Author: Skeeva
Working in the XR industry has been an incredible experience. For the past 5 years, I have attended many conferences and expos all over the world. Having been to so many (CES, GDC, ITW, SXSW, Gamescom, etc.), I can easily say that the Augmented World Expo (AWE) is my personal favorite. Don’t get me wrong, all of these shows are great in their own way, but there’s one major thing that sets AWE apart from the rest: EVERYTHING is XR related. Every vendor, every person you meet, every after-event you attend. All XR! During the day at the convention center,…
Racket Club: A New Dimension of Racket Sports in VR by Resolution Games Resolution Games, the creators of well-received VR titles like Demeo, Demeo Battles, Ultimechs, Bait, Cook-Out, Blaston, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, Acron: Attack of the Squirrels and more have recently released a new title called Racket Club. Alex VR and I (Skeeva) of Between Realities headed over to a real-life Pickleball court to get a feel for racket sports in real life compared to the Virtual Reality alternatives. With the help of Resolution Games, we ventured to a huge sports complex in my hometown of Mesa…
Get ready to lace up your virtual sneakers and hit the rooftops; STRIDE: Fates is here, marking a thrilling leap forward for VR parkour adventures on the Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro. With the original STRIDE setting the stage back in 2020, this indirect sequel isn’t just a follow-up—it’s a narrative-driven solo journey that marries high-octane action with an intriguing story arc. Joy Way, after half a decade of honing their craft in the VR action scene, has taken all their learning and successes to elevate STRIDE: Fates to new heights. The game’s release trailer is a tantalizing peek…
Today marks the launch of a new and exciting social VR platform, Resonite. Resonite is a free-to-play social platform available on Steam, accessible via a PC-compatible VR headset or a standard monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Let me start by saying that I believe Resonite is the closest we have seen to hitting the promise and potential of Virtual Reality and as of today’s date may be the very best VR has to offer. Before we get into why I believe this, let me give a cliff notes version of the origins of Resonite so you have some understanding of how…
Remember the thrill of swinging through a space station with kosmosticks in hand? Well, Gamedust is back, and they’re taking us on another interstellar journey with “Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station.” If you’re a fan of action-adventure games with a Metroidvania twist, this sequel is about to redefine your VR experience. A Standalone Adventure Awaits While “Yupitergrad 2” is a sequel, it’s crafted to be a standalone experience. Whether you’re a returning player or a newcomer, the game ensures a smooth entry with reintroduced mechanics and a fresh storyline. Initially launched on Pico, HTC, and Meta headsets, this gem is…