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:

The Tale of Onogoro Wins Big at Webby & NYX

Posted on: 17 Apr 2023

AMATA Games took home the gold recently. The studio’s VR Action-Adventure Game, The Tale of Onogoro, won awards at both the 27th Annual Webby Awards and the 2023 NYX Game Awards. Double the awards, double the fun.

Breachers Busts Out on Meta Quest 2

Posted on: 14 Apr 2023

A highly-anticipated VR exclusive, Breachers is now available for Meta Quest 2. Delivering an intense, 5v5 team-based tactical VR shooter game, Breachers is rewards teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking.

Killer Frequency VR & Consoles Launch Date Announced

Posted on: 14 Apr 2023

Team17 has announced the release date for its upcoming black comedy slasher-adventure, Killer Frequency. Developed in-house, Killer Frequency has been created for both VR and traditional formats from day one. 

ArcadeXR Doubles-Down on April Fool’s Joke

Posted on: 13 Apr 2023

On April 1st 2023, ArcadeXR, the company behind the VR game Arcade Legend, released a tongue-in-cheek press release announcing that Chicken Farm, an obscure arcade game released in the 90’s by LAI Games, would be one of three new titles being added in Arcade Legend’s first free content update since the game’s launch a few months ago. This […]

How to Connect PICO 4 to a PC

Posted on: 12 Apr 2023

The PICO 4 is the new kid on the block for mobile VR. It’s a small and versatile headset, supplied with it’s own onboard store for purchasing content. However, just like the Meta Quest 2, it’s also capable of being used for PC VR applications. To that end, you’ll need this guide on how to […]

Tin Hearts ‘Making Of’ Episode 2 Arrives

Posted on: 09 Apr 2023

The official debut of Rogue Sun’s puzzler is rapidly approaching. As such, we’re being treated to the second episode of the recently launched Tin Hearts ‘Making Of’ documentary series. Having begun development back in 2016, the game is finally set to launch in VR this summer.

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament Blends FMV with VR

Posted on: 07 Apr 2023

FMV games were a rich tapestry in the early 1990s. The likes of Sewer Shark, Time Gal and Dragon’s Lair made waves. Perhaps none more so the the overly controversial Night Trap. Who asked for a comeback of these games? Nobody. Yet here we are, with a new an innovative approach in Sherlock Holmes: The […]

Across the Valley PSVR2 & PC Launched, Confirmed for Additional Formats

Posted on: 07 Apr 2023

Across The Valley is a wholesome farming simulator developed by FusionPlay. Across The Valley PSVR2 is now available via PlayStation 5, and also for PC via SteamVR. Following this debut, FusionPlay has also stated that Across The Valley will arrive on ‘other VR platforms’ later this year. 

Gun Jam Release Date Dropped

Posted on: 06 Apr 2023

Jaw Drop Games and Raw Fury have announced the Gun Jam release date for non-VR PC gamers. Following the successful launch of Gun Jam VR on Meta Quest 2, non-VR gamers will be able to get into the action very soon.