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Carmack Details New 5K Mobile VR Playback Tech, Releases Sample for Developers
Oculus CTO John Carmack has developed a new approach to VR video playback which makes it possible to play 5K 3D 360 video on headsets like Oculus Go and Gear VR. The results, as shown in the recent re-release...
Quest 2 Cyber Monday Sale Offers $50 Credit & Discounted Game Bundles
We’re keeping an eye on the best Oculus Quest 2 Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2021 deals, don’t blink or you might miss the best Quest 2 sale of the year!
Updated – November 29th, 2021
The Best Oculus Quest 2...
Co-op VR Shooter ‘Exoshock’ Gets New Trailer Ahead of Fall Release on Quest & PC VR
Exoshock is an upcoming co-op shooter for up to four players, and it's headed to Quest & PC VR this Fall. We've had our eyes on this one for some time now thanks to its intense looking firefights, gritty...
HTC’s Vive Wireless Adaptor to Support Both Vive and Vive Pro at Launch
During HTC's pre-CES event where the new flagship Vive Pro headset was revealed, the company also announced an official Wireless Adaptor for Vive. The optional accessory will allow for a tether-free VR experience, and will support both the Vive...
Meta is Testing a Quest UI Overhaul and 3D Instagram Photos in Latest Horizon OS Release
Meta announced it's now running a test in Quest's latest Horizon OS release (v77) that overhauls the platform's dock-based UI for a new launcher overlay. Additionally, Meta says some users will also see 3D Instagram photos in their feed...
The VirtualLink Single-cable Headset Connection Standard Has Been Abandoned
VirtualLink was an open standard that defined a USB-C based connection protocol that was “developed to meet the connectivity requirements of current and next-generation VR headsets,” and backed by major VR industry players. The goal was to make a...
Pico Confirms Acquisition by TikTok Parent Company, Rumored $775 Million Purchase Price
Following rumors that it was poised to be acquired by TikTok parent company ByteDance, VR headset maker Pico has confirmed the purchase, according to reporting by Chinese VR publication Nweon. The acquisition price hasn't been officially announced but is rumored...
Vision Pro Gets Its First Native City Builder Game Next Month
Apple Vision Pro isn't exactly brimming with XR games yet, although starting next month you'll be able to jump into a classic city builder that has been updated to include full mixed reality support.
Magic Fuel Games is releasing Cityscapes:...
Pico Reportedly to Release ‘PICO 4S’ Headset, Following New Trademark & Leaked Controller Design
The Game Developer Conference (GDC) is coming up next week, which could give ByteDance's XR subsidiary Pico Interactive a perfect opportunity to showcase what, according to a recent trademark and leaked controller model, could be its next standalone VR headset.
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Microsoft Discontinues HoloLens 2, Support to End in 2027 with No Successor in Sight
Microsoft announced to enterprise partners last week that it's discontinuing its latest AR headset, HoloLens 2, and pulling the plug on support updates at the end of 2027, leaving many to question whether the Redmond tech giant is shelving...
8 Official ‘Ready Play One’ VR Experiences to Debut at SXSW, Soon Available for Home Download
HTC today announced it's bringing 8 VR experiences inspired by Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Ready Player One to its official South by Southwest (SXSW) event. If you're not going to be able to make it to Austin this week, you'll be able to...
Greek Mythological Adventure ‘Journey For Elysium’ to Launch October 31st, Trailer Here
Journey For Elysium, the upcoming VR adventure game from publisher Cronos Interactive and developer Mantis Games, just got an official street date. The Greek mythology-inspired title is slated to launch Oculus Rift and HTC Vive on October 31st.
Update (October 12th, 2019):...
‘Beat Saber’ Gets New ‘Rocket League’ Monstercat Music Pack DLC
Beat Games, the Czech Republic-based studio behind Beat Saber (2018), is again making good on their promise to keep the fresh music flowing to their block-slashing VR rhythm game. Starting today, you'll be able to download the newest paid...
E3 2018 Roundup – Sony’s Positioning of VR, New PSVR Titles Hands-on, Ready at Dawn Interview...
Following the wave of pre-show announcements and conferences, here's a final roundup of all our E3 2018 coverage. Vive Wireless Adapter news, Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot platforms clarified, Ready at Dawn interview, and we go hands-on with Astro Bot Rescue Mission,...
PSVR Launch Title ‘Driveclub VR’ to Be Delisted from PS Store Tomorrow
Sony is taking down a few beloved games from the PlayStation Store tomorrow, including Driveclub, Driveclub Bikes, and Driveclub VR.
Servers are said to remain online until March 31st, 2020, however the Driveclub series and their DLC will be removed from...



















