Game Promotions
Games on Promotions Los Angeles, CA (May 27, 2021) — GAMES ON PROMOTIONS The current COVID 19 pandemic which has been going on since March 2020 has affected every business especially the entertainment industry. VR Locations are one of the most affected small businesses and many locations have permanently closed due to this. We have been working with like-minded developers from the beginning by extending every location’s subscription, giving away free games, and creating promos. Please visit the SynthesisVR content store from time to time to get the latest information on games, promos, and cool additions. RESOLUTION GAMES is also offering Acron: Attack of the Squirrels and Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs for 50% through June 30th, 2021. COPS vs ROBBERS is 50% through June 30th, 2021. For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
BLAST ON EARLY ACCESS
FREE EARLY ACCESS FOR ALL LOCATIONS Los Angeles, CA (May 22, 2021) — Synthesis VR is excited to bring BLAST ON ARCADE EARLY ACCESS in partnership with RESOLUTION GAMES to VR locations all over the world. In this slow-motion bullet-hell, duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You’ll feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Duel players in real-time from around the world Level-up to collect weapons of increasing depth Participate in officially hosted Blaston tournaments Create your own strategic weapon loadout Learn new tricks, add them to your strategy & play style Hang out in the Ozo Lounge – play arcade games, fist-bump to start a friendly duel, play darts & take photos to upload to Discord Over the coming weeks and months, Resolution Games will be listening to your feedback regarding their most recent release, Blaston, to help make it the best LBE experience possible. BlastON will be FREE during the Early Access period! please reach out to SynthesisVR on how to get your free copy! For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
Organize Tournaments with Ease
A LOOK INTO SYNTHESIS VR LEADERBOARD Los Angeles, CA (April 27, 2021) — SYNTHESIS VR is a location-based management and content licensing platform that is always striving to bring the latest features and add ons to our customers. Unlike other platforms that are stagnant on development, Synthesis VR prides itself in listening to customer feedback, looking at trends in the industry and new practices, listening to industry experts, and working towards delivering features, addons, and refinements that are pertinent to the fledgling VR location industry. There has been a long list of features and refinements that were a first, including but not limited to support for mixed reality using OBS, NFC support, membership, real-time discounts, customizable experiences, gift card integration, goods tracking, free roam support, operator launch functions, standalone headset support and more. LEADERBOARD APP Though this has been here for a while, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce our LEADERBOARD APP. With the LEADERBOARD APP now you can: Organize local tournaments Automated score and time tracking Easy installation Instant data updates Automated switch to the latest played game Zero maintenance Customer registration form included For more information and on how to get started please click here SUPPORTED GAMES We have worked closely with many developers in supporting this leaderboard functionality natively on SynthesisVR and we thank all the developers that worked with us on this. To see which games are currently supported please click here. SynthesisVR is a premium management and content licensing platform for location-based entertainment centers around the world. For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
Things are about to get BLOODY!
BLADE & SORCERY ARCADE EDITION Los Angeles, CA (April 22, 2021) — SYNTHESIS VR is excited to announce the worldwide launch of BLADE AND SORCERY ARCADE EDITION in collaboration with WARPFROG! Blade & Sorcery is a medieval fantasy sandbox like no other, focusing on melee, ranged and magic combat that fully utilizes VR with unique and realistic physics-driven interactions. Built exclusively for VR, collisions are dictated by fine hitboxes, objects have weight and follow the laws of physics, creatures have full-body physics and presence, and blades can be used to penetrate soft materials or deflect magic. In Blade & Sorcery, the combat is limited only by your own creativity. Choose your weapon, choose your stance, choose your fighting style; Be the powerful warrior, ranger, or sorcerer you always dreamed of becoming! LAUNCH OPTIONS Synthesis VR is always striving to make the operator’s life easier and with our awesome launch options, now you can: Enable or Disable Tutorial Choose different game modes like survival Choose different game maps Choose your character and launch the game with one click and SynthesisVR does its magic! LEADERBOARD SUPPORT Thanks to deeper level integration with the game SynthesisVR is happy to announce Blade and Sorcery Arcade Edition supporting Leaderboard integration. This enables the locations to create local and global tournaments with a few clicks without the headache of trying to maintain your own leaderboard, SynthesisVR updates the scores automatically on a daily basis, creating excitement and customer retention. SynthesisVR is a premium management and content licensing platform for location-based entertainment centers around the world. For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
AWESOME NEW GAMES
LAUNCHING SEP’S DINER & BAM VR Los Angeles, CA (April 01, 2021) — SYNTHESIS VR is excited to announce the launch of two amazing multiplayer games Sep’s Diner and Bullets and More VR! SEP’S DINER Welcome to Sep’s Diner, the new burger restaurant of which YOU are the Chef! Will it really become the best burger in town? It’s up to you! Level after level, your experience will increase as well as the number of your gourmet customers. They are in a hurry, so make it quick to satisfy them before they leave! A super fun game with 3 different modes, 24 levels, 4 player multiplayer mode and so much more. A game perfect for LBVR! for more details click here. BULLETS AND MORE VR Jump into an action-packed multiplayer experience with up to 12 players and respawns without boring downtime. Featuring more than 40 unique maps in different game modes (BAM Royale, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Virus Infection, Gun Game, and Classic Deathmatch). Enjoy an arsenal of more than 30 realistic behaving weapons in multiplayer and single-player: such as knives, rifles, grenades, RPGs, and even bows and support for attachments, silencers, and even bipods. Click here for more info. Features Multiplayer with up to 12 players Bot support (Artificial Intelligence) in online and offline matches, Individual bot options are available such as difficultly, melee, and even suicide bombers! More than 40 unique maps in different game modes Support for player controlled helicopters and cars that can carry multiple passengers Parachutes Various game modes for multiplayer: BAM Royale, Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Virus Infection, Gun Game, and Classic Deathmatch More than 30 realistic behaving weapons (also including bows, RPGs) Weapon attachments, silencers, and even bipods Ladders and other climbable objects In-game Scene Editor to create own maps Workshop support to load maps created by other users Further singleplayer dedicated modes to practice and compete (detailed local and global high scores) Lots of locomotion options like touchpad, slide, teleport, and moreWhat does the new update contain? For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
AXES, HAMMERS, BOWS! ARE YOU INTERESTED?
POINTY ENDS – NEW VERSION RELEASE Los Angeles, CA (March 09, 2021) — POINTY ENDS is an accessible fast-paced PVP battle with up to 4 players. Missing players? Not to worry, noble bots will fill in. POINTY ENDS was launched in early February in collaboration with Alter Eyes, and the response among locations has been overwhelmingly positive. Synthesis VR is always listening to the feedback provided by our customers, locations, and partners. A few things stood out from the feedback we got: No Tutorial – The game starts straightaway and this could be overwhelming for newbies or certain players Connectivity issues and load times Can’t select time limits or rounds and more SynthesisVR always pays attention to our customer feedback, we went back to work with the game studio who has been great to work with, and after a lot of back and forth came up with a solution to make this happen. What does the new update contain? NEW Feature: Tutorial NEW Feature: Dedicated Spectator Mode NEW Feature: Play again button for longer play sessions NEW Feature: 3 additional SynthesisVR plugins, allowing control over the number of rounds and the round duration Improved weapon handling (crossbow and mace) Improved lighting Improved performance Multi-region support for optimized network latency New Game Plugins Game plugins are a first for VR platforms introduced by SynthesisVR, a cool and efficient way to improve operator launch efficiency and give operators the flexibility to select certain options supported by each game. With the new update, we have introduced three new plugins as shown below. Now operators can define the following features and launch the game in one click, SynthesisVR does the rest for you! SHOUT OUT A special shoutout to @RAMARCUS for helping us with the issues, troubleshooting, and working tirelessly in making POINTY ENDS an even better game for location-based VR entertainment centers. Check out @RAMARCUS YOUTUBE Video here What makes Pointy Ends great for locations? Operator Launch Options Player Profiles Leaderboard Integration Thanks to deeper level integration with the game SynthesisVR is happy to announce Pointy Ends supporting Leaderboard integration. This enables the locations to create local and global tournaments with a few clicks without the headache of trying to maintain your own leaderboard, SynthesisVR updates the scores automatically on a daily basis, creating excitement and customer retention. For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
VIRTUAL REALITY – A JOURNEY IN TIME
RE-BIRTH OF VIRTUAL REALITY Los Angeles, CA (March 05, 2021) — Tech gurus would testify that 2012 marked the rebirth of Virtual Reality (VR). By actively influencing and shaping various industries such as gaming, entertainment, education, and medicine, to only name a few, virtual reality began defying boundaries and limitations of the past and thus technology could never be the same. With the advent of the Oculus Kickstarter campaign which proved successful raising almost $2.5million and with the introduction of Oculus DK1 in 2013 by Palmer Lucky, VR was truly reborn after the failure in the 80s and 90s mostly due to limitations in technology. In March 2014, Facebook purchased Oculus for $2 billion and by 2014 companies like Sony, Samsung, Google and Microsoft were heavily invested in VR Technology. A LOOK BACK IN TIME As we take a look back in time, the history of VR is longer than you think. Invented in the 1950s, the first head-mounted display (HMD) system, The Sword of Damocles, was invented in 1968 by a computer scientist Ivan Sutherland and his student Bob Sproull. The term “Virtual Reality” was popularised by Jaron Lanier in the 1980s. In the 90s VR was used for training and simulation in the US military and NASA. Mass production of VR systems began in the early 1990s, which led to the openings of arcades dedicated to VR. Through all this development there are a few things that are common, VR was impractical, very expensive, not consumer-friendly, and not portable. There were few other developments along the way like SEGA announcing VR glasses, Nintendo virtual boy, etc. THE PRESENT JOURNEY VR is entering its second generation, which is expected to have greater appeal to consumers as well as enterprises compared to the previous generation. In 2015 and into 2016 is when all hell breaks loose, This is the period where everyone unleashes VR products that are ready for primetime with HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift leading the way. HTC VIVE especially with its partnership with VALVE, and with the introduction of SteamVR finally had all the components necessary to be a medium that can be embraced by consumers and small businesses alike. This led to the proliferation of Arcades dedicated to VR with hundreds of VR Arcades popping up around the world. In 2018 standalone headsets were introduced without the need for a smartphone or computer to work, this led to the rapid decline of Mobile VR as standalone VR systems such as Oculus Go and Quest were becoming more affordable. Synthesis VR has not just been a part of this journey but at the forefront of VR technology for location-based VR entertainment centers. The team was hard at work prototyping a flexible software solution capable of serving the Location-Based Virtual Reality (LBVR) segment in many different ways. Soon our efforts grew into establishing the very first VR arcade in Los Angeles and one of the very first in the world. From those modest beginnings, Synthesis VR has made a profound impact on Virtual Reality and has grown into a global company with offices located in North America and Europe. Our portfolio is in use by over 300 locations all over the world. Synthesis VR today delivers solutions for a vast number of business scenarios, including but not limited to room-scale, free roam, racing simulators, coin-op, online widgets and payments, education, online business VR environments, and many more. We are on an exciting journey to provide the next generation of premium Free-Roam, e-Sport, and Racing content. Our efforts are accompanied by extensive work done in the field of Room Scale experiences and the standalone Head-Mounted Display (HMD) platforms. We are focused and highly motivated to unleash the LBVR potential and to create additional value on a global scale for the Virtual Reality for the business segment. We know continuing to evolve our culture is a critical driver of our success and forward momentum. THE FUTURE Looking into 2021 and the future, VR technology has evolved significantly over the past five years, with improvements on both the hardware and software side. However, consumers have not fully embraced VR in the gaming and entertainment industry, and when compared to the console or PC gaming industry, VR is lagging fairly behind. Issues such as latency, nausea, high prices, space, and underdeveloped ecosystems have been obstacles to widespread adoption. One of the biggest surprises in all this is the proliferation of arcades and entertainment locations dedicated to VR given the failure in the consumer industry. A new industry was born where entertainment locations have been popping up dedicated to VR or existing locations allocating space dedicated to VR. The biggest reason for this success is these locations proved to be a haven for consumers in terms of space needed to play with friends and family in a safe environment and experience the latest technology and games at a fraction of the cost. Though the initial focus was heavily on room-scale or booth-type VR entertainment, the landscape is changing rapidly and locations are moving towards other forms of VR experience that cannot be easily duplicated by consumers at home. One of the more successful forms of entertainment to be born is FREE ROAM VR ARENA.
WHO WANTS TO BE THE NEXT MEDIEVAL WARRIOR
POINTY ENDS Los Angeles, CA (February 13, 2021) — SynthesisVR is proud to bring POINTY ENDS in collaboration with Alter Eyes to all the location-based entertainment centers around the world. Enter the biggest tournament of the realm where you’ll engage in ranged combat with your fellow knights using all kinds of medieval weaponry. Combine skill and strategy to fight each other in epic fast-paced battles. Entertain the crowd and earn eternal glory. Have courage, aim, dodge, and beware of the pointy ends! Check our video regarding this update and Pointy Ends Launch Here! Pointy Ends is an accessible fast-paced PVP battle with up to 4 players. Missing players? Not to worry, noble bots will fill in. Support for Vive (pro) and Oculus Rift controllers while index support is expected soon. A word from the developers “Pointy Ends is released in early access which means your experience and feedback will give us the opportunity to bring the game to ever greater heights. Our current plan for the full release includes new weapons, modes, environments, and other features. Get instant access and start playing, get involved with Pointy Ends as it develops” What Arcades have to say about Pointy Ends! “A party of 4 and 3 tried Pointy Ends, they loved it, a really fun game!” – Arcade Owner What makes Pointy Ends great for locations? Operator Launch Options Player Profiles Leaderboard Integration Thanks to deeper level integration with the game SynthesisVR is happy to announce Pointy Ends supporting Leaderboard integration. This enables the locations to create local and global tournaments with a few clicks without the headache of trying to maintain your own leaderboard, SynthesisVR updates the scores automatically on a daily basis, creating excitement and customer retention. For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
INCREASING ARCADE EFFICIENCY
SYNTHESIS VR VERSION 3.18 Los Angeles, CA (January 26, 2021) — Synthesis VR is always hard at work. Focussing on how we can increase efficiency and make an operator’s life easier when it comes to daily operations in a location-based entertainment center. Synthesis VR was born by like-minded VR entertainment center owners who wanted to create a solution that would increase operator efficiency, features that will benefit a business, and ultimately be a tool of success. Location-Based entertainment centers have shifted focus from introducing the tech of virtual reality (VR) which was prevalent in the early days of VR Arcades, to creating experiences that are specific to locations that cannot be easily replicated at homes with the advent of various VR Headsets that become more and more affordable. Synthesis VR works with developers worldwide and our goal is to bring games and experiences that cater to enhancing LBVR experiences with multiplayer and Free Roam games that bring friends and families to locations. With this in mind, we created Synthesis VR launch options in late 2019 and have been refining this ever since. Synthesis VR has been working with developers in integrating our Synthesis VR launch options. By integrating our launch APIs at a deeper level with the games the Operator is now able to select certain multiplayer and Free Roam games, Modify player names, select characters, and other game options before launching the game. With various networks and equipment involved with VR locations worldwide, the different broadband providers and software involved, headsets, and how they function have caused various connectivity issues. and one of the biggest nightmares faced by locations is bringing multiple players together in an efficient manner without connectivity issues. Introducing Version 3.18 We are very happy to introduce version 3.18. We have been working very hard in regards to improving operator efficiency by improving our multiplayer network negotiation process. Making it much more robust to various network and station conditions. Improving Stability and connectivity. If one or certain player gets disconnected the Synthesis VR proxy module will notify all the other stations of this so players can easily join. Now with version 3.18, a multiplayer game can be started by the players themselves with the use of the VR dashboard. Please see the above video on how Synthesis VR transforms your experience and take it to the next level. Click here for Release Notes. For questions related to Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com
ZOMBIES, MONSTERS BEWARE! THERE IS A NEW BOSS IN TOWN!
PROPAGATION: TOP SQUAD Los Angeles, CA (January 11, 2021) — SynthesisVR is proud to bring Propagation: Top Squad in collaboration with Wanadev Studio to all the location-based entertainment centers around the world. Combining survival horror and wave shooting, Propagation: Top Squad will get your adrenaline pumping as you try to survive the apocalypse brought on by a mysterious virus. Though there are many zombie and wave shooters in virtual reality, only a handful of games are considered hugely enjoyable. Propagation: Top Squad is one of the very few games where you can combine your fists and weapons to eliminate hordes of zombies individually or as a team. Unlike typical wave shooters Propagation: Top Squad combines a cool storyline, in which players take on the role of a group of soldiers who have landed in a city ravaged by a zombie apocalypse. They are responsible for restarting the military ARES devices (kinds of anti-zombie antennas) placed in the city before the end of the allotted time. A word from the developers “Wanadev Studio is pleased to announce the launch of Propagation: Top Squad on the Synthesis VR platform. We are impressed by the responsiveness of the Synthesis VR team, and the ease at which we integrated our first game into Synthesis VR content store. Our studio has been very productive in 2020 despite the coronavirus crisis, and Synthesis VR is a partner we can count on. Propagation: Top Squad has already met success with LBVR operators and players in France and Belgium. Now with this partnership, we are excited to bring Propagation: Top Squad to all the locations and players worldwide to discover and play this game we put a lot of effort and love in. Synthesis VR is the game distributor we were looking for as a partner, they will make our VR games more accessible to LBVR players all over the world.” What makes Propagation: Top Squad great for locations? Thanks to amazing graphics, Varied story paths, and different endings, players can come back to replay and discover various options offered by the game thus increasing customer retention which is a must for VR entertainment centers. With SynthesisVR, locations can easily manage and license content with ease and by delivering games that cater to VR entertainment locations, launch options that make it easy for operators to join multiple players, and various other features catered specifically to increase efficiency, we believe in creating a platform that will help locations navigate the current global crisis better in terms of customer retention, management efficiency, and the latest entertainment content. For questions related to the game or Synthesis VR please email info@synthesisvr.com