Unity has canceled the controversial Runtime Fee, though Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will receive price hikes.
> Exactly one year later after the controversial policy was initially revealed, it's now being scrapped "effective immediately." In a new statement, CEO Matthew Bromberg confirmed that the Unity Game Engine will revert back to a seat-based subscription model, which means one person can use an individual subscription across limitless devices.
Haha with that cover it could be "Zuckerberg is funding a puppy orphanage" and people would still downvote it
Following last year's Quest launch, VR fantasy co-op action game Dungeons of Eternity will reach Steam later this year.
After a long neck-and-neck race, Quest 3 overtakes Valve Index to become the second most used PC VR headset.
> After months of neck-and-neck competition, Quest 3 overtakes Valve Index to become the second most popular PC VR headset. […] > > These numbers could be natural fluctuations. However, it is likely that some users have switched to Quest 3 from the much older devices, especially since Quest 2 has been sold out for some time and the full Valve Index kit still costs twice as much as Quest 3.
A Raspberry Pi 400 keyboard PC pairs well with Meta Quest HDMI Link.
> A PC built into a keyboard without a display, like the Raspberry Pi 400, starts making a lot of sense with Meta Quest HDMI Link running on the most popular standalone VR headsets. > > The Raspberry Pi 400 is a roughly $70-$100 keyboard with a Raspberry Pi 4 PC inside. The keyboard PC features a pair of Micro HDMI ports for display, a USB-C port for power in and three USB-A ports for attached devices. > > Paired with a VR headset like Quest 3, I've used retractable USB-C cables to make the connections more manageable between keyboard, power, and headset. The setup is completed with a mess of USB hubs, micro HDMI to HDMI adapter and a Shadowcast 2 capture card.
Don Hopper gives his first impressions on becoming the Dark Knight in Batman: Arkham Shadow for Meta Quest 3
> Batman: Arkham Shadow shows immense potential. The atmospheric quality of the environment, excellent voice acting, and engaging use of gadgets and overall narrative are set to immerse you in Batman's world like never before. Combat may prove divisive, especially among VR enthusiasts who prefer less scripted experiences, but it stands as a sincere homage to the Arkham legacy. Batman: Arkham Shadow is shaping up to be a must-play for VR gamers and Batman fans alike and we’ll keep you updated with more insights as we get closer to launch day, so stay tuned!
This has been the hope for many Echo VR players after Meta shut it down a year ago. I can’t wait for them to open it up to the public.
I‘m glad you like it, I wasn’t sure what people were going to think but the old one looked very dated :)
A new Batman: Arkham Shadow trailer reveals the first gameplay and the launch month for Meta's upcoming Quest 3 exclusive.
> Appearing in Gamescom's Opening Night Live presentation, Batman: Arkham Shadow by Meta-owned studio Camoflauj (Iron Man VR) received its first official gameplay trailer. This showcased several key elements like how the studio has translated Arkham's combat system for VR, stealth takedowns, gliding, grappling, and the Detective Vision. Here's the new trailer
Quoting their discord announcement:
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I‘m probably wrong, I thought it was in the video, but it says "upgrade from the original", so you’re probably right. Makes this an even better deal since the dlcs are even more expensive than the upgrade then
With the new Meta Quest HDMI Link app, Quest headsets can now show almost any device on a giant screen via a capture card.
> Quest headsets just got an interesting new capability via the new Meta Quest HDMI Link first-party app. […] > > Capture cards can be used with smartphones, tablets, consoles, tablets, and more. For example, you could use a Lightning to HDMI cable alongside a capture card to view your iPhone on a giant virtual screen in your Quest. […] > > However, there is a massive caveat to note here. Capture cards will not display DRM's content that uses HDCP. That means you won't be able to use this setup to watch downloaded Netflix or Disney+ titles, for example. > > The Meta Quest HDMI Link app is available for free on App Lab. It's a panel app, so you can use it alongside other 2D apps and even inside VR apps if you have v69 PTC.
GRIM, the upcoming VR multiplayer survival game set on Mars, received a new trailer.
> Co-developed by Spoonfed Interactive and Combat Waffle Studios (Ghosts of Tabor, Silent North), GRIM involves PvP and PvE as you try to survive the harsh environment while fighting other players. This involves scavenging for resources, food, water, firearms, and ammunition, crafting armor and weapons, trading items, and fortifying your base while venturing across the red planet. […] > > An exact release window remains unknown, though GRIM aims to launch a public alpha test on Quest and Steam later this year.
You can also play different instruments together with others. I like that idea.
I think they said "starting at $10", maybe it also depends on how many dlcs you own, since the remake has them all? Not sure though. But at 5 bucks is definitely worth trying this.
The don‘t seem to understand that announcing games when they’re very far from ready isn’t a good idea, half of what they tease never sees the light of day.
Really enjoyed that game on Quest. The movement feels nice, it has some interesting levels and gameplay (including bosses), and has a nice length as well. Definitely recommend checking it out.
Pixel Dungeon combines the voxel art style of Ancient Dungeon with the gameplay loop of Dungeons of Eternity on Quest.
Yeah, but both for a regular chair that rotates and this one that shouldn’t be the issue, since you’re actually turning. I think I initially got sick because of the "walking forward in game and swiveling around in real live".
It definitely looks like an interesting idea, but yeah it could be really bad. Perhaps it does work though, in that case it‘s mix of sitting and physically turning. I guess we’ll see
Not entirely sure if this helps with motion sickness or makes it worse. When I first started playing VR I was too exhausted to keep standing and used a rotating chair for a bit, which pretty much instantly made me sick.
That was basically the only time I got sick, I don’t have an issue with loopings, flying, etc. Could just be that I wasn’t as used to it yet though.
Archiact, the VR studio best known for developing Journey to Foundation and Doom 3: VR Edition, will close in two weeks.
> Archiact, best known for developing Journey to Foundation and Doom 3: VR Edition, will close in two weeks. […] > > Archiact's closure isn't the only notable VR studio we've seen shutting down recently. Following previous layoffs last year alongside Onward studio Downpour Interactive, Meta closed Ready At Dawn last week after acquiring the Lone Echo studio back in 2020. The move followed recent reports that its Reality Labs AR/VR division has been ordered to cut spending by 20%.
> “We’re aware of reports that access to Signal has been blocked in some countries,” Signal says. If you are affected by the blocks, the company recommends turning on its censorship circumvention feature. (NetBlocks reports that this feature lets Signal “remain usable” in Russia.)
Medieval Dynasty New Settlement added Quest 3 visual upgrades and an experimental 90Hz refresh rate in a new update.
> Released back in March, Medieval Dynasty New Settlement is an immersive sandbox RPG where you roam around managing everything needed to try and get your little settlement to thrive. It's also now been optimized for the Quest 3 thanks to this week's 1.4 patch, adding a wealth of visual enhancements and new performance modes across all supported Quest headsets.
In iOS 18, Apple has added a control in the Camera app's Settings menu that lets you choose whether audio playing on your iPhone should pause or...
Dungeons of Eternity, the VR fantasy action co-op game, now includes an Arachnophobia Mode that lets you disable spiders.
> Previously confirmed in its post-launch roadmap last November, Dungeons of Eternity, the recipient of our 2023 best multiplayer VR game award, has introduced an 'Arachnophobia Mode' on Quest. Activating this in the settings menu swaps spider monsters for something "more loveable and friendly looking," according to Othergate Entertainment.
Echo VR developer Ready at Dawn Studios is now closed for business.
> * Ready at Dawn Studios, part of Oculus Studios, is closing permanently, effective immediately. > * The studio produced some of the highest-rated VR games ever, including Lone Echo, Lone Echo 2, and Echo VR, as well as some PSP classics like God of War and Daxter. > * Meta says that Ready at Dawn employees are encouraged to apply to other studios within the Oculus Studios umbrella. > * The reduction was made to meet the new Reality Labs budgetary ceiling rather than as a proactive cost-saving initiative.
In addition to what Emotet said, I‘d add that no matter how closed or open the platform is (and it isn’t even as closed up) no one outside of Lemmy will care as long as it’s a compelling package.
Thanks :) pe1uca summed it up pretty nicely. I‘d add that you can get all your channelIds (which you need for the rss feeds) by exporting your YouTube subscriptions via google takeaway. You can take a look at what the rss feed gives you, it’s as pe1uca said the 15 most recent videos and sadly not all the info: duration e.g. is missing.
I’ve been on basically that exact same journey. I made a little iOS app that uses rss feeds and the iframe player to play videos: Unwatched for YouTube (just released it two weeks ago). It’s also open source, if you have any specific questions let me know.
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Has to run in the app once for the setup, the timer shows how long it’s been since the last refresh.
It only uses scriptable, no shortcuts, but I guess that’s close enough.
Tier One: Direct Action released early gameplay footage for the Onward spiritual successor, and a Kickstarter campaign is now live.
> Developed by Niorun Studios, Tier One: Direct Action is a tactical FPS inspired by ArmA and Rainbow Six Siege. It emphasizes teamwork and realistic VR mechanics by attempting to mirror real-life equipment handling. The game offers a customizable arsenal of weapons, attachments, tools, character customization, destructible environments, and more. Here's our first look at gameplay. > > TIER ONE: Direct Action - Kickstarter Trailer > > As promised in its initial reveal, the Kickstarter campaign is now live with a $43,331 goal that ends on August 30. Presently, it's reached nearly 40% of that funding and the different reward tiers offer early access to the game, exclusive skins and emblems, a digital art book, and more.
Actual black for the pro phones?
That $353 million Q2 revenue came alongside a whopping $4.84 billion in costs, resulting in a quarterly "loss" of around $4.5 billion.
They’re still a long way off before they’re actually making any money on this.
I find the title somewhat misleading, the growth continues year over year compared to the quarters to last year, but not compared to the same quarter yoy to previous years.
It also still looks very sad compared to the investments that they’re making. I‘m curious to see how Quest 3S will change affect this.
I don’t think the "your Facebook account gets banned" aspect is an issue. You don’t need a facebook account anymore, but a Meta account instead – same company ofc. So if your actual issue is Meta being behind it, that changes nothing and you probably shouldn’t buy anything from them.
But I’m not sure if there’s any headset that doesn’t require some sort of account at one point, even if it’s just a Steam account.