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FOX Sports, LiveLike Unveil Social Virtual Reality

FOX Sports announced Wednesday that it would debut Social Virtual Reality, which enables viewers experiencing select CONCACAF Gold Cup matches to have the ability to recognize each other’s avatars and communicate with each other.

The group viewing is similar to the experience found in multiplayer video games. Users in the FOX SPORTS VR app will be able to select a “Social” tab and a “Join Friends” button that connects the user to Facebook upon authorization. Friends who have done the same will pop up on a friends list, creating the opportunity to view the experience in a social environment.