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:

Espire 2 Mixed Reality Mode Primed for Meta Quest 3

Posted on: 29 Jun 2023

Digital Lode has announced a brand new Mixed Reality mode for Espire 2, the popular VR stealth game. Coming later this year, players can continue the fight against OPHIS on their own home turf with the Espire 2 Mixed Reality Mode, a free update which be supported on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro headsets, as well […]

Get Drunk at Sea in UBOAT: The Silent Wolf

Posted on: 28 Jun 2023

Upcoming VR game UBOAT: The Silent Wolf has revealed a strange feature. The game is a VR depiction of captaining a WWII submarine, playable in both single-player and co-op modes. However, in a new revealed PEGI age rating, the game has been given a ’16’ for the ‘Use of Alcohol/Tobacco’. Looks like VR gamers will […]

Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye Launches in Early Access

Posted on: 27 Jun 2023

Peanut Button has launched Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye on App Lab. The game is stated as being ‘in early access’, with a first chapter playable now. The game aims to captivate players with its gripping tale of love, betrayal, and robots.

Darksword: Battle Eternity Fights onto Meta Quest

Posted on: 26 Jun 2023

VR developer Com2uS ROCA has launched Darksword: Battle Eternity. A VR action-RPG with story-driven single-player and multiplayer co-op modes, Darksword: Battle Eternity is now available on the Meta Quest Store.

Last Labyrinth Physical Edition Coming to PS5 & Switch

Posted on: 23 Jun 2023

Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Amata K.K., is set to release limited boxed editions of Last Labyrinth. The Last Labyrinth physical edition will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with the latter including PSVR 2 compatibility.

C-Smash VRS Rallies onto PSVR 2

Posted on: 23 Jun 2023

Following the launch of a demo version earlier this month, C-Smash VRS has today launched for PSVR 2. RapidEyeMovers and Wolf & Wood have collaborated to breathe new life into the Dreamcast classic, with the aid of immersive VR technology.

Escape Simulator VR Coming this Summer

Posted on: 23 Jun 2023

Pine Studios recently announced that the popular Escape Simulator is coming to VR. Now, with the reveal of a new roadmap, the studio has confirmed that it will be arriving sooner rather than later. PC VR and Meta Quest gamers will be able to enjoy Escape Simulator VR this summer.

Call of Duty VR Games – Will They Ever Happen?

Posted on: 22 Jun 2023

For many years there’s been a phrase banded about the VR industry: ‘…when Call of Duty VR comes…’ Much like the discussion around ‘when Apple comes’, which is now happening, this has been seen as a landmark moment. However, we’re now nearly a decade into consumer VR headsets, and yet the big franchises still seem […]

Until You Fall Drops onto PSVR 2

Posted on: 22 Jun 2023

Schell Games has today launched the critically acclaimed Until You Fall on PSVR 2. The award-winning VR sword fighting game is available now, bringing the hugely popular PC VR game to a brand new platform.

The Signifier VR Brings Mystery Adventure to Meta Quest 2

Posted on: 21 Jun 2023

The Signifier VR is a surreal first-person mystery adventure game. Developed by Playmestudio and publisher Raw Fury, The Signifier VR allows players to move freely between reality, objective memories and subjective feelings. Available now for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro, players travel through the realms to search for clues and solve puzzles on […]