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Posted on: 01 Aug 2023
One of the surprise summer releases for PSVR 2 has to be C-Smash VRS, a reimagining of SEGA’s Cosmic Smash. Created by Wolf & Wood and RapidEyeMovers, the game is a futuristic form of squash, played either solo or competitively online. The studios have plenty planned for their C-Smash VRS August update, which will see […]
Posted on: 31 Jul 2023
In the two to three years leading up to 2020, if you loved VR then the hot topic was always Half-Life. Like much of the industry, rumours were rife, and Valve was very good at keeping secrets. While most people around the world will remember early 2020 as the onset of the pandemic, VR fans […]
Posted on: 31 Jul 2023
Even with all the current Hollywood strikes going on, the prestigious Venice International Film Festival opens its doors once again this summer. And just like previous years, it’ll include an XR component. Venice Immersive returns with 44 XR projects from around the world, a mixture of films, games and other experiences. And as has become […]
Posted on: 31 Jul 2023
Fireproof Games finally brought The Room VR to PSVR 2 last week. With a few PSVR 2-related tweaks, if you own the original PSVR version then you get a free upgrade. What the studio failed to improve upon were the trophies. Here are the measly 6 PSVR 2 trophies you can unlock for The Room VR: […]
Posted on: 30 Jul 2023
Want to try the latest virtual reality (VR) technology and games prior to launch? Then you’ll need to head to one of the many events taking place around the world. There are some dedicated VR events which are great for consumers whilst others are more industry-led. If you’ve got the time – and some spare […]
Posted on: 29 Jul 2023
This month has been awash with rumours regarding PlayStation hardware. Initially, this started with a court filing from Microsoft saying it expected Sony to release a PS5 Slim in 2023. Furthermore, it expected a PS5 Pro on the horizon. Further rumours began to emerge regarding the PS5 Pro, with a new report suggesting the mid-gen console […]
Posted on: 28 Jul 2023
A couple of weeks ago we reported on the fact that Roblox is coming to Meta Quest. That day has now arrived, with the hugely popular virtual universe – which some might call a metaverse – now available for Quest 2 and Quest Pro. It’s not an official launch on the Quest Store, however, with […]
Posted on: 27 Jul 2023
Continuing XR Source’s coverage of VR developers ending their support for the original Meta Quest, Pistol Whip joins the ranks. In a statement this week, Cloudhead Games confirmed that Pistol Whip Quest 1 support is coming to an end in the next couple of months.
Posted on: 26 Jul 2023
Over the summer videogame release schedules tend to go a bit quieter as studios prepare for the end-of-year rush. That goes the same for VR, with the PSVR 2 roster looking a little thin for the next month. One anticipated game is Smilegate Entertainment’s military shooter Crossfire: Sierra Squad. Supporting PSVR 2 as well as […]
Posted on: 26 Jul 2023
When Meta launched App Lab in 2021 it lauded the fact that this alternative distribution method would help developers get their games in the hands of players. All without going through the rigmarole of the official store selection process. The catch, games aren’t the easiest to find unless you use a third-party platform like SideQuest. […]
