The retro VR game Pixel Ripped 1978 is now available in a full German localization. Atari and Brazilian developer Arvore have also released seven other language versions, including English, French and Mandarin. The adventure, available for SteamVR, PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 2, puts players in 3D interpretations of various vintage Atari games.
Vankrupt Games' popular VR shooter Pavlov Shack will have an even smoother experience on Meta Quest 3. CEO and studio founder Dave Villz confirmed on Twitter that the VR game will run at a refresh rate of 90Hz on Meta's upcoming VR headset (Quest 2: 72Hz). No other graphical enhancements are planned. Villz also confirmed that support for Quest 1 will be discontinued soon. Pavlov Shack is available as a free beta in the App Lab store.
Microoled, a manufacturer of ultra-lightweight, low-power OLED microdisplays, has announced a €21 million fundraising round. The round, led by Jolt Capital, will support the expansion of production in France and the next generation of full-color OLED solutions. The small 0.2 to 0.6 inch near-eye displays (NEDs) are well suited for AR headsets due to their high brightness and contrast. One application is B2B data glasses using the Activelook platform.
The VR escape room game Mansion Mystery, which is already available in the App Lab for Meta Quest, will soon get a Steam version, too. To escape the single-player mansion, you must solve puzzles, collect items, and interact with the environment in a physically correct manner. As you smash plates or light matches, you'll encounter unusual approaches, according to developer GarageVR.
Mighty Eyes' PC VR adventure Wanderer is getting a remaster with updated backgrounds and combat. On PSVR 2, even eyelids will be tracked when looking into mirrors. The freshly announced Quest 2 version will most probably not be as pretty as in the recycled PSVR 2 trailer. Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is coming in 2024 for PSVR 2, PC VR, and Quest 2.
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