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VR Events shift into Virus Reality in 2020

I usually report on business conventions for virtual reality developments here. But the first quarter of 2020 has seen a lot of cancelled events due to the Coronavirus shut down all over the globe. Major industry events like GDC, E3, Berlin Gamesweek or even Gamescom had to be cancelled, and we do n
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VR Training Sessions at LearnTec 2020

Europe’s biggest trade show for digital education and training applications dedicated a whole area to VR and AR on the fairground at Karlsruhe. Whereas a great deal of the education offerings focused on learning tools for schools and institutions, the VR/AR area addressed a more industrial and
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Virtual Production Reality at MediaTechCon 2019

After having established a common presentation platform for three formerly separated convention formats in 2018, this year’s MediaTechCon edition streamlined the event for more Studio Babelsberg related topics. An Entertainment Track showcased actual developments in digital film production, wh
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Game VR setbacks at EGX Berlin 2019

Another EGX Berlin edition took place this November, following last year’s premiere show at the Berlin Station. The show once again offered a well animated platform for promoting the gaming culture for newcomers and fans. Tons of playable game release demos, game industry related panels and le
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XR Auditions at IFA 2019

Trending technologies at this year’s European consumer electronic show IFA were AI, 8K and 5G – all a bit fuzzy in terms of definition, marketing lingo and rather scetchy future perspectives. VR was not in the focus, but still served as an innovation booster for brand polishing. Some new
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VR consolidation at Gamescom 2019

Gamescom displayed different states of VR on various levels in separated areas on the fairgrounds. A planned ‘XR Boulevard’ did not materialize. Devcom offered a glimpse into the future, SPOBIS stuck to flat games promotion, Gamescom-Congress got stuck in funding uncertainties. Neverthel
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Getting physical at Devcom and SPOBIS 2019

Just before Gamescom opened the showroom with an impressive gala show, the developer conference Devcom and the eSports convention SPOBIS took care of the warm-up. VR was not in the focus of both conferences. But gaming physicality played a decisive role for both event platforms – and made an e
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Back to the Future of VR at Wear-It 2019

Wear-It Innovation Summit is a two-day convention on wearable trends and tech-innovations, packed with lectures, workshops and an expo area with demo booths. I went there to find out if any current or future wearable trends may apply to Virtual Reality developments. Current VR treats the headset mos
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Tentpole VR at Amaze Festival 2019

In contrast to most event platforms of this year’s Berlin Gamesweek, the Amaze Festival positioned VR, not in a fringe area, but dedicated half of the show floor to VR installations. Originally coming from an independent fringe area of the game industry itself, Amaze now stands as a central pi
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Marginal VR at Berlin Gamesweek 2019

Berlin Gamesweek offered many exciting events during a week full of playful and business-oriented activities. Apart from the stellar event platform Amaze Festival (see here), VR was not in the focus. Traditional Gameweek components had few offers for VR enthusiasts. Associated events like TwitchCon
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