Looking for an affordable VR gaming headset? You’ve probably thought about the Meta Quest 2 or even the Valve Index. But now there’s another to consider, the ultra-high-end Varjo Areo. Originally released back in 2021, the headset was Varjo’s first consumer-focused device, coming in at a mere €1990 EUR ($2000 USD). Now though, it has received a 50% price reduction, dropping it down to €990.
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Soul Covenant Screenshots Unleash the Action
Soul Covenant is the latest VR game from Japanese studio Thirdverse. The team behind Swords of Gargantua, Altair Breaker and X8, the game is currently playable at the Tokyo Games Show. After an initial tease earlier this month, Thirdverse has released new Soul Covenant screenshots and a trailer.
Racket Club Welcomes New Members This Winter
During the summer as part of the Quest Gaming Showcase prolific VR developer Resolution Games showcased two new games. Firstly, the was Demeo Battles, its turn-based, PvP brawler. The second was Racket Club, a socially-focused tennis game. With Demeo Battles due in November, Racket Club will be opening its doors in December.
Battle Bows DLC Arrives, PSVR 2 Version in Development
WIMO Games’ Battle Bows fires a volley of fresh content. A free Battle Bows DLC, containing a new team-based event, winter environment, crossbow weapon, legendary difficulty mode, and more, is available today on the Meta Quest store and SteamVR. The developer has also confirmed that Battle Bows will be coming to PSVR 2, with a port currently in development.
Meta Quest 3 Launch Games: What Might They Be?
Next week sees the return of Connect, Meta’s annual showcase for all things XR. As you’re probably very well aware by now, the event is expected to see the Meta Quest 3 make its official appearance after its initial tease during the Quest Showcase earlier this year. Over the past month, there have been plenty of Quest 3 leaks. With few hardware surprises left apart for the launch date. However, when it comes to Quest 3 launch games, that’s another matter.
Smash Drums Breaks (Mixed) Reality Today on Meta Quest
Rhythm-action drumming game Smash Drums has become quite the hit since its Meta Quest launch in 2021. Today, developer PotamWorks is rolling out a mixed reality (MR) update. So you can now play Smash Drums on Meta Quest whilst looking at your own living room.
Hellsweeper VR Sweeps onto PSVR2 & Quest
Hellsweeper VR, a new game from the creators of Sairento VR, Swag Soft, and publisher Vertigo Games, has today launched on PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 2. Players will be reincarnated in sin and appointed as Hellsweepers, the army of purgatory tasked with cleansing Hell of its rampant demons.
CookieRun: The Darkest Night Brings Popular Mobile Series to VR
Devsisters has unveiled a new CookieRun gun. This time, bringing the popular IP to VR, with CookieRun: The Darkest Night. The game will be launched episodically, starting later this year, via the Meta Quest Store.
On Spatial Data Alone, Quest 3 Outshines Quest Pro
There’s just over a week to go until the annual Meta Connect conference takes place. Returning to an in-person format, the event is set to feature Meta Quest 3 front and centre. While we already know a lot about the new device, there’s still more to learn. Especially where its mixed reality (MR) capabilities lie. And by the looks of a newly published support page, Quest 3 outshines the flagship Quest Pro.
Synth Riders Ends Support for Oculus Rift
It isn’t often you see an Oculus Rift announcement occur, and when it does it’s not positive. And that’s the case with Kluge Interactive’s last update for the rhythm-action game Synth Riders. The studio has revealed that support for Synth Riders on Oculus Rift has now ended.