GB Daily Roundup: PSVR strikes back | January 5, 2022

Sony finally talked a bit about its next attempt at PlayStation VR, and I'm optimistic. I'm not the b

Presented by    Sony finally talked a bit about its next attempt at PlayStation VR, and I'm optimistic. I'm not the biggest VR fan in the world, but I think Sony's investment in this field helps it stand out from its competition. Also, I'm hopeful this means we get a sequel to the phenomenal Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. –Mike Minotti, GamesBeat reviews editor

Sony unveils PlayStation VR 2 with a new Horizon game | VentureBeat Jim Ryan, head of Sony's PlayStation business, unveiled Sony's new PlayStation VR 2 technology today at CES 2022.

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A MESSAGE FROM FACEBOOK GAMING IGDA report tackles the essentials of inclusive game design and development A collaborative and proactive effort is essential to make the industry and the content it creates more inclusive. This is why the IGDA has released its 2022 Inclusive Game Design and Development paper in collaboration with Facebook Gaming. The paper is a framework for gaming companies of every size, offering a series of steps and considerations for every stage of the game design and development process to help create games that are more representative of the ever-expanding diversity of global gamers. Read more here

HTC Vive debuts its 1st 5G VR experience and VR wrist tracker | VentureBeat HTC is debuting its first 5G wireless experience for a Vive virtual reality headset in a partnership with Lumen Technologies.

Home arcade maker iiRcade shows new cabinet design at CES | VentureBeat iiRcade is showing off new cabinet designs at CES, featuring a more authentic arcade look, better sound, and eventually a premium line.

A MESSAGE FROM FACEBOOK GAMING Inclusivity from the ground up Creating an inclusive game doesn’t mean simply diversifying a game’s cast of characters; it encompasses everything from team building and in-house research to game mechanics, accessibility, and even community and marketing considerations. Get the info you need.

Ubisoft+ comes to Xbox and Rainbow Six Extraction launches on Game Pass | VentureBeat Ubisoft has announced Rainbow Six Extraction is launching on Xbox Game Pass, with its Ubisoft+ subscription service soon to also head to Xbox.

Sony shows off LARP scene for Uncharted film with Tom Holland | VentureBeat Tom Holland, the Spider-Man star, came out on stage at Sony's CES 2022 event to tout the upcoming Uncharted film.

Ghost of Tsushima has sold 8 million copies | VentureBeat Ghost of Tsushima is a global smash hit, and Sony plans to turn it into a movie as part of its PlayStation Studios film efforts.

Sony teases Horizon: Call of the Mountain for PSVR 2 | VentureBeat Sony announced at its CES 2022 press conference that it was releasing a new game in the Horizon universe. Specifically, it's making a new Horizon game for its next-generation PlayStation VR 2, called Horizon: Call of the Mountain.

Xbox Game Pass adds Mass Effect, Outer Wilds in January | VentureBeat Xbox has announced which games will be coming to Game Pass for the first half of January, and it's a decent lineup.

Sandbox technology could revolutionize the gaming market | VentureBeat A solid and robust simulation engine allows gaming companies to make better decisions about game development.

Picoo is a handheld console designed for kids to use in outdoor games | VentureBeat Picoo is a screenless, handheld device designed to get kids playing outside in groups. It's made its debut to US audiences at CES.

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