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Pimax Announces Wildly Ambitious New Standalone VR Headset with a Price to Match

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Oct 26, 2021

pimax reality 12k qled (1) — Image courtesy Pimax

In a livestreamed presentation this week, VR headset maker Pimax announced its Reality “12K” QLED headset which aims to pack in a kitchen sink’s worth of wishlist features, not least of which is a dual-mode capability which allows the headset to function as a standalone headset or a native PC VR headset. With the slew of capabilities and specs the company hopes to deliver with the headset, it comes as no surprise that it’s also their most expensive device yet; the Pimax Reality “12K” QLED starts at $2,400 and is expected to ship at the end of 2022.

Facebook’s 2021 XR Investments to Total $10 Billion, Even More in 2022 & Beyond

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Oct 25, 2021

oculus-research-lab-feature-2 — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tours an Oculus research lab in 2017

In the company’s Q3 2021 earnings call Facebook today said it expects its XR investments this year to top $10 billion, and advised investors that it plans to spend even more than that in subsequent years.

‘Beat Saber’ Multiplayer is Finally Available on PSVR

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Oct 25, 2021

beat-saber-psvr-multiplayer — Based on images courtesy Beat Games, PlayStation

Block-slashing VR rhythm game Beat Saber launched a multiplayer update one year ago which made its way to every supported platform but PSVR. Although Facebook-owned developers Beat Games remained mum on exactly why multiplayer for the PSVR version was so behind, the studio has finally released multiplayer support on PSVR.

New Quest Headset, Controllers, & Charging Dock Possibly Revealed in Leaked Videos

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Oct 25, 2021

Official tutorial videos uncovered today show a previously unseen Oculus headset, controllers, and charging dock. The videos may reveal a new Quest 2 Pro or Quest 3 headset which could be officially revealed this week at Facebook Connect.

VR’s Favorite Physics Fighter Gets a Major Update Tomorrow, New Trailer Reveals

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Oct 23, 2021

Fan favorite Physics-based VR melee fighter Blade & Sorcery is still going strong nearly two and a half years after its initial early access release. Back in June, we got our first peek at the next major development which is slated to expand beyond the game’s sandbox roots and introduce a more linear experience with procedurally generated dungeons for players to plunder. Now a new trailer reveals that the update is just around the corner, with a release date set for October 24th.

Facebook Allows Oculus Go to be “Repurposed” with Release of Unlocked OS

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Oct 22, 2021

oculus-go — Oculus Go | Image courtesy Meta

Facebook has made good on a promise to release an unlocked OS build for its discontinued Oculus Go headset which will allow it to be modified beyond what was originally possible with the device.

HP Launches Updated Reverb G2 in U.S. with a Host of Commonly Requested Improvements

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Oct 21, 2021

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HP announced today that it’s launching an updated version of its Reverb G2 headset in the US that brings improvements to controller tracking, eye-relief, and AMD compatibility. Alongside the headset’s improvements, changes to the Mixed Reality Portal software in Windows 11 aim to streamline the experience for SteamVR users and improve performance.

‘Unplugged’ Review – Rock Star Ambitions Stifled by Quest’s Hand-tracking

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unplugged vr air guitar (2) — Image courtesy Vertigo Games

Unplugged is like Guitar Hero, although instead of picking up a dedicated peripheral and jamming away, it relies on Quest’s native hand-tracking to let you shred on an air guitar without controllers. It’s a fun idea that can work really well at moments, however the headset’s optical hand-tracking still isn’t super reliable, which adds a layer of frustration on top of what could truly be a great game.

‘Spacefolk City’ is a Funky City Simulator Coming to Quest & Rift Today, Trailer Here

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Oct 21, 2021

Spacefolk City is a city building simulator that aims to get you plonking down a dense city landscape in free-floating space. It launches today on the Oculus Store for Quest and Rift, with a release on SteamVR headsets slated for sometime next month.

Varjo Announces Aero, a High-end Headset Pared Down for Small(er) Businesses & Wealthy Enthusiasts

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Oct 21, 2021

varjo-aero-1 — Varjo Aero | image courtesy Varjo

Varjo, maker of high-end enterprise XR headsets, today announced Aero, a pared down version of the company’s latest headset that offers industry-leading fidelity and advanced features for a cheaper (but still hefty) price that makes the company’s offering more attractive to medium-sized businesses and wealthy VR enthusiasts.

Varjo Aero Review – A VR Simmer’s Dream

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Oct 21, 2021

varjo aero (1) — Photo by Road to VR

Varjo today announced Aero; while it’s the company’s most affordable headset yet, its $2,000 price point still limits its to businesses and wealthy enthusiasts. But with stunning clarity its sure going to be a dream headset for VR simmers who aren’t afraid to trade cash for immersion.

‘Resident Evil 4’ for Quest 2 Review – Reanimating a Piece of Gaming History

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resident evil 4 (1) — Image courtesy Capcom, Armature Studio

Resident Evil 4 for Oculus Quest 2 definitely shows its age—it would be impossible not to given its lineage as a groundbreaking survival horror game initially launched on GameCube in 2005. Despite leaning on what have now become well-worn gaming tropes, RE4 for Quest proves to be an expert VR port that still manages to deliver a lot of fun.

Facebook Plans 10,000 Job Hiring Spree in Race to Lead the Metaverse

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Oct 19, 2021

mark-zuckerberg-facebook-oculus-rift-sales-expecations — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's F8 conference | Photo courtesy Facebook

Facebook, which already employs some 60,000 people, announced a massive expansion of its workforce in an effort to get a head start in building the metaverse. The company says it aims to hire 10,000 new employees, all in the EU.

The 20 Best Rated & Most Popular Quest Games & Apps – October 2021

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Oct 18, 2021

While Oculus doesn’t offer much publicly in the way of understanding how well individual apps are performing across its VR storefronts, it’s possible to glean some insight by looking at apps relative to each other. Here’s a snapshot of the top 20 Oculus Quest games and apps as of October 2021.

Sony Reveals Top 5 Most Played PSVR Games Ever

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Oct 18, 2021

psvr-ps5 — Original PSVR (2016) & PS5 console | Photo by Road to VR

It’s been five years since Sony released PlayStation VR on PS4 consoles, and to commemorate the anniversary its creators have released the top five most-played PSVR games to date.

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