Meta Quest 3
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The Steam Frame needs to be more than a cool device if Valve want to reshape the VR market
The VR market is facing a decline in headset shipments and studio closures, with a shift away from mid-range devices towards high-end or AR/XR alternatives. Despite Meta's continued dominance and some internal successes with its Quest ecosystem, the overall VR gaming landscape struggles with visibility and the high cost of developing tentpole titles. Valve's upcoming Steam Frame faces challenges related to pricing and a lack of compelling exclusive content, suggesting VR may become an integrated feature rather than a standalone market.
Job Simulator Is Finally Giving Your VR Headset The Day Off
FarBridge has announced Job Simulator: Human Relations, a co-op VR game that expands the Job Simulator universe. The game is seeking crowdfunding via a Kickstarter campaign to raise $150,000 for development. This new title will allow up to four players to work together, navigating virtual workplaces and appeasing robot overlords.
Sean Murray suggests No Man's Sky follow-up Light No Fire is quite far along, but he's 'learned a very important lesson' about speaking too soon
Hello Games studio boss Sean Murray stated that the development of their upcoming fantasy adventure game, Light No Fire, is significantly further along than typically disclosed by other studios. While he learned a lesson about not speaking too soon after the initial trailer release in 2023, Murray expressed excitement about the game's progress and anticipates sharing more details when the team is ready.
Viture just launched a new pair of budget augmented reality glasses with a mobile dock designed for Switch 2 XR fans
Viture has launched its new Viture Pro 2 XR augmented reality glasses for $299.99, designed to project a private gaming display. The glasses are compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 via an optional $99 Mobile Dock Mini, which includes a 10,000 mAh battery and is expected to ship in September.
Viture’s New Pro 2 XR Glasses Want To Be The Ones You Can Wear For Hours
Viture has officially revealed its new Pro 2 Extended Reality (XR) glasses, designed for extended wear with a focus on comfort and portability. These glasses feature 1080p 120Hz video transmission, Sony micro-OLED lenses with 1,600 nits peak brightness, and advanced optics to reduce eye strain and chromatic aberration. Viture also announced the Mobile Mini Dock for $99, which can function as a USB-C hub or connect to consoles like the Switch 2. Both the Pro 2 glasses and the dock will be available starting August 6.
Roblox's string of bad luck persists as player numbers continue to plummet and the company's stock price with it
Roblox reported a significant decline in its second financial quarter, with player engagement and stock price plummeting by nearly 27 percent. The company attributes the drop to a lack of viral games and a shift towards experiences with less monetization. This marks the third consecutive quarter of declining daily active users, impacting the company's valuation and leading to cautious financial estimates for the remainder of the year.
Games Inbox: Will single-player video games go extinct?
This article discusses the current sales trends of single-player games, with readers expressing concern over their perceived decline in popularity compared to multiplayer titles. The piece also touches on the future of VR gaming, the potential for reboots of classic games like Elite, and the rising costs of GPUs and consoles.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset reportedly set to cost you over $1,000
Valve's upcoming wireless Steam Frame VR headset is reportedly set to cost over $1,000, according to leaker Tyler McVicker. This price point would position it as one of the most expensive gaming VR headsets on the market, potentially due to rising component costs. The headset aims to offer powerful native performance on SteamOS, reducing reliance on a connected PC for many titles.
Roblox's reported user numbers will make it subject to additional EU legislation for regulating social networks
Roblox may be classified as a very large online platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act, following its announcement of over 45 million monthly active users in the region. If designated, Roblox would be required to identify and mitigate systemic risks, including those related to illegal content and the protection of minors. The EU Commission is currently reviewing Roblox's user numbers for a potential future designation.
Valve may be putting the finishing touches to the Steam Frame software stack, because Lepton and FEX are now on Steam
Valve has released Lepton and FEX software on Steam, key components for its upcoming Steam Frame wireless VR headset. Lepton enables Android games to run on Linux, while FEX translates x86 games for Arm-based systems like the Snapdragon SoC powering the Steam Frame. This suggests the headset's release may be imminent, with these tools now available for developers.
No pressure Steam Frame: Meta's mixed reality division is still haemorrhaging money, losing $4.6 billion in its…
Meta's Reality Labs division reported a loss of $4.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, continuing a trend of significant financial losses. Despite revenue increases, spending heavily outweighs income, potentially due to R&D and hardware manufacturing costs. This financial situation is highlighted as Valve prepares to enter the VR market with its Steam Frame.
Roblox Q2 revenue rises 36% to $1.5bn
Roblox reported a 36% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.5 billion for its second quarter, despite a shortfall in net bookings attributed to reduced per-hour monetization among younger users. The company saw a 10% rise in average daily active users, with significant growth in international markets, and continues to focus on capturing a larger share of the global gaming market.
Meta is still flinging the equivalent of a small country's annual GDP down the Reality Labs money pit each and…
Meta's Reality Labs division reported a significant income loss of $4.6 billion in the second quarter, despite a 16% year-over-year revenue increase to $431 million, driven by AI glasses sales. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted strong sales for Meta's AI-powered glasses, though lower Meta Quest headset sales contributed to the overall loss. This continues a trend of substantial financial losses for Meta's VR and AR segment.
GamesRadar+ readers voted on how much the Steam Frame should cost, and I'm worried Valve will see the results
A poll conducted by GamesRadar+ readers suggests that the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset should cost between $699-$799, with a significant portion believing it should be under $899. The author expresses concern that Valve might price the device higher, potentially hindering VR adoption due to its niche market and current economic conditions.
Roblox game Be Dead Forever Simulator is likely dead forever
The popular Roblox game Be Dead Forever Simulator has been made unavailable due to new age verification rules implemented by Roblox Corporation. The game's creator has not updated it in years, leaving its maturity rating unverified, which prevents players from accessing it. This situation raises concerns about how many games might be lost as a result of these new safety measures.
Quest maker Meta is having its cake and eating it
Meta is partnering with BlackRock to build a new data center in El Paso, Texas, with an investment of around $14 billion. This facility will provide 1 gigawatt of compute capacity to support Meta's AI technologies and models, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The move comes as Meta faces component shortages impacting its VR hardware like the Meta Quest 3 and has seen significant losses in its Reality Labs division.
The Steam Frame subreddit is currently losing its collective mind praying for a release date
The SteamVR subreddit is experiencing a collective frenzy as users anxiously await a release date for Valve's upcoming VR headset, SteamVR. Despite recent hints like a new "Great on Frame" category on Steam and a large shipment of VR headsets to the US, Valve has not yet announced pre-order or release dates, leading to a surge of memes and speculative posts within the community. Concerns about potential price increases due to Qualcomm chip costs are also fueling the anticipation for an earlier launch.
Meccha Chameleon Players Are Getting Malware From User-Made Maps
The multiplayer game Meccha Chameleon is experiencing security issues due to malware found in user-created maps on Steam, leading to the temporary removal of affected content and a hack of the game's official Discord server. Developers have released an update to strengthen virus protection and are working to remove a fake Meta Quest version of the game.
In the eleventh hour before Steam Frame's launch, its processor manufacturer just announced rising prices
Qualcomm has informed its partners that it will be increasing prices for its processing chips starting September 1st due to rising manufacturing costs. This announcement could impact the imminent launch of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset, which uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and potentially other devices like the Meta Quest 3 and Pico 4 Ultra.
A night of Walkabout Mini Golf with friends reminded me of one of the biggest flaws with the Meta Quest VR headsets
A virtual reality session playing Walkabout Mini Golf highlighted a significant design flaw in Meta Quest headsets, specifically the single USB-C port. This limitation prevents simultaneous PC connectivity via Link Cable and charging, a problem affecting both the Meta Quest 2 and the newer Meta Quest 3, potentially impacting future devices like the Steam Deck.
