First Virtual Reality Water Slide Opens In The Poconos
Kalahari Resorts is hosting the first virtual reality waterslide. The resort partnered with Ballast VR to immerse visitors in this experience with a combination of elements where they can choose a space, safari, or dragons ride. Visitors can pick any of these rides, and then the attendant scans the passage into the headset; visitors wear the headsets and finally experience one thrilling adventure for $14.99 per person.
pgslotAnimoca Brands Grows Its Crypto Gaming Metaverse With The Walking Dead And NASCAR
Animoca Brands has made this week crucial partnerships to extend its crypto gaming presence. Animoca Brands teamed up with Skybound Entertainment to bring The Walking Dead comic Series into The Sandbox metaverse, which includes developing its characters and assets that players can use to create Walking Dead adventures. This partnership allows participants to purchase virtual real estate with the Walking Dead-related digital content and property. Animoca Brands has also signed up NASCAR champion Joey Logano as its global brand ambassador for the REVV Motorsport ecosystem, promoting their games and NFTs. Joey Logano will be promoting digital content in a REVV-branded driver suit and car, conducting media with meet and greet sessions, performing virtual live streams, and providing autographed products. As part of the agreement, Animoca Brands will create Joey Logano’s NFTs, including his helmet and logo, iconic racing moments, and unique car liveries.
Rec Room Announces Avatar Update
Social VR platform Rec Room is releasing an avatar update that will allow users to buy more articulated avatar outfits that will add more flexibility to their look in the game. Each full-body animated costume will be created by other players and available for purchase via the platform’s in-game currency. In the coming months, Rec Room is preparing an Android version that will feature cross-play with supported platforms, including iOS devices, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Oculus Quest, and SteamVR-compatible headsets.