AltspaceVR Archives

Microsoft Cracks Down on Harassment in AltspaceVR

March 11, 2022February 16, 2022 by Emory Craig

While there have always been instances of harassment in AltspaceVR, Microsoft’s social VR platform, it’s hardly the first place you’d look for a wide-open, anything goes, …

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AltSpaceVR’s Social VR update – new custom built worlds

February 6, 2020August 11, 2018 by Emory Craig

There hasn’t been much news out of AltSpaceVR since Microsoft swooped in and saved it at the last second – literally on the final night of …

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AltSpaceVR Acquired by its Secret Partner Microsoft

February 6, 2020October 4, 2017 by Emory Craig

We’ve been fans of AltSpaceVR, the scrappy social VR platform, ever since it appeared. It almost closed this summer (a very sad good-bye) and only a …

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AltSpaceVR – the Innovative Social VR Platform Shuts Down

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 by Emory Craig

In an announcement that caught many of us by surprise, AltSpaceVR will close this coming week, Aug. 3rd. The innovative Social VR platform broke new ground …

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AltSpaceVR Expands – Will Have Cross-Platform Support For Daydream

February 6, 2020February 20, 2017 by Emory Craig

AltSpaceVR expands its reach in the social VR area to include Google Daydream headsets. And they will open the door to compatible Android phones without a headset. It’s a …

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You Can Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Virtual Reality

February 2, 2020December 31, 2016 by Emory Craig

This year, you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in Virtual Reality. While you hopefully have plans of you own, check out the celebrations in other locations …

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Live Streaming VR Performances

February 2, 2020June 1, 2016 by Emory Craig

Live streaming VR events continue to make the news. First, it was the amazing Reggie Watts performance on AltspaceVR. Now the startup Rivet has launched an iOS …

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Watch Reggie Watts in VR Tonight

February 6, 2020May 26, 2016 by Emory Craig

Musician and comedian Reggie Watts tries a unique social VR experiment tonight (Thursday, May 26th), partnering with AltspaceVR for a live virtual performance. [Updated]