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How Fox Sports will use virtual fans created in Unreal Engine to fill empty stadiums in MLB broadcasts

The Verge

That is unless you’re watching on Fox Sports. But Fox Sports is the only broadcaster that’s announced plans for virtual fans. “We We believe the crowd and seeing people in seats is part of a broadcast, is part of broadcasting high level sports in the major leagues. Not on FOX Sports.

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Microsoft will power virtual fan experience at NFL games with Teams, following NBA deal

GeekWire

Microsoft is becoming the de-facto virtual fan enabler for sports leagues. The tech giant revealed today that it is working with the NFL to host a virtual fan experience for games during the 2020-21 season, which kicks off tonight. For each NFL game, the home team will invite fans to the virtual experience.

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Top 6 best sports app ideas in 2023

Dataconomy

People all across the world are passionate about various sports, including soccer, cricket, tennis, rugby, baseball, and basketball, making sports a billion-dollar business. You will be astonished by the selection of sports applications available when you visit the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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I was a virtual NBA fan: What it’s like to cheer from the digital sidelines in Microsoft Teams

GeekWire

This is the spectator view for fans watching NBA games “courtside” in Microsoft Teams: the live stream on one side, and your virtual cheering section on the other. I had one of the more memorable sports moments of my life last night, rooting for my favorite team in the crowd at an NBA game — without leaving my apartment.

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NBA will use new Microsoft Teams ‘Together’ feature for virtual fan experience during games

GeekWire

The two organizations, which announced a multiyear cloud partnership in April, will debut virtual viewing technology powered by Microsoft’s Teams collaboration software when the season begins July 30 near Orlando, Fla. The new deal with the NBA shows how the software can be used beyond the office.

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Teams players: Seattle Seahawks and Microsoft partner to put fans in a virtual ‘Pregame Huddle’

GeekWire

The Seattle Seahawks are running another play from an evolving virtual fan engagement playbook, teaming with Microsoft once again , this time to connect fans in Microsoft Teams with players and coaches before a game. to take part virtually. (Microsoft Photo). Microsoft Photo). ”

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GeekWire Podcast: We tested Microsoft’s virtual fan experience at an NBA game — here’s how it works

GeekWire

GeekWire’s Taylor Soper watches from the virtual stands as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the L.A. GeekWire’s Taylor Soper got a chance to try it out this week , cheering from the virtual stands, and we talk about the experience on this week’s GeekWire Podcast episode. Look out for me in the virtual stands!!!