XR Round-Up February/March ‘23
At ROSE, we are constantly looking for advancements and inspiration within the XR community. Check out some of the latest XR experiences making a splash in our February/March XR round-up!
1. D&D in AR
A new Dungeons and Dragons experience, ARcana, will soon be available on mobile devices and tablets. In this immersive experience, multiple players can come together to build digital maps for gameplay in the real world. Users are able to place their board game in their space using augmented reality, and zoom in and out of the map as they play. The game can also be played within 3D environments. Players have the opportunity to invite friends to their game or find one to join using the social matchmaking feature.
Stay up to date with the experience at https://mirrorscape.com/.
2. Atari Steps Into VR
Atari has partnered with ARVORE to develop its first virtual reality game set to launch this summer, Pixel Ripped 1978. Play the game as Bug, a new worker at Atari, as she steps into the classic Atari games in order to repair them from the inside.
“Pixel Ripped 1978 is an exciting blend of old and new, presented with the latest advancements in VR technology, it ushers in something totally new for Atari” shared Atari CEO, Wade Rosen
ARVOE CEO also commented that he and his team have “always paid homage to our favorite games from the past in this series, but now in Pixel Ripped 1978, thanks to our partnership with Atari, we can actually reference the fantastic games and consoles from that era”.
3. Omni One VR Treadmill
Omni One is the latest in household gaming technology. Virtuix Inc. has introduced this omnidirectional treadmill that allows users to walk, run, crouch, kneel, jump, strafe, and back up in 360 degrees in the metaverse. The device is compact which allows for easy storage, and the capability to place it in any room. The Omni One system also includes a standalone VR headset, and over 30 games that are available at launch.
The system is set to be $2,595 and those interested in purchasing one are currently able to join a waitlist. Check out https://omni.virtuix.com/ to learn more.
4. AR Safety for Motorcyclists
CREACT technology has introduced a new augmented reality display to increase motorcycle safety. The Vision 180 device can be attached to a majority of helmets and has built-in Bluetooth to connect to a user’s phone. The AR display offers real-time navigation and, with both a front and rear camera, the system allows users to see all of their surroundings.
5. Learn Self Defense in VR
Fight Back VR is a new virtual reality experience that aims to give users an introduction to self-defense. The creator, COVEN, co-produced the experience with France Télévisions to combat gender-based violence. With hopes to empower users and build their confidence in potentially dangerous situations, the training does not only include physical self-defense techniques. It incorporates a comprehensive range of tactics including verbal techniques, awareness skills, confidence-building practices, and more (according to COVEN).
Fight Back VR is available for free on Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro headsets.
Tune in next month for our March/April Round Up!
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