About: Kevin Joyce

Kevin Joyce has been a writer in the video games industry for more than 20 years, dedicated to XR for the latter half. He has launched numerous initiatives in the XR space, including media outlets such as VRFocus and AR/VR Pioneers, hackathons, marketing and community management organisation Tiny Brains, and not-for-profit educational platforms.

Posts by Kevin Joyce:

Frost Survival VR to Bring Chills to Meta Quest in 2025

Posted on: 12 May 2025

Creators of Survival Nation and Elven Assassin, Wenkly Studio, have announced their latest project, Frost Survival VR. There’s already a tropical island themed survival game in VR, and also a prehistoric game coming soon. So why not try your wits in freezing temperatures, too?

Zombie Army VR: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on: 11 May 2025

The world of VR gaming is about to get a whole lot bloodier, if you could even believe that after GORN 2. Zombie Army VR is a new take on the cult-favorite Zombie Army series promises spine-chilling encounters, heart-pounding action, and the thrill of battling undead hordes in a fully realized immersive environment. If you’re […]

Final Fury Review – Furious Fighting Fun

Posted on: 08 May 2025

VR developer Kluge Interactive has officially launched its latest title, Final Fury. Given the similarity in name to a certain SNK franchise, you’ve probably already guessed what kind of game this is. And it feels that this is intentional, as fighting games aren’t exactly common in VR. Has Kluge Interactive set the template from which […]

Dark Trip Demo Now Available

Posted on: 06 May 2025

Indie VR studio iTales VR has released a free demo version of Dark Trip, a surreal escape room experience blending horror, psychedelia, and detective mystery. The game hit some roadblocks on its way to release given its dark, adult themes, but with that horror (pun intended) out of the way, VR gamers can enjoy the Dark Trip demo […]

GORN 2 Review – Murder at its Finest

Posted on: 05 May 2025

The hugely popular VR exclusive GORN debuted back in 2018, and immediately made a name for itself. The hyper-violent slapstick approach to combat made for a game that worked wonders for both adrenaline rush gameplay and social media commentary. Now, with a new team at the helm, the sequel aims to capitalise on the success […]

Xbox VR Headset: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on: 04 May 2025

While Microsoft have seemingly been putting the breaks on many of their early efforts in VR, with the cancellation of HoloLens and a forthcoming Windows 11 update culling Windows MR functionality, the Xbox brand is set to take another step closer. Xbox Game Pass is already available for Meta Quest, and back in 2024 Meta […]

Remnant Protocol Confirmed for Meta Quest

Posted on: 02 May 2025

A new VR game, Remnant Protocol, was previously announced for PC VR, set to launch on Steam later this year. Now, developer Progenitor Game Studios has announced that Meta Quest users won’t be left out in the cold, with a publishing deal from Meta set to bring the game to the standalone headsets also.

Besiege VR Meta Quest Pre-Order Bonus Revealed

Posted on: 29 Apr 2025

Besiege VR was announced for Meta Quest earlier this month, and was met with a welcoming response. Developed by 3R Games, the studio behind the hit Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, and supported by original creators Spiderling Studios, Besiege VR offers a fully reimagined experience designed specifically for VR. And if you’re excited by that, letting the developers […]

New to Meta Quest? Here’s Some Tips for the Best Environment to Play VR

Posted on: 28 Apr 2025

Virtual reality (VR) has revolutionised the way we experience gaming, and the Meta Quest series of headsets are among the most popular choices for immersive experiences. However, to truly enjoy VR without discomfort, distractions, or safety concerns, it’s important to set up the right environment. Whether you’re using a Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, […]

Ghost Town Review – A Hauntingly Puzzling Adventure

Posted on: 25 Apr 2025

Fireproof Games has launched the highly anticipated Ghost Town for Meta Quest headsets, and of course our friends at 131XR were straight onto it. Is this spooky adventure worth your time and money? Check out the review below to find out!