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Project Hail Mary Returns In 2026 With A Chapter Nobody Has Read Yet
A new mixed reality game, Project Hail Mary: Journey Among The Stars, is set to launch in late 2026 for Meta Quest 3, Pico, and Android XR platforms. Developed by Maze Theory, the game will explore an original story set during Ryland Grace's space mission, featuring new content not present in the book or film. The project has the full backing of original author Andy Weir.
XREAL and Google Bring Project Aura to Life at Google I/O 2026
XREAL and Google showcased Project Aura, their lightweight XR glasses, at Google I/O 2026, demonstrating the integration of Google's Android XR platform, Gemini AI, and Qualcomm processors. The event provided hands-on opportunities for attendees to experience spatial computing applications like immersive navigation and virtual screen usage. An Android XR Developer Catalyst Program was also announced to foster platform development, with a global release for Project Aura confirmed for 2026.
Demeo Turns Five! New Player Ranks, New Loot, and 55% Off
Demeo is celebrating its fifth anniversary with new player ranks, platform-wide improvements, and a 55% discount on Steam and Meta Horizon. The update introduces five new player ranks with cosmetic rewards and backend enhancements, including a Unity engine update. Resolution Games CEO Tommy Palm expressed gratitude for the passionate community that has made Demeo a beloved digital tabletop experience.
Images of Samsung's rumored smart glasses have leaked
Images and details of Samsung's upcoming smart glasses, codenamed 'Jinju', have leaked, suggesting a price range of $380 to $500. These glasses will reportedly run on the Android XR platform with Google Gemini integration but will not feature a display in their initial release. A second model with a micro-LED display is planned for 2027.
Dimensional Double Shift Preview – Pack Your Bags for Sporelando!
Owlchemy Labs' Dimensional Double Shift is expanding to Sporelando on April 23rd for Meta Quest and Android XR. This preview highlights the game's controller-free hand tracking and absurd yet polished VR experience, with CEO Andrew Eiche aiming to achieve a 'Super Mario Galaxy' equivalent for VR. The Sporelando expansion will cost $4.99.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Launching April 23
Owlchemy Labs is launching the Sporelando expansion for its VR title Dimensional Double Shift on April 23 for Meta Quest and Android XR. The expansion introduces a new suburban swamp setting where players control sentient fungi and engage in tasks like repairing bio-mechanical golf carts and serving local cuisine. CEO Andrew Eiche stated the dimension was inspired by the concept of 'Florida Man' being a sentient mushroom, blending the mundane with the absurd for chaotic co-op gameplay.