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|image=[[file:altspacevr1.jpg|350px]]|VR/AR=[[VR]]|Developer=[[AltspaceVR, Inc.]]|Publisher=[[AltspaceVR, Inc.]]|Director=|Producer=|Platform=[[SteamVR]], [[Oculus Rift (Platform)]]|Device=[[Oculus Rift DK2]], [[Gear VR]], [[Oculus Rift CV1]], [[HTC Vive]], [[Leap Motion]], [[Microsoft Kinect]], [[3DTV]], [[PC]]|Operating System=[[Windows]], [[Mac]]|Type=[[SocialFull Game]]|Genre=[[SocialCasual]], [[Free to Play]], [[Massively Multiplayer]], [[Simulation]], [[VR]]|Developer=|Publisher=|Input Device=Keyboard, Mouse[[Tracked motion controllers]], [[Gamepad]], [[Leap MotionKeyboard / Mouse]]|Play Area=[[Standing]], [[KinectRoom-Scale]]|Game Mode=[[Single Player]], [[Multiplayer]], [[Online Multiplayer]], [[Co-Op]], [[Online Co-Op]], [[Cross-Platform Multiplayer]]
|Comfort Level=
|Language=[[English]]
|Version=
|Rating=
|Review=Very Positive
|Downloads=
|Release Date=Apr 1, 2016
|Price=Free
|App Store=[[Steam]]|Website=http:/|Infobox Updated=09/altvr.com15/2016
}}
==Introduction==[[AltspaceVR ]] is an [[social]] [[VR]] [[app]]/platform founded by [[Eric Romo]], [[Gavan Wilhite]] and [[David Gudmundson]] in 2013. Its communication software allows users to share content and experiences. Users can participate in various activities such as browse the web, watch videos, play games and attend events in 3D virtual environments. AltspaceVR will allow developers to create their own content with [[javascript]] and [[three.js]] and convert pre-existing 2D javascript content into 3D virtual worlds with minimal changes.
Open Beta for AltspaceVR has raised 5launched in May 2015. __TOC__==Features==*Cross-playform connectivity.2 million dollars in venture capital from likes of [[Google VenturesOculus Rift CV1]], [[HTC Vive]] and [[TencentGear VR]] in 2014users play together. On June 29*Voice Communication with [[3D audio|3D positional sound]]*Shared and synchronized web viewing which includes [[YouTube]], 2015[[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]], it raised another 10.3 million dollars [[Leap Motion]] or [[Kinect]] V2*2D mode for users without the VR headsets*Exploration of virtual environments customized and built for AltspaceVR*[[#FrontRow|FrontRow]] - allows thousands of people to view an event together in venture capitalVR.
==System Requirements==
===Minimum System Requirements===
====2D Mode====
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|CPU || Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ 3.2 GHz
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|RAM || 4 GB RAM
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|GPU || 512 MB DirectX 9 compatible graphics (dedicated GPU required)
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|Hard Drive || 500 MB
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|OS || Windows or Mac OS
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====VR Mode====
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|CPU || Intel core i5 4590 or AMD FX9590
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|RAM || 8 GB RAM
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|GPU ||Dedicated GPU, NVidia GTX 970 1 GB or AMD 290 1 GB
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|Hard Drive || 500 MB
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|OS || Windows
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===Recommended System Requirements===
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|CPU || Intel core i5 4590 or AMD FX9590
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|RAM || 8 GB RAM
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|GPU || Discrete GPU, NVidia GTX 970 1 GB or AMD 290 1 GB
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|Hard Drive || 500 MB
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|OS || Windows or Mac OS
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|DirectX version| DiretX 11
|}
==Setup Instructions==
==DeveloperAbout 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. '''July 2017''': AltspaceVR announced that they are shutting down. '''October 3, 2017''': AltspaceVR was acquired by [[Microsoft]] and will no longer shut down.
==Images and Videos==
==References==<references /> [[Category:Apps]] [[Category:VR Apps]] [[Category:Steam]][[Category:HTC Vive Apps]] [[Category:Oculus Rift Apps]] [[Category:Casual]] [[Category:Free to Play]] [[Category:Massively Multiplayer]] [[Category:Simulation]] [[Category:VR]] [[Category:Windows]]