Leaked Capcom Documents Point to ‘Resident Evil 4’ VR Coming to Oculus Headsets
Data allegedly obtained from Capcom in a recent hack suggests that a VR version of Resident Evil 4 is coming to Oculus headsets next year.
Big Quest 2 Update Adds 90Hz Refresh Rate, Fitness Tracking, and Much More
Oculus Quest 2 is getting a big update starting today with the rollout of the v23 software which brings a heap of improvements to the headset, including the launch of the ‘Oculus Move’ fitness tracking feature. Many of the updates also benefit the original Quest.
Quest 2 Jailbreak Called Into Question as Anonymous Source Claims Fakery
A previous confirmation by the non-profit privacy and security organization XRSI surrounding a successful Quest 2 ‘jailbreak’—a means of freeing the device from Facebook account requirements and other software-based restrictions—has been put in doubt with a recent anonymous source discrediting the method as “fake”. XRSI has responded to the claim, saying they’re still in the vetting process.
High-flying Parkour Shooter ‘STRIDE’ Brings Arena & Time Trial Modes to Steam Version
STRIDE, the Mirror’s Edge-style parkour game for PC VR headsets, is slated to launch on the Oculus Store at some point, bringing along with it two entirely new modes to the game. After only a slight delay, those two new game modes are now available on Steam version.
BTS Comes to ‘Beat Saber’ in New Music Pack DLC, Trailer Here
Beat Saber, the block-slashing rhythm game, now has a music pack featuring the infectious grooves of South Korean pop group BTS.
‘Half-Life: Alyx’ Now Includes 3 Hours of In-game Developer Commentary
Curious about what made Half-Life: Alyx (2020) one of the most richly detailed and immersive VR games to date? Now Valve has released a developer commentary mode in the game that gives you a first-hand peek at every aspect of its development as you play.
Latest Windows Update Includes Visual Improvements for HP Reverb G2 and Other WMR Headsets
Valve, HP and Microsoft teamed up to create the new HP Reverb G2, and before it hits doorsteps this month there’s already a few software improvements to visual quality waiting for you in the latest version of Windows 10, which also affects some other Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets too.
Oculus Quest Can Now Cast Directly to PC Web Browsers
Casting your VR sessions to a Chromecast-enabled TV or a smartphone is one of the best ways to get others involved in the fun while taking turns with your shiny new Oculus Quest 2. Now you can cast to some popular web browsers too, making it even easier to get everyone watching.
‘Blood & Truth’ and ‘Firewall Zero Hour’ Patched with PS5 Enhancements
Although both Blood & Truth and Firewall Zero Hour are technically PS4 games, both PSVR titles have been updated to take greater advantage of the power of PS5.
Sony Confirms ‘Iron Man’ PSVR Bundles in North America to Include PS4 Camera Adapter
PlayStation VR on PlayStation 5 won’t be able to use the console’s upgraded camera, however the company is providing a free adapter so you can still use the original PS4 camera. We previously saw user reports that Japanese and European PSVR bundles would include the adapter inside the box. Now Sony says it will also be including it in North American Marvel’s Iron Man VR hardware bundles too later this month.
Humble’s $17 VR Bundle Brings ‘The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’, ‘Creed’ & More
Looking for some great SteamVR games to hold you over until the holidays are here? Well, Humble is making it hard to keep your wallet closed this month with its new Fall VR Bundle, which brings a bevy of awesome PC VR games to as low as $17 for the whole pack.
Crowdfunded Off-Ear Speakers ‘VR Ears’ Delayed Until Summer 2021
VR Ears was successfully crowdfunded back in May, garnering nearly $200,000 over the course of its month-long Kickstarter campaign. Now the developers Rebuff Reality say its off-ear speaker accessory for VR headsets will ship out a few months later than previously planned.
[Update] ‘Sparc’ Servers Now Back Online Following 2 Weeks of Unplanned Downtime
Despite low concurrent user numbers, CCP’s ongoing support for its VR sports game Sparc (2017) has been mostly smooth sailing in the years following the studio’s 2017 decision to shelve VR. However after both its North American and European servers went dark late last month, Sparc’s future wasn’t exactly certain. Now, CCP has announced they’ve fixed the issue, and have finally revived servers after the game’s extended, unplanned downtime.
Nreal Light Sales Expanding to Japan in Partnership with KDDI
Following its consumer debut in South Korea this summer, Nreal is getting ready to expand availability of Nreal Light, its sunglasses-style AR headset, to Japan with the help of one the country’s largest telecoms, KDDI.
