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 Best Meta Quest 2 Deals

Posted on: 12 Jan 2023

Launched back in 2020, the Meta Quest 2 (then known as the Oculus Quest 2) is getting a bit long in the tooth. However, despite many challengers, it still remains the best selling VR headset. For those of you who haven’t yet made the jump, we’ve looked high and low to bring you the best […]

holoride Launches Kit to Bring In-Car VR to All Vehicles

Posted on: 11 Jan 2023

A new retrofit kit from holoride will bring in-car VR to all vehicles. The compact device brings the company’s unique platform to vehicles of any make, model, or year. The device, which is roughly the size of a smart speaker, marks a new chapter for the Munich-based company. It’s mission is to turn every car […]

Apple XR Device Reveal Expected Soon

Posted on: 10 Jan 2023

A new rumour has surfaced regarding Apple and it’s widely touted XR device. The unknown unit has been shrouded in secrecy for many years, but it’s not been the best kept secret. The XR community knows that Apple is working on something, but it’s not known exactly what. That looks likely to change this summer […]

VIVE XR Elite Pre-Orders Go Live

Posted on: 06 Jan 2023

It was the XR industry’s worst kept secret that VIVE was due to announce a new headset at CES this year. Following the official teasers, details leaks appeared in every corner of the internet. Today however, the company has gone full tilt, opening VIVE XR Elite pre-orders to everyone.

New York Game Awards Reveals 2023 Nominees

Posted on: 05 Jan 2023

The New York Videogame Critics Circle (NYVGCC) has revealed the nominees for this year’s New York Game Awards. Taking place at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan on Tuesday, 17th January, 2023, the awards include a category for the ‘best AR/VR game’.

‘The Metaverse will be a Force for Good’ – PwC Report

Posted on: 04 Jan 2023

PricewaterhouseCoopers, more commonly known as PwC, is an international professional services brand of firms. It is the second-largest professional services network in the world. As such any attention the company pays to immersive technology is widely regarded as valuable. In a new report, the company has stated that they believe the metaverse will be a […]

Resident Evil Village VR Mode Dated

Posted on: 15 Dec 2022

Resident Evil 7 biohazard launched on the original PlayStation VR back in 2017. It remains one of the best experiences on the system. So, news of it’s successor, Resident Evil Village, getting a VR mode is more than welcome. And now, a launch date for the Resident Evil Village VR Mode has been announced.

Telescent Brings Remote Smells to VR Applications

Posted on: 14 Dec 2022

China based startup Scentrealm Tech. Ltd., has revealed new technology to bring remote scent to VR applications. The telescent company claims to have the most advanced remote odor device in the world.

Killer Frequency to Mark Team17’s VR Debut

Posted on: 13 Dec 2022

Team17 has announced Killer Frequency will be the publisher’s first foray into the world of VR. A brand-new horror-comedy set in a 1980s mid-American town, a serial killer is on the loose looking to maximise their kill count. The game is listed as ‘coming soon’ to Meta Quest 2 and Steam via flat screen mode.