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Student-Entrepreneur Breezes Into the VR Space With An Airy New Sensory Dimension

Monroe Ramsey is pushing the boundaries of immersive technologies - this time, with a breeze. Fascinated by art, film and media, the Georgia State Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) student was eager to explore how non-traditional sensory experiences — anything beyond audio and visual — could be incorporated into digital entertainment. “It’

United Way, Futurus, NFL Virtual Reality Project Encourages Kids to 'Call the Play' On Ending Bullying

United Way, Futurus, NFL Virtual Reality Project Encourages Kids to 'Call the Play' On Ending Bullying

Building upon a 45-year partnership with the NFL, non-profit United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) wanted to find a way to engage and educate children during the Super Bowl LIII festivities. The community-driven charity tapped Atlanta-based Futurus and Georgia State University to create an immersive virtual

Georgia State's eSports Program Helps Students Tap Into This $900M Industry

Georgia State's eSports Program Helps Students Tap Into This $900M Industry

This year, the global eSports industry is projected to grow to more than $900 million in revenue, a year-over-year growth of 38 percent. This fast-growing media empire holds promise of fame and fortune, involving big sponsors, sold-out tournaments and fan followings in the millions around the