AltspaceVR
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| Information | |
| Platform | Oculus Rift (Platform), SteamVR |
| Device | Oculus Rift DK2, Gear VR, Oculus Rift CV1, HTC Vive, Leap Motion, Microsoft Kinect, 3DTV, PC |
| Operating System | Windows, Mac |
| Type | Social, Experience |
| Genre | Social, Casual, Simulation, Educational |
| Input Device | Keyboard, Mouse, Gamepad, Leap Motion, Kinect, Other |
| Game Mode | Single-Player, Multi-Player |
| Release Date | September 13, 2014 |
| Price | Free |
| Website | http://altvr.com/ |
Open Beta for AltspaceVR launched in May 2015.
Contents
Features
- Cross-playform connectivity. Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Gear VR users play together.
- Voice Communication with 3D positional sound
- Shared and synchronized web viewing which includes YouTube, Twitch and Netflix
- Embedded web browser (chromium based), which is customized to improve readability
- Web browsing within the virtual environment
- Interaction with 3D web content
- Nonverbal communication, enhanced by Perception Neuron, Leap Motion or Kinect V2
- 2D mode for users without the VR headsets
- Exploration of virtual environments customized and built for AltspaceVR
V20
A fantasy tabletop role-playing game within the AltspaceVR 3D virtual environment. Players can take on the roles of Game Masters, adventurers or observers.
Gameplay Introduction
AltspaceVR is a platform that combines many different social activities that are achievable in Virtual Reality (VR). It is a shared VR experience that provides a communication platform focused towards intuitive User Interface (UI), real-time sharing of 2D and 3D content and natural communication between users. The social activities that AltspaceVR include web browsing, watching videos on YouTube or some other streaming platforms, gaming, meeting, sharing different experiences and having conversations with friends and strangers. The users can perform all these activities while moving inside the virtual environment within the AltspaceVR.[1]
AltspaceVR has developed numerous virtual places for its users include a desert island, a futuristic movie theater and a Zen-inspired tea garden. Once a user logs in to the AltspaceVR system, he or she is represented by an avatar in the virtual environment. The user is then able to meet other people and talk using the Oculus Rift or some other VR headsets.
The developers of AltspaceVR are trying to find out specific events and games which make sense to the people and which they would like to collaborate on. The focus of AltspaceVR is to provide the most natural communication in VR.
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
2D Mode
| Part | Spec |
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| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| GPU | 512 MB DirectX 9 compatible graphics (dedicated GPU required) |
| Hard Drive | 500 MB |
| OS | Windows or Mac OS |
VR Mode
| Part | Spec |
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| CPU | Intel core i5 4590 or AMD FX9590 |
| RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | Dedicated GPU, NVidia GTX 970 1 GB or AMD 290 1 GB |
| Hard Drive | 500 MB |
| OS | Windows |
Recommended System Requirements
| Part | Spec |
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| CPU | Intel core i5 4590 or AMD FX9590 |
| RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | Discrete GPU, NVidia GTX 970 1 GB or AMD 290 1 GB |
| Hard Drive | 500 MB |
| OS | Windows or Mac OS |
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Setup Instructions
Developer
About the Company
AltspaceVR is US-based company located in Redwood City, California. Eric Romo is the founder and CEO of AltspaceVR
History
2014: AltspaceVR has raised 5.2 million dollars in venture capital from likes of Google Ventures and Tencent.
May 2015: AltspaceVR launches Open Beta.
June 29, 2015: AltspaceVR raised another 10.3 million dollars in Series A Venture Capital.
February 4, 2016: AltspaceVR launches on Gear VR.
April 29, 2016: AltspaceVR has incorporated Slack, a popular team collaboration tool.
