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:

Undead Citadel Coming Soon to SteamVR, PSVR2 & Quest 2

Posted on: 15 May 2023

Dark Curry has announced the release date of the forthcoming Undead Citadel. A new horror adventure, Undead Citadel will challenge the player to explore a sprawling medieval citadel admist a great storm.

Painting VR ‘Spring Refresh’ Update Now Live

Posted on: 12 May 2023

Oisoi Studio has released the ‘Spring Refresh’ update for Painting VR. The headline changes, according to the development team, include the addition of Sitting and Zero Gravity modes, giving users even more flexibility and comfort while painting.

Drop Dead: The Cabin Update Creeping in this Spring

Posted on: 12 May 2023

Soul Assembly has announced that their VR zombie shooter game, Drop Dead: The Cabin, will receive a major update this spring. The update is promising a swathe of new content, including new weapons and difficulty modes.

Horror Bar VR to Serve Up Zombie Specials on Meta Quest Headsets

Posted on: 11 May 2023

VR Factory has announced that Horror Bar VR is coming to Meta Quest headsets. A family-friendly zombie bar simulator, the game is designed to immerse the player into the role of a bar boss. Players will face various obstacles and serve craving zombies in order to progress and thrive.

Operation Wolf Gets Reborn this Summer

Posted on: 09 May 2023

Remember all those classic light gun arcade games? Back in the ’80s, home consoles weren’t able to recreate the arcade cabinet feeling, despite trying their best. Modern hardware has long since surpassed the technology of these days, however, especially in the realm of VR. As such, it’s a pleasure to see one of the greats, […]

X8 Launch Primed for Early Access

Posted on: 06 May 2023

Thirdverse, Inc. has announced the launch date for X8. The multiplayer hero shooter will be available as a free-to-play title in Early Access via App Lab for Meta Quest and Steam later this month. Furthermore, X8 will hold its first esports tournament offering a $10,000 prize with Virtual Athletics League (VAL).

Virtual Hunter Update Brings Revamped Trophy Lodge & Optimisations

Posted on: 05 May 2023

Virtual Hunter’s Virtual Hunter has proven quite popular since it’s 2021 debut. The game, still in Early Access, has been well received, and the confusingly identical developer name hasn’t dampened their commitment to continuous updates. The latest of which, available now, brings a brand new Trophy Lodge to all players.

Requisition VR Launch Invites You to Slay Your Way

Posted on: 04 May 2023

Indie VR game studio, Arcadia VR, has today brought us to the full launch of Requisition VR. The game leaves Early Access on Steam today, brining the full version of the customisation-heavy zombie slaying game to all SteamVR gamers.

Experience Underwater AR Games with the M7 Headset

Posted on: 03 May 2023

M.A.D tronics Studios has announced a new AR TV series, Augmented Gaming Battles, that will challenge players to compete in AR battles underwater. The announcement coincides with the reveal of the M7, the first underwater AR headset.

Killer Frequency Screenshots Set the Scene of the Crime

Posted on: 02 May 2023

Team17’s first in-house developed VR game, Killer Frequency, is coming soon. The game is played over the course of a single night, with the player taking on the role of a DJ at a radio station. While your show is airing, a serial killer is on the loose. The player must help listeners fearing for […]