Tag: vr
Knuckles gets into VR and bullies his human friend in the first trailer for his Paramount+ show
The first trailer for the Sonic spinoff series focusing on Knuckles that no one asked for is here, and it actually looks kind of cute and badass.
What if Knuckles (voiced by the mighty Idris Elba) was Sonic’s housemate? What if Knuckles also had a dumb human friend he wanted to train as an Echidna warrior? If those questions sound enticing to you, you’re in luck. The Knuckles series looks exactly as silly and outdated-ish as the two (very successful) Sonic the Hedgehog flicks that Paramount has put out so far, but maybe that’s what we need right now.
The first-ever trailer for the Paramount+ series is actually quite generous, and introduces us to Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles’ post-Sonic 2 day-to-day, meaning this spinoff show will most likely tie directly into the third movie, which comes out this Christmas and will break the Internet with live-action Shadow and probably also the child who gets shot and sends Shadow on a warpath.
One of 2023’s best VR games is now on Steam, and it’s 20% off
As is typical with VR games, most eventually bleed onto all available platforms over time. After initially launching on the Meta Quest 3 and PSVR 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice is now live on Steam, and you can save 20% as part of a launch window deal.
Our Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice review highlights how impressed we were with the latest release from Fast Travel Games, calling it “a true display of what modern VR gaming is”.
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Save $130 on a refurbished Meta Quest 2 VR headset
TL;DR: As of April 30, get this Meta Quest 2 VR Headset for just $419.99 — that’s 23% off the regular price of $549.98.
Technology hasn’t advanced far enough to give us the tools that would enable us to teleport into another dimension in one piece, but there’s something close: virtual reality (VR) headsets. These headpieces may make you look like Cyclops’ first cousin, but they transport you into different worlds without requiring you to leave your couch. Through immersive VR experiences, you can travel to various exotic destinations (including outer space), attend “live” events in the comfort of your own home, participate in simulated military training remotely, and even meditate in zen locations.
VR headsets are not mainstream enough to be very financially accessible just yet, but you might be able to enjoy their wonders by buying refurbished units. This deal on a new-to-you Meta Quest 2 VR Headset lets you in on the experience without burning through your budget. For a limited time, you can get it for $419.99, 23% off the original price of $549.
The Meta Quest 2 has the bells and whistles to deliver an immersive, high-quality virtual reality experience, including a high-resolution display, intuitive touch controllers, and hand-tracking capabilities. With the six degrees of freedom feature, the headset tracks your body and head and translates them into VR accurately without the help of sensors. This makes you feel as though you’re really somewhere else, where you can interact with virtual objects and realistic environments.
3D positional audio is built directly into the headset for immersive sonics, and the accompanying touch controllers are designed with ergonomics in mind for added comfort. 256GB lets you store as many apps, games, and movies as you want, and you also have the option to connect to a gaming computer to elevate your experience. The headset also comes with a head strap that you can adjust as needed, as well as an Elite Strap with a built-in rechargeable battery that extends your playtime.
Escape reality and explore new worlds without the full hefty price tag with a like-new Meta Quest 2 VR Headset on sale for $419.99 (reg. $549).
Prices subject to change.
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Toying with transparent mouse bodies in 3D VR – for science
Conceived by scientists at the Helmholtz Munich research institute, wildDISCO is an evolution of a previously created imaging technique that can provide clear images of a mouse body’s inner structures. It’s a “game changing” solution, experts say, that could enable scientists to develop more effective drugs or better understand how…