For a while now, we've been hearing rumours that Valve is working on a new standalone, wireless virtual reality headset. Now, a new patent filed be Valve in late 2021 has confirmed this, showing a new HMD design. The patent was filed in December 2021, so Valve is actively working …
Read More »Sony reveals new PS VR2 titles coming next year
Last night during State of Play, several new games for PlayStation VR2 were revealed. The next-gen headset will have a line-up of over 20 titles at launch in 2023, including an incredible looking game set in the Horizon universe. Horizon: Call of the Mountain was the very first PS VR2 …
Read More »Tencent rumoured to be working on their own VR headset
The VR industry is in an interesting place. The technology has quickly evolved, allowing for all manner of impressive VR experiences. Unfortunately, currently, the most popular headset is the Quest 2 which has seen some controversy due to being owned by META (Facebook). Another competitor looks to be entering the …
Read More »We’ll get our first look at PS VR2 games during State of Play next week
Earlier this week, we learned that Sony has 20 games lined up for the PlayStation VR2 launch. As it turns out, we'll be getting a look at those games much sooner than expected, as there will be a new State of Play stream next week. Next Thursday, the 2nd of …
Read More »Sony has over 20 games planned for PlayStation VR2 launch
Sony has been slowly revealing new information about PlayStation VR2 over the last few months. We still don't have a launch date yet, but the next-gen VR headset should be coming soon, and Sony already has 20 games lined up for the launch. During Sony's Investor Day (via VGC), Jim …
Read More »Quest 3 VR headset to launch next year according to roadmap
Recently, Meta began talking about Project Cambria, a new VR headset building off of the success of the Quest line to offer a high-end, ‘pro-grade' mixed reality experience. That headset should be coming out later this year, and it seems three other VR headsets will follow in 2023 and 2024. …
Read More »Meta confirms new ‘Pro’ VR headset coming this year
Just a few weeks ago, we heard that Meta was planning a new high-end Quest headset. Unlike the Quest 2, this new headset is geared towards the pro market, and is being developed under the codename “Project Cambria”. During Meta's earnings call this week, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that a Quest …
Read More »New leaks paint worrying picture for upcoming VR title ‘Assassin’s Creed Nexus’
Back in 2019, we heard rumours that Ubisoft had partnered with Oculus to develop new virtual reality titles, including an Assassin's Creed and a Splinter Cell game. Those titles were officially announced in 2020, and now, the first in-game footage for Assassin's Creed VR has leaked online. It has been …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 VR gets free Mercenaries update
Resident Evil 4 VR is one of the more impressive standalone Quest 2 games, offering a lengthy and complete version of the classic survival horror title reworked specifically for VR. In a surprise announcement, the game has received a free update adding the much-loved Mercenaries mode into the game. Announced …
Read More »Among Us VR Steam update points to December launch
It has been a while since the last major Among Us update, but the game is looking to make a big splash this year with a new VR version. Recently, changes on Steam's backend appear to have revealed the release date for Among Us VR, which should be launching in …
Read More »Among Us VR and its release date leaks
Few games have gone as viral as Among Us managed back in mid 2020, amassing 100s of millions of players and billions of social media views in just a couple short months. Though still popular today, Among Us has long hit its peak. It seems the team at InnerSloth are …
Read More »PSVR2 internally delayed to 2023
Sony has been slowly releasing more and more information on their upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset, with many fans expecting a late Holiday 2022 release date. It seems that may have been the initial plan, but according to a new leak, supply chain issues have forced Sony to delay the system …
Read More »Oculus Quest Pro headset reportedly coming this year
Roughly one year ago, Oculus execs made it known that there would be no Quest Pro or Quest 3 headset anytime soon, with the company poised to continue supporting and pushing its best-selling Quest 2 headset for the foreseeable future. Now one year on, things may have changed, with reports …
Read More »Phasmophobia’s latest update overhauls the game in VR
Phasmophobia hit it big when the game first launched in Early Access back in the Summer of 2020, topping the sales charts and even temporarily dethroning the likes of Fortnite and Among Us in Twitch viewerships during a time when both were highly popular. Since then, Phasmophobia has seen significant …
Read More »Oculus to launch “VR Air Bridge” to improve wireless PC VR with Quest 2
It looks like the Oculus team is working on making the Quest 2 PCVR experience even better. At the moment, you can connect the Quest 2 to a PC with a USB-C cable, or via WiFi. Soon to improve quality over the wireless connection, Oculus/Meta may launch a dedicated wireless …
Read More »Sony is demoing PSVR2 at GDC
Today marks the 4th day of the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) which sees all manner of talks, discussions, announcements and details revealed regarding many aspects of the video games industry. Sony appears to be demoing their upcoming PlayStation VR 2 headset at the conference suggesting more news may be …
Read More »PSVR2 rumoured to release in Q1 2023
The first generation PlayStation VR headset launched during a tough time for the burgeoning platform. Based on older VR tech, the PSVR was quickly left behind technologically. The past few months however have seen details surrounding the upcoming PSVR2 revealed, except for the device’s release date – until now. PSVR …
Read More »Sony officially unveils PlayStation VR2 headset
Sony has been making a habit of randomly dropping PlayStation VR2 news on us without warning. Last month, the company decided to unveil the specs for the next-gen headset and now today, Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation VR2 headset in full, alongside its newly designed controllers.
Read More »Microsoft may pivot on HoloLens and partner with Samsung for future AR headsets
One of the more exciting projects to come out of Microsoft in recent years is the HoloLens, a bold push into Augmented Reality. Following the launch of the HoloLens 2 and Microsoft's deal with the US military, we've heard very little about the future of the headset. Recent reports claim …
Read More »Eye tracking specialists ‘Tobii’ in talks to provide tech for PlayStation VR2
Sony has recently been opening up about its next-gen PlayStation VR headset, revealing key specifications and some new features for the PS VR2. One of these features is eye-tracking, which may end up being provided by Tobii, one of the more prominent companies in the eye-tracking technology space. Tobii has …
Read More »Sony announces PlayStation VR2 headset specs, promises 4K/HDR at up to 120Hz
Today in an out of the blue announcement, Sony revealed some of the key specifications for the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. Interestingly, this immediately follows a leak claiming the headset will go into mass production soon, with plans to release later this year. Sony originally announced that it was working …
Read More »Sony showcases prototype VR headset with 8K display
We've known for some time now that Sony is planning a next-gen PSVR 2 headset and new controllers, but outside of that, very little has been officially revealed. That may have changed recently, as Sony has debuted a new VR headset prototype, boasting 8K resolution. The prototype headset uses OLED …
Read More »The Quest 2 has sold over 10 million units according to chip supplier
Qualcomm is an SOC manufacturer known best for their work on mobile and portable devices. One of the company’s customers is Meta (formerly Facebook) who uses Qualcomm chips to power their Quest 2 VR headset. According to Qualcomm, the Quest 2 is estimated to have sold over 10 million units. …
Read More »Following GTA: San Andreas VR, Take-Two will make more VR games
The virtual reality sector is in an odd position currently. While not yet fully embraced by the video games industry, companies have begun to experiment with the format. One of the biggest companies currently investing in VR software is Take-Two Interactive. Following the announcement of GTA: San Andreas VR, the …
Read More »GTA: San Andreas is coming to the Quest 2
Hot off the heels of the successful launch of Resident Evil 4 VR, Facebook has now announced that another classic third person video game is being translated into VR for the Oculus Quest 2. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has officially been announced to be coming exclusively to the Oculus …
Read More »The Oculus brand is no more. Say hello to the Meta Quest
Facebook recently held its latest annual ‘Facebook Connect’, where the company announced many new changes both internally and externally. Alongside the announcement that the Facebook umbrella company is now called Meta, it was also announced that the Oculus brand is being retired, with the Oculus Quest now being called the Meta Quest...
Read More »Xbox will not make a VR headset, company reiterates
Microsoft has invested in many fringe technologies over the years. The company has created the AR Hololens headset, the Xbox Kinect and more, however it seems that when it comes to the VR space, Microsoft isn’t interested. Though nothing new, the console manufacturer has once again reiterated the fact that …
Read More »HTC’s Vive Flow standalone VR headset looks pretty bad
Today, HTC is launching a new all-in-one, standalone VR headset – the HTC VIVE Flow. Rather than being a true competitor to the Oculus Quest, this is a very pricey headset aimed for mobile and media use, rather than gaming. Since launching the original Vive headset, HTC has slowly stepped …
Read More »PS Plus subscribers to get 6 free games in November
While Microsoft’s Xbox game Pass subscription service is widely regarded as one of the best deals in gaming currently, PlayStation Plus continues to offer much greater value than Microsoft’s other service – Xbox Games With Gold. For the month of November, Sony is doubling the value of PS Plus, giving away …
Read More »Datamine reveals Valve working on a standalone VR headset
While the VR industry is still relatively small when compared to the likes of console gaming, the niche market has found success in the standalone headset subcategory - namely the Oculus quest 2. It seems Valve is betting on standalone headsets too, as a data mine has revealed that the company is working on a Standalone headset.
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