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Evening Reading - October 28, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming and tech updates, including release date announcements for Witchbrook and City of None, the Forsaken Update for No Man's Sky, and new Dead by Daylight characters. It also touches on financial results for Microsoft and Google, and the 19th anniversary of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
Don't hold your breath for a sequel to the Meta Quest 3 and 3S anytime soon, as Zuckerberg reiterates "we are…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that the company will not be releasing direct sequels to its Quest VR headsets, such as a Quest 4, anytime soon. The company is shifting its investment focus from consumer VR hardware to artificial intelligence, with its Reality Labs division expecting to reduce its operating loss to around $15 billion next year. This strategic pivot, coupled with the closure of Meta's game development studios and PlayStation selling its VR patents to Meta, suggests a reduced emphasis on VR gaming in favor of AI-driven wearables.
The 13 scariest, spookiest video games you should play this Halloween
This article presents a curated list of 13 horror video games suitable for playing during Halloween, covering a range of platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and VR. The selection includes titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Iron Lung, offering a mix of survival horror, psychological scares, and unique gameplay experiences.
Next gen Xbox console out in 2028 and more expensive than PS6 claims report
A report suggests Microsoft's next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will launch by Christmas 2028 and may cost between $1,200 and $1,800, significantly more than the anticipated PlayStation 6. This comes amid ongoing component shortages and a reported failure of the current Xbox Series X/S. The report also indicates a new next-generation handheld device will be released by Christmas 2027.
Steam Frame review: Untethered reality
Valve's Steam Frame headset offers a compelling, albeit expensive, virtual reality experience with a sleek design and comfortable fit. While the hardware boasts impressive specifications and a user-friendly SteamOS interface, its high cost and limited exclusive software library, relying heavily on older titles like Half-Life: Alyx, make it a difficult recommendation compared to the more affordable Meta Quest 3.
This Chance To Get A Steam Frame For $1 Is One You Can’t Miss
A promotion is offering a chance to win a 1TB Steam Frame VR headset for just $1 through Fanatical's Mystery Chest Bundle. While the Meta Quest 3 is a budget option, the Steam Frame offers advantages like better weight distribution, more RAM, and eye tracking, along with access to PC VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx and Vertigo 2.
Xbox just announced its brand new controller, and it's far from the pro pad we all expected
Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Nano Controller, a compact and portable gamepad priced at $49.99. While not a pro-grade controller, it aims to offer official Xbox connectivity and controls in a pocket-friendly form factor, targeting on-the-go players and children. It will also be bundled with Samsung TVs and Meta Quest devices later this year.
Xbox Nano Controller Announced, And It’s So Small
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Nano Controller, a new, smaller, and more affordable controller designed for portability and smaller hands. It features all 18 standard gameplay buttons and a programmable action button, costing $50 USD. Bundles with Samsung TVs and Meta Quest headsets are also planned, though cloud streaming usage may eventually incur additional costs.
With the Steam Frame becoming Valve's new favourite VR child, they're selling off their last Index headset stock
Valve has officially discontinued the Valve Index VR kit, offering a 20% discount on remaining stock as they shift focus to the Steam Deck. The Index, launched in 2019, was notable for its introduction of individual finger tracking controllers, a feature that has influenced subsequent VR hardware like the Meta Quest 3, though the Steam Deck's own finger tracking accuracy is not quite as refined.
"It's DisplayPort image quality, wirelessly" - Pimax's newly announced Crystal Pro VR headset could solve VR's wireless compression problem, and it takes the fight to the Steam Frame and Steam Machine
Pimax has announced the Crystal Pro VR headset, aiming to solve wireless image compression issues that plague current VR technology. The headset features a DisplayPort connection for lossless PCVR and a unique 60G AirLink for wireless streaming, utilizing beam aiming and native foveated streaming for enhanced image quality. Pimax also revealed ringless controllers and a mini-PC called Spation, positioning itself as a competitor to Valve's offerings.
Pimax says 'I'll have what Valve's having' as it announces new wireless VR headset, foveated streaming, updated controllers, and long Steam Machine
Pimax has announced a suite of new VR products, including the wireless Crystal Pro headset featuring Wi-Fi 6E and optional 60G AirLink for high-bandwidth streaming. The company is also introducing ringless controllers, updated Steam Machine-like PCs called Spation, and leveraging foveated streaming technology with eye tracking. The Crystal Pro headset boasts dual QLED displays, Mini-LED backlighting, and costs $1,399 for the base model, with the wireless kit adding $599.
After months of PSVR 2 stock shortages, PlayStation sells hundreds of VR patents to Meta, signaling the brand's…
Meta has acquired 43 US XR patents from Sony, previously used for PlayStation VR and PlayStation VR2. This follows months of PlayStation VR2 stock shortages and a lack of software support, suggesting a potential winding down of Sony's VR efforts. Meta's acquisition comes despite its own recent cutbacks in the VR market.
PlayStation VR is Probably Done, as Sony Transfers 43 VR Patents to Meta
Sony has transferred 43 virtual, augmented, and mixed reality patents to Meta, signaling a potential end to its PlayStation VR efforts. This move, coupled with a lack of first-party support for the PlayStation VR2, suggests Sony may not pursue a third-generation VR headset. Meanwhile, Meta is advancing its VR technology with new lightweight glasses set to launch in Spring 2027.
Steam Frame Gets VR Right Where So Many Others Went Wrong
Kurt Indovina of GameSpot praises the SteamVR headset as the best VR device he has ever used, highlighting its performance in games like Half-Life: Alyx and Hot Dogs, Horseshoes, and Hand Grenades. Despite its high price point, the standalone wireless headset is considered a significant advancement over previous Valve hardware and a superior option to Meta's offerings, which are criticized for their metaverse focus.
The Sunday Papers
This week's gaming news roundup covers several distinct topics. Papers, Please is highlighted for its poignant exploration of identity and documentation, while the VR game Gunman Contracts is criticized for common VR foibles despite glimpses of potential. Concerns are raised about potential layoffs at The Coalition following Gears of War: E-Day, alongside broader industry layoffs driven by AI and economic pressures. The article also touches on Hollywood's history of fads leading to flops and features an interview with an artist creating humorous street art.
I played an evening of Big Walk on Steam Frame, and it felt like wearing a Steam Deck on my face
The Steam Frame, Valve's new VR headset, offers a portable PC gaming experience akin to a Steam Deck for your face. It successfully ran demanding games like Big Walk flawlessly, though battery life required plugging in after an hour. While not as powerful as high-end VR headsets or new handheld PCs, its native Steam game support and portability make it a compelling option for on-the-go gaming.
PSA: Please Allow My Very Expensive Steam Frame Mistake To Help You, Fellow Glasses Wearers
A glasses-wearing user details their frustrating experience with the expensive Steam Frame, finding it unusable due to their eyewear not fitting despite the included spacer. The article highlights the importance of checking the maximum glasses width specification (140mm) and notes that prescription lens inserts from Zenni are out of stock, making the $1,059 device a costly paperweight for some.
Tragi-Comedy Exploration Game The Memphis Chronicles Is Dropping a Demo on Steam Soon!
High Road Stories will release a demo for its magic-realist exploration game, The Memphis Chronicles, on Steam on October 5th, 2026. The full game is slated for a PC release in January 2027, with a Meta Quest VR version planned for later that year. The game features a surreal version of Memphis filled with memories and strange characters.
Mind-Bending Puzzle Game Shil Lets You Explore Realms Inside Someone’s Imagination
OSM Games announced that Shil, a first-person puzzle horror game, will be released on Meta Quest on October 8th, 2026, for $14.99 USD. The game features surreal puzzle-solving, exploration, and a unique two-color visual style set within someone's subconscious. Shil is also available to wishlist on Steam and is expected to launch on PC soon.
Doctors experimented with gaming VR headsets in an ER, finding that "a few minutes in a peaceful virtual forest while listening to Mozart" can help lower blood pressure and anxiety for patients
Emergency medicine specialists at Ankaha Bilkent City Hospital in Turkey have conducted a study using VR headsets and classical music to reduce patient anxiety and blood pressure. Patients in the study group experienced a 12%-15% drop in anxiety and blood pressure compared to a control group receiving only standard medication.
