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Ateneo VR escape room game teaches Martial Law to a new generation
27 April 2026
Source: ateneo.edu
For young Filipinos, the Martial Law era—those dark years from 1972 to 1981 that cast a long shadow until 1986—is not a lived memory but a chapter in the nation’s history often encountered only at a distance. Bridging the gap between knowing and und...more >
27 April 2026
Source: ateneo.edu
For young Filipinos, the Martial Law era—those dark years from 1972 to 1981 that cast a long shadow until 1986—is not a lived memory but a chapter in the nation’s history often encountered only at a distance. Bridging the gap between knowing and und...more >
Quest Update Fixes The Biggest Problem With Screenshots & Recording
21 April 2026
Source: uploadvr.com
I’m on the Public Test Channel (PTC), and I’ve noticed a new screen capture tool that makes it much easier to share an exciting game shot or captivating mixed-reality moment without missing the details that matter most. What You See Is What You Get. ...more >
21 April 2026
Source: uploadvr.com
I’m on the Public Test Channel (PTC), and I’ve noticed a new screen capture tool that makes it much easier to share an exciting game shot or captivating mixed-reality moment without missing the details that matter most. What You See Is What You Get. ...more >
One of VR’s Most Modular Headsets Gets a Little Less Modular Following Key Component Switch
14 April 2026
Source: roadtovr.com
Pimax recently announced it was being forced to change a key component in all Crystal Super PC VR headsets and display accessories moving forward, effectively making one of VR’s most modular headsets decidedly less so. The News. Crystal Su...more >
14 April 2026
Source: roadtovr.com
Pimax recently announced it was being forced to change a key component in all Crystal Super PC VR headsets and display accessories moving forward, effectively making one of VR’s most modular headsets decidedly less so. The News. Crystal Su...more >
New VR gaming venue for Chicago, US
8 April 2026
Source: intergameonline.com
Virtual Zone: VR Gaming Point, opening on the third floor of the historic Germania Place, will offer immersive experiences, including alien invasions and haunted mansion scenarios. The venue has free-roaming technology so players can move around ...more >
8 April 2026
Source: intergameonline.com
Virtual Zone: VR Gaming Point, opening on the third floor of the historic Germania Place, will offer immersive experiences, including alien invasions and haunted mansion scenarios. The venue has free-roaming technology so players can move around ...more >
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting a Standalone VR Experience
2 April 2026
Source: 80.lv
Great news for all fans of the cyberpunk aesthetic, and particularly those familiar with CD PROJEKT RED's RPG set in Night City, Cyberpunk 2077 – the game is soon making its way into virtual reality. Zero Latency VR has teamed up with CD ...more >
2 April 2026
Source: 80.lv
Great news for all fans of the cyberpunk aesthetic, and particularly those familiar with CD PROJEKT RED's RPG set in Night City, Cyberpunk 2077 – the game is soon making its way into virtual reality. Zero Latency VR has teamed up with CD ...more >
Starbreeze and Fast Travel Games announce officially licensed VR game – PAYDAY®: Aces High
26 March 2026
Source: webwire.com
Starbreeze Entertainment announces that Fast Travel Games has revealed PAYDAY: Aces High, an officially licensed VR co-op heist game set in the iconic PAYDAY® universe. The title will launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets in 2026, suppo...more >
26 March 2026
Source: webwire.com
Starbreeze Entertainment announces that Fast Travel Games has revealed PAYDAY: Aces High, an officially licensed VR co-op heist game set in the iconic PAYDAY® universe. The title will launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets in 2026, suppo...more >
GeForce Now hits ’90 FPS VR’ on Meta Quest, Vision Pro, but can we be honest?
20 March 2026
Source: wepc.com
Why can’t we just be clear about new features for gamers and tech fans? Let’s be honest right now: yes, Nvidia announced a boost to GeForce Now for VR at GDC Festival of Gaming. But no, that doesn’t mean 90 FPS VR gaming is available thro...more >
20 March 2026
Source: wepc.com
Why can’t we just be clear about new features for gamers and tech fans? Let’s be honest right now: yes, Nvidia announced a boost to GeForce Now for VR at GDC Festival of Gaming. But no, that doesn’t mean 90 FPS VR gaming is available thro...more >
Meta Ray-Ban Display Major OS Update Brings Widgets, Minigames & New Features
13 March 2026
Source: uploadvr.com
The $800 HUD glasses became available to purchase in the US, for those able to secure an in-person demo slot at physical retailers at least, back in October. And in early January, Meta added a Teleprompter app and started rolling out an early acc...more >
13 March 2026
Source: uploadvr.com
The $800 HUD glasses became available to purchase in the US, for those able to secure an in-person demo slot at physical retailers at least, back in October. And in early January, Meta added a Teleprompter app and started rolling out an early acc...more >
Virtual Reality Games Can Increase A Player’s Desire To Help Others
10 March 2026
Source: eurasiareview.com
Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person’s sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers. The study tracked participants’ feelings as played through a virtual reality scen...more >
10 March 2026
Source: eurasiareview.com
Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person’s sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers. The study tracked participants’ feelings as played through a virtual reality scen...more >
How a high school project turned into full fledged virtual reality gaming at All Around GamerZ
3 March 2026
Source: ckpgtoday.ca
A high school project between friends has grown into a full‑fledged business with the launch of All Around GamerZ in Prince George. The space offers some of the latest in VR and retro arcade gaming, giving visitors a chance to dive into immersive wo...more >
3 March 2026
Source: ckpgtoday.ca
A high school project between friends has grown into a full‑fledged business with the launch of All Around GamerZ in Prince George. The space offers some of the latest in VR and retro arcade gaming, giving visitors a chance to dive into immersive wo...more >
‘Evangelion’ VR Game Will Primarily Use Hand-tracking, Increasing Ease-of-use at Cost of ...
24 February 2026
Source: roadtovr.com
At the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th Anniversary event in Tokyo this weekend, Pixelity showed off its upcoming XR game EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS, revealing it’s going all-in on hand-tracking. The News. On stage at the event, game direc...more >
24 February 2026
Source: roadtovr.com
At the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th Anniversary event in Tokyo this weekend, Pixelity showed off its upcoming XR game EVANGELION: Δ CROSS REFLECTIONS, revealing it’s going all-in on hand-tracking. The News. On stage at the event, game direc...more >
Meta's metaverse is going mobile — and leaving VR behind
20 February 2026
Source: businessinsider.com
Meta is dialing back the metaverse to mean something far less futuristic: an app on your phone. The company, which spent billions of dollars to build Horizon Worlds — an immersive, virtual hangout zone on its Quest virtual reality headsets — is "shifting foc...more >
20 February 2026
Source: businessinsider.com
Meta is dialing back the metaverse to mean something far less futuristic: an app on your phone. The company, which spent billions of dollars to build Horizon Worlds — an immersive, virtual hangout zone on its Quest virtual reality headsets — is "shifting foc...more >
Don’t worry, VR isn’t dying – this weird XR arcade cabinet just made me fall in love with my Quest ...
14 February 2026
Source: techradar.com
The start of 2026 hasn’t felt all that great if you’re a big believer in VR. Meta, the de facto monarch of the space, given its popularity and, until recently, major support for the sector, decided to kick the year off with a round of layoffs, leading to the shutting down ...more >
14 February 2026
Source: techradar.com
The start of 2026 hasn’t felt all that great if you’re a big believer in VR. Meta, the de facto monarch of the space, given its popularity and, until recently, major support for the sector, decided to kick the year off with a round of layoffs, leading to the shutting down ...more >
Khronos Moves to Integrate Gaussian Splatting Into glTF 3D Format
8 February 2026
Source: uploadvr.com
Khronos is a non-profit industry consortium that manages OpenGL, Vulkan, and WebGL. In the context of XR specifically, it pioneered OpenXR, an open industry-standard API for XR application development and runtimes. OpenXR provides developer...more >
8 February 2026
Source: uploadvr.com
Khronos is a non-profit industry consortium that manages OpenGL, Vulkan, and WebGL. In the context of XR specifically, it pioneered OpenXR, an open industry-standard API for XR application development and runtimes. OpenXR provides developer...more >
The Legend of Zelda's First VR Game Is a Perfect Idea Nintendo Couldn't Commit To
1 February 2026
Source: screenrant.com
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series has long been a cornerstone of gaming, blending exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving in fantastical worlds. Breath of the Wild, in particular, redefined the series with its sprawling open world and player freed...more >
1 February 2026
Source: screenrant.com
Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda series has long been a cornerstone of gaming, blending exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving in fantastical worlds. Breath of the Wild, in particular, redefined the series with its sprawling open world and player freed...more >
Meta’s Reality Labs cuts sparked fears of a ‘VR winter’
24 January 2026
Source: cnbc.com
Meta's deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses has chilled the industry, leading to concerns about its future. “I can see how it feels like a VR winter,” said Jessica Young, an independent VR content cre...more >
24 January 2026
Source: cnbc.com
Meta's deprioritizing virtual reality in favor of artificial intelligence and Internet-connected smart glasses has chilled the industry, leading to concerns about its future. “I can see how it feels like a VR winter,” said Jessica Young, an independent VR content cre...more >
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