Virtual Reality

VRX 2018 Announces First Speakers from Google, HTC, Microsoft & More

Published

6 years ago

September 17, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO – August 1, 2018 – The organizers of VRX 2018 have announced the first wave of speakers for their 4th annual conference and expo in San Francisco this December 6-7.

Focused on filtering through the hype around VR, AR and immersive tech, the line-up includes senior execs from Google, HTC, Microsoft, General Motors, Paramount Pictures, HP, Survios, Nestlé, DHL and others – with many more to be announced.

VRX has always prided itself on providing the highest quality content and networking, designed to connect the top minds in the industry and get to the core of the challenges and opportunities in bringing VR and AR to mass adoption. To see the first speakers announced, go to www.vr-intelligence.com/vrx

The agenda will cover both consumer and enterprise VR, including gaming, film, TV, AEC, automotive, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and beyond; with the underlying aim to go beyond the hype of XR to understand where the industry stands and what’s needed to move it forward.

Alongside the conference, the expo will feature the likes of Diamond Sponsors HP plus Siemens, Zerolight, Almalence and over 40 other leading immersive tech companies showcasing the latest tech and content solutions to provide real business value.

In addition to the main agenda, this year will also see greater opportunities for start-ups, with 1-day startup passes offering a full-day track on investments, scaling and building towards success.

VRX lead organizer, Pete Carkeek, says, “In the four years we’ve been running the VRX event, XR has moved forward tremendously. But at the same time, the hype around immersive tech has been crazy, with massive expectations and predictions often clouding what’s really happening.”

He adds, “In order to be clear on where the real challenges and opportunities lie, we need to be clear on what’s real and what’s hype. So, alongside our key industry partners and the world’s leading experts, we’ll be aiming to filter through the noise and really push XR closer to its full potential.”

Early rate tickets are still available at www.vr-intelligence.com/vrx, and there are still some opportunities available for sponsors and exhibitors to get involved.

About VRX and VR Intelligence

The VRX event series launched in 2015 and focuses on strategic business and tech opportunities as virtual reality takes hold in gaming, consumer entertainment and enterprise. It is specifically designed as a high-level networking environment for senior-level decision makers to connect and do business.

VRX 2018

Dec 6-7, Hilton Union Square, San Francisco

http://www.vr-intelligence.com/vrx

VR Intelligence is the world’s leading network of senior level decision makers in VR, AR and immersive tech, brought together at the annual VRX events in San Francisco (December) and VRX Europe (May). The company’s year-round dialog with the industry’s biggest tech innovators and forward-thinking strategists, allows for the production of market leading events, insights from industry thought leaders and game-changing business connections.

http://www.vr-intelligence.com/vrx

Twitter: @vr_intelligence

Source from arvrmagazine.com

Virtual Reality

HASBRO and Oculus Bring Popular Gaming Brands to Oculus GO

Published

6 years ago

September 19, 2018

FrontFX Magazine

PAWTUCKET, RI – MAY 2, 2018 – Announced yesterday at Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference, Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) is working with Oculus to bring Virtual Reality (VR) experiences for Boggle, Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly to people with Oculus Go, for the first time. The VR games will be accessible in the Oculus Store wherever Oculus Rooms is available for Oculus Go, across 23 countries. The launch of the games is a part of a major update for Oculus Rooms, an Oculus app that allows people to spend time with friends in VR while enjoying social activities like playing games and watching TV. Oculus Go users will be able to play games head-to-head with friends in Oculus Rooms with life-like avatars in fully customizable environments. Boggle will be the first game to launch this June; Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly will be released later this year.

“Gaming is a major strategic differentiator for our company and as gaming platforms and audiences continue to expand globally we are excited to work with Oculus to bring our beloved brands to new audiences in VR,” said Mark Blecher, SVP Digital Gaming & Corporate Development at Hasbro. “Our consumers are technologically savvy and we strive to provide them with products that fit their lifestyle, which includes, engaging content, enhanced play experiences and digital interaction. Bringing Hasbro Gaming experiences to the virtual world was a logical next step in this evolution. We can’t wait to see how much fun people will have playing Boggle in VR!”

With Oculus Rooms, people can customize their individual rooms with their own photos and personal touches. Once the player’s room is ready, they can invite friends to play games, watch videos, or jump into apps together.

Just like the classic Boggle game that millions of people around the world love to play, with Oculus Go, users can play with friends and family in this new virtual take on the popular 3 minute word search game:

Play with up to four people in a real-time game of Boggle
Connect letters up, down, diagonally and sideways to make words before opponents
Be the player with the most points to win the game before the timer runs out
Strengthen word searching skills in solo mode in between matches

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 1 on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

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