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After many years being considered an unfulfilled promise, Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are finally being embraced by the video games market. During the worst periods of the pandemic, there was a considerable increase in the sale of VR hardware and software, as more people tapped into VR experiences to contrast the isolation of social distancing.
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The future of VR gaming looks even more promising, as the emergence of new wireless headsets, at more convenient prices, will bring in new players, thus increasing the user base of this technology. Furthermore, 5G technologies will allow players to share VR experiences with friends in multiplayers games.
Nyvi Estephan - Presenter, host, streamer
Nyvi Estephan - Presenter, host, streamer
The Brazilian studio **ARVORE** is one of the game companies pushing the boundary of immersive and entertaining VR experiences. It develops games and interactive narratives using the latest immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality. In 2018, ARVORE launched the acclaimed Pixel Ripped series with the VR title “Pixel Ripped 1989”, followed by “Pixel Ripped 1995” last year.
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In addition, ARVORE's interactive VR Narrative “The Line”, a story about love and routine, won the 2020 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media and Best VR Experience at the 76th Venice Film Festival.
The recently launched VR game "YUKI" is ARVORE’s take on the bullet-hell and roguelike genres. Set in a multidimensional anime universe, the player enters a kid’s imagination and fights evil forces, while dodging bullets and obstacles. Each run will feel like a completely new game with opportunities for different strategies to face the challenges.
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Electric Monkeys is the Brazilian studio behind Gravitational, an award-wining VR physics-based puzzle game. Set in a utopic future, the game follows the journey of Sebastian, a physically disabled scientist, as he tries to reach the main reactor of his laboratory. The entertaining game mechanics invites a relevant reflection on the challenges faced by wheelchair users.
