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‘Zombie Army VR’ Review – Arcade Zombie-Slaying Done Right(ish)
Zombie Army VR is serving up its iconic arcade-style shooting on all major VR headsets. Like the flatscreen games, it's all about blasting every make and model of Nazi zombie, upgrading some cool WWII-era guns, and experiencing the game's...
Hands-on: ‘Marvel’s Deadpool VR’ Nails the Vibe, But Needs Work on Feel
We got an early look at Marvel's Deadpool VR, the upcoming title from first-party Meta studio Twisted Pixel.
You can see our coverage of the game's announcement, but here's the deets: Deadpool VR is being developed by Twisted Pixel and...
‘The Midnight Walk’ Review – An Artfully Grotesque and Occasionally Beautiful Walking Simulator
The Midnight Walk is like taking a stroll through Tim Burton's mind. As a game, its visuals are absolutely unique and darkly beautiful, but is there enough to do along your walk to warrant putting on the headset? Read on...
VR Design Unpacked: The Secret to Beat Saber’s Fun Isn’t What You Think
Our series Inside XR Design highlights and unpacks examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at Beat Saber (2019) and why its most essential design element can be used to make great VR games that have nothing to do with...
VR Design Unpacked: The Details That Make ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ a Masterpiece
In Inside XR Design we examine specific examples of great VR design. Today we’re looking at the details of Half-Life: Alyx and how they add an immersive layer to the game rarely found elsewhere.
Editor’s Note: Half-Life: Alyx has been hailed by...
‘Half-Life: Alyx’ is Now Five Years Old. What’s Next for Valve in VR?
Five years after Half-Life: Alyx reshaped expectations for VR gaming, Valve remains a quiet yet critical force in the industry. Despite little fanfare, the company has continued to shape the VR landscape through steady updates to SteamVR, integration with...
First Impressions of ‘Surreal Touch’ Third-party Vision Pro Controllers
Surreal Touch is a Kickstarter-backed third-party motion controller for Vision Pro. The first batch of controllers began shipping in December (right on time), and early impressions are starting to roll out.
XR industry veteran Nima Zeighami is the creator of...
The Best VR Games of 2024 – Our Game of the Year Picks
Here we are, another year deeper into the most immersive medium that refuses to stand still. Far from fading away, over its nearly decade of existence VR has continued to evolve in ways both subtle and seismic, redefining what’s...
The Best VR Games to Share with Family This Holiday Season
Get your VR headset carrying case ready, because if you're visiting family this holiday season, there are a ton of great games out there you should consider showing off to first-timers of all ages.
Consumer VR headsets have been around...
Android XR Creates a Major Dilemma That Will Make or Break Meta’s XR Ambitions
Meta has publicly stated that it wants to be "the Android of XR." But you know who else wants to be the Android of XR? Android XR, of course.
Beyond debates about specs or features, one major factor is likely...
Hands-on: Samsung‘s Android XR Headset is a Curious Combo of Quest & Vision Pro, With One...
Samsung is the first partner to formally announce a new MR headset based on the newly announced Android XR. The device, codenamed "Project Moohan," is planned for consumer release in 2025. We went hands on with an early version.
Note:...
Augmented World Expo Has Become the Must-go Event for the XR Industry
Augmented World Expo (AWE) isn't just one of the longest-running conferences focused on immersive tech, it’s also become the most important annual XR conference on our calendar.
In the early days there were many industry conferences that had a significant...
‘Batman: Arkham Shadow’ Behind-the-scenes – Insights & Artwork from Camouflaj
Batman: Arkham Shadow had a lot to live up to. Not only were the developers trying to bring one of the world's best-known superheroes to VR, they were also building a radical new to play a revered game series...
‘Metro Awakening’ Review – Atmospheric, Claustrophobic, and Eventually Monotonic
Metro Awakening brings the post-apocalyptic tunnel-dwelling franchise to VR for the first time, but is it a good fit? Read on to find out in our full review.
Metro Awakening Details:
Publisher: Vertigo Games
Available On: Quest, PC VR, PSVR 2
Reviewed On: Quest 3
Release Date: November...
22 Great VR Games for Relaxation & Meditation on Quest, PC VR, and PSVR 2
In times like these it's nice to be able to get away from it all, if only for a brief moment. If you have a VR headset you're one of the lucky people who can enter other realities from...


















