Author: Wes Dillon
Supermassive Games dropped some exciting news this past week, for fans of The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR. In a surprise update, PS VR2’s nightmarish VR rollercoaster has received an all new Horde Mode DLC, bringing the game’s fans some much needed new content, just in time for the Halloween season. Switchback VR released exclusively on PS VR2 earlier this year, to some very mixed reviews. This wasn’t exactly surprising, given the extremely high expectations for the game, which was sold as a spiritual successor to the original PSVR fan favorite Until Dawn: Rush of Blood. What was surprising however, was…
On this past Friday’s episode of PSVR GamesCast LIVE, Bryan Paul revealed a bit of news that some within the PSVR 2 community have found very difficult to accept. One of the most highly anticipated upcoming PS VR2 releases of the year, Vertigo 2, will not be launching this month after all. For those of you who might have missed the show, I can confirm that the delay is real. Bryan was initially given this information directly from a spokesperson for the game’s publisher, Perp Games. The game’s developer, Zach Tsiakalis-Brown, would later go on to confirm the delay via…
Yesterday on X (Twitter), developer Triangle Factory made a totally unexpected announcement that has the PS VR2 community buzzing with excitement: Breachers, the extremely popular tactical VR shooter, is making its way to PlayStation VR 2 next month. The move promises not only to bring enhanced visuals and gameplay to PS VR 2, but it also throws down the gauntlet to the other PS VR2 shooters, particularly Firewall Ultra, which has been struggling to retain its player base since its botched launch this past August. Breachers’ rise to popularity has been quite impressive. Released in April, it quickly gained notoriety…
XREAL Games has just announced the release date for a significant update to their popular VR military shooter, Zero Caliber. The update, well timed for the Halloween season, is set to release on October 19th, bringing an all new zombie mode to the game. Players have been eagerly awaiting the update since XREAL Games started dropping hints a couple of months ago. The upcoming Zombies Update promises a somewhat different experience to the Zero Caliber base game. Players will need to start by stocking up on ammo to prepare for the zombie apocalypse. With limited ammunition, every shot counts, and…
It’s been a good week for VR gaming enthusiasts. In one of a handful of surprise announcements during Sony’s “VR Day” on the PlayStation Blog, Well Told Entertainment revealed the release date for its unique looking game, The Foglands. The sci-fi western roguelite is set to launch on October 31, 2023, promising a Halloween with more to offer than just free candy. The game is currently available for pre-order for $35 on the PlayStation Store. The Foglands introduces players to a world shrouded in a toxic fog, where they take on the role of a “Runner” named Jim. Runners are…
Apparently today is “VR Day”. Who knew? Today, in an apparent attempt to ride the wave that started at yesterday’s Connect 2023 event, Sony unloaded a handful of VR2 related announcements via the Playstation Blog. In one of the more exciting announcements, Archiact finally dropped the launch date for their much-anticipated VR adventure, “Journey to Foundation.” The game, inspired by Isaac Asimov’s iconic Foundation series, is set to release on October 26, 2023, for PlayStation VR2, Quest 2, and Pico 4. When asked about PCVR support today on Twitter, the studio revealed that they have no current plans, but this…
The VR catalog is about to be reshaped by the artists and dreamers at MoonHood, the newly-announced studio from the creators of acclaimed titles such as ‘Lost in Random’ and ‘Ghost Giant’. In collaboration with experienced publisher Fast Travel Games, MoonHood is sculpting a dark and immersive world, translating real life elements like clay into intricate 3D models for a groundbreaking gaming experience. MoonHood was conceived in Gothenburg, Sweden, by Klaus Lyngeled and Olov Redmalm, the brilliant minds behind award-winning projects like ‘Lost in Random’ and the VR-exclusive ‘Ghost Giant’. The duo’s reputation for melding innovative gameplay with unique artistic…
The Announcement in a Nutshell Unity Technologies, the company behind one of the world’s leading game development engines, recently announced a change that could affect the financial landscape for many indie developers and major studios alike. Starting January 1, 2024, Unity will introduce a new ‘Unity Runtime Fee’ targeted at developers who utilize their engine to create games. This fee will be calculated based on how many times a game is installed on user devices. For the uninitiated, a game engine is essentially the software that developers use to build video games. Unity is a popular choice because of its…
Time Stops but the Game is On In a VR gaming landscape that at times can seem very derivative, Fast Travel Games has revealed a title that promises to upend the status quo. “Mannequin,” announced this past Wednesday, is an asymmetric multiplayer VR game set to launch in 2024. Tailor-made for the new generation of VR headsets like Meta Quest 3, PS VR2, and SteamVR, “Mannequin” will test your nerve, your reflexes, and your ability to deceive. When Time Stands Still The narrative of “Mannequin” unravels in a world frozen in time due to the appearance of extraterrestrial beings—aptly called…
After garnering a loyal following and substantial updates since its original release on the PlayStation VR, ALVO is finally making its way back to PlayStation with a PS VR2 release slated for September 14th, 2023. A Roller-Coaster Journey ALVO has had quite a journey. Originally announced during the earliest days of PlayStation VR, the game was intended to be a first of its kind, team-based, arcade-style shooter with support for the groundbreaking PlayStation Aim controller. Despite high hopes, funding issues led to the project’s cancellation in 2018. However, a passionate community of PSVR gamers rallied to breathe new life into…