Welcome to Live in VR! Our weekly roundup of everything that’s happening in headsets for you to enjoy with your eye holes! This week we’ve got lots of esports to check out in Venues, some Halloween-focused goodies in Bigscreen, and lots of productive talks and meetups in Altspace.
Oculus Venues
ESL One: Hamburg 2019 – Day 1 10/26/19 3:25 am PT
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets, Presented by NextVR 10/26/19 5:00 pm PT
ESL One: Hamburg 2019 – Day 2 Grand Final 10/27/19 4:25am PT
Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks, Presented by NextVR 10/27/19 4:00 pm PT
Bigscreen
Halloween Week – 10/25/19 – 5:00pm PDT onwards
Halloween is no longer that thing you forget is happening until some little thief turns up your door demanding candy. It’s now a multi-week event, as Bigscreen proves by kicking off Halloween Week. New channels including Terror, Thrillers, The Addams Family, Disney Channel, Hell’s Kitchen, Criss Angel: Mindfreak, the Asylum, and Fear Factor join the usual line-up for you to enjoy.
The VR Download Podcast – October 24th, 10:30am PT
Hey look, it’s us! Yup, the plan is for Bigscreen to start hosting our new weekly podcast in which we talk about VR… in VR. You can of course watch it via YouTube or check it out on Spotify on demand, but if you want to see me chattering away (who doesn’t?) inside VR then you can watch it alongside other VR users in Bigscreen. This week we’ll be interviewing a developer from Sanzaru Games and chatting about all of the latest news.
AltspaceVR
We’re now officially implementing AltspaceVR into our list of viewable events. The social VR app brings in an exhaustive amount of live events for you to check out. We’ll give you a choice selection every week.
Programming Basics and Formatting 10/21/19 – 4:00-5:00pm PDT
We will be going over program structure and other basics, formatting, and the scanner class. Join the community and learn computer science. Our mission is to make learning computer science more collaborative and engaging through VR.
Campfire Tales 10/21/19 – 7:00-8:00pm PDT
Come listen to spooky stories while enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. Be prepared to be scared. Join us if you dare! Mmmmmmwwwwaaahahaha!!!
Educators in VR Social Hour 10/22/19 – 1:30-2:30pm PDT
Calling all educators and learners! It’s time for another Educators in VR social event. We are opening the floor for networking and socializing, and just hanging out. Come join us to connect with other teachers working on the technology of future education.
Acoustic Music with Luke 10/22/19 – 7:00-8:00pm PDT
Come on down and listen to live acoustic jams performed by one of our community members, Luke! He is an acoustic musician and singer whose sound covers bands like the Beatles, Tom Petty, DMB all the way to Jack Johnson and Ed Sheeran. Come relax and enjoy the hour long set.
LGBTQ+ Friends Meetup (UK/EU) 10/23/19 – 1:00-2:00pm PDT
We have created this space for those who have difficulty sharing their thoughts and experiences. Feel bold enough to share your stories and we will do our part to give you the encouragement you need to live the life you have always dreamed. Come join our global LGBTQ weekly meetup that offers support, encouragement, and love from all corners of the world.
LGBTQ+ Friends Meetup 10/23/19 – 6:00-7:00pm PDT
We have created this space for those who have difficulty sharing their thoughts and experiences. Feel bold enough to share your stories and we will do our part to give you the encouragement you need to live the life you have always dreamed. Come join our global LGBTQ weekly meetup that offers support, encouragement, and love from all corners of the world.
Open Mic Night 10/23/19 – 7:00-9:00pm PDT
Come and own the stage performing whatever you want, the mic is open! You can sing, recite poetry, play an instrument, perform a reading, practice a speech, talk about your day, or whatever you feel would work well on stage to entertain your fellow users here in the virtual realm.
A Thing In a Place Podcast 10/24/19 – 6:00-7:00pm PDT
Welcome to A Thing In A Place with Don, Stevie, and Maggs where we talk about anything ranging from what we had for breakfast to carrots for fingers. So, come with us on our adventure to figure out why almond milk is actually a fruit. We might have a guest or something, I don’t know. MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY!
Let’s Talk About Gender 10/25/19 – 4:00-4:30pm PDT
Gender Talks! Got an opinion, question, or curious to know more? Join group conversation about gender, feminism and masculinity in social VR.
The Dating Game 10/25/19 – 5:30-6:30pm PDT
Welcome to The Dating Game! Well, sort of. Instead of looking for love, you’ll be looking for friends! Hosted by WalaWasabi & Sydney! <3
Late Night Barbeque 10/25/19 – 6:30-7:30pm PDT
Hang out with Troy & Matt at The Late Night Barbecue. Grab a beer and a burger, meet new friends, play cool games and relax while you take in the midnight scenery.
VR Haunted House 10/25/19 – 7:00-9:00pm PDT
A Haunted House built by AltspaceVR users for the community! The 2019 Haunted House theme chosen by community vote is Haunted Woods. Grab a friend and venture through our woods filled with shocking characters.
Improv Night with Stevieboy & Shoseki 10/26/19 – 4:00-5:00pm PDT
Come by for laughs, weird stories, madness and most importantly, fun! A great way to make new friends and get to know the ones you already have. No comedic experience or skill required, so come up on stage and make the biggest, funniest doofus you possibly can! We’re all gonna be on camera anyway, so why not join in the ridiculous fun?
VR Haunted House 10/26/19 – 7:00-9:00pm PDT
A Haunted House built by AltspaceVR users for the community! The 2019 Haunted House theme chosen by community vote is Haunted Woods. Grab a friend and venture through our woods filled with shocking characters.
VR Church 10/27/19 – 11:00am-12:00pm PDT
Welcome to VR Church! We welcome you to experience a spiritual community in virtual reality. Everyone is invited! It doesn’t matter if you believe in God or not.
