Agorascope

Agorascope is a virtual reality based live streaming app designed primarily for viewing movies, concerts, and other live events. It was conceived by Niobium Moon Studios in response to the unveiling of the Apple Vision Pro and a resulting discussion between and some friends about the possibility of its features - specifically, the ability to resize app panels - making movie theaters obsolete at some point in the future.
It was initially released as a public beta on the Nintendo VRCD console and VR-compatible mobile devices, with future releases planned for other dedicated VR headsets like the Oculus Quest series, as well as the Nintendo Switch Plus (via the upgraded VR Toy-Con) and Game Boy Hub (via a new set of VR goggles). A version for the Apple Vision Pro is a decent possibility, but will not be prioritized until the device becomes more accessible for consumers.
==Features==
Agorascope allows users to purchase tickets to gain access to live events, with their VR device allowing them to view said events as if they were really there. Extra tickets can be purchased for friends, who can be added via their username on Agorascope or social media like Twitter, Tumblr, etc., or sync'd to the app from a friend list on a console like the Nintendo 3DVR. Once tickets have been purchased, users can choose their seats when they enter the event, or reserve it in advance.
When the app is first opened up, the user gets immediate access to a menu displaying trending movies and events. From there, they can either select an event in this menu to check for showtimes, or use the search bar to look up other events they may be interested in. Events are also organized into categories based on genre, location, etc.
Showtimes for movies in particular can be booked in multiple different ways. The user can sync their location to access showtimes for their nearest movie theater, get tickets for creator-hosted showings of indie films, or look up communities for certain types of films - where they can then purchase tickets handed out by community admins who legally own a copy of a film they can stream. Streaming a film you own for other Agorascope users requires a fee so that the money can go back to the distributors of said film; this fee may vary depending on how many tickets they manage to sell for their stream.
As the user continues to use the app and purchase tickets for events, their recommendations will be personalized to suit their tastes.
==Trivia==
*The app gets its name from the term agora (meaning a gathering place or assembly) and the "-scope"' suffix used with different film projectors and anamorphic lens series that have been utilized over the decades, such as the Vitascope and CinemaScope.
*It was partially inspired by the KT Box Office app which was prominent on The V² console.
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