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ESPN EDGE Unveils Immersive VR Sports Experience via Meta Quest
On February 21st, ESPN announced that Meta has joined the esteemed ESPN Edge Innovation Center. This partnership marks a pivotal step towards bringing an immersive virtual reality VR sports experience to Meta Quest users. The collaboration will enable ESPN-branded highlights and experiences in XR formats.
Kevin Lopes, Vice President of Business Development Innovation at ESPN stated: Partnering with Meta in our ESPN Edge Innovation Center represents a significant opportunity for us. As industry leaders, they bring valuable expertise that enhances our continuous pursuit of innovation within the dynamic sports entertnment sphere.
In Xtadium, a free VR application avlable on Meta Quest, fans can access an ESPN-branded room to enjoy highlights presented through captivating 180-degree VR visuals throughout the year. This includes NCAA college football and basketball games as well as immersive studio programming from events like the ESPYs red carpet.
Vishal Shah, Vice President of Metaverse at Meta remarked: Sports take on new dimensions when you're sharing an experience with fris in VR courtside or in the zone; it feels like you're right there. This partnership marks a game-changing moment for bringing this feeling to reality.
Fans looking forward to exploring these VR sports highlights will need to download the Xtadium app on their Meta Quest devices.
Meta's integration into the ESPN Edge Innovation Center, alongside Accenture, Microsoft and Verizon, signifies an expansion of its presence in the cutting-edge technology realm. The center was launched in September 2021 with a mission to drive innovation through experimental work at the intersection of sports entertnment and emerging technologies.
For further insights on the ESPN Edge Innovation Center, visit: ESPNEdge.comhttp:ESPNEdge.com
Meta's involvement marks an exciting evolution for the company as it collaborates to redefine virtual reality experiences in sports.
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