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DREAMO VR Coming to Steam Feb. 20

Carbon Studio and Hypnotic Ants Studio will release DREAMO VR for Steam VR, Feb. 20. DREAMO VR is a story-driven adventure puzzle game, where the player explores strange landscapes and solves interactive cube riddles to progress. Featuring fully voiced narration, the plot revolves around symbolism, morality and the consequences of life choices.

EarthXR Launches 360-Degree Video Series on Samsung XR

EarthXR, the interactive arm of EarthxFilm, will host a playlist of environmentally focused, 360-degree video content on Samsung XR. The EarthXR playlist will launch with 12 projects, offered free-of-charge, with future premieres to follow over the course of 2020.

Music Escape Contest Seeks Top VR Ninjas

“Music Escape”, a rhythm-combat game with ninjas, cyberpunk weapons and suicidal exploding robots, has launched a contest to find the top VR Ninjas worldwide. “Music Escape” is 2049VR’s second title and is currently available on Steam.

Old Mine Update for Arizona Sunshine Released for Quest

Vertigo Games and Jaywalkers Interactive released the free Old Mine update for “Arizona Sunshine” on Oculus Quest, adding a new horde mode map set in the dark depths of the Old Dutchman Mine to the untethered VR zombie apocalypse.

VR World Opens Flagship NY Location

VR World opened a new flagship location in the heart of Manhattan. The three-floor, 12,000 square-foot hotspot in Midtown Manhattan at 8 E 34th Street will offer dozens of immersive art, music, film and gaming mixed reality experiences, all under one roof.

Atari Plans to Build Eight Video Game-Themed Hotels

Video game pioneer Atari signed a deal with the GSD Group to build eight video game-themed Atari Hotels in the U.S., offering a unique lodging experience combining the iconic brand with a one-of-a-kind video game-themed destination. The hotels will offer fully immersive experiences for every age and gaming ability, including the latest in VR and AR. Select hotels will also feature state-of-the-art venues and studios to accommodate esports events.

Straylight Coming to Steam Early Access

Cleveland-based indie game developer Dr. Bloc announced that the award-winning virtual reality (VR) game, “Straylight,” will be available on Steam Early Access, Feb. 3.

Radiant Images Introduces The Meridian 6DoF Capture System

Radiant Images introduced its new Meridian light field capture system, which aims to push the boundaries of immersive content creation and filmmaking. The Meridian represents the holy grail for VR content creation - photographic 6DoF (six degrees of freedom).

Taurus VR Now Available on Early Access

Nusakan Studio and Perp Games announced that “Taurus VR” is now available on Steam Early Access for $11.99. The final release of “Taurus VR” is expected Summer 2020 on the Steam and Oculus Stores and will be compatible with all major PC headsets.

ReelTime VR Launches “In Front of View” on Amazon Prime Video

Seattle-based ReelTime VR’s 360-degree travel series “In Front of View,” starring Front Montgomery and her daughter Leonie Montgomery, has launched on Amazon Prime Video in the U.S. and U.K., using ReelTime VRs proprietary Ubiquiview technology.

XRHealth To Provide VR Therapy to Veterans in St. Louis

XRHealth, formerly known as VRHealth, is partnering with the VA St. Louis Healthcare System to provide VR therapy designed to provide pain relief, rehabilitation and relaxation for various medical conditions to veterans in the area.