Augmented Reality (AR)

Pokemon GO Devs Working on an AR Pikmin Game

PokémonNiantic Labs, the developer behind the popular augmented reality (AR) mobile title, Pokemon GO, are bringing their expertise to Pikmin. | Nintendo, Niantic LabsNiantic Labs, the developer behind the popular augmented reality (AR) mobile title, Pokemon GO, are bringing their expertise to Pikmin.The studio is set to continue its partnership with Nintendo, according to a post on its professional news blog. Together, the two will expand their use of Niantic's AR software with the goal of bringing "Nintendo’s beloved characters to life in new ways." "To kick off the partnership,

Bublar Group subsidiary Sayduck enters licence deal for 3D and Augmented Reality product models with MSI

In Augmented Reality News  February 24, 2021 – Bublar Group has recently announced that its subsidiary Sayduck has entered into a licence agreement with Micro Star International Ltd (MSI) – a leading provider of high-end electronics for the gaming sector. The deal includes creation of gaming hardware in 3D to be viewed in web 3D and augmented reality (AR) for distribution to e-retailers in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. Sayduck enables companies to develop a digital product portfolio into 3D for e-commerce and allows end consumers to deploy virtual

South Korean company MAXST launches spatial Augmented Reality platform ‘MAXST VPS’ for 3D mapping

In Augmented Reality News  February. 9, 2021 – MAXST, a provider of an augmented reality (AR) software development kit (SDK) based in South Korea, has today announced the launch of its spatial AR platform, MAXST VPS. ‘VPS’ (Visual Positioning Service) is technology that pinpoints a user’s location by constructing a 3D spatial map for both indoor and outdoor AR content creations. According to the company, the notion that VPS substitutes GPS is an understatement, since GPS technology malfunctions during indoor use and can include location errors for outdoor operation, in

Sports gambling group Entain partners with Verizon Media to develop immersive VR and AR experiences for live sports viewing and betting

In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News December 29, 2020 – Verizon Media, a global media and technology company, and Entain plc, an international sports-betting and gaming operator (formerly known as GVC Holdings), have recently announced a global innovation alliance to develop new opportunities across interactive sports and entertainment. Entain brands include Ladbrokes, bwin, partypoker, and BetMGM in the US, which is co-owned with MGM Resorts. Verizon Media and Entain will collaborate to develop a highly immersive proof of concept virtual reality (VR) experience that will combine live sports viewing

Illumix announces updates to its Five Nights at Freddy’s AR game, including new Mixed Reality modes

[embedded content][embedded content]In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality NewsOctober 30, 2020 – Illumix, creators of the popular augmented reality (AR) gaming title Five Nights At Freddy’s AR (FNAF), has today announced updates to its FNAF AR title, just in time for Halloween.The company has pointed out that due to COVID-19 restrictions this year, Halloween is set to look a little different, with more people looking to games and in-home scares rather than going out and about for trick or treating and halloween activities.Five Nights at Freddy’s AR, an augmented reality-based

Augmented Reality board game creator Tilt Five secures USD $7.5 million in Series A funding

[embedded content][embedded content]In Augmented Reality News October 28, 2020 – Tilt Five, creator of a tabletop augmented reality (AR) board game that features the use of AR headsets within its games, has today announced that it has secured USD $7.5 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by SIP Global Partners, with participation from investors BITKRAFT Ventures, Galaxy Interactive, Logitech, and games industry innovator Ken Birdwell. SIP Global Partners’ Jeffrey Smith will now join Tilt Five’s board of directors. Following a USD $1.7 million Kickstarter campaign last year, this

Tilt Five Secures $7.5M Series A to Revolutionize Gaming Through 3D…

Tilt Five Promo Photo “While the tech giants invest billions in far-off solutions, this investment expands our ability to deliver on a proven set of technologies resulting in an affordable, social and wearable device,” said Jeri Ellsworth, Tilt Five CEO. SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB) October 28, 2020 Tilt Five, an entertainment system provider that uses proprietary augmented reality (AR) glasses, a game board, and a wand controller to engage players in tabletop and video games in 3D holographic environments, today announced that it has secured $7.5 million in Series A

SIP Global Partners Leads $7.5 Million Series A Funding For Tilt Five,…

NEW YORK (PRWEB) October 28, 2020 SIP Global Partners, a Japan-US headquartered VC firm that invests in transformative global technology, today announced it is leading a $7.5 million Series A round for Tilt Five. Tilt Five is an entertainment system provider that uses proprietary augmented reality (AR) glasses, a game board and a wand controller to engage players in tabletop and video games in 3D holographic environments. As part of the investment, General Partner of SIP Global Partners Jeffrey Smith will join Tilt Five’s Board of Directors. Other participants in