The Oculus Quest Is Now The Meta Quest

Just a week after Facebook (Meta) announced the name change, we’re already seeing ‘Meta Quest’ branding out in the wild. Last week during Facebook Connect 2021, Mark Zuckerburg took to the stream to reveal the official rebranding of Facebook to “Meta.” ... more - vrscout

Black Box VR Gym Members Lift An Incredible One Billion Pounds

That’s like lifting the Washington Monument six times. Black Box VR is a one-of-a-kind gym that combines fitness and gaming to deliver a challenging workout enhanced by VR technology. After slipping into a VR headset, members use real-world machinery ... more - vrscout

‘Blade & Sorcery: Nomad’ Available Now On Oculus Quest 2

Warpfrog’s ultra-popular melee combat game makes its way to Facebook’s (Meta) latest standalone VR headset. Blade & Sorcery , one of the most popular VR games currently available on PC VR headsets, has officially arrived on Oculus Quest 2 headsets ... more - vrscout

Location-Based AR Mobile Game ‘Pikmin Bloom’ Is Adorable

Nintendo’s pint-sized creatures return in a Pokémon Go -like mobile game for iOS and Android devices. Niantic, the company behind popular mobile games such as Pokémon Go , Catan: World Explorers, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite , recently announced Pikmin ... more - vrscout

‘The Twilight Zone VR’ Announced For Quest & PlayStation VR

Imagine a world… XR Producer Fun Train ( Tarzan VR, The Exorcist: Legion VR ) today announced The Twilight Zone VR , an upcoming VR game for Oculus Quest and PlayStation VR based on the iconic 1959 television series of the same name. According to Fun ... more - vrscout

VR Parkour Game ‘STRIDE’ Adds New Locations And Cosmetics

Joy Way celebrates the one-year anniversary of its high-octane VR platformer with a handful of major updates. STRIDE is a fast-paced VR game that has you navigating a futuristic city by jumping from rooftop to rooftop, sliding down ledges, crashing through ... more - vrscout

Oculus Quest’s ‘Space Sense’ Feature Detects People And Pets

The company’s latest update introduces a handful of exciting features that revolve around safety and accessibility. Facebook (Meta) today announced the rollout of update v34 for the Oculus Quest platform. Over the course of the next month, you’ll see ... more - vrscout

The Oculus Quest 2 Is One Of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021

Oprah’s legendary holiday shopping guide includes Facebook’s (Meta) latest standalone VR headset. American talk show host and living legend, Oprah Winfrey, has returned with her highly-anticipated holiday gift guide, Oprah’s Favorite Things, offering ... more - vrscout

Facebook (Meta) Is Improving Its Developer Ecosystem

The company puts a focus on community building with a new suite of developer tools. Last week was quite a busy one for Facebook, or should I say Meta . The social media company is doubling down on its vision of the metaverse with new tools, games, and ... more - vrscout

Five Classic Video Games That Deserve A VR Remake

VR remakes are all the rage at the moment. Here’s our selection of classic video games we’d love to play in VR. Earlier this month, Resident Evil 4 VR launched on the Oculus Quest 2 and so far players are absolutely loving this expertly-crafted VR remake ... more - vrscout

Facebook (Meta) Is Buying VR Fitness App ‘Supernatural’

Facebook Connect may be over but the news keeps on rolling in. Earlier today, Facebook—now called Meta—announced that it will be purchasing Within, developer of the popular VR fitness platform Supernatural . This marks the latest in a series of major ... more - vrscout

Facebook’s Codec Avatars Look Almost Too Real

These 3D human avatars are so realistic you can see the pores on the skin. During today’s Meta (formally Facebook) Connect Keynote event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg walked us through a series of major announcements detailing how the newly branded company is ... more - vrscout

Everything We Know About Project Cambria, Facebook’s New XR Headset

The company is working on a “higher-end” Oculus headset that features a variety of game-changing technology. During today’s Facebook Connect conference, the company, now called ‘Meta,’ revealed a new addition to its lineup of Oculus hardware. Code-named ... more - vrscout

‘Horizon Home’ Social Spaces Announced For Oculus Quest 2

Design your own virtual home and invite your friends to hang out, watch videos, or party up before a game. Facebook today unveiled Horizon Home, a custom social space where you can invite friends to hang out and watch videos before jumping into an experience. ... more - vrscout

Facebook’s Presence Platform Offers New Mixed Reality Tools

The company states that its new platform will serve as the backbone for its rapidly-growing metaverse. During today’s Facebook Connect conference, Facebook rolled out its vision of the metaverse in a series of exciting announcements. This includes the ... more - vrscout

Facebook Reveals Customizable ‘Horizon Workrooms’, Work Accounts

Facebook unveils new updates to its VR coworking platform as well as a new-and-improved Oculus for Business program. Facebook Connect 2021 continues to deliver, with the company today announcing several exciting business-related features for the Oculus ... more - vrscout

‘POW POW: Dye It Up!’ Is A Family-Friendly VR Battle Royale Game

Battle it out in competitive paintball matches set throughout a sprawling college campus. Over the past year, popular multiplayer games such as Population: One and Rec Room’s ‘Rec Royale’ game mode have proven that the battle royale genre is a perfect ... more - vrscout

Marvel’s First AR Story Experience Introduces You To The Eternals

Travel back in time to learn more about the heroic deeds of Marvel Studios’ latest group of gorgeous super people. Marvel Studios’ latest cinematic extravaganza, Eternals , is set to arrive in theaters next month, introducing a brand new collection of ... more - vrscout

VR Fitness App ‘Supernatural’ Adds Private Boxing Classes

The subscription-based immersive fitness platform expands its offerings with new full-body cardio workouts. Immersive fitness and wellness platform Supernatural today announced the launch of Supernatural Boxing , a new selection of full-body cardio workouts ... more - vrscout

Pimax Unveils VR 3.0 Standalone/PC VR Headset

Gee whiz, those are some impressive specs… During the very first Pimax Frontier event this week, Pimax announced the Pimax Reality 12K QLED a combination standalone and PC VR headset packed with a variety of potentially game-changing features. Instead ... more - vrscout

Feature Film ‘We Met In Virtual Reality’ Shot Entirely In ‘VRChat’

The experimental documentary showcases how social VR technology can affect our emotional and social relationships. We Met in Virtual Reality is a 90-minute feature documentary that tells the story of five different members of the VRChat community through ... more - vrscout

‘Jentrix’ On Oculus Quest Combines ‘Jenga’ And ‘Tetris’

Mix and match a never-ending wave of colorful fruit in this nerve-wracking VR puzzle game. Available now on Oculus Quest headsets via the Oculus App Lab , Jentrix is a unique VR puzzle-solving game that tasks you with mixing and matching colorful fruit ... more - vrscout

‘Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ Now Fully Playable In VR

A new mod brings the classic Nintendo 64 action-adventure game to PC VR headsets for the first time. One of the most iconic video games of all time is now available in VR thanks to a new mod by BrianMp16. This isn’t some 20-minute tech demo; it’s a fully ... more - vrscout

Hasbro Reveals ‘Transformers’ VR Game And NerfVR Updates

The company has revealed additional details surrounding its lineup of original VR experiences. During day two of Hasbro Pulse Con, a two-day virtual event showcasing exclusive Hasbro products and events, the company announced its first-ever at-home VR ... more - vrscout

Facebook Messenger Introduces AR Group Effects

Turn your next video call into an interactive party with Facebook’s collection of multiplayer AR experiences. Group Effects is a new feature available now on Facebook Messenger and Messenger Rooms that allows Facebook users to interact with a variety ... more - vrscout

‘Guided Meditation VR’ Brings 30+ Hours Of Meditations To Oculus Quest

Relax and unwind in a calming VR experience complete with guided meditations on anxiety, depression, sleep, and more. Originally released on the Oculus Go in 2016, developer Cubicle Ninja today announced the launch of Guided Meditation VR on Oculus Quest ... more - vrscout

VR Footwear Cybershoes Adds A Bunch Of New Games

Shuffle your way through a collection of newly compatible games and compete in an exclusive NFT tournament. Since the launch of its official Kickstarter back in 2018, Cybershoes have built up an impressive list of compatible VR games. This includes such ... more - vrscout

‘Squid Game’ Snapchat Lenses Bring The Terrifying Show To Life In AR

Step into the role of the mysterious Front Man or a masked guard with these killer face filters. Netflix’s latest global sensation, Squid Game , is shaping up to be the platform’s biggest series launch in history. Since its release this past September, ... more - vrscout

Relaxing VR Art Game ‘Cosmic Sugar’ Lets You Sculpt Light

Explore your creativity in this interactive exploration of physics, art, and sound . Imagine having the power to manipulate the cosmos with the simple brush of a hand. Or using various sounds to shatter the stars and send them spiraling millions of miles ... more - vrscout

Chicken Waffle Launches XR Creator Fund For Indie Devs

The Indie XR Creator Fund will provide smaller developers with the funds and support needed to bring their projects to life. XR developers, Chicken Waffle have announced a new Indie XR Creator Fund intended to assist AR and VR creators by giving them ... more - vrscout