Hands-on: Logitech’s MX Ink for Quest Could Legitimize VR Styluses as a Whole
Over the last decade I’ve reported on and tested many different VR styluses, but none of them have actually caught on. But the new MX Ink stylus for Quest stands…
SOUL COVENANT Review – Ineffectual Melee Sandwiched in a Very Skippable Story
SOUL COVENANT is an action RPG from the core members who brought you the SOUL SACRIFICE series. While the game does a few things to translate the franchises’s melee combat and giant…
The Secret to ‘Beat Saber’s’ Fun Isn’t What You Think – Inside XR Design
Our series Inside XR Design highlights and unpacks examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at Beat Saber (2019) and why its most essential design element can be used to make…
Vision Pro is Hands-down the Best Movie Experience You Can Have on a Plane
After an eight hour flight, I can say that Apple has largely nailed the Vision Pro use-case of movie watching on a plane. But a few key improvements stand to…
‘Silent Slayer’ Preview – Dr. Van Helsing’s Deadly Game of Operation
I went hands-on with Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire, an upcoming horror-puzzle for Quest from Schell Games that tasks you with defusing various arcane traps protecting a coven of sleeping…
Hands-on: Apple Upgrades Personas for True Face-to-face Chats on Vision Pro
Apple today released ‘Spatial Personas’ in public beta on Vision Pro. The newly upgraded avatar system can now bring people right into your room. We got an early look. Much…
This Open World VR Game is Still Ahead of Its Time – Inside XR Design
Our series Inside XR Design examines specific examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at the clever design of Stormland’s weapons, locomotion, and open-world. Editor’s Note: Now that we’ve rebooted our…
‘Max Mustard’ Review – An ‘Astro Bot’ Style VR Platformer That Cuts the Mustard
Max Mustard may be a bit of a curveball when it comes to names, but this traditional 3D platformer reimagined for VR delivers in nearly every other way, serving up some…
What Any VR Game Can Learn From the ‘Electronauts’ Interface – Inside XR Design
Our series Inside XR Design examines specific examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at the interface of Electronauts to find out what makes it so excellently usable. Editor’s…
Why “Embodiment” is More Important Than “Immersion” – Inside XR Design
Our series Inside XR Design examines specific examples of great XR design. Today we’re looking at the game Synapse and exploring the concept of embodiment and what makes it important to…
Vision Pro Preview: Early Thoughts on My Time Inside Apple’s First Headset
Over the last three weeks I’ve had the chance to spend significant time in Apple Vision Pro. While my full review is still marinating, I want to share some early…
20 Great VR Games for Relaxation & Meditation
In times like these it’s nice to be able to get away from it all, if only for a brief moment. If you have a VR headset you’re one of…