Developer Silver Lining Studio released its ‘interaction fiction’ game Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery a couple of years ago for most platforms. Today, publishers Akupara Games and Akatsuki Taiwan have announced Behind the Frame VR, set to offer an even more immersive experience.
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Cosplay as a Kaiju in Block Buster
Indie VR developer Happy Kamper Pictures has revealed the launch date for its first game, Block Buster. Debuting on Meta Quest 2, the game will be heading to additional VR headsets in the near future.
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How to Play Gorilla Tag in VR
Sometimes, on very rare occasions a videogame captures the imagination of the public. I’m not talking about some AAA, million-dollar marketing campaign-backed blockbuster. An indie title that prior to launch has received minimal coverage, yet inexplicably, manages to defy the odds and attract millions of players worldwide. Here’s how to play Gorilla Tag in VR.
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Oculus Publishing has 150 VR Games in Development
For a while now it has looked like Meta was killing off the Oculus brand it bought back in 2014. But this week, during GDC in San Francisco the company made an interesting announcement. Its third-party arm for VR game developers and co-publishers would be called Oculus Publishing.
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PSVR 2 Trophies: Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
What would a new hardware launch be without a cool Star Wars game? You’ve got your PlayStation 5, and a PSVR 2, so a sci-fi shooter in a galaxy far, far, away seems right. For those looking to up their trophy count, here are all 24 PSVR 2 trophies for Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition.
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Moss Developer Reveals Work on Multiplayer Game, Closed Beta Incoming
Moss developer Polyarc has today revealed that a new multiplayer title is in the works. What’s more, fans of the team can register their interest for an upcoming closed beta immediately.
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The 7 Best VR Puzzle Games
Most games tend to have puzzles of some sort in them but that doesn’t make them puzzle games. A true puzzler needs to have more than ‘find the switch to open the next door’ ideas. They need to be engaging, thought-provoking and head-scratching all at once. So here are XR Source’s best VR puzzle games.
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HTC’s New Vive Tracker can track itself
HTC Vive has long been in the business of making virtual reality as immersive as possible. Whether that’s through hardware like its headsets or software such as the Vive XR Suite. Another avenue much explored is external trackers, devices that can be attached to your body to track limbs or to objects, bringing them into VR. Today, HTC’s new Vive Tracker has been revealed, and it is very different from previous generations.
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Steam Spring Sale Features Big PC VR Discounts
Steam’s annual Spring Sale is in full swing with hundreds of virtual reality (VR) titles currently discounted. While February saw Steam Next Fest offer a range of playable demos, the Steam Spring Sale gives you a chance to make some serious savings and pad out that collection.
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Genotype Beta Test Coming to Quest 2
Genotype, a VR escape-the-dungeon adventure, is now confirmed for Meta Quest 2. Developed by Bolverk Games, the title is due to arrive at the end of 2023. A Genotype beta will take place ahead of launch, with registration now available.
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