Meta Announces Big Update For Its VR Avatars

These new-and-improved 3D avatars will be available on Meta Quest, Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. Meta today announced that its lineup of expressive 3D avatars will be getting a major face lift in the form of new facial expressions, assistive devices, ... more - vrscout

Former Olympians’ VR Fitness App Features A Martial Arts Twist

One of Les Mills’ most popular high-energy classes is heading to the Meta Quest. When it comes to group fitness, Les Mills is a global leader with 140,000 certified trainers in 21,000 clubs across 100 countries leading classes with extreme names like ... more - vrscout

Hideo Kojima Is Rumored To Be Working On A VR Game

Could Metal Gear Solid VR be on the way? Word is legendary video game developer and industry-darling Hideo Kojima might be working on his own VR game. According to a tweet from OopsLeaks, a Twitter account dedicated to video game rumors and leaks, the ... more - vrscout

Upcoming TV Series Features A Cast Of AR Avatars

The situational comedy will air on traditional networks and streaming services alongside a unique AR version. We’ve seen AR technology used in a variety of unique ways over the past several years, but nothing quite like Gay Aliens in Metaverse . Brought ... more - vrscout

This VR/AR Art Exhibit Is Environmentally-Friendly

Vegas’ latest attraction is an extended reality experience built from upcycled materials. As history has shown us, it’s tough getting people to care about the environment. What should be a universal issue has slowly devolved into a hot-button topic for ... more - vrscout

South Korea Is Building Its Own K-Pop Metaverse

The metaverse will supposedly play a central role in the South Korean economy. It’s hard to ignore the growing rise of South Korean media and culture in Western countries. Ever since Psy graced our ears with his now-iconic song ‘Gangnam Style’ in 2012, ... more - vrscout

The PlayStation VR2 Might Feature A Game-Changing Display

Sony’s next VR device is shaping up to be a game-changer. According to a report by Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), the PlayStation 2 will feature a display density of 800 PPI (pixels per inch) per eye. That’s twice the pixel ... more - vrscout

Best Forklift Operator Is The VR Simulator We Need Right Now

At last, a VR forklift simulator that’s worth playing. This week video game publisher Gamedust announced that its upcoming VR forklift game Best Forklift Operator will feature full VR support on PC VR headsets at launch. Available in Early Access on ... more - vrscout

Viveport Launching NFT Marketplace Vive Bytes Next Month

The inaugural sales event will include exclusive content from the Step into Cat Art Online Exhibition . HTC today announced the upcoming launch of Vive Bytes, a new marketplace specializing in anime, cartoon, and games (ACG) themed NFTs coming soon to ... more - vrscout

VR Sailing Game MarineVerse Cup Coming To The Quest 2

Grab the helm in this multiplayer sailing simulator created by sailors for sailors. Melbourne-based developer MarineVerse, the same team behind 2018’s VR Regatta , today announced MarineVerse Cup , a new VR sailing game coming later this year to Meta ... more - vrscout

These Futuristic ‘Moon Boots’ Let You Walk Forever In VR

Each boot is equipped with motorized wheels that gently reposition the wearer away from danger. What if you could walk an infinite distance in VR from the comfort of your own home? And I mean physically walk. Where would you go? What would you do? For ... more - vrscout

Walmart Is Working On Its Own Metaverse With NFTs & Crypto

One of the biggest global big-box retailers wants a chunk of that $800 billion metaverse business. It appears that Walmart, one of the largest global big-box retailers, is joining the growing metaverse community with the launch of their own cryptocurrency. ... more - vrscout

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Is Getting A Full Sequel

Return to the role of The Tourist and battle new enemies across the French Quarter. Skydance Interactive has officially unveiled The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution , an official follow-up to its award-winning survival horror ... more - vrscout

Samsung Losing Ground In VR/AR Due To ‘Obsession’ With Foldable Tech

Company’s like Apple and Meta are leaving Samsung in the virtual dust. According to a new report by The Korea Herald , Samsung is steadily losing its position within the VR/AR space due to its unhealthy “obsession” with foldable smartphone technology. ... more - vrscout

Google Reportedly Working On Its Own Mixed Reality Glasses

Insiders claim the device resembles a pair of ski goggles and will launch in 2024. According to The Verge , Google is currently in development of its own AR device capable of blending virtual graphics over the real world, citing “two people familiar ... more - vrscout

Sundance 2022 In VR: What To Check Out

Another year, another stellar lineup of ground-breaking VR and AR projects. Today marks the start of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, kicking off nine days of incredible films premieres, conversations, and immersive experiences. This year the festival ... more - vrscout

Skyrim VR Looks Even Better As A Comic Book

VR mods bring the popular VR game to life in a whole new light. I know what you’re thinking: “another story about Skyrim ? Really?” Bethesda’s seemingly unkillable fantasy RPG was first released back in 2011 for PC and consoles and has since been ported ... more - vrscout

Attack On Titan Is Even More Terrifying In VR

Celebrate the final season with some good old-fashioned Titan-slaying. When it comes to modern anime, there are few shows as well known as Attack on Titan . The popular Japanese animated series is currently in its fourth and final season, marking the ... more - vrscout

New Quest Update Adds Apple Magic Keyboard Support & More

It’s all about the little things. Meta this week announced the rollout of update v37 for the Meta Quest and Meta Quest 2. Like past updates, v37 introduces a slew of improvements to the company’s standalone VR headsets, including support for additional ... more - vrscout

Snap’s Spectacles Lens Lets You Play Catch With The LA Rams

“LA Rams Mini Game” is the first Spectacles Lens developed in collaboration with a professional NFL team. Snap Inc. this week revealed a new AR-powered Lens for the company’s Spectacles 3 that lets users toss the virtual pigskin with LA Rams quarterback ... more - vrscout

Ubisoft Unveils VR Escape Game Based On Notre-Dame Fire

The game will serve as an official tie-in to an upcoming docudrama about the 2019 fire. Critically-acclaimed video game studio Ubisoft ( Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia ) this week announced a partnership with film production and distribution ... more - vrscout

HTC Winter Sale Offers Major Discounts On VIVE Headsets And More

Anyone who purchases a qualifying VR headset will also get two free months of Viveport Infinity. HTC Vive has a lot going on in 2022. Over the past several months the company revealed its new Vive Wrist Trackers , a partnership with Lumen Technologies ... more - vrscout

Hot Wheels-Inspired VR Game Stunt Track Builder Out Now

Build your own over-the-top stunt tracks with realistic toy-car physics. Available now on Quest and PC VR headsets, Stunt Track Builder is a new VR game for Quest and PC VR headsets that lets you relive those fond childhood memories of building intricate ... more - vrscout

Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset Reportedly Delayed Until 2023

Looks like we might have to wait just a little while longer for the company’s combination VR/AR headset. According to a new report by Bloomberg , Apple’s long-rumored VR/AR headset could be delayed until 2023 due to a combination of technical issues, ... more - vrscout

Fight A Mixed Reality Mech In Saber City, Coming To Quest & iPhone

Turn your living room into a mixed reality arena with this unique VR/AR experience. This week we caught our first glimpse of Saber City , an upcoming VR game for Quest that utilizes Passthrough technology to immerse players in a mixed reality arena. ... more - vrscout

Rocket League Meets Archery Meets VR In NOCK, Coming Soon To Quest

Grab your bow and jump into the virtual arena. This week, developer Normal VR ( Half+Half ) unveiled its latest VR game, NOCK . Coming “soon” to the Quest platform, the multiplayer VR experience looks a lot like the popular vehicular soccer game Rocket ... more - vrscout

Beat Saber Teases Mysterious New Block Type

Speculation is already rampant. This week developer Beat Games teased a new block type on the way to its ultra-popular VR rhythm game Beat Saber . In a tweet posted yesterday to their official Twitter account, the company shared a picture featuring a ... more - vrscout

VR Restores The Notre-Dame Cathedral To Its Historic Glory

The 45-minute interactive tour takes you back 850 years to explore the incredible architecture in its prime. On April 15th, 2019, a massive fire that started under the roof of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral caused extensive damage to the historic ... more - vrscout

One Of The Best VR Shooters On Quest Is About To Get Better

The Blaston Reloaded update will introduce a variety of exciting new content. Resolution Games ( Demeo, Acron: Attack of the Squirrels, Angry Birds VR ) today announced several major updates coming soon to their VR dueler Blaston that will add new content ... more - vrscout

Patients Can Now Use A Vive Flow To Access Healthcare In VR

HTC is bringing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pain management treatments to the metaverse. HTC VIVE is partnering with XRHealth to bring healthcare into the metaverse in the form of virtual medical rooms where patients can receive physical ... more - vrscout