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Jolly Match 3 MR Became Best XR/VR Game
Jolly Match 3 MR has been awarded Best XR/VR Game at the 14th annual gamescom latam BIG Festival Awards. The mixed reality match-3 puzzle game, developed by JollyCo LLC, was recognized for its playful and immersive design on platforms like the Meta Quest. This award highlights the game's success in bringing the genre to new immersive realities.
Valve’s hardware graduates from side-quest to full-blown ambition
Valve is increasingly focusing on hardware development, with the positive reception of the new Steam Controller highlighting growing anticipation for upcoming launches like a home console and VR headset. Despite supply chain issues causing delays, Valve's cumulative approach to hardware, building on successes like the Steam Deck and Proton compatibility layer, positions its new products as significant growth vectors for the company's ecosystem.
Monthly Video Game Releases: May 1st to 29th | Console Creatures
Console Creatures provides a comprehensive list of video game releases scheduled for May 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms. The article details full game launches, DLC, expansions, demos, and early access titles, along with a preview of June 2026 releases.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Out Now on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VR
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game for the franchise, is now available on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico for $24.99. Developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, this story-based action-adventure game features single-player and co-op multiplayer modes. Players can explore a New York City under factional control and battle classic foes.
Birdseed VR has officially landed in 1.0!
Buffalo Buffalo has released Birdseed VR 1.0 on Meta Quest, featuring complete social multiplayer, new in-game items, and enhanced bird behaviors. The update includes bug fixes for multiplayer, a new Scout's Store for cosmetic personalization, and more realistic bird animations and flight patterns. While the Meta Quest version is available now, the Steam VR version has been delayed to later in 2026.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Coming to macOS May 28th
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is set to release on macOS via Steam on May 28th. The acclaimed real-time strategy game will feature 4K resolution, a remastered soundtrack, and include three major expansions. Feral Interactive and World's Edge are bringing the title to Mac gamers with additional DLC and multiplayer options.
Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 10 Adds Three Classic Tables
Zen Studios has released Pinball FX – Williams Pinball Volume 10, adding three classic tables: Diner, Fire!, and Comet. The pack is available for £12.49 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Meta Quest VR, requiring the base Pinball FX game. This release continues Zen Studios' tradition of faithfully recreating iconic pinball machines.
Sky Legends, An Aeropostal Epic Takes Flight on May 18 on Meta Quest 3 and 3S
Sky Legends, An Aeropostal Epic will launch on May 18, 2026, for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S, with a Steam VR release to be announced. The immersive narrative adventure pays tribute to airmail aviation pioneers, featuring a new trailer that highlights the character of Didier Daurat. The game is structured across six chapters and offers a blend of storytelling, exploration, and VR gameplay.
Fancy Block Builder - VR Voxel Sandbox Gets Multiplayer
Pointless Games announced that Fancy Block Builder, a VR voxel sandbox game, will receive a multiplayer update on May 8th, 2026. The update will allow players to create and explore community builds together in virtual reality. The game is available for free on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.
Virtual Reality Check
Crêpe Master! has released its release date trailer for the Meta Quest 3, with the game launching on May 7th. Additionally, the trailer for Dark Trip - Train Driver's Cab Trailer- Escape Room №14 is now live.
Niantic is already sunsetting its 2023 mobile MMOARG Peridot
Niantic is shutting down its 2023 mobile MMOARG Peridot, with in-app purchases disabled immediately and the game being removed from app stores on May 14, 2026, followed by server closure on August 31, 2026. The company cited the high technical demands and investment required for an always-on AR experience as reasons for the closure, while stating the franchise will continue on other platforms like Meta Quest 3 and AR wearables.
Kwalee Proudly Unveils Exciting Updates at Wishlisted Showcase
Kwalee showcased updates for several of its upcoming and recently released titles, including Rune Dice, AfterBeat, SPRAWL Zero, RetroSpace, and Welcome to Elderfield. Demos are available for Rune Dice and Welcome to Elderfield on Steam, with Rune Dice set to release on PC and consoles on May 19. The article also briefly mentions new content for Genshin Impact, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Now Available
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a standalone VR experience from ICONIK and Bandai Namco, is now available for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. This new entry expands the series' lore by delving into Dark Six's perspective, introducing new threats, puzzles, and characters. The game aims to provide the most immersive entry in the Little Nightmares series to date.
HELP DARK SIX IN HER QUEST IN LITTLE NIGHTMARES VR: ALTERED ECHOES, LAUNCHING TODAY
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has announced the launch of Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a dark atmospheric adventure-puzzle virtual reality game developed by Iconik. Players take on the role of Dark Six to uncover secrets and become whole again. The game is available now on PlayStation 5 (PSVR2), PC (Meta Horizon Store and SteamVR), and standalone on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.
Dimensional Double Shift Sporelando Expansion Now Available
Owlchemy Labs has released the Sporelando dimension for their VR game Dimensional Double Shift. This new expansion adds a swampy suburban area with sentient mushrooms and living golf carts. Sporelando is available now for Meta Quest and Android devices for $4.99.
Marrow Marrow
Monster Moon has released their VR arena shooter, Marrow Marrow, on Steam and Meta Quest for US$13.99, with a 10% launch discount. The game features fast-paced parkour combat, a variety of weapons and upgrades, and multiple difficulty levels. A free demo is also available on Steam.
This is the finest VR headset image quality I've ever experienced, but it comes at a price
The Pimax Crystal Super 57PPD offers unparalleled image sharpness and vibrant colors, setting a new standard for VR visual fidelity. However, its premium experience comes with significant drawbacks, including a heavy design, middling comfort for glasses wearers, and a reliance on a powerful PC, lacking standalone functionality.
Just two weeks after raising the PS5 price, Sony drops Digital Editions back to $399
Sony has dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition back to $399 on its official PlayStation Direct store, just two weeks after increasing console prices. This new sale price is $200 less than the recently raised MSRP of $599, and significantly lower than other retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. This price adjustment follows broader trends of increased hardware costs, as seen with Meta's Quest 3.
Clique Games Partners With JoeahVR and Six Top-50 Meta Quest Titles for Largest Metaverse Giveaway
Clique Games has launched the Largest Metaverse Giveaway, a 30-day campaign running from April 20 to May 20, offering over $7,500 in prizes including Meta Quest 3 headsets and VR accessories. The giveaway features prizes from six top-50 Meta Quest titles and Clique Games' own VR titles, partnering with VR content creator JoeahVR and other influencers to drive participation.
"We need to adjust our pricing" - The cost of the Meta Quest 3 and 3S is rising by up to $100, and that plays right into Valve's hands if the Steam Frame ever launches
Meta is increasing the prices of its Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S VR headsets by up to $100 starting April 19, 2026, citing rising component costs. This price adjustment may benefit Valve's upcoming Steam Frame by reducing the price gap between the devices. Meta reaffirmed its commitment to VR despite recent layoffs and market speculation.
