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:

Waltz of the Wizard Gets the Massive Skully’s Fantastic Fails Update

Posted on: 29 Oct 2025

The world of magical experimentation just received a major boost. Developers Aldin Dynamics have released a sweeping content update for their hit wizard simulator Waltz of the Wizard. The Skully’s Fantastic Fails update is now live for players on Steam and Meta Quest – as well as the newly released iOS edition of the game […]

TaVRn’s Takedown Playtest Launches on Steam

Posted on: 27 Oct 2025

Earlier this year XRSource reported on the announcement of a forthcoming VR game set in the cult-favorite Naheulbeuk universe, TaVRn’s Takedown. Developer VR Studio LDLC is keen to get more eyes on the game – and seemingly, bodies into it – as a free playtest for TaVRn’s Takedown has launched today on Steam.

The Best New VR Horror Games of 2025 – Perfect for Halloween

Posted on: 25 Oct 2025

As the shadows grow longer and nights get chillier, VR horror enthusiasts have a feast in 2025. This year has brought us several new titles that push boundaries, creep under your skin, and haunt your headset long after you remove it. Whether you like full‑on monsters or subtle psychological dread, these games deliver. Here are […]

Pickle Pro Brings Pickleball to Apple Vision pro

Posted on: 24 Oct 2025

Prolific XR developer Resolution Games is bringing one of the US’ fastest growing sports to spatial gaming with Pickle Pro. With success in the field of immersive sports coming from Racket Club and Home Sports on Meta Quest, Resolution Games now turn their attention to the Apple Vision Pro.

Titan Isles Update Brings Spooky Fun with the Hollowlight Festival

Posted on: 23 Oct 2025

Psytec Games is bringing Halloween to Titan Isles with the launch of update v1.0.42, live now on Meta Quest and SteamVR. The new update introduces the Hollowlight Festival: a limited-time, Halloween-themed celebration including special events, eerie visuals, and new gameplay challenges.

Trenches VR Debuts on Meta Quest & PC VR, PSVR 2 Coming Soon

Posted on: 23 Oct 2025

The highly anticipated launch of Trenches VR is finally upon us. Developed by Steelkrill Studio and Prep Games, Trenches VR proposes an experience perfectly suited for the spooky season. It’s a good thing VR is often made to be a standing experience, as if you had a seat you’d be jumping out of it.

Trenches VR Review – A Terrifyingly Basic Horror Game

Posted on: 21 Oct 2025

SteelKrill Studio’s Trenches VR has arrived just in time for Halloween, and so has 131XR’s review of the game. A VR adaptation of the 2023 console and PC game, Trenches VR makes use of the immersive nature of VR to ensure that you’re thoroughly scared. However, it does so with some very basic jump scares, […]

Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss Launch Set for November

Posted on: 19 Oct 2025

Polyarc has announced that Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss will launch next month across multiple XR platforms. The game is available to pre-order, with Meta Quest players being treated to a special Preview Weekend ahead of launch.

The Best VR Fighting Games: Put Up Your Dukes

Posted on: 18 Oct 2025

VR has revolutionised gaming, and both the Meta Quest and PSVR 2 platforms continue to deliver some of the most immersive, high-octane fighting experiences to date. Whether you’re a fan of traditional martial arts, over-the-top arcade brawls, or gritty melee combat, there’s a VR fighting game for you. With full-body motion tracking and room-scale capabilities, […]

Apple Vision Pro M5 Promises ‘New Class’ of Immersive Gaming

Posted on: 16 Oct 2025

Yesterday’s announcement of the revised Apple Vision Pro caught many off guard. For months we’ve been hearing rumours ranging from a smaller, less powerful ‘Air’ or ‘Lite’ model, to a beefed up ‘2’, right up to the project being cancelled altogether. What we actually got was a remodelled edition, with the M5 processor and a […]