Maze Theory Plans Joint PlayStation VR 2 & Oculus Quest Launch of Engram

Having released Doctor Who: The Edge of Time back in 2019 – followed by the PC and console version The Edge Of Reality – and currently highly focused on Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom , Maze Theory is well versed when it comes to bringing big IP’s ... more - vrfocus.com

Wanderer Delayed to Late 2021, Physical PlayStation VR Edition Confirmed

Of the many virtual reality (VR) videogames VRFocus is still looking forward to playing in 2021, time-travelling puzzle adventure Wanderer is high up on that list. Originally slated for a Q3 launch, developers M-Theory and Oddboy have announced that ... more - vrfocus.com

Catan: World Explorers’ Journey Ends Before it Truly Began, Closes November

Remember Catan: World Explorers from 2019, probably not? A project by Pokémon Go creator Niantic Labs to fuse augmented reality (AR) geolocation gaming and the renowned Catan board game together, it’s about to be closed down for go, before it even saw ... more - vrfocus.com

Humble Bundle’s Fall VR Emporium Deal Includes $154+ of Games

2020’s Humble Bundle Fall virtual reality (VR) offer arrived a little late in the season but that’s not the case in 2021, a little early in fact. The Fall VR Emporium Bundle has just gone live where you can get up to seven titles for an incredibly low ... more - vrfocus.com

Review: Clash of Chefs VR

If there’s one positive thing that has cropped up from this damn pandemic is that a lot of people seemed to have improved their cooking skills. Whether that’s learning to bake for the first time or figuring out how to make an awesome lasagne, being stuck ... more - vrfocus.com

There’s a Military Focus on Professional VR Training at DSEI 2021

The largest Defence, Simulation and Training conference descended on London (DSEI) and immersive technology specialist, Kevin Williams, took the time to traverse the massive convention space and return with observations on VR and AR impact in this sector. ... more - vrfocus.com

Larcenauts’ Next Update The Zarius Heist Adds New Specialist, Map & More

Virtual reality (VR) hero shooter Larcenauts arrived back in June for Oculus headsets, seeing a flurry of updates rectifying issues and adding more content. Today, developer Impulse Gear has announced that the next one is right around the corner – this ... more - vrfocus.com

Oculus Quest’s Real VR Fishing Year 2 Edition Update Lands in October

When it comes to catching a few aquatic creatures on Oculus Quest, MirageSoft’s Real VR Fishing ticks all the boxes, offering a chilled-out experience either solo or with friends. Today, the studio has announced its next major update for the fishing ... more - vrfocus.com

A-Muse Yourself Today With Synth Rider’s Latest Music Pack

To attract and then keep players developers of rhythm action videogames know they need a continual succession of tracks, aided further if these come from big, international artists. Beat Saber recently welcomed Skrillex onto its roster whilst Synth Riders ... more - vrfocus.com

Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife Tiptoes Onto PlayStation VR in October

There haven’t been as many virtual reality (VR) horror titles appearing in 2021 as in previous years with one of the most notable exceptions being Fast Travel Games’ Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife . Originally released for Oculus before coming to Steam, ... more - vrfocus.com

Colour Matching Rainbow Reactor: Fusion Hits Oculus Quest Today

A couple of years ago developer Tunermaxx released a little virtual reality (VR) puzzler called Rainbow Reactor, offering a new take on the classic match-three gameplay mechanic. Today, it’s the turn of Oculus Quest with a new addition to the series, ... more - vrfocus.com

Oculus & Steam Beat Saber Crossplay Goes Live, PSVR Multiplayer Still in the Works

It was almost a year ago that Beat Games released a multiplayer component for its popular rhythm action title Beat Saber. It wasn’t an all-encompassing update, however. Oculus players could only join others on the same platform whilst PlayStation VR ... more - vrfocus.com

Oculus Quest v33 Update Begins Rollout Adding Air Link Improvements

Normally each month Facebook makes a generally modest announcement regarding the next software update for Oculus Quest, touting its latest features. September hasn’t missed out on the monthly rollout but the company has stayed fairly quiet about it. ... more - vrfocus.com

Neverboard Brings Free-to-Play Board Gaming to Oculus Quest This Fall

Boardgames are great in virtual reality (VR) with the likes of Catan VR and Demeo prime examples of that fact. Today, Oculus Launchpad alumni Evernever Games has announced its entry into the space, a colourful, free-to-play experience called Neverboard ... more - vrfocus.com

Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Last Call Makes a Cohesive Whole

When ILMxLAB launched Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge for Oculus Quest last year it felt like a virtual reality (VR) experience that wanted to tell its own stories away from the main film canon. And it did, partially, showcasing ILMxLAB’s ability ... more - vrfocus.com

Latest Horizon VR Rumour Points to Firesprite & PlayStation VR 2

The next PlayStation VR is coming, it might not be this year but it is definitely set to arrive in the near future. And just like any new hardware, it needs some good videogames to back it up. Big IP certainly helps in that regard with a new rumour suggesting ... more - vrfocus.com

Xiaomi Unveils Smart Glasses Vision Featuring MicroLED Waveguides

Xiaomi is one of China’s leading technology companies, previously partnering with Facebook during the Oculus Go era to create the Mi VR Standalone for its home market. Today, the company has teased plans for a future entry into the smart glasses market, ... more - vrfocus.com

Horizon Workrooms to Introduce Zoom Meetings in 2022

Several weeks ago Facebook launched its vision for work-based collaboration in virtual reality (VR), Horizon Workrooms. Designed to help colleagues connect remotely, this week it has been revealed that the highly popular video conferencing service Zoom ... more - vrfocus.com

More Prizes are up for Grabs in NEWVIEW Awards 2021

The annual NEWVIEW Awards organised by Psychic VR Lab opened submissions last month, accepting artistic works from creators using the company’s Styly platform. With several awards and cash prizes already on offer, today Psychic VR Lab has announced the ... more - vrfocus.com

Oculus Quest ‘Space Sense’ Feature Discovered, Provides Play Area Incursion Alert

Before playing any virtual reality (VR) experience at home it’s always advisable to clear the area because once that headset is on you’ll quickly forget how you’re oriented in the room and where stuff is. What you can’t plan for is those moving variables, ... more - vrfocus.com

Iragon’s Naughty VR Kickstarter has Smashed its Funding Goal

Towards the end of July VRFocus reported on Repulse Game Studios launching a rather modest Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for its virtual reality (VR) RPG Iragon. Having already spent three years in development the team was looking to raise a mere ... more - vrfocus.com

Showcasing ‘Best of British’ VR, the Immersive Arcade Begins UK Tour

The United Kingdom has some incredible talent when it comes to immersive content creation which is why the Immersive Arcade: The Showcase was put together, a collaborative effort between several agencies including Digital Catapult; commissioned by UKRI ... more - vrfocus.com

Full HTC Vive Pro 2 Kit Pre-Orders Open for $1400

The new HTC Vive Pro 2 officially went on sale back in June but only for the headset, ideal for those looking to upgrade their existing HTC Vive system. Today, the HTC Vive Pro 2 Full Kit is now available to pre-order in the US, offering an all-in-one ... more - vrfocus.com

The VR Drop: Serving Up a Sci-fi Tale

Welcome to another Friday VR Drop, your regular round-up of the virtual reality (VR) videogames due for release in the coming week. The selection features new games, updates and more, plenty to keep virtual reality (VR) players busy for a while. Cave ... more - vrfocus.com

Lynx R-1 Kickstarter to Offer Mixed Reality from $499

For those after a reasonably cheap mixed reality (MR) headset then French hardware startup Lynx‘s R-1 device is a tantalising prospect. Lynx founder Stan Larroque has been developing the device for several years now, taking that next leap towards consumer ... more - vrfocus.com

Schell Games’ I Expect You To Die 2 Surpasses $1m Revenue in Under One Week

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar is the latest instalment of the virtual reality (VR) escape room series by Schell Games, arriving for multiple headsets a couple of weeks ago. The studio has now revealed that the launch has been a success, ... more - vrfocus.com

Ray-Ban Stories is Facebook’s £299 Entry Into the Smart Glasses Market

Well, that leak earlier today turned out to be right on the money. Facebook and Ray-Ban have officially announced Ray-Ban Stories, their smart glasses collaboration featuring three style varients, built-in cameras and much more, all available from £299 ... more - vrfocus.com

BFI Reveals Programme for London Film Festival Expanded

In 2020 for the very first time the BFI London Film Festival introduced an immersive lineup to its programming, under the banner LFF Expanded. Today, the festival has revealed its 2021 selection, a mixture of XR works from artists across the world. LFF ... more - vrfocus.com

Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual! Arrives on Steam Tomorrow

A few weeks ago HappyGiant and Big Sugar Games released a demo for the SteamVR version of Sam & Max: This Time It’s Virtual! , giving PC players a taste of the capers to come. Today, the teams have announced that the crime-fighting duo and their ... more - vrfocus.com

Ray-Ban and Facebook’s Smart Glasses Have Reportedly Leaked

Today was supposed to be the day that Ray-Ban and Facebook make their big smart glasses reveal but it seems a leak has beaten them to it. Several images have appeared on Twitter showcasing the new product for the first time, indicating functionality ... more - vrfocus.com