Valve released more than 10 minutes of gameplay footage for Half-Life: Alyx and said buyers of Index hardware would get access to two SteamVR Home locations inspired by the game on Wednesday, March 4. Valve Index hardware has been completely sold out in recent weeks. The company’s hardware production was impacted by the coronavirus but...
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HTC Vive Pro Eye Gets A Price Cut And New Bundles
Hot off the heels of introducing new models of its Vive Cosmos consumer headset, HTC is today introducing two new editions of its enterprise-focused Vive Pro Eye device, along with a small price cut. The Vive Pro Eye itself is now down to $1,399/£1,299 from $1,599/£1,499. Initially introduced last year, the Vive Pro Eye is...
Watch: Over 10 Minutes Of Half-Life: Alyx Gameplay
It’s just three weeks until Half-Life: Alyx is with us. To celebrate, Valve just released the first full footage of the game, with over 10 minutes to enjoy. New Half-Life: Alyx Gameplay The first and most lengthy of these videos seems to pick up with Alyx in a train station. The player is sneaking through...
72,000 Downloads In, Crisis VRigade Rejected From Oculus Quest Store For Second Time – Its Developers Don’t Know Why
The developers of Crisis VRigade, the most popular download on the SideQuest sideloading platform for Oculus Quest, say they’ve been rejected for sale on Facebook’s official store for a second time. Diego Martín of developer Sumalab confirmed as much on Twitter this weekend. An email from the Oculus submissions process reads: “After a thorough review...
Archgate Is A New VR MMO Making A Lot Of Hefty Promises
A new VR massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is on the way, and it’s making some hefty promises. Archgate: Pride & Accomplishment is a VR-exclusive title from Samdosoft. Unlike other attempts at the VR MMO such as Orbus Online, the game is played from a third-person perspective that aims to marry in-depth combat with...
VR Power Review: Fixing The Oculus Quest Weight Problems And Extending Battery Life
Twenty minutes. That’s the longest I’ve ever been able to wear an Oculus Quest before ripping it off my head in pain. If I’m being honest, I hated using my Quest because it was so uncomfortable. It sat next to my bed for months, the controllers and charger tucked away on my headboard shelf. But...
How To Disable The Oculus Quest Guardian Boundary And Tracking System
The Guardian boundary is one of the staples of any Oculus Quest experience and, in most cases, an essential one. It keeps you safe, away from walls and obstacles, and confirms you’re still within your desired play area. However, there are some niche instances where you might want to disable your Guardian boundary. Here’s how...
How To Factory Reset Your Oculus Quest
The Oculus Quest is one of the most popular VR headsets on the market right now. However, as with any electronic device, one day you might want to perform a full factory reset and wipe the headset clean, allowing you to start over and set up the device from scratch. Here’s how to do it....
Synth Riders Beats Beat Saber To Multiplayer Support
VR rhythm game Synth Riders might not be as popular as the juggernaut that is Beat Saber, but it just beat it to one important feature: multiplayer support. Synth Riders this week got a free update for both its Oculus Quest and PC VR versions. Headlining the patch is a cross-platform multiplayer mode for up...
The Room VR: A Dark Matter Pushes VR Puzzle Games To New Heights
We first got the chance to try out The Room VR: A Dark Matter back at Oculus Connect 6 (OC6) late last year on the Oculus Quest, but that was just a brief show floor demo. The folks over at Fireproof Games recently sent us a multi-hour long preview build so we got the chance...
