Meta’s Long-Awaited VR Reveal Looms Large at Connect, Steam Hints at Upcoming Frame Launch, and More! The XR world is abuzz with excitement as we head into the latter half of 2026. At the forefront of this fervor is Meta, which has been teasing a major reveal for its next-generation VR offerings at Connect. In […]

Modding on Steroids: NexusMods CEO Envisions a Future of User-Generated Content In a major shift for the gaming industry, Victor Folmann, CEO of NexusMods, has outlined plans to transform his company from a file-hosting platform into a full-fledged user-generated content (UGC) hub. This bold move could revolutionize the way we experience games and open up

Apple has opened the floodgates for third-party motion controllers to pair with its Vision Pro headset, and now we have a treasure trove of technical specifications to dig into. The tech giant has published an exhaustive 74-page guide detailing exactly how these controllers should be built, interface with the headset, and what hardware they must

The wait is almost over, and VR enthusiasts can barely contain their excitement. Valve has just published a new store landing page for Steam Frame content, signaling that the launch of its highly anticipated standalone headset is imminent. The “Great on Frame” site is already live, showcasing four titles that are certified to work seamlessly

**Xbox’s Devastating Layoffs Leave VR and XR Community Reeling** In a shocking move that has sent shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, Xbox has announced it will be cutting over 3,200 jobs in an effort to streamline its operations. The news is particularly concerning for VR enthusiasts who rely on Xbox as one of their primary

Xreal’s Budget AR Glasses Land Globally, Priced at an Unbeatable $300 Get ready to experience augmented reality like never before – without breaking the bank. Xreal, a leading manufacturer of high-end AR glasses, has officially launched its first budget-friendly model globally, priced at a staggering $300. The xbx a01+ is now available in the US

John Carmack Sticks to His Guns: $1M for Official VR Ports of Id Software Classics In a move that’s sure to get VR fans’ collective hearts racing, former Oculus CTO John Carmack has reiterated his willingness to cough up $1 million to help bring official VR versions of id Software’s most iconic titles to the

Breaking News: Prehension Revolutionizes Hand Gesture Recognition in VR Games The wait is over for developers seeking to bring more natural and intuitive interactions to their virtual reality games. At AWE US 2026, I had the chance to get hands-on with Prehension AI’s innovative SDK, which promises to make implementing hand gestures in MR/VR applications

A powerful show of solidarity is brewing in the Xbox community. On July 15, union workers at Bethesda Game Studios will take to the streets with a “Save Our Devs” rally in protest of the latest round of mass layoffs across Xbox. The march, organized by union members under the OneBGS banner, aims to send

The VR community has been abuzz with innovation and entrepreneurship lately, but today’s news takes a fascinating turn into the world of gaming media. A group of industry veterans, fresh from their stints at iconic outlets like Eurogamer and VG247, have launched Respec – a bold new independent site that promises to shake up the