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Epic Games Invades the Art Scene With Acquisition of ArtStation

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

In an interesting turn of events, one of today’s biggest online art communities has joined the Epic Games family. Epic Games: From Partner to Owner of ArtStation Epic Games has announced that it has acquired online art portfolio and community ArtStation, making two changes effective immediately: ArtStation Marketplace standard platform-holder fee lowered to 12 percent (the same amount that […]

How to Use Siri to Set the Scene for Romance

February 14, 2016February 14, 2016Delta Media

Yesterday we showed you how to create a DIY Wi-Fi light that could be controlled with Siri; today we’re going to build on that knowledge to make Siri to work with a Sonos sound system too, then put it all together in a romantic scene. Check out the end result: The video above was not faked, or staged […]

Scientists Working On Smart Contacts Powered By Human Tears
August 26, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
Thief Simulator VR Adds Even More Stuff To Steal On Quest
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Return to a life of crime in this sizable DLC update. Developer 3R Games this week announced a new update for its popular VR game, Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, which introduces a brand new neighborhood over twice the size of Greenview Street. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Richie R. Street DLC takes […]
I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Experience BATL Axe Throwing on Meta Quest headsets. ArcadeXR today announced its 2.0 update for Arcade Legends which introduces axe throwing to the game for the very first time. For those unfamiliar, Arcade Legends is a unique VR experience that allows you to build your own personal arcade. Here you can play 10 official arcade […]
This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
August 24, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Better grab some glowsticks, you’re going to need them. The Geneva International Film Festival returns later this year and it’s bringing with it a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes you back in time to the very first rave parties where you can dance to the sounds of old-school acid house music. Produced by the immersive documentary […]
Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
August 23, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Join your fellow Valorant fans for this one-of-a-kind virtual broadcast. Virtex Stadium, an online virtual event platform available for PC VR headsets, will be broadcasting the Valorant LA Champions finals live in VR this week, offering spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the virtual action like never before. Originally announced back in 2021, Virtex […]
’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
VRChat Mobile Is Now Available In Alpha On Android
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
An iOS version is also on the way according to the team. After long last, VRChat, the immensely popular VR social platform, is finally available in alpha on Android devices, allowing you to mix and mingle with other players online via a smartphone or tablet. That said, not everyone will have access to the app […]
This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken
August 21, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The more points you earn the more IRL chicken you get. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular American fast food chain, has launched a VR game in Hong Kong, China that transported players to a KFC-inspired world where they could earn real-world fried chicken by completing virtual objectives. The “Bucketverse VR” experience immersed players in […]
You Can Now Play The Original Far Cry In VR With Motion Controls
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The 2004 classic looks better than ever in VR. Crytek’s first-person shooter Far Cry can now be played in VR with motion controls thanks to a third-party mod from German developer Holger Frydrych. You may remember Frydrych for his work on the popular Half-Life 2 VR Mod, which lets you experience Valve’s iconic action shooter […]
Toy Trains Lets You Build Your Dream Train Set In VR
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The “playful track-building” game is scheduled to arrive later this year. Developer Something Random this week announced Toy Trains, a new VR game coming soon to major VR platforms. Described as a “playful track-building VR game,” this nostalgia-inducing experience allows you to craft complex virtual railways and solve open-ended puzzles using your motion controllers. Each […]

Winnipeg Jets stifle Kraken, Brossoit gets shutout in 3-0 win March 9, 2024
Laurent Brossoit only had to make 17 saves to earn his first shutout in more than two years while Mark Scheifele, Adam Lowry and Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the Jets.
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Gushue, Bottcher, McEwen, Dunstone the Brier’s final four playoff teams March 9, 2024
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Century-old schoolhouse repurposed as language school for Squamish Nation’s youngest March 9, 2024
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Ruslan Gazizov hits 30 goals as London Knights knock off Sarnia Sting March 9, 2024
Easton Cowan extended his point streak to 31 games as the London Knights knocked off the Sarnia Sting at Budweiser Gardens on March 8.
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‘The worst fear’: B.C. mother of neurodivergent child angry about missed diagnosis March 9, 2024
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Conservative leader says eliminating trade barriers one way to help Okanagan wine industry March 9, 2024
“We need to knock down interprovincial trade barriers so that we can sell Okanagan wines seamlessly across the country in the years ahead.”
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Judas Priest’s Rob Halford talks ‘Invincible Shield’, Dolly Parton, acceptance in metal community March 9, 2024
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‘Tom saved a life’: U.K. man’s death on B.C. mountain leaves rescue legacy March 9, 2024
Tom Billings vanished while hiking in November 2013, kicking off a massive search effort. In 2016, the 22-year-old's remains were finally located on Cypress Mountain.
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Edmonton driver facing charges after police vehicle hit, RCMP officer assaulted March 9, 2024
RCMP said they had to use a police vehicle to stop a truck Wednesday, after the driver struck a police vehicle and assaulted an officer.
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