Author: Alex Meland
Alex Meland
Alex Meland (ALEX VR) is an American virtual reality journalist, industry professional, and content creator. Alex co-founded the Between Realities VR Podcast, a weekly talk show with guests from within the world of virtual reality, with partner Harry "Skeeva" Skigis in 2020. Since then, the program has become a hub for the VR community and was nominated for "Social VR Influencer of the Year" in the 2021 VR Awards and "VR Content Creator of the Year" in the 2022 VR Awards. The podcast is currently in its seventh season. He is also an official correspondent for UploadVR.com and writer for VR Trend Magazine.
This past Wednesday, directly following the Upload VR Summer Showcase 2024, Niorun Studios unveiled TIER ONE: DIRECT ACTION, an innovative VR multiplayer tactical first-person shooter that emphasizes teamwork and realistic VR mechanics. Inspired by acclaimed titles like ArmA and Rainbow Six Siege, and regarded as the spiritual successor to ONWARD, TIER ONE: DIRECT ACTION (TODA) aims to raise the bar for the VR tactical shooter genre. The reveal marks a significant first step for Niorun Studios, a team dedicated to delivering the caliber of VR shooter that players have been requesting for years. “Our mission at Niorun Studios is to…
Since the publication of ‘Ready Player One’ in 2011, VR and tech enthusiasts have dreamt of a future where virtual reality platforms could fully replicate the immersive experience described in the novel. However, no one really believed that a digital space as rich as ‘The Oasis’ could possibly exist within their lifetime. Technology has advanced at light speed since then, with consumer VR and generative AI forcing us to reconsider what’s possible. Such is the case for the creators of Riff XR, who have used these technologies to craft a VR platform that merges detailed environments, interactive AI, and extensive…
The past year has been proven to be a challenging period for the gaming industry at large, including the realm of Virtual Reality (VR) gaming. With industry giants like Xbox, Sony and Valve having setbacks and major disappointments across various games and platforms, the gaming landscape as a whole is undergoing a significant transformation. However, amid the struggles, the VR game development sector stands at a crucial crossroads, demanding adaptation and innovation for sustained success. In the console market, Xbox has struggled to keep pace with Sony and Nintendo, with only XBox GamePass showing promise amidst the challenges. Sony, on…
Apple has finally announced the details regarding the much-anticipated release of the Apple Vision Pro, marking the official start of the “spatial computing era”. Set to be available from February 2nd, this high end pro-sumer device aims to transform how we interact with digital content in our physical spaces. The base model of the Apple Vision Pro, priced at $3,500, comes with 256GB of storage and will be initially released in the United States. It will be available for purchase at all U.S. Apple Store locations and online. While a broader international release is planned for later in 2024, specific…