Intel Delivers Virtual Reality Experiences to Fans in 3-Year Partnership With Major League Baseball
June 01 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Live and On-Demand VR Content Available for
Free via the Intel True VR App During 2017 MLB Regular
Season
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- Intel announced a three-year
partnership with MLB to deliver live and on-demand virtual reality
experiences to baseball fans starting with the 2017 MLB regular
season.
- “Intel True VR Game of the Week”
enables fans to personalize their VR experience with multiple
camera angles, post-game highlights, on-demand content and
statistics.
- Intel’s virtual reality MLB content
will be available for free via the Intel True VR app this
year.
Intel Corporation announced a three-year partnership with Major
League Baseball (MLB) to bring virtual reality experiences to
baseball fans with Intel® True VR. Starting June 6, Intel will
livestream one weekly out-of-market game every Tuesday via the
Intel True VR app, in addition to featuring post-game highlights
and on-demand replays of each game.
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Beginning during the 2017 MLB regular
season, Intel True VR is livestreaming one MLB game every Tuesday.
Available via the Intel True VR app, the technology uses multiple
panoramic, stereoscopic camera pods to create a more natural,
realistic and immersive view that brings MLB fans closer to the
action. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
The live “Intel True VR Game of the Week” experience uses an
array of 4K-resolution cameras to bring fans closer to the action
with the ability for users to control their vantage point by
selecting from up to four camera angles per game or a produced VR
broadcast experience. Fans will also have access to
up-to-the-moment player and team statistics throughout the game,
including pitcher and batter data, and will hear exclusive in-app
commentary.
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Fans Want More VR
“As a VR partner of MLB, Intel is delivering a truly immersive
virtual reality livestream where fans can experience the excitement
of being at the ballpark every week,” said James Carwana, general
manager, Intel Sports Group. “The addition of live stats to the
Intel True VR weekly games is another example of how we’re giving
fans more control to personalize their baseball experience.”
“We are excited to bring the Intel True VR experience to fans
around the country every week,” said Kenny Gersh, EVP,
Business, MLBAM. “Our partnership with Intel will keep MLB at
the forefront of technological innovation for our fans, bringing
them closer to the action.”
The “Intel True VR Game of the Week” experience will be
available free of charge through the Intel True VR app using a
Samsung* Gear VR headset. Download the Intel True VR app on the
Oculus store. Fans will able to access the Intel True VR experience
for the following games in June:
- Cleveland Indians vs. Colorado Rockies
on June 6 at 8:40 p.m. ET / 5:40 p.m. PT
- Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco
Giants on June 13 at 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT
- Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners on
June 20 at 10:10 p.m. ET / 7:10 p.m. PT
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona
Diamondbacks on June 27 at 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT
For details and updated scheduling for the “Intel True VR Game
of the Week,” visit http://www.intel.com/truevr. To learn more
about Intel in sports, visit:
https://newsroom.intel.com/sports.
About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) expands the boundaries of technology to
make the most amazing experiences possible. Information about Intel
can be found at newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.
Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in
the United States and other countries.*Other names and brands may
be claimed as the property of others.Major League Baseball
trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced
Media, L.P. All rights reserved.
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