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More than just ports: VR devs on bringing PSVR 1 titles to PSVR 2
From launch titles to twilight releases, developers discuss benefits, enhancements, and costs of porting old PlayStation VR titles to the next generation
News
Sony unveils additional titles to release in 2023 for its PlayStation VR 2 console
The new VR headset is on pace to have a library of over 30 within a month after its launch
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Apple reportedly set to unveil AR/VR headset this year
Bloomberg says device will likely be named Reality Pro, with spring announce and late fall launch
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John Carmack leaves Meta, criticises firm's efficiency
Id Software co-founder says he has "mixed feelings" as departure marks "the end of my decade in VR"
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The future of VR, with Resolution's Tommy Palm | Playable Futures Podcast
Second episode of our special series discusses the potential for virtual reality now it has passed the age of initial hype
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Newzoo: VR games revenues to hit $1.8bn in 2022
Active headset users to reach 27.7m globally, forecast to hit 46 million in 2024
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Meta laying off 11,000
CEO Mark Zuckerberg tells staff he expected 2020-2021 boost to be a "permanent acceleration that would continue even after the pandemic ended"
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What does PSVR 2's pre-order scheme mean for retailers? | This Week in Business
Sony is selling its new headset direct-to-consumers in some major markets and we asked analysts what it means for the future of its retail partnerships
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Survios' TQ Jefferson: VR has arrived
Studio's chief product officer points to Quest 2 outselling Xbox Series X|S hardware as evidence, discusses brand crossovers in Fortnite and the metaverse
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ForeVR raises $10m to create the "Wii Sports of VR"
Studio created by Zynga veterans to continue focusing on family-friendly games for virtual reality
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Meta's flagship metaverse Horizon Worlds struggling to attract and retain users
Internal documents reportedly show project is falling short of company expectations with less than half the targeted monthly active users
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PSVR 2 won't work with PSVR games
Sony confirms no backward compatibility for its second VR headset, citing hardware's new features
Opinion
Sony carves its own path for PSVR2 | Opinion
PSVR has become a distinct segment of the VR space in its own right – but can the next version crack open a mainstream market?
News
Meta disbands Responsible Innovation team
Company cuts engineers and ethicists who worked to mitigate negative impacts of Facebook and other Meta products, expects most to stay in other positions
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Meta acquires haptic VR start-up Lofelt
Company confirms purchase of another VR outfit as FTC objection to its previous VR acquisition remains unresolved
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The vice president of Meta's VR social platform has left the company
Vivek Sharma, who previously served as VP of Facebook Gaming, leaves the tech firm after nearly six years
Feature
Meta versus FTC with a VR monopoly at stake | This Week in Business
The former Facebook's attempt to buy VR app maker Within leads to a fight that could shape the future of the field
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Meta Quest 2 price going up $100
Company says VR headsets will start at $400 next month so it can "continue to invest for the long term..."
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NetEase invests "several million dollars" in Polish VR studio
Lodz-based Something Random is to release its debut title in 2023
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Report: Working in VR leads to more frustration and task load
New study finds working in a virtual reality environment to be more stressul
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NDreams receives $35m investment
VR developer says that the funding from Aonic Group will be used to expand its staff and game offerings
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Meta's AR/VR segment made £2.2bn in 2021 despite record operating loss
Reality Labs' operating loss amounted to $10.2 billion last year
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NDreams opens new studio for AAA VR games
UK-based NDreams Studio Elevation will offer hybrid remote/office model