Tiny Stunt Racer ‘Micro Machines’ is Coming to Quest & PC VR in January, Trailer Here

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Stunt track racer Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem is about to race onto Quest and SteamVR headsets next month, bringing along with it a heavy dose of nostalgia for playing with pint-sized cars and connecting up track pieces.

Vision Pro Isn’t Here Yet, But You Can Already Start Capturing Spatial Video on Your iPhone

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Apple Vision Pro isn’t slated to launch until early next year, but if you’ve got an iPhone 15 Pro you can already start capturing memories as spatial videos.

Report: Apple Vision Pro on Track to Launch as Early as January

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According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is getting ready to prepare in-store staff on how to sell the company’s upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Training is reportedly slated to take place in mid-January, with launch said to be internally expected to take place the same month.

Creator of Rhythm Action Game ‘Thumper’ Announces New VR Game Set for 2024

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One of the co-creators of Thumper (2016), an acclaimed rhythm action game that eventually got VR support, has announced a new VR-first game called Thrasher with some totally unique-looking gameplay.

Shiftall’s Slim & Light PC VR Headset ‘MeganeX’ US Release Slips into 2024

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Panasonic subsidiary Shiftall announced nearly a year ago that it was set to launch MeganeX sometime in early 2023, potentially making it one of the first in the coming wave of slim and light PC VR headsets. We haven’t heard much about MeganeX since then, and there’s good reason: the company is slowly ramping up production following its recent soft launch in Japan.

‘LEGO Bricktales’ Quest Review – VR Brick-building Done Right

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LEGO Bricktales may not be a VR-native, as it was first released on flatscreen last year, but this Quest-exclusive port makes a pretty solid case that lego brick-building not only works in VR, but is something anyone can do for hours on end—even in the face of a pretty kid-focused story.

How to Measure Your IPD and Why It’s Important for VR & AR Headsets

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IPD stands for interpupillary distance—which simply means the distance between the center of your eyes. It’s important to know your IPD when it comes to VR and AR headsets because headsets can be adjusted to match your IPD for optimal image quality and comfort. Knowing your IPD is important for understanding which headsets are most suitable for your eyes. Luckily you can easily and automatically measure your IPD if you have a recent iPhone or iPad Pro, or use one of several simple measurement methods.

16 Tips, Tricks, & Settings to Get the Most Out of Quest 3

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Quest 3 is here and comes with a bunch of quite helpful but often hidden features (most of which will also work on Quest 2!). Here’s a breakdown of tips and tricks you’ll definitely want to know.

Steam VR Fest Serves Up Deep Discounts on Top PC VR Titles

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Steam VR Fest is in full swing, offering deep discounts on PC VR titles that may just give you another pretty valid reason to stay indoors this winter.

Creator of Indie Breakout ‘Braid’ Building Roomscale VR Game With ‘no concessions for stationary play’

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Jonathan Blow, the creator of one of indie gaming’s fomative successes, Braid, has begun hiring a team to develop his first VR game.

Propaganda Sim ‘Not for Broadcast’ Coming to PSVR 2 in December

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Critically-acclaimed propaganda simulator Not for Broadcast VR is finally headed to PSVR 2 this month.

Former ‘SUPERHOT VR’ Devs Announce Miniature ‘Toy Trains’ Game for All Major Headsets

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Something Random, a new studio founded by the creators of Superhot VR (2017), announced a pint-sized train simulator game simply called Toy Trains.

Valve Launches ‘Steam Link’ on Quest for a Direct Connection to SteamVR

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Valve today released its first-ever application on one of Meta’s VR platforms. Steam Link allows users to quickly and easily connect their Quest headset wirelessly to SteamVR to play PC VR or flatscreen PC content.

Varjo XR-4 Will Get a SteamVR Tracking Variant and Sell Direct to Prosumers

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Varjo just announced its latest headset, the XR-4, and while the company is primarily continuing to target high-end enterprise use-cases, this is the first headset in their ‘XR’ series that they will sell directly to consumers and without a hefty annual fee that was once required to use the headset.

Quest 2 is Vastly Outselling Quest 3 so Far This Holiday on Amazon

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Quest 2 (left), Quest 3 (right) | Based on images courtesy Meta

With such an alluring price point on Quest 2 during the Black Friday period, it makes sense the headset would sell more than Quest 3. But what will it mean for the company’s effort to make mixed reality the main selling proposition of its headsets?

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