As VR headsets continue to improve their resolution, apps and games need to follow suit to keep up. However, companies have differing attitudes to this, made blindly obvious if we compare to content giants; YouTube and Netflix. While YouTube hits 8K on Meta Quest this week, the Netflix app has been left to languish.
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Big Shots Stomps Onto Quest, PSVR 2 & PC Today
It seems that Japanese VR developer and publisher MyDearest Inc. has a soft spot for mech games. It signed up Ming Studio’s roguelike Mecha Force in 2023, followed by AlterEyes’ Big Shots last month. Now it’s time to put Big Shots to the test as it arrives today for most major VR headsets including PSVR 2.
Soul Covenant Slams Onto Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam Tomorrow
Like many of you, XR Source is a big fan of bold, brash, futuristic Japanese games. They have a design style and ethos that Western developers struggle to replicate. The latest to grace VR headsets comes from veteran team Thirdverse, with the action-packed Soul Covenant hitting PSVR 2, Meta Quest and PCVR headsets tomorrow.
VR Skater: SL Drops Onto Meta Quest Today
After years as a PCVR early access title, DEFICIT Games officially released VR Skater in February. While it also exists on PSVR 2, and PICO the only other major platform missing was Meta Quest. That day has finally arrived, with VR Skater: SL landing on Quest today.
Don’t NOPE Out of the Challenge This Month
When it comes to phobias VR can be a useful tool to help alleviate some of those fears. Some are more serious than others, Kill it With Fire VR (spiders) or Richie’s Plank Experience (height) are two highly popular gaming examples. Next to join this genre is Happy Manic’s NOPE Challenge. A game based on facing phobias via immersive challenges.
Contractors Showdown Meta Quest Battle Royale Commences Soon
Originally unveiled last summer, Caveman Studio’s Contractor Showdown held a series of open beta weekends during March. All in preparation for its launch, which we now have a date for. You’ll be able to enjoy Contractors Showdown battle royale gameplay later this month on Meta Quest.
It’s Pandemonium in Asgard’s Wrath 2 This Month
During each month this year, Asgard’s Wrath 2 has held a unique ‘Cosmic Event’. These have given players the chance to complete new challenges and earn rewards. And April is no different, with the ‘Pandemonium’ event for Asgard’s Wrath 2 now in full swing.
Lawn Mowing Simulator VR Review: Choppy Cutting
It’s a beautiful summer’s day and there’s not a cloud in the sky. This makes a great time to enjoy the garden, or more accurately get some work done. Lawns need constant maintenance to look immaculate, with a sense of satisfaction once the job is finished. But can you get that same feeling from a VR simulator? One that specialises in lawn mowing? On Meta Quest, all you grass aficionados out there will find Lawn Mowing Simulator VR cuts a choppy edge.
New Challenges Await Meta Quest Tiger Blade Fans
Ikimasho’s Tiger Blade may have arrived on PSVR 2 first, but it seems the newer Meta Quest edition is getting all the attention. This week has seen the arrival of Quest’s third Challenges update, introducing more levels to the action-packed mode.
Meta Quest 3 is Winning the Retention Battle
When it comes to VR, you would have thought Meta’s biggest battle is selling headsets. However, that’s not exactly the case, facing a bigger problem, that of gamer retention. Previously revealed that new Quest 2 owners are “just not as into it”, it seems that Meta Quest 3 is bucking that retention trend.