Build-your-own VR Drum Kit App ‘Paradiddle’ Launches on Quest and PC VR
After five years of early access, VR drumming app Paradiddle launches out of Early Access on PC VR and for the first time on Oculus Quest.
The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – November 2022
While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual games & apps are performing across its Quest 2 storefront, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the 20 best rated Oculus Quest games and apps as of November 2022.
‘Broken Edge’ Review – A Capable Sword Fighting Game Aiming for a Hardcore Niche
Broken Edge is a sword fighting simulator that throws you into an arena and pits you against either an AI or online competitor for some mano a mano dueling action. Distinct classes make for awesome vehicles for roleplay, as they force you to use specific fighting styles, although the sword-swinging experience can feel somewhat transient since crossing blades may be a little too unintentional at times.
Qualcomm Reveals Snapdragon AR2 Processor for Glasses-sized AR Devices
Qualcomm today announced Snapdragon AR2, its “purpose-built headworn augmented reality platform.” Differentiating from the company’s existing Snapdragon XR2 chips, Qualcomm says the AR2 architecture is better suited for creating AR glasses with low power consumption and compact form factors.
‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ Releases 36-hole Course Based on ’90s Classic ‘MYST’
Walkabout Mini Golf (2020) developers Mighty Coconut launched the long-awaited course based on the classic adventure game MYST (1993), bringing 18 easy and 18 difficult holes to the game.
Here’s What Meta Says About Camera Privacy on Quest & Quest Pro
With a growing number of cameras adorning the latest VR headsets from Meta, users understandably would like to know how their privacy is treated before inviting a headset into their home. Here’s what Meta has to say about what data is collected through its headset’s camera and sensors, and how it’s used.
Report: Apparent HTC Leak Reveals Slim & Modular VR Standalone
HTC has been teasing its next VR headset over the last few weeks, showing off bits of the device at a time which the company promises will be “something big… we mean small.” Now it appears the design and some of the specs have been leaked, with the details gathered courtesy of VR analyst and YouTuber Brad Lynch.
Pimax Launches Kickstarter for Hybrid VR Headset Driven by a Nintendo Switch-style Handheld
Pimax, the China-based creators known for its fleet of large-FOV PC VR headsets, announced a new product in its lineup last week that’s set to straddle a number of device classes due to its convertibly between a Nintendo Switch-style handheld and snap-in VR headset display. The company has now launched a Kickstarter campaign in what it calls a “pre-sale” event.
Quest 2 on Sale for Limited Time, Includes Free Copy of ‘Resident Evil 4’ & ‘Beat Saber’
This summer Meta raised the price of Quest 2 by $100 and tossed in a copy of Beat Saber to stave off growing costs. Now as the company heads into the holiday season, Quest 2 is set to go on sale for a limited time discount, this time including a free copy of Resident Evil 4 in addition to VR’s favorite block-slashing rhythm game.
VR Modding Monthly: ‘Final Fantasy XIV’, ‘Jedi Outcast’, DLSS for VR Ports, & More – November 2022
Welcome to the November 2022 edition of VR Modding Monthly, a monthly article to keep you up to date about all the exciting things going on in the wonderful world of the Flat2VR Modding community!
ENGAGE Launches ‘Link’ Metaverse Platform for Enterprise & Education
Video Series Shares the Secrets to Great Mixed Reality Capture for VR
There’s no better way to show off a VR game than with mixed reality footage which shows a real player inside of a virtual world; unfortunately setting it all up is no easy task. Luckily, YouTube channel TougeVR is sharing the secrets to great mixed reality streaming and capture in a video series called Mixed Reality Masterclass.
Multiplayer VR Drawing App ‘Gesture VR’ Aims to Make You a Better Artist in Real Life
Gesture VR is an upcoming VR drawing program that aims to give you the same experience as taking a Life Drawing course, which its creators say will help artists sharpen their skill and translate what they’ve learned back into physical work.
The Weeknd ‘Beat Saber’ Music Pack Launches Today, Tracklist Revealed
Popular block-slashing rhythm game Beat Saber (2018) is getting a new music pack today featuring pop sensation The Weeknd.
Turtle Beach Expands into VR Accessories with Quest 2 Charging Dock for Headset & Controllers
Turtle Beach, the gaming headphone and accessories maker, is bringing out its own Quest 2 charging dock that should keep your headset and controllers always ready for action.
