Alexis Macklin, Research Manager
Analyst Commentary
NBA Partners With NextVR to Broadcast Games in VR
Yesterday, NBA announced it will partner with NextVR to broadcast at least one game in VR every week during the upcoming season. The games will be available through an NBA League Pass subscription. The partnership represents a significant commitment by the NBA, including dedicated announcers, exclusive camera angles, and VR-optimized graphics. NBA is making a huge step to make VR broadcasts more than just a passive experience and reinforces VR as the next big experience medium.
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