Think we’re far off from The Matrix? Gabe Newell says you should think again.In a rare ahead of next week’s release of , Newell reasoned that more advanced forms of VR might not be too far out. “We’re way closer to The Matrix than people realize,” he stated. “It’s not going to be ‘The Matrix’, The Matrix is a movie and it misses all the interesting technical subtleties and just how weird the post-brain-computer interface world is going to be. But it’s going to have a huge impact on the kinds of experiences that we can create for people.”Newell then got specific with that he means. “I think...…Think we’re far off from The Matrix? Gabe Newell says you should think again.In a rare ahead of next week’s release of , Newell reasoned that more advanced forms of VR might not be too far out. “We’re way closer to The Matrix than people realize,” he stated. “It’s not going to be ‘The Matrix’, The Matrix is a movie and it misses all the interesting technical subtleties and just how weird the post-brain-computer interface world is going to be. But it’s going to have a huge impact on the kinds of experiences that we can create for people.”Newell then got specific with that he means. “I think...WW…

Skip to contentVR GamingHenry StockdalePropagation: Paradise Hotel joins a growing list of PSVR 2 survival horror games, arriving next week on October 12 – just in time for Halloween.Note: This article was first published in September 2023, but has since been updated and re-published with more details in light of the full release date confirmation. Released on Quest and PC VR in May, Propagation: Paradise Hotel is the survival horror sequel to 2020's Propagation VR. Trapped inside the zombie-ridden Paradise Hotel, you play as Emily in her search to find her twin sister, Ashley. The PSVR 2...…Skip to contentVR GamingHenry StockdalePropagation: Paradise Hotel joins a growing list of PSVR 2 survival horror games, arriving next week on October 12 – just in time for Halloween.Note: This article was first published in September 2023, but has since been updated and re-published with more details in light of the full release date confirmation. Released on Quest and PC VR in May, Propagation: Paradise Hotel is the survival horror sequel to 2020's Propagation VR. Trapped inside the zombie-ridden Paradise Hotel, you play as Emily in her search to find her twin sister, Ashley. The PSVR 2...WW…

Skip to contentVR AppsDavid HeaneyVirtual Update just got a major update to take advantage of Quest 3 and Quest Pro.Since 2021 Quest headsets have had a built-in feature called Air Link which lets them act as wireless PC VR headsets, but Guy Godin's Virtual Desktop has offered this since the launch of the original Oculus Quest in 2019, and Godin frequently updates his app with new improvements that make it the preferred choice for many PC VR users.On Quest 3, enabled by its new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, the latest update adds support for the AV1 video codec, up to 200 Mbps with the HEVC...…Skip to contentVR AppsDavid HeaneyVirtual Update just got a major update to take advantage of Quest 3 and Quest Pro.Since 2021 Quest headsets have had a built-in feature called Air Link which lets them act as wireless PC VR headsets, but Guy Godin's Virtual Desktop has offered this since the launch of the original Oculus Quest in 2019, and Godin frequently updates his app with new improvements that make it the preferred choice for many PC VR users.On Quest 3, enabled by its new Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, the latest update adds support for the AV1 video codec, up to 200 Mbps with the HEVC...WW…

Skip to contentHeadsets & TechDavid HeaneyMost Bigscreen Beyond US preorders originally slated to ship in Q3 have slipped into Q4.Beyond is an ultra-compact and ultra-light SteamVR headset designed to enable truly comfortable long duration PC-based VR sessions. The key drivers of its tiny size and light weight are the use of OLED microdisplays and the fact that each unit is customized for the buyer's face and eyes instead of being adjustable, based on an iPhone 3D face scan. Beyond started shipping to the earliest preorders last month.Bigscreen announced this week that it experienced "a...…Skip to contentHeadsets & TechDavid HeaneyMost Bigscreen Beyond US preorders originally slated to ship in Q3 have slipped into Q4.Beyond is an ultra-compact and ultra-light SteamVR headset designed to enable truly comfortable long duration PC-based VR sessions. The key drivers of its tiny size and light weight are the use of OLED microdisplays and the fact that each unit is customized for the buyer's face and eyes instead of being adjustable, based on an iPhone 3D face scan. Beyond started shipping to the earliest preorders last month.Bigscreen announced this week that it experienced "a...WW…

Skip to contentVR GamingHenry StockdaleIlysia, the upcoming VR MMORPG, targets an early access launch this month. Developed by Team 21, Ilysia first appeared three years ago after a successful Kickstarter campaign, promising open world exploration and adventure across the titular world as you explore hidden ruins and dungeons. Following recent beta tests, Ilysia will receive new zones, races and tutorials, brand new starting areas and "tons of bug fixes." On Discord, Team21 confirmed the early release will reach Quest and Steam.While Ilysia calls itself "the first true MMORPG built for VR"...…Skip to contentVR GamingHenry StockdaleIlysia, the upcoming VR MMORPG, targets an early access launch this month. Developed by Team 21, Ilysia first appeared three years ago after a successful Kickstarter campaign, promising open world exploration and adventure across the titular world as you explore hidden ruins and dungeons. Following recent beta tests, Ilysia will receive new zones, races and tutorials, brand new starting areas and "tons of bug fixes." On Discord, Team21 confirmed the early release will reach Quest and Steam.While Ilysia calls itself "the first true MMORPG built for VR"...WW…

Skip to contentVR GamingHenry StockdaleWaltz of the Wizard, the magic simulator inspired by Disney's Fantasia and Harry Potter, reaches PSVR 2 today with an accompanying update for Quest and Steam.Developed by Aldin, Waltz of the Wizard has seen a release of some kind dating back to consumer VR's early days, and more recently we've considered it one of the best Quest hand tracking games. Offering a Sorcerer’s Apprentice-style workshop in VR, major updates followed like the Natural Magic expansion and voice interactions. Now reaching PSVR 2 with crossbuy support, you can see the new gameplay...…Skip to contentVR GamingHenry StockdaleWaltz of the Wizard, the magic simulator inspired by Disney's Fantasia and Harry Potter, reaches PSVR 2 today with an accompanying update for Quest and Steam.Developed by Aldin, Waltz of the Wizard has seen a release of some kind dating back to consumer VR's early days, and more recently we've considered it one of the best Quest hand tracking games. Offering a Sorcerer’s Apprentice-style workshop in VR, major updates followed like the Natural Magic expansion and voice interactions. Now reaching PSVR 2 with crossbuy support, you can see the new gameplay...WW…