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The HTC Vive Pro 2 is a 5K VR Headset
Professional Virtual Reality
On top of announcing the Vive Pro 2, HTC also introduced an even more professional-focused Vive Focus 3 for the enterprise world. Like the Vive Pro 2, the HTC Vive Focus 3 is a 5K headset that uses the same real RGB sub-pixel display and new bespoke dual stacked lenses – the only thing lacking is the only 90Hz refresh rate. The biggest difference about this headset is it’s an all-in-one VR headset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 processor and it uses an inside-out tracking system similar the Oculus Quest 2. Now HTC’s previous inside-out tracing system on the Vive Cosmos hasn’t worked out perfectly, but the company promises it has completely revised its system with four high-resolution cameras and optically tracked controllers. HTC has also spent a lot of time engineering and elevating the profile of the new Vive Focus 3. Instead of a plastic shell, the new Focus 3 features a magnesium alloy chassis. The headset also features a perfectly balanced 50% weight ratio from front to back thanks to the 45-degree headband and moving the swappable battery to the back of the headband too. HTC hasn’t said exactly how long the Vive Focus 3 can run on its batteries, but they can quick charge up to 50% in just 30 minutes. A few other niceties on the Vive Focus 3 include magnetic front and back gaskets and open-back speakers built into the headset. The HTC Vive Focus 3 retails at $1,300 and it will go on sale on June 27th. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspamThe Protégé: Exclusive Trailer Debut
"With this film, I think people are going to be surprised at the depth of his characters as opposed to the impressiveness of the action," Maggie Q said. "You have both… But if you are really looking for inside information, we focused mostly on the chemistry and the authenticity in the relationships... It’s what drives the film, and gives it purpose."
"Martin feels the way I do… There is no point in making an action movie just to make an action movie if you don’t have characters that people really care about and want to go on a journey with. That’s an empty movie. And we did not want to make an empty movie we wanted to make the opposite. And I believe that he did. I can’t even tell you how great it was to see him work and what he brought to me as an actor on every level."
The Protégé opens August 20.
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Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol Coming to Modern Platforms in June
- Modern Save System: Quickly save your progress in either game and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want.
- Museum Features: Watch a video interview with one of the original Zombies' developers or explore numerous galleries containing game art, as well as previously unreleased marketing assets and concept art.
- Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for both games in the included music players.
- 2 Player Mode: Team up with a friend in two player local co-op.
- Achievements: Track your game progress with a set of achievements covering both games.
The Biggest Game on Roblox Just Opened Its Own Development Studio
Justice League: Zack Snyder Says Warner Bros. Has Been ‘Aggressively Anti-Snyder’
Watch All the Trailers for the Indiana Jones Series 4K Restorations
Preorder Indiana Jones 4K Box Set
- Get it at Amazon - $86.99
- Get it at Best Buy - $99.99 (includes steelbook case)
- Get it at Amazon UK - £79.99
Indiana Jones 4K Box Set Bonus Features:
On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark
- From Jungle to Desert
- From Adventure to Legend
Making the Films
- The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 documentary)
- The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark
- The Making of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- The Making of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- The Making of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (HD)
Behind the Scenes
- The Stunts of Indiana Jones
- The Sound of Indiana Jones
- The Music of Indiana Jones
- The Light and Magic of Indiana Jones
- Raiders: The Melting Face!
- Indiana Jones and the Creepy Crawlies (with optional pop-ups)
- Travel with Indiana Jones: Locations (with optional pop-ups)
- Indy’s Women: The American Film Institute Tribute
- Indy’s Friends and Enemies
- Iconic Props (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
- The Effects of Indy (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
- Adventures in Post Production (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
RockLove Announces New Marvel Doctor Strange Collection
- Spell Bangle: $99 USD
- Spell Hoop Earrings: $99 USD
- Rotating Spell Medallion: $165 USD
- Spell Spinner Ring: $145 USD
Nier Reincarnation: Yoko Taro’s Mobile Game Available for Pre-Registration
Nier Reincarnation is a whole new mobile RPG set in the Nier universe directed by Yoko Taro and Daichi Matsukawa. Nier Reincarnation stars a Girl in White who wakes up in a realm called the Cage. This girl is aided by a ghost named Mama and two venture into this world trying to regain the girl's memories.
Check out the trailer below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/05/11/nier-reincarnation-english-trailer"] Core members of the Nier development team including Taro, producer Yosuke Saito, and composer Keiichi Okabe are all involved in this fairly robust-looking mobile game. Given Taro's involvement in Reincarnation's development, you can expect sad, existential stories galore. Pre-registration is available on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Those who pre-register through Android could potentially be chosen to participate in an upcoming closed beta. Square Enix and Applibot are also hosting a sign-up promotion where all players will receive 3,000 gems (this is a mobile game after all) if 300,000 people pre-register. These gems can be used on summons, which indicates there will be gacha mechanics in Nier Reincarnation. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/23/nier-replicant-ver122474487139-accolades-launch-trailer"] There's a lot of Nier to go around these days. Following the success of Nier: Automata, Square Enix recently released Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139, a remake of the original Nier from 2010. Nier games are lauded for their deep storytelling and dark worldbuilding and Nier Reincarnation looks to continue that tradition. Be sure to check out our Nier Replicant review here or our Nier Automata review here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor.