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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.
Bassist plays Halloween gig wearing a Steam Frame: 'Interestingly, only one guy asked me about the Frame'
A bassist utilized Valve's Steam Deck VR headset during a 45-minute Halloween-themed live gig, recording the performance and sharing the footage. While the headset was noted to get warm, the bassist found it lightweight and enjoyed the immersive recording experience, though they had to look down more to see the bass frets. The experiment was considered a fun oddity rather than a potential trend.
Half-Life: Alyx patch adds foveated rendering support a mere 6 years after the game's release
Valve has released a new patch for Half-Life: Alyx on PC, adding support for foveated rendering. This feature, which renders the center of the image at higher quality and the periphery at lower quality, can improve rendering performance, especially when combined with eye-tracking hardware. The update also includes support for the Steam Deck's Snapdragon processor.
2023 PS5 Console Exclusive RPG Shutting Down
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 console-exclusive VR MMO Zenith: Nexus will shut down its servers on December 18, 2026. Publisher TribeVR announced that new content development ceased in 2024, and paid DLC and in-game currency have already been removed from sale.
VR MMO Zenith confirms its shutdown date of December 18 after over two years of maintenance mode
Ramen VR has announced that the virtual reality MMORPG Zenith will officially shut down on December 18th, after over two years in maintenance mode. Sales of the game and its premium currency have already ceased, though existing in-game currency can still be used. The developers cited financial unsustainability as the reason for the closure, stating they could no longer run the servers at a loss.
Facebook Reality Labs lost $4.1 billion during Q3 2026
Meta's Reality Labs division reported a loss of $4.1 billion in Q3 2026, a slight decrease from previous quarters and years. Despite these significant losses, the company continues to invest heavily in AR, VR, and XR technologies, including acquiring patents from Sony and announcing new wearables.
I'm not sure if the Steam Frame hits any corners in this bouncing screensaver, but maybe if I watch long enough the…
A Reddit user has created a free, open-source Windows screensaver featuring artwork of Valve's Steam VR headset and controllers. This project offers a low-cost way for users to engage with the hardware's aesthetic, even if they cannot afford the headset itself. Valve has also released CAD files for the Steam VR hardware under a Creative Commons license, encouraging community projects.
VR MMORPG Eldramoor hypes up its players for its beta test starting November 4
Resolute Games has announced that its VR MMORPG Eldramoor will begin its closed beta test on November 4th and run until November 18th. Access to the beta requires a $45 purchase, which also includes a full copy of the game upon early access release, a gryphon pet, and unique in-game cosmetics and titles. The developers aim for the beta to feel like a living world, though players should still expect bugs and rough edges.
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.
PS5 Remake of Decade-Old PS4 Action Game Gets Release Date
Vertigo Games announced that the PlayStation 5 remake of Arizona Sunshine will launch on January 21, 2027, for $24.99, with a deluxe edition costing $29.99. This remake will be a flat-screen third-person shooter, unlike the original VR title, and will include various DLC packs and pre-order bonuses.
PlayStation Plus Adds Award-Winning 2025 PS5 Adventure Game
The horror adventure game The Midnight Walk is now available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on PS5 and PSVR2. Developed by MoonHood, the title features players guiding a character named The Burnt One through a dark world using a flame to fend off monsters.
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.
Valve is toying with a Steam Frame OLED and some Reddit users are already wondering whether to wait an excruciatingly long time for it even though it may never happen
References to an OLED version of the Steam Deck, codenamed 'deckard-oled', have been found in Valve's source code, sparking speculation among Reddit users about a potential future hardware revision. While exciting, experts suggest that significant technical hurdles related to resolution, power, and cooling would need to be overcome, and it may be a long time before such a device, if ever, becomes a reality.
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.
Valve is clearing out its discontinued Index VR headsets if you want a cheap piece of history
Valve is heavily discounting remaining stock of its discontinued Valve Index VR headset, selling it for $399.20 while supplies last. The company has officially stated that the Index is no longer being produced, with a newer headset, Steam Frame, having recently launched. While the headset itself is discounted, controllers and base stations are sold separately and are not part of the sale.
Hello Games visar upp No Man's Sky på iOS
Hello Games has announced that No Man's Sky is coming to iOS on October 28th, with a free trial available at launch. The mobile version includes all 40+ updates and runs on iPhone 11 or higher, though iPhone 15 Pro or newer is required for planet settlements and multiplayer is not supported. The game has been optimized to be under 4 GB.
Valve have released the Steam Frame's CAD files, but there’s already a cottage industry of DIY wrist straps and lifesize skull stands
Valve has released the CAD files for the Steam Deck VR headset, enabling users to create custom accessories. This has spurred a cottage industry of DIY creations, ranging from practical power bank holders and ergonomic straps to more eccentric items like a life-size skull stand for the headset.
I am the controller now: MIT engineers have created a 'second skin' that could one day track whole bodies in…
MIT engineers have developed a flexible sheet embedded with optical fibers that can digitally reconstruct its own shape, offering a potential advancement for motion capture technology. This 'second skin' could provide more accurate tracking for VR gamers and Vtubers compared to traditional suits, and its durability suggests it could withstand the rigors of active use.
Here come the weird and wonderful mods for the Steam Frame, as Valve drops the full CAD files for free
Valve has released the full CAD files for its Steam Frame VR headset, enabling users and third parties to create custom modifications. This release follows similar CAD file releases for the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller, encouraging community creativity.
Sunsetted VR MMO OrbusVR is resurrected by one of the original devs as two ‘community editions’
The VR MMORPG OrbusVR, which was sunsetted last year, has been resurrected by one of its original developers, Riley. Riley has released 'community editions' of both the Classic and Reborn versions of the game on GitHub, allowing players to download and play them for free. The provided license also permits players to distribute, mod, and run community servers, with server operators allowed to charge for their services.
