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Vision Pro, Apple's long-awaited AR/VR headset, is finally unveiled at WWDC23Vision Pro, Apple's long-awaited AR/VR headset, is finally unveiled at WWDC23

Although this puts to bed years’ worth of rumors, speculations, and dreadful product renderings, attention will now turn to how Apple decides to proceed into the world of extended reality (XR), having made this important first step.

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Jun 7, 2023
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byGeorge Jijiashvili
Apr 5, 2023
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Andrew Eiche and Devin Reimer shake hands in front of the Owlchemy Labs sign.
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Mar 7, 2023
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Meta Quest
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Meta is ending support for the Quest 1 headsetMeta is ending support for the Quest 1 headset
byChris Kerr
Jan 10, 2023
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The Meta Quest 2 headset
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Over 10 million people downloaded the Meta Quest app in 2022
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Jan 6, 2023
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byGeorge Jijiashvili
Featured image of Sony's Mocopi motion capture product.
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Sony launches motion-tracking bands for VR and mocap use
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Nov 29, 2022
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byJustin Carter
An African American man uses a VR headset.
Game Platforms
Omdia Analyst: 12.5 million VR headsets to be purchased by end of 2022
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Nov 21, 2022
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byGeorge Jijiashvili
Logo for Web3 games platform Game Dosi, image taken from official Twitter account.
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Online messaging service LINE launches platform for web3 games
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Nov 15, 2022
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byJustin Carter
Screenshot from Stress Level Zero's Bonelab.
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Bonelab made $1M within first hour of release, becomes Meta Quest's fastest-selling title
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Oct 13, 2022
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byJustin Carter
Meta's Quest Pro VR headset.
Game Platforms
Meta Quest Pro launches on October 25 for $1,500
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byJustin Carter
Cover art for Camouflaj's Marvel's Iron Man VR.
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Meta acquires Iron Man VR and Resident Evil 4 VR devs
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Oct 11, 2022
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byJustin Carter
The Valve Index headset
Game Platforms
Job listing indicates Valve is tinkering with new VR hardware
Job listing indicates Valve is tinkering with new VR hardware
Oct 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr
Screenshot of Meta's Horizon Worlds platform.
Game Platforms
Even Meta’s staff aren’t sold on Horizon Worlds
Even Meta’s staff aren’t sold on Horizon Worlds
Oct 7, 2022
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byJustin Carter
A render of the PlayStation VR 2
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Report: Sony is prepping two million PSVR2 units for sale by March 2023
Report: Sony is prepping two million PSVR2 units for sale by March 2023
Oct 3, 2022
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byBryant Francis
Photo of Sony's PlayStation VR2.
Game Platforms
Sony confirms PlayStation VR2 won't be backwards compatible
Sony confirms PlayStation VR2 won't be backwards compatible
Sep 16, 2022
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter
A photograph of the PSVR2
Game Platforms
Sony's PlayStation VR2 headset launches in early 2023
Sony's PlayStation VR2 headset launches in early 2023
Aug 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Game Platforms
Despite uptick in revenue, Meta's Reality Labs posts $2.8 billion loss
Despite uptick in revenue, Meta's Reality Labs posts $2.8 billion loss
Jul 27, 2022
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3 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon
PS VR2 UX preferences within the system menu
Game Platforms
PS VR2 will offer new UX features including a "see-through view"
PS VR2 will offer new UX features including a "see-through view"
Jul 26, 2022
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr
A promotional image for Pokemon Go
Game Platforms
Augmented reality game market growth might be stalling
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Jul 1, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Key art for Horizon Call of the Mountain
Game Platforms
PlayStation VR 2 will have at least 20 titles at launch
PlayStation VR 2 will have at least 20 titles at launch
May 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis
A key image promoting Niantic Lightship VPS
Game Platforms
Niantic rolls out new augmented reality tools for game developers
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May 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Key art for Horizon Worlds
Game Platforms
Meta burned $2.96 billion on Reality Labs last quarter
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Apr 27, 2022
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis
A photo of a woman using a white Meta Quest headset.
Game Platforms
Omdia Analysis: VR content market on track to generate $3.1 billion in 2022
Omdia Analysis: VR content market on track to generate $3.1 billion in 2022
Mar 17, 2022
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1 Min Read
byGeorge Jijiashvili
A photograph of an Oculus Quest 2
Game Platforms
The FTC is reportedly examining Meta's VR business
The FTC is reportedly examining Meta's VR business
Jan 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis
Game Platforms
Social app Rec Room raises $145 million
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Dec 20, 2021
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1 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon
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Create your real-world metaverse with Niantic
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7 Unity Tips for a Beginner 3D Artist
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Aug 12, 2021
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byMassih Naisan
Game Platforms
Facebook freezes Oculus Quest 2 sales over potential skin irritant
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Jul 27, 2021
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byAlissa McAloon
Game Platforms
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Jul 12, 2021
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6 Min Read
byPavol Buday
Game Platforms
Despite Facebook's stumble, ads can still become a key - and positive - part of the VR ecosystem
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Jul 6, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMatthew Bailey
Game Platforms
IGDA Foundation opens applications for Diverse Game Developers Virtual Exchange
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May 24, 2021
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1 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon
Game Platforms
Facebook acquires Onward dev Downpour Interactive
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Apr 30, 2021
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1 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon
Game Platforms
The Role of Virtual reality (VR) concept for Covid-19 pandemic
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Mar 29, 2021
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