in a much more immersive way. The VR game's primary developer Schell Games, the studio that produced hits like I Expect You To Die and Until You Fall, has kept details of the project mostly under wraps, until now. More details about the game finally arrived today during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase. Catch the trailer below. Many of the gameplay beats from the original 2D Among Us have been translated to VR in this version, with players having to explore the map with other crewmates, complete assignments, crawl through dusty air vents, and even bump into bodies of other unfortunate astronauts. Thanks to VR, players will even be able to look over their shoulders to see if someone with nefarious ideas are coming at them. Emergency meetings are even more animated and immersive, as players will be literally pointing their fingers at each other before voting off the supposed imposters. There is a minimum 4-player limit for these VR rounds, with the maximum player count capping out at 10. "Bringing the Among Us our fans love to virtual reality is an exciting new journey for us, and is in the capable hands of Robot Teddy and Schell Games. We can't wait for our Crewmates to experience the game in a brand new way," Innersloth community director Victoria Tran added. Among Us VR is coming to the Meta Quest 2 and PC VR headsets. While a firm launch date was not announced today, the title has a holiday 2022 launch window attached to it. -
There is a Ghostbusters VR game coming with four-player co-op
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There is a Ghostbusters VR game coming with four-player co-op by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase ended a few minutes ago after revealing new games and trailers for VR experiences like Saints & Sinners Chapter 2, a Boneworks sequel, and Among Us VR, but Mark Zuckerberg had a "one last thing" announcement, which turned out to be a Ghostbusters game. Grab a proton pack and catch the teaser trailer above. Currently titled Ghostbusters VR while in development, the project is a cooperative adventure game where up to four players will be solving a new mystery in the Ghostbusters universe while also taking down plenty of ghosts across San Francisco. nDreams is developing the title in collaboration with Sony Pictures Virtual Reality and Ghostbusters franchise owner Ghost Corps. “With Sony Pictures VR, we’ve found the perfect teammates to help bring a boundary-pushing multiplayer game to virtual reality,” says nDreams chief development officer Tomas Gillo. “Our close collaboration with the creators of the Ghostbusters franchise at Ghost Corps, combined with our extensive experience creating rich, tactile, and immersive VR, will blow gamers and Ghostbusters fans away.” Ghostbusters VR is a Quest 2 exclusive title with no mention of a PC VR release, at least for now. There isn't a release date or window attached to the project yet, but nDreams has promised more details about the ghost busting experience, and maybe even the official name, in the coming months. -
Here's a first look at The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 for Quest 2 and PCVR
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Here's a first look at The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 for Quest 2 and PCVR by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Earlier this year, Skydance Interactive announced that The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, one of the most well-received virtual reality games, is getting a sequel. While details were scarce then, the studio reappeared at the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase to reveal a teaser trailer (see above) and some fresh information about this new venture, dubbed Chapter 2 Retribution. In the trailer we can see some handy chainsaw action, and while the sequel is going to a new fresh area of New Orleans, the creepy and gloomy atmosphere will remain a part of the experience. There is a new axe-wielding villain to take down this time. Based on Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead comics, the original 2020 game's story let players loose in the zombie infested New Orleans as "The Tourist". Following the lore, destroying the head of a zombie is what removes these undead from the equation, and the title offered plenty of ways to do so, from immersive two-handed melee combat to throwables and firearms. An engaging storyline, random events, time management to avoid hordes, a deep crafting system, and more were part of the original, which are sure to return with even more twists in the upcoming sequel. Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 Retribution is currently announced for the Meta Quest 2 and PCVR headsets, and it is releasing sometime this year. While the original was available on PlayStation VR, the studio may be waiting for Sony's massively upgraded PlayStation VR2's arrival to bring the game to the platform. -
Meta opens Horizon Worlds to everyone over 18 in the U.S. and Canada
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Meta opens Horizon Worlds to everyone over 18 in the U.S. and Canada by Paul Hill Meta has announced that it’s social virtual reality experience, Horizon Worlds, is now available for free to everyone over 18 in the United States and Canada. Horizon Worlds first became available last year but was in beta and was invite-only. https://www.facebook.com/Meta/videos/horizon-worlds-now-available-for-everyone-18-in-the-us-and-canada/589914502093951/ With the today’s launch, Meta is also debuting Arena Clash, a laser tag game where players battle in a 3v3 format inside Horizon Worlds. Additionally, Meta is launching new mechanics and templates that creators can use when they design their own games which can then be played by the Horizon Worlds community. Meta did have a bit of disappointing news for owners of the Meta Quest 1 headset and that is that Horizon Worlds will not be supported on that headset from January 13, 2022. If you want to use the app, you’ll need to go out and buy the newer Meta Quest 2 which costs $299 for the 128 GB model and $399 for the 256 GB model. Meta said it wants to foster a safe and respectful environment in Horizon Worlds so apart from needing to be 18+ to play, you’ll also need to abide by the Conduct in VR Policy. If you meet all the requirements, you can head over the Meta Quest website now and download Horizon Worlds, there is also an official Facebook group to meet other community members.