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Razer Put RGB Lighting In A Gaming Chair, And Honestly, It Was Only A Matter Of Time
Razer has introduced the Soma Chroma, its first wireless RGB gaming chair, priced at $500 and launching in July. The chair features reactive lighting around the shoulders and head, capable of syncing with over 300 games via PC. It also includes 10 lighting presets and can be powered by a power bank through a USB-C connection.
I always forget to cancel free trials, so I'm sticking with Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals this week
Newegg is running its Fantastech sale concurrently with Amazon's Prime Day, offering numerous deals on PC gaming hardware, components, and accessories. The article highlights various discounts on items like GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and gaming chairs, encouraging readers to find better prices than those offered by Amazon. It also provides advice on navigating marketplace sellers and checking for price protection.
Hundreds Of 4K Blu-Rays Are On Sale For Prime Day, Some Up To 60% Off
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on hundreds of 4K Blu-ray movies and TV series, with some items up to 60% off. Notable deals include film series collections like The Lord of the Rings and Back to the Future, alongside individual titles and TV box sets such as Chernobyl and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The sale also extends to various gaming hardware and software, with discounts on consoles, accessories, and select video games.
Save Up To 70% Off Video Games And Hardware In Woot’s Summer of Gaming Sale
Woot is hosting its Summer of Gaming sale until June 29, offering discounts of up to 70% on a variety of video games and gaming hardware. Deals include titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, as well as VR headsets like the Meta Quest Pro, controllers, keyboards, and headsets from brands like Razer and SteelSeries. Amazon Prime members can receive free standard shipping on Woot orders.
Meta Quest 3S Drops To Its Lowest Prince In Months Thanks To Pime Day
The Meta Quest 3S virtual reality headset is available at its lowest price in months during Amazon's Prime Day sale, with the 128GB model discounted to $297 and the 256GB model to $382. This deal offers a significant reduction from its earlier price increase, making it an attractive entry point for VR enthusiasts. The sale is part of a broader range of tech and gaming deals available through June 26.
PvE VR Extraction Shooter ‘DRIFTERS: Blackout Crew’ Coming to Quest and SteamVR
Salmi Games announced DRIFTERS: Blackout Crew, a co-op VR extraction shooter for Meta Quest and SteamVR, set to launch on June 23rd, 2026. Players will team up to raid alien temples, scavenge resources, and extract stolen energy to upgrade their mothership. The game emphasizes teamwork, VR gunplay, and community-driven development, building on the studio's previous VR title, Sweet Surrender.
Spectral Games & Squido Studio Reveal Release Date for Lovecraftian Co-op Action Game 'The Lightkeepers'
Spectral Games and Squido Studio have announced that their cooperative action game, The Lightkeepers, will launch on Meta Quest on September 10th, 2026. The game is set in a 1920s Lovecraftian world where players must survive against the darkness until dawn. Key features include boat travel between islands, hand-designed locations, meta-progression, and diverse combat options.
Virtual Reality Check
Meta is developing new smart glasses that will feature a lower price point by omitting Ray-Ban branding. The company is also working on the Omni One Treadmill, designed for use with its Meta Quest VR headsets.
Virtuix Launches Omni One for Quest
Virtuix Inc. has launched the Omni One for Quest, a "Made for Meta" certified VR treadmill system that allows users to physically walk and run in virtual environments. Compatible with Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets, the system aims to enhance immersion and promote physical activity in VR gaming. The Omni One for Quest is available for $2,595 USD and includes a bundle of four optimized games.
ONE OF META QUEST’S MOST POPULAR SOCIAL HORROR GAMES GIVES BACK TO ITS COMMUNITY WITH TOXIC UPDATE
ENVER has released the 'Toxic Update' for its popular Meta Quest social horror game, Scary Baboon. The update revamps fan-favorite maps 'Sewers' and 'Hospital' with new mechanics like timed flooding and a haunting system, alongside quality-of-life improvements. This update continues ENVER's commitment to community-driven content for the game, which boasts over 200,000 Discord members.
New VR shooter from the creators of Hellsplit: Arena
Cute & Dead, a new VR shooter from the creators of Hellsplit: Arena, is set to launch on the Meta Store in July 2026 for various Meta Quest headsets, with a PCVR release planned for the second half of 2026. The game combines fast-paced zombie combat with collectible elements and a dating-sim twist, where players rescue girls during a zombie apocalypse.
I spent an entire day with a fan-mod of North Korea's homegrown operating system, and I'm sorry to say…
An attempt to install and run a fan-modded version of North Korea's RedStar OS 3.5 on a PC proved largely unsuccessful. Despite improvements over the base 2011 version, the modified OS still suffered from installation issues, graphical glitches, and an inability to run modern applications or games, highlighting the significant gap between the OS and contemporary computing standards.
After losing over 30 pounds exercising in VR for six months, I can say it's worth the effort (and sweaty…
After six months of consistent use, the author finds that exercising in VR with a Meta Quest 3 has been a worthwhile endeavor, leading to significant weight loss and improved fitness. Despite initial skepticism and the cost of subscriptions, the immersive nature of VR workouts encourages pushing physical limits beyond traditional exercise methods, making fitness more engaging and convenient.
Shack Chat: What is your favorite video game comeback?
Shacknews staff members discuss their favorite video game comebacks, highlighting titles like Overwatch 2, Guilty Gear Xrd, F-Zero 99, Destiny 2, Half-Life: Alyx, and No Man's Sky. The discussion also touches on Nintendo's successful transition from the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch as a significant comeback for the company.
Birdseed VR’s First Major Update Out Now!
Buffalo Buffalo has released the first major update for their virtual reality game, Birdseed VR. The update introduces five new tropical bird species, premium rewards for the Trail Pass, and snap turn controls for seated play. Birdseed VR is currently free-to-play on Meta Quest 3 and will be available on SteamVR soon.
Warframe Drops a Massive Update, Jade Shadows: Constellations
Digital Extremes has released a major free update for Warframe titled Jade Shadows: Constellations. This update expands the existing Jade Shadows content with a new story quest continuing the Stalker's narrative, a new playable Warframe named Sirius & Orion, new Railjack missions, Prime gear, cosmetics, and weapons. Players can choose to ally with one of two Protoframe mentors, Ryoku or Vena, which impacts new Railjack crew members and space battles.
Color-A-Cube is Out Now - The Cozy VR Game That Has Won Players' Hearts With Its Therapeutic Art
Color-A-Cube has officially launched on Meta Quest and PICO platforms, featuring over 100 voxel models and a therapeutic, relaxing VR coloring experience. Developed by AlterEyes, the game offers story-driven content, weekly free drops, and ongoing DLC, with a premium price of €7.99. Creative Director Ken Steyls highlighted the game's appeal to an unexpected audience seeking a way to decompress.
Cave Crave multiplayer is live on PSVR2
Cave Crave, a VR spelunking adventure, has launched a multiplayer mode for PlayStation VR2, allowing up to four players to explore caves together. The update also includes new maps, avatar customization, and upcoming additions like the Tham Luang Cave, a real-world location famous for a 2018 rescue.
Announcing: "CONNECTOME" Now Available on Apple Vision Pro
Indie developer Grant Hinkson's immersive art experience, CONNECTOME, is now available on Apple Vision Pro for $9.99. The experience, which first launched on Meta Quest in May 2025, utilizes eye-tracking for gaze-based interaction on Apple Vision Pro, a feature Hinkson developed through a custom Unity-to-Metal bridge. CONNECTOME offers a meditative, self-paced journey through minimalist rooms with evolving ambient scores and nature-inspired geometries.
Don't wait for Prime Day - my favorite Meta Quest 3 charging dock has already dropped to its lowest-ever price, and…
The PrismXR Carina D1 Charging Dock for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S VR headsets is currently available at its lowest-ever price of $49.98, significantly reduced from its usual $69.99. This accessory features magnetic rechargeable batteries for controllers, a low-profile design, and compatibility with various Elite headstraps.
