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:

EXOcars Races onto PSVR 2

Posted on: 07 Mar 2025

Developer Xocus has launched its highly regarded EXOcars for PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2). After debuting on Steam in May 2024, the game made its way to Meta Quest headsets. Both of these editions were well received by VR racing game fans. Now, it’s finally reached PlayStation 5, available for PSVR 2 gamers to download now.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Update Hits Meta Quest 3

Posted on: 03 Mar 2025

Meta Quest 3 owners rejoice! The biggest game of the year (so far) has finally received its first patch. A brand new update for Alien: Rogue Incursion is available to download now, tackling – amongst other things – the strange blue hue that really hampered the horror element of the Meta Quest version of the […]

I Am Cat Review – Inventive Embodiment in VR

Posted on: 28 Feb 2025

New Folder Games’ I Am Cat is available now for PC VR and Meta Quest. It’s a game that, surprisingly, allows you to become a cat. On the surface, it may not seem that appealing. However, as you’ll find out in 131XR’s review, I Am Cat uses the immersion of VR to become greater than […]

Mythic Realms Swings its Sword in Your Living Room

Posted on: 27 Feb 2025

Petricore has announced that Mythic Realms is heading to Meta Quest headsets next month. This mixed-reality (MR) game will see you taking on slimes and skeletons with a slash of your sword in your own living room.

Clone Drone in the Hyperdome Review – VR Sequel is Smashing

Posted on: 27 Feb 2025

Do you like smashing about robots in another dimension? Polygonal aesthetics coupled with a humorous storyline and numerous interesting characters? Of course you do. But even if you don’t, this Clone Drone in the Hyperdome review from our partners at 131XR will tell you why you should.

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable Global Challenge Event Arrives

Posted on: 26 Feb 2025

Launched late last year, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable has found itself in a questionable position on the Meta Quest. Fans seem to love the game, but there are many detractors, too. Developer UNIVRS has been making efforts to change that with regularly updates to the game. And today, the studio has launched a new […]

Alien: Rogue Incursion Review – Blue Horizon

Posted on: 26 Feb 2025

Alien: Rogue Incursion launched late last year on PlayStation VR 2 and for PC VR. However, more recently we’ve received the Meta Quest version of the game. Our partners over at 131 XR have dived deep into the uncharted planet of Purdan to deliver a full Alien: Rogue Incursion review for Meta Quest headsets.

Meta Quest v74 Update Prioritises Productivity Over Gaming

Posted on: 26 Feb 2025

Meta’s latest software update for Meta Quest headsets, v74, brings with it a lot of improvements for user productivity. Gaming, however, is getting only a small amount of attention. Is this reflective of Meta’s shift away from gaming, or simply coincidental in its timing?

What VR Gaming Can Do for You: The Proven Benefits of Immersion

Posted on: 25 Feb 2025

We all know that VR is immersive. That’s the raison d’etre of the technology. But rather than simply making for better gaming experiences, there’s a number of other benefits to VR gaming that have been proven. There’s the obvious exercise and motor skill improvements, but also less immediate benefits such as enhanced learning and memory. […]

Meta Connect 2025: Date, Agenda and Everything You Need to Know

Posted on: 20 Feb 2025

Meta Connect is coming back in 2025, set to deliver us another year’s worth of XR delights. The official ‘save the date’ has been given by Meta today, with Meta Connect 2025 penned in for 17th-18th September, 2025. However, much of what else to expect is currently being kept secret.