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:

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Suffers Last Minute Delay

Posted on: 01 Feb 2026

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger is setting sail for the open seas of Meta Quest, but it was supposed to have already docked. Originally set to launch on Thursday, 29th January, 2026, a last minute delay sees the immersive pirate adventure now set to arrive this month.

Best Fantasy Games in VR: Magic, Dragons and Huge Worlds

Posted on: 31 Jan 2026

Fantasy has long been a natural fit for V. The genre’s emphasis on exploration, magic, and mythic settings translate well to first-person immersion. VR allows players to step directly into medieval towns, ancient ruins, and enchanted landscapes, interacting with weapons, spells, and characters in a more physical way than traditional games allow. From large-scale RPGs […]

Orcs Must Die: By the Blade Delayed

Posted on: 30 Jan 2026

The VR edition of the beloved Orcs Must Die! series was set to launch last week. Developer Teravision Games announced the 22nd January date back in November last year. However, January is now coming to a close, and still Orcs Must Die: By the Blade isn’t yet available. Thankfully, we don’t have too long to […]

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Review – An Atmospheric VR Adventure with Rough Edges

Posted on: 29 Jan 2026

Pirates VR: Jolly Roger sets sail as one of the more ambitious VR titles in recent memory, promising exploration, combat, and puzzles across a cursed Caribbean island. The single-player VR adventure delivers strong atmosphere and striking environments. But in 131XR’s Pirates VR: Jolly Roger review, we learn that it stops short of being a full-blown […]

Street Gods Review – It’s Hammer Time

Posted on: 27 Jan 2026

Soul Assembly has officially launched Street Gods for Meta Quest headsets, a VR roguelite that puts you in control of divine power as you wield the legendary Mjolnir against a city on the brink of Ragnarök. The game blends physical combat, mythic storytelling and run-based progression, and is available now on Meta Quest 3 and […]

SkyLeap Jumps onto February’s Release Schedule

Posted on: 26 Jan 2026

The VR release calendar for early 2026 is starting to take shape, and one of the most intriguing additions is SkyLeap. A new immersive experience now set to launch in February, if you’re getting Mirror’s Edge vibes from the game you’re probably not a million miles away.

Fixer Undercover Enters a Criminal Underworld Next Month

Posted on: 26 Jan 2026

Fixer Undercover, an upcoming VR puzzle-adventure title from Creativity AR, is now confirmed a Q1 2026 release window on Meta Quest and PC VR platforms. The game is currently available to wishlist on the Meta Quest Store and Steam, with developers indicating it will launch in February, though currently there is no specific date.

Best VR Sci-Fi Games: Futuristic Worlds Worth Exploring

Posted on: 24 Jan 2026

VR has become a fertile ground for science fiction experiences. The medium allows you players to explore futuristic settings, engage with speculative technologies, and interact with alien worlds in ways that traditional gaming cannot replicate. From open-world crime sims to narrative-driven adventures, here are some of the best sci-fi VR games available today across major […]

Hivefall Brings Starship Troopers to VR

Posted on: 23 Jan 2026

Do you love your b-movie sci-fi schlock? If you’re a VR gamer, chances are you do. As does Wim Buytaert, Director of last year’s VR exclusive title, Memoreum. So much so in fact, that they’re deep into the process of recreating the Starship Troopers universe in VR with Hivefall, available to play now via Patreon.

PSVR2 Prescription Lenses Explained: Options, Design and Installation

Posted on: 23 Jan 2026

Virtual reality headsets like the PSVR2 have opened up immersive gaming experiences, but players who normally wear glasses often face a choice between discomfort and blurry visuals. Prescription lens inserts have emerged as a practical accessory that can improve clarity and comfort for PSVR2 users without the need to wear glasses inside the headset.