Introduction: Since its inception, Valve has been a different kind of gaming company. Besides running the biggest online store for video games, the same corporation has been creating its own titles, which include some of the most famous releases in the previous three decades. Now, it seems that the same developers are building several sequels…
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A New Valve VR Headset could be Launched in 2025
Introduction: The VR marketplace has been relatively quiet since Apple decided to get into it with its Vision Pro headset. Now, many months after that, the Valve Corporation seems to be building its next generation of gaming VR headsets and the software needed for its operation. While much of the same news remains on the…
PlayStation VR2 Headset comes to Steam Players thanks to a PC Adapter Device
Introduction: One of the most popular console-based VR headsets is coming to PC players because of a simple adaptor device. In August 2024, Sony released its PlayStation VR2 PC adapter which allows for a seamless connection between the PS VR headset and a personal computer with a Steam library of virtual reality games. The device…
Meta Accidentally Showcases the Budget-Friendly Quest 3S Virtual Reality Headset
Introduction: Meta Platforms, Inc. has apparently accidentally leaked details about its new VR headset. The device seems like a more affordable version of a combination of its previous devices, and even though many details are still missing, the Quest 3S could enter the market later this year. Article: Confidential leaks and insider information sources are…
Meta and Microsoft Partnership is Finally Moving the Xbox Ecosystem into Virtual Reality
Introduction: The desire of the Xbox community for access to virtual reality gaming is finally seeing some movement. Thanks to a partnership with Meta, famous for its Quest line of VR headsets, Microsoft and its Xbox division could begin to produce both hardware and software for all fans of virtual reality video games. Article: Countless…
Vision Pro is Speeding up Meta’s VR and AR Plans
Introduction: Apple’s launch of its new VR and AR headset definitely left an impression on the tech world, but also continues to influence the existing plans of other industry heavyweights. Among them is Meta, which is apparently moving with more speed and focus on its own augmented and virtual reality developments, even though the road…
Expansion from Plazma Studio shows the Possibilities of Slow-Pace VR Games
Introduction: Most gamers associate VR titles with fast-paced and spatially-oriented gaming experiences. However, the new release from Plazma Studios shows that even genres like real-time strategy and card deck building can find a proper place in the virtual reality environment. Article: In the past decade and a half, most VR development companies have been focusing…
AEXLAB’s VAIL Release Shows the Hidden Potential of the VR Gaming Market
Introduction: As 2024 continues to bring massive layoffs in the global game development industry, many might consider that a niche market like virtual reality would be in particular danger of contraction. However, companies like AEXLAB and their latest game show that there is a big untapped potential in the same domain. Article: The decision to…
Sony Could Launch its PlayStation VR2 Version for PC this Year
Introduction: In a very unusual development, Sony Interactive revealed that it is creating a version of its VR headset intended for the PC platform. While this is not something many expect from the technologically very insular company, the move makes a lot of sense, especially from the perspective of the virtual reality gaming market. Article:…
Vision Pro’s Lack of VR Controllers Points to Apple’s Weak Gaming Focus
Introduction: The growth of practically all video game markets in the coming years is all but certain. However, with Vision Pro and a lack of native controllers, Apple is signaling that their latest product in the AR and VR domain is not focused on video games at all. Article: Mirroring the launch of Apple Watch,…