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IF YOU SEE A CAT is a surreal VR animated film by Berlin Silver Bear winner Atsushi Wada, created in collaboration with Kodansha VR Lab. The experience allows viewers to step into the perspective of a boy's hallucinated cat.
Can Otherquest Mertaverse Emerge After Meta shuts down its $80 Billion Metaverse project?
Meta Platforms is significantly revising its metaverse strategy, transitioning Horizon Worlds from a VR-focused platform to a mobile application and removing it from the Quest store due to low user interest and monetization issues. Meanwhile, Yuga Labs' Otherside is gaining traction with its user-owned, decentralized metaverse model, presenting an opportunity for growth as Meta steps back from its $80 billion metaverse investment.
Spymaster Confirms May Release Date And UploadVR Played It Early
The time-bending espionage adventure game Spymaster has confirmed a May release date. UploadVR had an early hands-on experience with the game at GDC, suggesting it will be a notable title in the virtual reality space.
Spymaster Confirms May Release Date And UploadVR Played It Early
InnerspaceVR has announced that their VR espionage adventure game, Spymaster, will be released on PC in 2026. UploadVR has had an early hands-on experience with the game.
IF YOU SEE A CAT — Festival-Acclaimed Animated VR Film Launches on Steam
The animated VR film "IF YOU SEE A CAT" by Atsushi Wada has launched on Steam, developed by Kodansha VR Labs and published by KOMODO. The film, which explores themes of mental health and family, is available at a limited-time 20% launch discount for compatible VR headsets.
Decentraland Debuts on Epic Games Store, Offers Free Wearable for Newcomers
Decentraland has launched on the Epic Games Store, expanding its reach to a wider audience. New users who access the virtual reality platform through Epic Games can receive a free 'Epic Arrival Shield' wearable. The platform continues to host various community events and activities, reinforcing its role as a social space.
Next TMNT Game Is Coming Very Soon, Lets You Lift Weights And Eat Pizza In VR
The new virtual reality game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire State, developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, is set to release on April 30 for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico platforms. Priced at $25, the game allows players to embody the turtles, engage in combat with iconic weapons, utilize gadgets, and experience a parkour system, all while enjoying pizza and lifting weights in VR. The story takes place after Shredder's demise, with players fighting new villains to reclaim the city.
Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires UK-based Cinemersive Labs
Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based Cinemersive Labs, a company specializing in camera technology for AR/VR experiences. Cinemersive Labs also focuses on machine learning and generative AI-assisted 3D photographic technology.
Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes
Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based AI startup Cinemersive Labs, known for its technology that converts 2D photos and videos into 3D volumes. The Cinemersive team will join Sony's Visual Computing Group to advance graphical technology for games, including rendering techniques and generative AI models. This acquisition is expected to enhance visual fidelity on platforms like the PlayStation 5.
VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on April 30
The virtual reality game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is set to launch on April 30 for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico platforms. Developed by Cortopia Studios, this first-person action title will be available for $25 and supports both solo and four-player co-op modes, allowing players to control any of the four turtles.
Space Control Comes in for Landing
MoonMonster Studios has announced an official launch date for their VR title Space Control. The game will be available for PC VR and Meta Quest platforms.
Somehow, you can still get the Meta Quest 3S Arkham Shadow bundle for less than full price, a year and a half after it…
Despite being a year and a half past its initial launch, the Meta Quest 3S bundle including the VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow is still available, sometimes below its original MSRP. While the 128GB model is harder to find and may exceed its $299 price, the 256GB version is currently available for under $399 at Best Buy. The article suggests this is a good deal for those looking to enter VR gaming on a budget.
Space Control Comes in for Landing
Trebuchet, the studio behind Prison Boss, has announced its new virtual reality game, Compass. This open-world adventure will allow players to experience flight mechanics in VR.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches April 30
The virtual reality action-adventure game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is set to launch on April 30 for SteamVR. The game will feature the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a new adventure.
DEFY DEATH IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD TO STAY ALIVE IN THE REAL ONE IN THE ECHOES OF AINCRAD STORY TRAILER
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has released a new story trailer for the upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad, set in the Sword Art Online universe. The game, which celebrates the franchise's 10 million units sold milestone, will launch on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will create their own characters and experience real-time combat within the virtual world of Aincrad, where death in-game means death in reality.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Available April 30 on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VR
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game for the franchise, will launch on April 30, 2026, for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico, priced at $24.99. Developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, the game offers a full-body immersive experience with co-op gameplay and a narrative focused on player choices and character bonds. Pre-orders are available on Meta Quest with a discount.
Prison Boss Creators Unveil Flying Adventure Compass
ARVORE's VR title The Boys for Meta Quest is a mundane experience that fails to deliver a gripping virtual reality adventure. The review suggests the game needs significant improvement to be enjoyable.
The Best Darkly Twisted VR Worlds
This article highlights the best darkly twisted virtual reality worlds for players seeking experiences akin to Tim Burton's distinctive style. It serves as a curated list of VR environments that offer a uniquely unsettling and visually striking atmosphere.
Project Aincrad VRChat: The Closest We’ve Come to Living in Sword Art Online
A new advertisement for a Sword Art Online smartphone game features Kirito's voice actor, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, experiencing a simulated life-or-death situation within the game world. The ad highlights the immersive and potentially perilous nature of being trapped in a virtual reality environment.
The Boys Review - Pass the Compound V This Needs Saving | XR Source
ARVORE's VR title The Boys for Meta Quest is a mundane experience rather than a gripping one. The review suggests the game fails to deliver an engaging virtual reality experience.