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The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones bring a headset-level sound to traditional wired buds
The Final VR3000 Gaming Earphones offer headset-level sound quality and comfortable wear for extended gaming sessions, particularly on handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. While their spatial audio and immersive sound are impressive, the high price point and incompatibility with most modern smartphones make them a niche recommendation, though they are well-suited for VR gaming.
Meta unveils AI-powered game tools for mobile devices and browsers; announces VR Glasses with day-one Unity support
Meta has unveiled two AI-powered game development tools, Horizon Create for mobile and Horizon Studio for browsers, that allow users to generate 2D and 3D games from text prompts. The company also announced new VR Glasses, lighter than the Meta Quest 3, featuring a 5K display and day-one Unity support, set to launch in Spring 2027 for $1,299.99.
Evening Reading - September 24, 2026
Shacknews' Evening Reading for September 24, 2026, rounds up various gaming news items including updates on Dragon Quest 11, Total War: Warhammer 3, Marathon, and Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities. The digest also touches on changes for Quake Champions and Counter-Strike 2, and mentions State of Decay 3's development.
Meta announces new VR glasses that weigh about 100 grams and cost $1,300
Meta announced its new Meta VR Glasses, priced at $1,300 and weighing approximately 100 grams. The device features hand tracking and passthrough capabilities, and will launch in Spring 2027 with VR adaptations of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies, Tetris Effect, and Beat Saber. Despite significant financial losses in its Reality Labs division, Meta is pushing forward with new VR hardware.
MMO Business Roundup: New VR glasses, Microsoft kills a game, and controllers that can read credit cards
Microsoft's recent layoffs may have led to the cancellation of a new Age of Empires game, with the studio World's Edge reportedly working on an unconfirmed project before its closure. Facebook unveiled new VR glasses focused on general use, capable of playing Meta Quest games and connecting to consoles. Sony patented a controller design that can read NFC information, potentially for payment processing or data transfer.
Phoenix, Apollo and Athena Team Up for Dual Destinies VR
Amata Games is developing an officially licensed VR version of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies, titled Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies VR. The game is planned for Meta Quest headsets and Meta VR Glasses, with a release window of 2027 and support for multiple languages.
Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities to 'reinvent' the experience for Meta VR Glasses & Quest 3/S
Enhance Games announced Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities for Meta's VR Glasses and Quest 3/S models, set to launch in 2027. Developed by Resonair and Monstars, this new version promises to reinvent the immersive tetromino experience with AR/VR features that blend the real and virtual worlds.
The Meta Quest 4 isn't a Meta Quest at all - The brand's VR glasses will launch in Spring for $1,299 and…
Meta is launching its new VR Glasses in Spring 2027 for $1,299, focusing on a mixed-reality, wearable AI experience rather than being a direct successor to the Quest line. These glasses feature high-resolution displays and a lightweight design but have a limited field of view and do not include controllers, suggesting a primary focus on entertainment and spatial computing over gaming. Significant privacy concerns are raised regarding the device's always-on camera and AI capabilities.
Meta’s $1,300 VR Glasses Could Be The Most Expensive Way To Play Xbox Games
Meta announced its new VR Glasses, a lightweight headset designed for portability, launching in Spring 2027 for $1,300. The glasses feature 5K Micro OLED lenses and can access the Meta Quest catalog and Xbox Cloud Gaming. While offering advanced features, the high price point is highlighted as a significant obstacle compared to existing Meta headsets and competitors.
Meta's new VR headset isn't really a headset and doesn't look like it's meant for gamers
Meta has unveiled new VR Glasses, a device significantly lighter than the Quest 3 and featuring Micro-OLED displays, pancake lenses, and a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 3 chip. Despite the VR branding, the glasses lean towards an XR experience with AI integration and hand tracking support for select games, though controllers are not included. Priced at $1,300, these glasses are positioned as a premium device rather than a direct successor to the Quest line.
Meta VR Glasses Will Launch With Every Quest Game in 2027
Meta announced its new Meta VR Glasses will launch in spring 2027 for $1,299, featuring a lightweight design and compatibility with all existing Quest games. The device will launch with new titles like Beat Saber: Flux and Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR, with a focus on hand-tracking gameplay.
Muse Charm device for the AI agent revealed at Meta Connect 2026
Meta unveiled the Muse Charm, a keychain-sized device for its AI agent Muse, at Meta Connect 2026. The device allows users to interact with Muse via real-time voice and avatar, and Meta aims to ship it for the holidays. This announcement comes after the failure of Humane AI Pin in the wearable AI space.
Meta VR Glasses offer virtual reality experiences in a sleek form factor
Meta has unveiled its new Meta VR Glasses, a lightweight virtual reality headset weighing only 100 grams, with computing power housed in a separate puck. These glasses feature a 5K Infinite Display, Dolby Atmos and Vision, and offer gaming experiences with over 75 titles at launch, alongside Xbox Cloud Gaming integration. The device is set to go on sale in spring 2027 for $1,299.99 USD.
High On Life Is Helping Make The Case For Bigger Games On Quest
Squanch Games is working with Flat2VR Studios to bring High On Life to Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, aiming to prove that larger, more complex games can succeed on standalone VR platforms. Developers Emily O'Neal and Eric Masher discussed the technical challenges of optimizing the game's massive scale and detailed character interactions, particularly for the Gatlian firearms and Knifey. The team is prioritizing player comfort by offering extensive motion sickness options and leveraging hardware improvements.
Celebrate Batman Day With The Entire Arkham Series At Its Lowest Price Right Now
To celebrate Batman Day, the entire Batman Arkham series, including Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, and Arkham Origins, is available at its lowest price on PC via Steam through Fanatical. While Arkham Knight and its DLC are at their best price, Arkham Origins is not. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is not part of the sale and is also not recommended.
The Pimax Dream Air costs double the Steam Frame, and while its visuals are worth every penny, its performance demands and inconsistencies make it hard to recommend
The Pimax Dream Air VR headset offers exceptional visual fidelity and a lightweight design, but its high price, performance demands, and software inconsistencies make it difficult to recommend. Despite its stunning visuals, frequent crashes and volatile performance, even on high-end hardware, detract significantly from the experience.
"Alyx was a far, far more useful target for us" - Valve's struggle to get existing titles working on Steam Frame's ARM processor is why it's bundled with a six-year-old game, and I bet this isn't the last we'll hear of these chips causing difficulties
Valve's new Steam Frame headset bundles Half-Life: Alyx due to difficulties in getting existing titles to run natively on its ARM processor. Developers focused on overall Steam catalogue compatibility, highlighting the challenges of adapting games for ARM architecture, which prioritizes efficiency but requires significant conversion effort. This suggests future VR hardware may face similar hurdles with ARM processors.
G'AIM'E shows off fresh "Pro" and "Lite" Lightgun prototypes that ditch the AI camera, and they could feel more like my favorite PS2 gun for modern screens
Tassei Denki has unveiled new 'Pro' and 'Lite' prototypes for its G'AIM'E lightgun, moving away from AI cameras to utilize gyro and wireless capabilities for modern screens. These prototypes, shown at Tokyo Game Show, aim to offer improved accuracy and lower latency, potentially working with PC and older consoles like the PlayStation 2.
As VR gamers celebrate the launch of Steam Frame, Meta's next headset leaks ahead of Connect 2026, but I don't…
Ahead of Meta Connect 2026, imagery has leaked for Meta's unannounced 'Project Phoenix' device, which appears to be more akin to smart glasses than a traditional VR headset. This comes amid Meta's recent studio closures and layoffs in its Reality Labs division, and a price increase for Quest headsets, suggesting a potential shift away from the mainstream gaming market. The article questions whether this new device will pose a competitive threat to Valve's Steam Frame, especially given its potential focus on controller-free interaction and a smaller lens.
Toss a project at your printer: vibe coded tool allows developer to throw stuff at his 3D printer in VR to begin…
A software developer at Epic Games has created a tool that allows users to control a 3D printer in VR using AI. The system, which integrates a Meta Quest 3 headset with a 3D printer via a web server and GPT-6 Astra, enables users to 'throw' 3D models into the printer to begin the printing process. The developer is considering releasing the project if there is sufficient interest.
