Flat2VR Studios, a recently-formed game studio focused on bringing existing flatscreen games to VR, has released its first game, Trombone Champ: Unflattened!. A positive early reception bodes well for both the studio’s ability to deliver and its choice of which games to port in the first place.

Flat2VR Studios is a formalization of a group of dedicated modders who were making unofficial VR mods for flatscreen games. The studio announced earlier this year that it would release official VR conversions of four games.

The first of […]

StrikerVR, the haptic peripheral maker for out-of-home VR, announced it’s opened pre-orders for the Mavrik, a new haptic VR gun designed for consumers.

The haptic gun, which is compatible with Quest 3 and Quest 3S, is now available for pre-order, priced at $499. StrikerVR says 1,000 units will available for Christmas delivery, however general shipping is expected to take place starting March 15th, 2025.

Like the Pro version for location-based entertainment, the new Mavrik for consumers includes strong immersive recoil and haptic feedback. The […]

Halo Combat Evolved (2001) released on the Xbox over two decades ago, but thanks to this mod, you can now play the original PC version in VR, which critically includes motion controller support.

The mod, called ‘HaloCEVR’, was created by modder ‘LivingFray’, who is also known for their work on an unofficial Metal: Hellsinger VR mod before the release of the official Metal: Hellsinger VR in September.

If you already own the remastered Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary edition via The Master Chief Collection, we have some bad news; […]

Leopoly, the studio behind PC VR modeling software Shapelab (2023), has launched a new version built specifically for Quest headsets.

Called Shapelab Lite, the polygon-based 3D modeling app is now in early access for Quest 3, Quest 3S and Quest Pro.

Shapelab Lite offers up many of the core features of the PC VR app’s toolset, targeting its intuitive sculpting tools at beginners, hobbyists, and professionals seeking a standalone 3D modeling solution.

Key features include a polygon mesh-based framework for precision modeling, dynamic topology for flexible detail adjustments, […]

Black Friday always marks the best deal of the season for VR headsets, and this year is no different. Here’s the best HTC Vive Black Friday deals for 2024.

VIVE Focus Vision

The best HTC Vive Focus Vision Black Friday sale we’ve seen so far is $1,000 from Amazon. This deal includes the headset, controllers, Vive Wired Streaming Kit (normally $150 alone), three bundle games (XRWorkout, Capsule Critters, and TheBlue), and your choice between one of […]

Black Friday always marks the best deal of the season for VR headsets, and this year is no different. Here’s the best PSVR 2 Black Friday for 2024.

Let’s cut right to the chase. Here’s the best sales we’ve seen so far.

PSVR 2 Horizon Bundle

The best PSVR 2 Black Friday sale so far is $350 from Amazon, which includes a copy of Horizon Call of the Mountain, one of the top games for the headset.

PSVR […]

Black Friday always marks the best deal of the season for VR headsets, and this year is no different. Here’s the best Black Friday 2024 sale on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

Let’s cut right to the chase. Here’s the best sales we’ve seen so far.

Meta Quest 3 (512GB)

The best Quest 3 (512GB) Black Friday sale so far is $500 from Best Buy, which includes a $75 gift card, a copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a three […]

Devs United Games, the studio behind Quest exclusive Real VR Fishing, announced they’re finally bringing the popular VR fishing game to PC VR headsets next month.

Coming to SteamVR headsets in early December, Real VR Fishing is set to follow the same pricing policy and gameplay as the Quest version, making all DLCs—US West Coast DLC, US East Coast DLC, Japan DLC Part 1 and 2—available on Steam at launch.

The base game features 40 fishing holes and 150+ fish species as standard, however […]

Leaked 3D models hidden in a recent SteamVR update appear to show off a new VR motion controller, sparking renewed hope that Valve is gearing up to release its long-rumored ‘Deckard’ VR standalone headset.

As reported by tech analyst and YouTuber Brad ‘SadlyitsBradley’ Lynch, two newly discovered controllers have leaked in recent SteamVR drivers, which includes a new VR motion controller, code-named ‘Roy’, and a new gamepad, code-named ‘Ibex’.

Unlike standard VR motion controllers, which typically feature two action buttons per controller, the leaked Roy […]

Meta usually launches its newest headsets toward the end of the year, and that usually means the headset itself doesn’t go on sale until the next holiday. But this year is an exception, at least for Amazon which is offering up an impressive Black Friday sale for Quest 3S.

Quest 3S, Meta’s newest headset, launched barely a month-and-a-half ago. So we weren’t expecting to see a substantial discount on the headset until sometime next year.

Alas, Amazon US has a very solid Quest 3S Black Friday deal: $300 for the […]

Resolution Games, the veteran XR studio behind Demeo (2021) and Racket Club (2023), announced Home Sports, a casual multi-sport VR game exclusively for Quest 3 and Quest 3S.

Slated to arrive on the Horizon Store next month, Home Sports packs in a collection of five social sports, including pickleball, mini golf, hockey, bowling, and badminton, giving off some very Wii Sports (2006) vibes in the process.

Games can be played locally (provided you both own a Quest 3 or Quest 3S), or online for multiplayer action.

Additionally, the […]

Get your VR headset carrying case ready, because if you’re visiting family this holiday season, there are a ton of great games out there you should consider showing off to first-timers of all ages.

Consumer VR headsets have been around for nearly a decade now, but many people still haven’t tried it—or worse, tried it and walked away without experiencing the slate of truly awesome VR games out on modern headsets.

And there are a ton of great games out there—a lot more than we can mention […]

Vision Pro is an incredible headset in many ways, but its most obvious weak point (after the pricetag) is comfort. Apple’s obsession with aesthetics made a headset that’s striking for those looking at it, but less comfortable than it could be for those actually using it. Luckily, fixing this flaw is quite simple.

Many critiques of Vision Pro’s comfort attribute the issue to the headset’s weight. It’s metal after all! So that must be the issue, right?

Well, Vision Pro actually isn’t much heavier than contemporary […]

Alongside updates to its PC VR headset lineup, Pimax revealed a new financing plan for Crystal Super and Crystal Light which makes both PC VR headsets more affordable, but also alters the payment structure and returns policy in a way that could raise a few eyebrows moving forward.

Announced back in April, Crystal Super is set to be the company’s next flagship PC VR headset, offering a base 57 PPD version with QLED panels that features a staggering resolution […]

Varjo, the high-end XR headset creator, today announced the release of a new smartphone-based 3D scanning service for enterprise that promises to let users quickly build photorealistic environments and explore them in both VR and on traditional screens.

Called Teleport, the paid app allows users to capture and recreate real-world locations, something the Finland-based company says takes just 5–10 minutes, which is notably faster than traditional photogrammetry methods.

Supported capture devices include iPhones and iPads running iOS 17 or later, which includes […]