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Update to SteamVR Suggests Valve is Still Working on a Standalone Headset

Valve is a notorious black box when it comes to basically everything. A recent update to Steam client for VR though suggests the company is still working behind the scenes on what appears to be its long-awaited standalone VR...

‘No Man’s Sky’ VR Review – A Wonderful, Deeply Flawed Space Odyssey

Beyond the known world is a galaxy of infinite exploration and endless possibility. That is, of course, until you meet your end at the whim of an angry detachment of Sentinels, or breathe in too many atmospheric toxins and...

Apple Acquires Digital Avatar Company TrueMeeting to Bolster Vision Pro Personas

Apple quietly acquired 3D avatar company TrueMeeting in January, which could help bolster the company's digital Personas on Vision Pro. French language outlet MacGeneration first spotted the news via a European Commission filing, which includes a non-confidential summary of mergers and...
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‘Electrician Simulator’ Arrives on All Major VR Headsets This Month, Trailer Here

Take IT Studio, the developer behind Electrician Simulator (2022), is bringing a VR version of the game to Quest, PSVR 2 and PC VR headsets this month. Electrician Simulator VR is getting things up to code by letting you go hands-on as...

‘Google Earth VR’ Spiritual Successor Brings Earth-scale Exploration to Quest & Vision Pro

Google Earth VR was an early and enchanting app for the first generation of modern PC VR headsets, but unfortunately it never made the leap to the standalone era. Now a new app, FLY, brings the magic of exploring Google...

‘Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR’ Review – AAA Without the Polish

Easily the most recognized IP to launch in a VR game this year, Assassin's Creed Nexus VR is quite anticipated and has a lot riding on it. But as we know, translating existing flatscreen games into VR is never an...

Nintendo is Reviving its Infamously Failed Virtual Boy with a Switch-compatible Accessory

Feel free to double-check the calendar... yes, it is in fact September 12th and not April 1st. Nintendo, always managing to surprise in one way or another, is reviving its infamously failed 3D gaming console, the Virtual Boy. First released in...

‘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...

‘Clamb’ is a VR Game With Sledgehammer Locomotion, Which is Just as Insane as it Sounds

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy (2017) is deceptively simple: move up an increasingly surreal mountain using only your trusty sledgehammer. In this Steam Next Fest demo, you can basically now do it in VR too. From indie studio OP Softworks...

VRMMO ‘Eldramoor: Haven in the Mist’ Kickstarter Concludes with $170,000

The Kickstarter campaign for Eldramoor: Haven in the Mist has come to an end, nabbing developer Resolute Games over $170,000 to bring its ambitious VR MMORPG to life. The one-month campaign celebrated early success when it launched on June 24th, quickly garnering...

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...

‘Minecraft’ to Drop PSVR Players Next Year, Leaving PSVR 2 Support Very Doubtful

Mojang, the Microsoft-owned studio behind Minecraft, announced it's dropping support for the original PSVR next year, leaving any hope for PSVR 2 support firmly at (bed)rock bottom. As mentioned in the recent 1.21.30 (Bedrock) release notes, Mojang says that starting March...

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...

Hands-on: Shiftall MeganeX Superlight Packs a Wishlist of Ergonomics Into a Tiny Package

Japan-based Shiftall is the latest company making an effort to deliver an ultra-compact VR headset for enthusiasts who are willing to spend big on maximizing their PC VR experience. Despite the tiny package, the MeganeX Superlight headset still manages...

Industry Insider Expects New Valve XR Headset to Launch in 2026

It appears Valve has been developing a standalone XR headset, codenamed 'Deckard', for some time. Now, an industry insider has apparently gotten a peek at the headset's design, calling it "quite amazing," further noting it's potentially arriving sometime next...
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