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PSVR2 Launch Game Dark Pictures: Switchback Delayed to March 

Last week Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) officially announced all the virtual reality (VR) games coming to PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR2) at launch. The lineup includes over 30 titles, some brand new whilst others are free upgrades to existing videogames. One of those listed was Supermassive Games’ Dark Pictures: Switchback, a spiritual successor to the studios’ previous PSVR game, Rush of Blood. Supermassive Games has now revealed a slight delay, pushing the launch back a few weeks. 

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Canadian University Builds ‘Immersive Room’ for Engineering Students

Virtualware has partnered with the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University to bring VIROO to students. This initiative will be inaugurated in early 2023 with the unveiling of a 100m2 custom-built ‘immersive room’ at the university. The facility will provide access to students, faculty, and businesses. All are welcome with the singular goal of pushing boundaries and exploring the use of VR tools and technologies in the region.

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The 7 Best PSVR2 Games for Launch

With the PlayStation VR 2 (PSVR2) launch rapidly approaching, we thought it’s time to offer some recommendations for what you should be playing on day one. Unlike competitors, such as the Meta Quest 2, PSVR2 is all about gaming. As such, there are some big names coming to the system at launch. Read on for our picks of the 7 best PSVR2 games for launch.

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Thrill of the Fight 2 In Development with Fruit Ninja Team 

Virtual reality (VR) boxing has become a cornerstone of fitness videogames, helping players work up a sweat and feeling healthier doing so. However, before the fitness angle was even considered, one of the best boxing experiences in VR was Thrill of the Fight. This past weekend, Halfbrick Studios announced that the sequel, Thrill of the Fight 2, is under its wing. Additionally, noting one exciting new feature.  

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Why is HTC Giving Away Free Games for VIVE XR Elite? 

It’s quite common practice when selling gaming hardware that systems are bundled with a video game. Later in their life cycle, you might even get a couple of mid-tier titles. Meta recently bundled Beat Saber in with Quest 2, whilst PlayStation 5 has God of War Ragnarök or Horizon Forbidden West deals available. Therefore, HTC giving away five games with VIVE XR Elite pre-orders shouldn’t be that unusual, should it? Considering this is a £1,299 GBP mixed reality (MR) headset, it kind of is. 

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10 Best Meta Quest 2 Games of 2022 

Last year was a bit lacklustre for the virtual reality (VR) industry. It may not have been filled with huge video game launches, however, there were some choice gaming experiences to be had. If you’re new to the platform or simply looking for what to play next, here are (in our opinion) the best Meta Quest 2 games from 2022. 

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Enjoy a Horrific Valentines with VR Slasher Be Mine 

Meta’s social metaverse Horizon Worlds isn’t attracting as many virtual reality fans as the company would like. So next month it’s throwing some unique content Worlds’ way. Eli Roth, the horror maestro behind films such as Hostel has teamed up with Meta on BE MINE: A VR Valentine’s Slasher. 

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