Crocker Park Unveils Innovative Virtual Reality Haunted House for Halloween
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween at Crocker Park with the opening of a new virtual reality haunted house. This innovative attraction combines cutting-edge VR technology with immersive storytelling, offering a unique experience for horror fans and families alike. Navigate through spooky scenarios and enjoy a safe, fun-filled outing this Halloween season. Book your tickets in advance to secure your spot for this unforgettable adventure!
Minecraft to Discontinue VR Support on PC by March 2025
Mojang Studios has announced that Minecraft will discontinue support for VR and MR headsets on PC starting in March 2025. Players can still enjoy the game without VR, but immersive experiences will be removed. This decision follows the cessation of updates for PlayStation VR. Despite this, unofficial VR support is available through mods for the Java Edition. The gaming community is reacting to these changes, discussing the future of VR in gaming and the ongoing evolution of Minecraft.
Virtual Reality as Non-Pharmacological Method for Labor Pain and Anxiety
Discover how virtual reality (VR) is being explored as a non-pharmacological method for alleviating labor pain and anxiety among women in a recent study. Learn how techniques like heat packs, water immersion, massage, and acupressure are commonly used to enhance satisfaction and facilitate responsiveness to the birthing process. Find out how VR environments like tropical beaches and animal safaris are helping women manage labor pain and reduce anxiety, providing a distraction from the hospital setting and enhancing the overall birthing experience.
Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Medical Training
Virtual reality technology is revolutionizing medical training, allowing renowned neurosurgeons like Benjamin Warf to remotely guide and instruct medical residents in distant locations. In a groundbreaking collaboration between MIT.nano Immersion Lab and a Brazilian startup, EDUCSIM, this innovative approach is bringing advanced medical instruction to remote areas of the world. Utilizing augmented reality and virtual reality, Warf’s digital avatar stands beside medical residents in Brazil, enabling them to observe and learn delicate surgical procedures on models of infant brains. This cutting-edge technology provides an immersive experience, allowing the residents to interact with Warf’s digital twin in real-time, asking questions and replicating the techniques under his guidance.
Arcade Paradise VR Unveils Mixed Reality Support On Quest
Arcade Paradise VR, a retro arcade adventure, is set to offer exclusive content for its VR adaptation, including ‘Future Home: Enter Reality’ allowing users to position multiple arcade cabinets in their living space. Scheduled to arrive on the Meta Quest platform in Spring 2024, Arcade Paradise VR promises an immersive experience for VR enthusiasts. Learn more about how Arcade Paradise VR adapts the business sim for Quest in an exclusive interview with Nosebleed Interactive.