Imagine having the ability to interact with fans at a live concert, while being at the comfort of your own home.
Facebook-owned Oculus Go is taking a step forward in virtual reality (VR) with its innovative app, Oculus Venues, a social experience, where users can now not only view an event but also interact with other Oculus Venue avatars.
The app, accessible through Oculus Go’s library, is compatible with Gear VR as well, and comes preloaded on the Oculus Go VR headset. Once you select the app, you are prompted to connect it to your Facebook account which is essential and required for the feature to work. Having done so, you can immediately begin to access the extensive lineup of events.
The main advantage to connecting your Facebook profile is the app’s social-sharing add-on, and perhaps its most innovative feature. Sparking up conversation has never been easier, since mutual friends and shared interests with spectators near you automatically pop-up on screen.
Participants can interact through the app’s pre-installed voice chat, just like in real life. You can even hear the faint murmur of neighboring conversations, as you would in a real-world event.
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Source: Gear Brain