XR = eXtended Reality (everything VR, AR, MR)

🥳 But there’s more:

Ray Ban Meta are the most sold in Ray Ban stores.

Doom 3 has a Halloween update.

Apple Vision Pro NBA All-Star video is amazing, but it needs live sport.

eXtend your gaming:

Welcome to XR Gamer Digest #40

XR Games

🙅‍♂️ Phasmophobia is coming to PSVR 2 with cross-play support on October 29, 2024, just in time for Halloween.

1️⃣ POPULATION: ONE introduces Halloween-themed events, modes, and rewards from October 24 to November 7, including spooky skins, "Boo tech," and special game modes.

🏰 Undead Citadel offers an enjoyable arcade-style hack-and-slash experience on Quest, but is hindered by graphical issues, repetitive gameplay, and a weak narrative, according to this review. 

👹 Doom 3's unofficial VR port on Meta Quest is getting a Halloween update with improved graphics and DLC support.

⚔️ Blade and Sorcery: Nomad will receive its full 1.0 update on October 28, introducing new game modes, skills, and content, with a price increase to $30.

🚣‍♂️ Whitewater VR, a visually stunning and action-packed kayaking simulation, launched on PSVR 2 today, October 24. 

🦇 Batman: Arkham Shadow, priced at $49.99, is now available exclusively on Meta Quest 3 and 3S, offering an immersive VR experience in Gotham City. For a limited time, the game is included for free with the purchase of a new Meta Quest 3 or 3S headset. Elijah Wood is the voice of Scarecrow.

XR Entertainment

🎸 The legendary VR concert platform Wave is making a comeback with a new entertainment hub and virtual music festival, launching in closed beta on October 17, 2024.

🏀 Apple's Vision Pro offers an immersive NBA All-Star Game video reminiscent of NextVR's past 3D sports streaming, but critics say live content will determine its real value.

🏈 Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels credits VR training as a "flight simulator" for football, enhancing his game preparation and success.

XR News

👓 Xpanceo showcases smart contact lenses for 3D imaging without VR headsets at GITEX Global 2024.

🥽 Bigscreen's custom-made Beyond VR headset, priced at $1000 or from $32/month, now ships within one day of ordering.

🕶️ Ray-Ban Meta glasses are now the top-selling product in 60% of Ray-Ban stores across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

🎧 An upcoming Quest update will reduce Bluetooth audio latency, improving the use of Bluetooth headphones and earbuds on Meta Quest headsets.

👎 The U.S. Army requires Microsoft's AR headset to cost "substantially less" than the projected $80,000 per unit to proceed with full-scale production under its $22 billion contract.

🤝 HTC VIVE and Virtualware announce a strategic partnership to accelerate enterprise XR solutions in the Americas, with HTC VIVE becoming the official distributor of Virtualware's VIROO platform.

💰 Disguise receives £1.2 million in funding from the MAX-R alliance, including the BBC, to support innovative XR advertising and marketing solutions.

Until next time, enjoy your other reality gaming!

Bobby Voicu