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:

Agony Unrated VR Champions Intense Sexual Horror

Posted on: 12 Jun 2023

The original Agony attracted a lot of attention prior to it’s 2018 release. Developed by Madmind Studio, the game didn’t shy away from graphical depictions of nudity and the grotesque. With a new edition on the way, Agony Unrated VR, it’s time to take a look at just what makes the series unique.

Crossfire: Sierra Squad Flies the VR Flag at Summer Games Fest

Posted on: 09 Jun 2023

The Crossfire series is in a bit of a quandary right now. The original game, launched back in 2007, remains hugely popular in China and South America. The recent Xbox Series X exclusive, CrossfireX, launched in a poor state and survived only around a year before being shutdown last month. And now we come to […]

Play Skee-Ball in VR with Arcade Legend

Posted on: 09 Jun 2023

ArcadeXR has announced that it has secured the license to bring Skee-Ball to Arcade Legend. This is the first time the official version of the iconic game will appear in VR. Skee-Ball is now available as DLC for Arcade Legend on Meta Quest.

Bartender VR Simulator Serves Up a Quest Edition

Posted on: 08 Jun 2023

Hot on the heels of the launch of Horror Bar VR, VR Factory has today launched Bartender VR Simulator for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. According to the developer, the Meta Quest version is a nearly 50% “more developed” version of a game that had a loyal fan base released a few years […]

Quantaar Launch Brings Smash Bros. Brawling to VR

Posted on: 07 Jun 2023

The recently revealed VR Smash Bros. style game, Quantaar, is now available worldwide. This cross-platform PvP free-for-all has unleashed its multiversal madness across Meta Quest 2, Pico 4 and SteamVR today.

Bulletstorm VR Details for PSVR 2, Quest & PC VR Release

Posted on: 06 Jun 2023

Revealed as part of Meta’s Gaming Showcase for 2023, Bulletstorm VR is currently riding high on many VR gamers’ most wanted lists. But following the event there are a number of questions remaining, so XR Source is here to help you navigate all the ‘maybe’s and dive right into the facts!

The Great Ocean Kickstarter Success

Posted on: 05 Jun 2023

Actrio Studio has announced a successful conclusion to the Kickstarter campaign for The Great Ocean. The game is the first ocean exploration experience based on real locations, real threats, and real solutions, empowering the players to make a tangible impact on the underwater world through exploration and quests. 

We Are One Brings Us Together on Meta Store & Steam

Posted on: 01 Jun 2023

Fast Travel Games and developer Flat Head Studio have today launched We Are One on the Meta Quest Store and Steam. Previously available via App Lab, We Are One is one of the few titles that has managed to successfully make the leap from App Lab to the main store for Meta Quest devices.

Make Your Own VR Movies with FirstStage

Posted on: 30 May 2023

Ever wanted to make your own VR movies? Do you have an idea for a training simulation that would only work in VR? FirstStage is a new platform designed to help you realise your creative ambitions.