Schlagwort: Viveport Subscription

  • Vive Studios and Vertigo Games Announce “Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl”, A Competitive Card-Battler Built for VR

    Vive Studios and Vertigo Games Announce “Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl”, A Competitive Card-Battler Built for VR

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    Vive Studios and Vertigo Games today announce Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, a highly competitive, cross-platform multiplayer VR card-battler from the creators of Arizona Sunshine. For the first time, PC VR and standalone VR players will join together as the game launches with full cross-platform support for major VR platforms on April 2, 2019.

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    From the creators of Arizona Sunshine, set in the Skyworld universe, Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl is an action-packed, real-time multiplayer card-battler that will turn best friends into foes, built exclusively for VR. Unlock, collect and upgrade dozens of cards to build a powerful deck, and watch your cards come to life as you cast spells and summon forces to wipe your enemy off the map. Join a clan, take on opponents from around the globe in regular online tournaments, and claim your place on the global leaderboards. This is no friendly battle… this is war!

    “Vertigo Games and Vive Studios have delivered on the VR industry’s desire for a gripping multiplayer game where players can battle friends regardless of their different VR hardware,” said Joel Breton, Vice President, Vive Studios. “We are very excited to be partnering with Vertigo Games to bring Skyworld Kingdom Brawl to the entire VR community.”

    “We set out to deliver a consistent, uncompromising cross-platform experience across PC VR and standalone VR hardware with Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl and it’s exciting to see how far we’ve been able to push the devices; from drawing massive numbers of units on screen to delivering awesome combat effects,” said Trevor Blom, Lead Tech at Vertigo Studios.

    For those brave enough to set foot in its merciless VR battlegrounds, Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl is headed to GDC San Francisco next month where its highly competitive gameplay will debut in a cross-platform multiplayer hands-on demo on Vive Pro and the Vive Focus with dual 6 degrees of freedom (6dof) controllers in the VR Play Area.

    To celebrate today’s reveal of Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl, Vertigo Games launches the original Skyworld VR wargame into Viveport Subscription today.

    Skyworld: Kingdom Brawl will launch for HTC Vive (Pro), HTC Vive Focus, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality headsets on April 2, 2019, followed by a Vive Focus Plus launch later this year.

    Website: LINK

  • Announcing VDA3 Nominees

    Announcing VDA3 Nominees

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    It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to share the nominees for the third annual Viveport Developer Awards. In total, there are 8 nominees across 4 categories for PC titles and 3 winners for Mobile titles. This year, we wanted to recognize the developers who are delivering exceptional experiences to our Viveport Subscribers and Viveport Arcade Operators. These 11 titles highlight some of the best titles in VR today. If you haven’t tried these nominees and winners, we highly recommend giving them a play and exploring them yourself.

    If you need a refresher on the prizing, check out our announcement blog of the awards. Final winners will be announced at our private developer mixer on Monday, March 18, the first day of GDC 2019. Good luck to the nominees and congratulations!

    Here are the nominees and winners in no particular order:

    Entertainment – PC

    Education – PC

    Arts & Culture – PC

    Arcade – PC

    Entertainment – Mobile

    • Bait! | Resolution Games

    Education – Mobile

    • Star Chart | Escapist Games Ltd.

    Arts & Culture – Mobile

    • PAINT VR | COSKAMI LLC

    Website: LINK

  • Viveport bursts through 600 subscription titles with launch of Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

    Viveport bursts through 600 subscription titles with launch of Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

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    Today, VIVEPORT Subscription hits a major milestone as we surpassed over 600 titles in the Subscription library. That’s tens of thousands of hours of captivating content to play and new worlds to explore! Starting with 50 titles at launch less than two years ago, our Subscription library has grown to include many of the best titles in VR.

    To celebrate the 600 milestone, we have some exciting news for Viveport subscribers! Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs launches today in Viveport Subscription and on Viveport, bringing bird and pig madness to VR for the first time. The new VR game is also available to purchase for $14.99. HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift owners can now experience Angry Birds for the first time in a fully immersive VR environment, bringing them into the franchise like never before.

    Initially launching with more than 50 levels of gameplay, fans of the incredibly popular franchise travel around a remote island where the infamous green pigs often vacation. Players bombard the island’s exotic beaches, steep cliffs, snowy slopes and party city to take on the green pigs, destroy their structures and retrieve the stolen eggs. The levels can be approached from different angles for the best accuracy, while players leverage classic gameplay elements to progress or strive for three stars on all rounds.

    When we looked back on 2018, we found that Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs is part of a growing trend on Viveport as 64% of all titles in the Subscription service launch in Subscription on day one of their Viveport launch. Out of the 600+ titles now available on Viveport Subscription, over 300 of them launched in 2018 while March was the busiest month with an impressive 41 new releases. We’re looking forward to playing all the new titles coming to Viveport in 2019 as our growing Subscription service becomes unlimited with Viveport Infinity launching this April.

    Angry Birds: Isle of Pigs joins the ranks of other popular titles in Subscription, including: A-Tech Cybernetic VR, The Wizards, Ready Player One: Elite Gunter Edition, Tilt Brush, Knockout League and Sairento VR Lite.

    Download Angry Birds: Isle of Pigs today for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift on Viveport or start your free trial today to play it in Subscription. For more information on Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, make sure to read our interview with Resolution Games.

    There’s much more in store for Viveport Subscription in 2019. As always, we thank the developers who help deliver one of the best values in VR and our loyal subscribers who continue to play all the apps and games available on Viveport.

    Website: LINK

  • Devs get 100% revenue share in Viveport Subscription until end of 2018

    Devs get 100% revenue share in Viveport Subscription until end of 2018

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    Today we’re announcing that for the second year in a row, and in conjunction with the second anniversary of Viveport, we are giving developers with a title in Viveport Subscription 100% of their subscription revenue until the end of 2018.

    Developers get 100% revenue share in Viveport Subscription

    Viveport Subscription allows every subscriber to pick up to 5 titles a month to experience. This means if a Viveport Subscription member picks a developer’s title, unlike the normal 70% of revenues (with Viveport receiving 30%), developers will get the full 100% of their owed revenue for that month.

    The second year of Viveport Subscription has seen it grow dramatically, expanding to 500 titles and 5 x the total number of subscribers. Support for Oculus Rift was also added, along with a partnership with Amazon. Oculus Rift compatibility has effectively doubled potential audience reach, as well as introducing Rift owners to the benefits of Viveport Subscription. In addition, Amazon now sells Viveport apps, with new prospective customers being displayed Viveport apps as they purchase compatible hardware.

    It’s simple to take advantage of this 100% rev share opportunity.

    Existing Viveport developer?

    1. Login to the Developer Console.
    2. Navigate to ‘Program Opt-ins’
    3. Check the box to opt-in to Viveport Subscription.

    New Viveport developer?

    1. Sign up as a Viveport Developer via the Developer Console.
    2. Upload required files and details for your new title.
    3. Under ‘Program Opt-ins’, check the box to opt-in to Viveport Subscription.

    What next?

    Whether you already have a title in Viveport Subscription or you’re adding an existing one, now is a great time to promote that fact, to ensure you get as many subscribers as possible experiencing your title. Make sure you tag Viveport on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram when linking to your title. We’re especially interested in hearing from you if you’ve updated your title with any major changes.

    Thanks for being with us as we celebrate the second anniversary of Viveport!

    Website: LINK

  • The best of Viveport Subscription for Oculus Rift

    The best of Viveport Subscription for Oculus Rift

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    As of today we are proud to support Oculus Rift compatible titles on Viveport, and as part of Viveport Subscription.

    If you want to get started with Viveport on Oculus Rift, read our blog on how to set things up. Then when you’re ready to play, experience the best value in VR by signing up for Viveport Subscription. With a free 14-day trial available, there’s nothing to lose. You could be playing 5 of the titles below on your Oculus Rift today – completely free.

    Here are some great picks for Viveport Subscription that run on Oculus Rift.

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    Zero-G arenas, multiplayer battles, an arsenal of weapons and multiple modes of play. While Skyfront VR may officially be in Early Access, it’s already ticking all the right boxes for an original and exciting title that’s truly made to be experienced in VR.

    Skyfront VR is available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

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    If you’re of – ahem – a certain vintage like myself then Pixel Ripped 1989 is almost as powerful as pure nostalgia trip as it is VR game. As well as immersive VR environments that’ll put you right back in your high school classroom, you’ll be playing a game-within-a-game straight out of the Game Boy era, with a unique VR twist.

    Pixel Ripped 1989 is available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

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    An exhilarating sci-fi spectacle which transports you to a lonely, desolate world, casting you as the last surviving human caught in a conflict between warring AIs. With fluid combat, intriguing puzzles and a central mystery to solve, this is an action-adventure that’s built for VR, and certainly shows it.

    Apex Construct is available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

    The Gallery: Episode 1 and 2 (Call of the Starseed / Heart of the Emberstone)

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    Cloudhead Games’ epic adventures have been perennial go-to-titles for those wanting to experience the wonder of VR, and to see the potential that still exists to truly create a unique experience. If for some reason you’ve missed out on playing The Gallery then both Episode 1 and 2 are now available in Viveport Subscription. Don’t miss out!

    The Gallery Episode 1: Call of the Starseed – Available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

    The Gallery Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone – Available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

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    What’s better than slashing up virtual fruit with your index fingers? Slashing them up with your whole arm, of course. Evolve from earlier, lesser versions of Fruit Ninja and get into the swing of things with Fruit Ninja VR, which naturally takes the entire slicing-and-dicing thing to the next level.

    Are you more of a shooter than a slicer? Check out Shooty Fruity – also in Viveport Subscription – which makes you pack groceries in-between mowing down mangoes.

    Fruit Ninja VR – Available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

    Shooty Fruity – Available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

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    There are no shortage of VR games in which you’re asked to punch things (as always, just watch out for those walls in your play space) but how many of them have you punching an octopus? Okay, but how many of them have monocles? Knockout League is both a great arcade boxing experience but also a throwback to when men were men, videogames were videogames, and boxing octopi in top hats were – you get the idea.

    Knockout League is available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

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    Similar to boxing, we’ve seen plenty of racket-waving in VR, but not too many games get it quite as ‘right’ as Virtual Sports, which translates table tennis (AKA ping pong) and actual tennis into pixel perfect recreations of the real thing, without the tedious real world hassle of having to pick up missed balls all the time. With some AI opponents that start out ‘Awww’ and end up ‘AAAGH’ there’s plenty of challenge here, too.

    Virtual Sports is available on Viveport and in Viveport Subscription

    Remember, you can experience any 5 titles every month as part of your Viveport Subscription. That’s up to 60 different titles a year! Viveport Subscription pre-paid bundles are also on sale now for even better value.

    Website: LINK

  • How to play Oculus Rift titles via Viveport

    How to play Oculus Rift titles via Viveport

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    If you’re an Oculus Rift user discovering Viveport for the first time, welcome! It’s easy to set up Viveport and start playing titles on your Rift – but if you need a quick start guide, follow the steps below.

    Without your Rift ready to go, we can’t start playing titles from Viveport, so make sure to:

    You’ll need to download the Viveport desktop app to access your Viveport library, download titles and play them. You can download the Viveport desktop app at vive.com/setup. If you already have a Vive or Vive Pro, you may already have Viveport installed (in which case, skip on down to Step Three).

    After downloading Viveport, locate the file and launch it. During installation, you will need to:

    • Sign in with your HTC | VIVE Account (or create a new one).

    • Install SteamVR. This will happen automatically, but you may be asked to sign in to Steam during the installation.

    • After installation, you’ll be able to launch Viveport from the desktop shortcut.

    You can browse Viveport either from within the desktop app or via Viveport.com. Here’s what to look out for:

    • Titles that are Oculus Rift compatible will have the icon displayed throughout the site
    • You can also filter for Oculus Rift compatible titles
    • After purchasing a title, it will be added to your Viveport Library, accessible from your desktop app or from Viveport.com while logged in
    • To play your purchased titles, download and install them via the Viveport desktop app
    • Launch your Viveport titles from within the Viveport Library

    As well as buying individual titles from Viveport, you can sign up for Viveport Subscription for FREE, letting you experience five titles per month for one low price. You can cancel any time, and to really save money, you’re able to pre-pay for your Viveport Subscription with our 3, 6 and 12 month plans.

    Want a few suggestions for some fantastic Oculus Rift compatible titles available to you in Viveport Subscription? Check out our blog on just that.

    Website: LINK

  • Viveport and Viveport Subscription  Add Oculus Rift Support – Consumer launch set for September 4

    Viveport and Viveport Subscription  Add Oculus Rift Support – Consumer launch set for September 4

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    As part of Viveport’s commitment to connect content creators to global audiences, we’re excited to announce that Viveport now supports Oculus Rift compatible titles. Developers can opt-in their titles to display as Oculus Rift compatible from today, with the full consumer launch on September 4th.

    Oculus Rift support coming to Viveport

    Adding support for Oculus Rift doubles the potential audience for all Viveport published titles, and opens Viveport Subscription – the best value in VR – to Oculus Rift consumers. Viveport Subscription allows subscribers to experience up to five titles at a time, starting with a free 14-day trial, and continuing after that with one low monthly price.

    With almost 500 titles in the Viveport Subscription library, we’re proud to curate a diverse and engaging range of experiences that appeal to a wide audience. Recent additions and all-time bestsellers in Viveport Subscription include Seeking Dawn, Tilt Brush, Pixel Ripped 1989, Shooty Fruity, A-Tech Cybernetic VR, theBlu and Knockout League. We’re always happy to welcome new developers, with marketing support and promotion for selected titles.

    As well as offering a huge range of available games and apps, Viveport Subscription has also proved popular with VR consumers who are looking to ‘try before they buy’. A Viveport Subscription member choosing five of the six titles shown below for either a 14-day free trial or a month of paid subscription could save almost $140 on retail prices!

    Viveport Subscription

    Rikard Steiber, President of Viveport

    Rikard Steiber, President of Viveport

    “By adding support for Oculus Rift, we’re doubling the potential user base for Viveport developers,” said Rikard Steiber, President of Viveport. “Viveport continues to offer the most opportunities for developers to monetize their VR content. From Viveport and Viveport Subscription, to availability on Amazon and in Viveport Arcade, we’re going to continue to expand and reach the largest global audience possible on developers’ behalf.”

    Developers can start opting in on Viveport to support Oculus Rift today. In many cases, existing builds that have hardware support for Oculus Rift via OpenVR are ready for this update. In the Developer Console, Oculus Rift is now available under ‘Compatible headsets’ in the ‘Viveport Listing’ tab. To opt-in a title, simply check the Oculus Rift box and create a production release under the Submit tab.

    Are you a developer who has questions about Oculus Rift support? Contact our Developer Relations team here.

    Website: LINK

  • Viveport Subscription update: get the best rate for 2018

    Viveport Subscription update: get the best rate for 2018

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    If you haven’t tried Viveport Subscription yet, there’s never been a better time! Over 375 VR titles are waiting for you, with more being added every week.

    Subscribe to Viveport Subscription before March 22nd for best value

    In less than a year, Viveport Subscription has grown enormously, starting with a little over 50 titles available to over 375 now. As a member you can check out five titles a month – which means it would take you over five years of subscription to experience everything that’s currently available!

    We believe Viveport Subscription is the absolute best value offering in VR today, and we want to make sure you get the best value. That’s why we’re letting you know that the monthly price of Viveport Subscription will increase from $6.99 to $8.99 on March 22nd.

    New Viveport Subscription members who sign up before March 22nd will enjoy a 14-day free trial, then pay the current price of $6.99 per month. (If you are a returning member, you are not eligible for a free trial, but you’ll still only pay $6.99 a month if you sign up before March 22nd.)

    Members who join us after March 22nd will also get a 14-day free trial, then pay the new price of $8.99 a month.

    (And if you’re a developer? Yes, you’ll be getting more – 28% more per member subscribed to your title, per month.)

    First, if you sign up before March 22nd, we guarantee your Viveport Subscription will continue at the original price of $6.99 until at least the end of 2018.

    Second, we’re rolling out new perks for all Viveport Subscription members.

    • All members will receive exclusive FREE codes for games and apps, starting in February and then regularly during the year
    • All Weekend Deals on Viveport – offering discounts on apps and games you’ll want to add permanently to your Viveport library – will now only be available to members

    Viveport Subscription members will be seeing their first members-only Weekend Deal soon. More membership perks will be announced in future, so stay tuned!

    Whether you’re joining Viveport Subscription as a new member, or locking in your pricing through 2018, we’re excited to have you with us!

    With over 375 titles to choose from, it can be tricky to figure out what to choose for your Viveport Subscription’s first month! If you’re in that position, allow us to make some suggestions.

    Fantastic Contraption

    A superb puzzle game, Fantastic Contraption has just been updated with over 50 new levels and other new features. Devilishly simple, all you need to do is move an object in virtual space… but what kind of machine will you build to make that happen?

    Overkill VR

    The name might give you a clue: Overkill VR is all about shooting stuff, in an appropriately over the top way. With a massive range of customizable weapons and a horde of killer robots out for your blood, Overkill VR has kept many Viveport Subscription members on their toes since it first released.

    The Wizards

    As one of our reviewers said, “If you want to throw fire balls and shoot ice arrows at some orcs this is the game for you!” And who doesn’t? Master magical forces, explore an entire campaign and, well, throw fire balls and shoot ice arrows at orcs!

    Earthlight: Spacewalk

    Quite simply, the closest you’ll get to being on the International Space Station without being an astronaut (or, we suppose, a very rich tourist!). Earthlight: Spacewalk will astound you with a simulated spacewalk and some of the most amazing views you can imagine. (Read our review here.)

    theBlu

    Arguably still the best introduction to anyone first experiencing virtual reality, theBlu takes you below the ocean waves to stare into the eye of a whale, reach out to touch giant jellyfish or perhaps discover even more terrifying beasties in the dark.

    Sign up for Viveport Subscription now for your FREE 14-day trial. Experience these five titles and lock in the monthly rate for 2018!

    Website: LINK

  • Step Inside the Unabomber Investigation with HTC Vive and Newseum

    Step Inside the Unabomber Investigation with HTC Vive and Newseum

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    This is a guest blog post by Lukasz Biernacki, Communications Associate at Immersion.

    If you’re one of the many that spent the Christmas break binging on Netflix then you may be familiar with Manhunt: Unabomber, the eight-part docudrama outlining the FBI investigation that led to the arrest of Ted Kaczynski. For those of you not familiar with the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski was an active domestic terrorist between 1978 and 1995, during which time he murdered three people and injured a further 23 through a ruthless campaign of mail-delivery bombs, which he made and sent from his secluded cabin in the Montana woods. Kaczynski is currently incarcerated for life in a maximum security institution in Colorado following a lengthy FBI investigation into his crimes.

    There’s no doubting that the story of the Unabomber and his capture was and still is an international spectacle, which is why we teamed up with The Newseum and HTC’s Vive Studios to produce a VR experience that immerses users in the story of the Unabomber – from the FBI investigation to the capture of Kaczynski at his primitive cabin. In the Unabomber experience, visitors will not only get to enter the same cabin that officials found in 1996, but actively participate in the case and get a front row seat to the process that led to Kaczynski’s arrest. Insight from FBI agents Terry Turchie (Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the UNABOM investigation from 1994 to 1998) and Max Noel (FBI agent during the investigation) adds to the narrative experience that reflects in many ways the reality of the investigation, over 20 years later.

    The Unabomber experience marks a cornerstone in the use of VR technology to enhance visitor’s experiences in museums and similar environments. Interacting through activity-based and learning-enabled environments helps us create the memory anchors that cements what we learned.

    The launch also highlights the potential for VR technology in the criminal justice system, as it may become a tool in the courtroom in years to come. Paul Armstrong at Forbes, recently spoke to FBI Special Agent Terry Turchie about the sense of ‘presence’ that VR provides and its potential to be a ‘game changer’ in the practice of law. Turchie explains that he can see the benefits of using VR in the courtroom but is concerned about a couple of areas such as how will it impact conviction rates. Ultimately, as with any demonstrative evidence presented in a courtroom, the judge is the final gatekeeper for what is admissible and how it is used. As the technology refines, transforms and becomes more common, expect to see it to become a staple in the courtroom.

    The Unabomber experience marks the first in a series of similar educational experiences that we will develop with The Newseum and HTC’s Vive Studios, such as Nellie Bly’s trip around the world. All of the VR experiences will be selectively showcased to Newseum visitors in Washington and available for download on Viveport.

    Together with Vive Studios, we understand that educational experiences such as this add an additional story-telling platform to museums’ arsenal, and enable children all over the world to experience the most exciting exhibits as virtual models. For many children, currently deprived of the opportunity to travel, these kits will give them the chance to learn about human history directly, and interact with key artifacts and artwork from their selected period. In many ways, it’s about bringing children closer to history, and letting them learn about it through the very natural need to explore our surroundings.

    The Unabomber app is available now on Viveport and will be made available for Steam at a later time.

    Website: LINK

  • HTC VIVE and World Economic Forum Partner For The Future Of The “VR/AR For Impact” Initiative

    HTC VIVE and World Economic Forum Partner For The Future Of The “VR/AR For Impact” Initiative

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    Today, HTC VIVE announced a partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to drive the VR/AR for Impact initiative forward, and to showcase its latest content at the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Impact Hub at the WEF 2018 in Davos.

    Originally launched by HTC at WEF in 2017, VR/AR For Impact is a more than $10 Million program to drive VR and AR content and technologies that will create positive impact and change in support of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.  In collaboration with a core group of VR/AR leaders and the UN, WEF will drive the “VR/AR for Impact” initiative going forward, and as a core member of the group, HTC Vive will continue to design and create experiences as part of their collaborative, ongoing commitment to foster and champion the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality to educate and empower humanity. 

    “The challenges our world faces today have never been greater, and humanity needs a clearer understanding and guidance to help solve global issues,” said Cher Wang, Chairwoman and CEO, HTC. “Unlike any other medium, Virtual Reality is able to immerse the global audience in literally any experience, and can help us learn, empathize and transform the world. VR/AR for Impact is a unique way of driving critical awareness toward problems and solutions facing mankind.” 

    “We see so much untapped potential with VR/AR to drive positive outcomes for society in areas such as health and education, and we are looking forward to working with leaders in this space to build up this initiative in the coming years,” says Lauren Joseph, leader of the Electronics Industry Program at World Economic Forum.

               

    VR/AR for Impact experiences shown this week at WEF 2018 include:

    • OrthoVR aims to increase the availability of well-fitting prosthetics in low-income countries by using Virtual Reality and 3D rapid prototyping tools to increase the capacity of clinical staff without reducing quality. VR allows current prosthetists and orthosists to leverage their hands-on and embodied skills within a digital environment.
    • The Extraordinary Honey Bee is designed to help deepen our understanding of the honey bee’s struggle and learn what is at stake for humanity due to the dying global population of the honey bee. Told from a bee’s perspective, The Extraordinary Honey Bee harnesses VR to inspire change in the next generation of honey bee conservationists.
    • The Blank Canvas: Hacking Nature is an episodic exploration of the frontiers of bioengineering as taught by the leading researchers within the field. Using advanced scientific visualization techniques, the Blank Canvas will demystify the cellular and molecular mechanisms that are being exploited to drive substantial leaps such as gene therapy.
    • LIFE (Life-saving Instruction For Emergencies) is a new mobile and VR platform developed by the University of Oxford that enables all types of health worker to manage medical emergencies. Through the use of personalized simulation training and advanced learning analytics, the LIFE platform offers the potential to dramatically extend access to life-saving knowledge in low-income countries.
    • Tree is a critically acclaimed virtual reality experience to immerse viewers in the tragic fate that befalls a rainforest tree. The experience brings to light the harrowing realities of deforestation, one of the largest contributors to global warming.
    • For the Amazonian Yawanawa, ‘medicine’ has the power to travel you in a vision to a place you have never been. Hushuhu, the first woman shaman of the Yawanawa, uses VR like medicine to open a portal to another way of knowing. AWAVENA is a collaboration between a community and an artist, melding technology and transcendent experience so that a vision can be shared, and a story told of a people ascending from the edge of extinction.

    These experiences will be made available for all attendees at the World Economic Forum at the UN’s Sustainable Impact Hub on January 23rd, 2018 on Promenade 72, Davos Platz in Switzerland. Awavena can be experienced in the main congress hall, Portals exhibition.

    For more information on VR for Impact visit: https://vrforimpact.com/.

    Website: LINK

  • Vive Announces Vive Wave Open Platform and Vive Focus, Its Standalone VR device For China

    Vive Announces Vive Wave Open Platform and Vive Focus, Its Standalone VR device For China

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    Today, at our Vive Developers Conference (VDC) in Beijing, we announced the VIVE WAVE VR Open Platform.  With it, we are taking another huge step in driving the most vibrant ecosystem for VR forward. Vive Wave will open up the path to easy mobile VR content development and device optimization for third-party partners. So far, twelve hardware partners in China, including  360QIKU, Baofengmojing, Coocaa, EmdoorVR, Idealens, iQIYI, Juhaokan, Nubia, Pico, Pimax, Quanta and Thundercomm, announced their support for Vive Wave and integrating the VIVEPORT™ VR content platform into their future products.

    Vive Wave is a clear step forward in bringing together the highly fragmented mobile VR market that has cropped up in China the last several years. It enables developers to create content for a common platform and storefront across multiple hardware vendors. Over 35 Chinese and global content developers have already built VR content optimized for Vive Wave, with 14 showing live demos during VDC.

    We also announced VIVE FOCUS, our first standalone VR Headset for the China market.  Vive Focus is also based on the Vive Wave VR open platform.

    Vive Focus offers enhanced comfort for extended use, easy on-off capabilities, and is the first commercial standalone device to deliver inside-out 6-degree-of-freedom tracking (6DoF) which Vive calls “world-scale”. Without the need to be attached to a PC or a phone, Vive Focus provides unlimited freedom of mobility while reducing the total cost for users to own a premium VR device in China. Its high-resolution AMOLED screen delivers the best possible VR experience, with low latency and unmatched clarity. The Vive Focus is powered by the advanced features of the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 VR Platform and utilizes the Vive Wave VR open platform, including the rich library of VR content available on the Viveport.

    Also at VDC, Viveport also announced a global strategic partnership with Unity Technologies to enable the one-click publishing of VR content onto Viveport for PC VR, Standalone VR, and mobile VR developers. Unity will integrate Viveport into its content platform and provide a more intuitive way for developers to utilize the new Vive Wave VR SDK. Unity will also integrate Viveport’s in-app payment and VR advertisement functions into its development system, with an initial focus on the China market, opening up even more revenue opportunities for its VR developer community.  For the remainder of 2017, Viveport is giving back 100% of all profit earned on its platform back to the developer community.

    For more information on VDC, check out our press release here.

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