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We bet this one wasn't on your 2024 Bingo card. Intel and AMD are partnering to establish a new advisory committee to enhance and further integrate the x86 ecosystem, intensifying the competition against Arm.

A fresh lawsuit alleges that Ubisoft has been illegally sharing personally identifying information with Facebook parent company, Meta.

While VR as a platform has mostly been used to create first-person experiences, there have been a number of more notable unique VR titles. In a surprising announcement, the isometric tactical RPG from Square Enix ‘Triangle Strategy’ is coming to Meta Quest VR. Making the announcement, the team at Square …

During the recent Connect event, Meta unveiled the Meta Quest 3S, a headset that promises the same mixed reality features and performance as the Meta Quest 3 at a more affordable price. The Quest 3S is positioned as an entry-level headset for those new to mixed reality experiences and as …

Batman Arkham is getting a surprise return this year with Batman: Arkham Shadow. This new game in the series, set between the events of Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum, will put players in the shoes of a young but increasingly confident version of Batman, with access to all of the …

Back in 2021 during what was previously known as the Facebook Connect conference, the company now known as Meta announced that they would be bringing the classic Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to VR via the Quest 2. Following years of little to no news, Meta has unfortunately announced that the game has now been put “on hold indefinitely.”

Back in 2020, Meta acquired the video game studio Ready at Dawn, tasking them with the development of future virtual reality games and experiences. Following job cuts at the studio last year, Ready at Dawn has now unfortunately been fully shut down. As reported by AndroidCentral, Ready at Dawn – …

Meta's Reality Labs business has been bleeding money for years at this point, although so far, company executives have been happy to continue footing the bill with the goal of expanding the mixed reality device market. However, Meta is now restructuring the unit, splitting it into two distinct groups with …

Nvidia NVLink technology has been a game-changer in enabling high-speed communication between GPUs and CPUs since its debut in 2014. Surpassing traditional connection standards that have become inadequate for today's high-performance accelerators, it started off being used in gaming GPUs. That's not the case anymore, as Nvidia has removed the …

In a surprise announcement this week, Meta revealed plans to open up its OS to third parties, allowing other hardware makers to create their own ‘Quest' headsets. One of the first partner on board appears to be none other than Microsoft, just shortly after abandoning its Windows Mixed Reality efforts. …

As impressive as the Meta Quest’s hardware is, equally as surprising is just how much Meta has been supporting the device’s software – constantly updating and improving the OS with new and interesting functionality. In a surprising move, Meta is now allowing other VR hardware makers to use their Quest …

FarBridge and Gearbox Entertainment have partnered to present Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a new instalment in the Homeworld franchise that reimagines strategic space combat for Virtual and Mixed Reality.  In the Homeworld PC games, players assume the role of Fleet Command, a human commander in charge of a fleet of spacecraft. …

It has been a couple of years since Meta first retired the Oculus brand and shifting towards branding all VR hardware under the ‘Meta' banner. This included a shift away from Oculus accounts towards Meta accounts. Many have been able to hold out for now and continue to use newer …

Ubisoft has shown a surprising level of interest in VR over the years, shipping several games dating back to the original Oculus Rift. Last year, Ubisoft released its biggest VR game yet, Assassin's Creed Nexus. However, due to disappointing sales, Ubisoft's interest in VR is beginning to diminish. During Ubisoft's …

Ahead of the launch of the Quest 3 last year, Meta went back and raised the prices of the Quest 2 VR headset. Now as we enter 2024, Meta is dropping prices for its previous-gen system back down.  As of the 1st of January 2024, the 128GB Quest 2 has …

Valve is bringing official Steam Link support to Meta's VR headsets. Starting today, Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest Pro owners will be able to use Steam Link to wirelessly play their VR games on Steam through their headsets. You could previously use Oculus Link to wirelessly connect your Quest …

Upon launching the Meta Quest 3 VR headset in October, Meta also rolled out an official ‘Elite Strap' accessory, with an included additional battery to keep your gaming sessions going for longer. While the upgraded strap might be more comfortable, the included battery was not performing correctly. Now, Meta has …

The Meta Quest 3 has officially launched, bringing with it upgraded hardware for running VR games as well as an upgraded display, sensors and a new design that greatly improves ergonomics. At launch, the Quest 3 is priced at $499 but a cheaper bundle is already being planned.  Bloomberg reports …

A few months ago, Meta officially unveiled the new Quest 3 VR headset, with plans to launch later this year. Now just as promised at the most recent Meta Connect event this week, the launch date has officially been announced, with the newly upgraded standalone VR headset shipping on October …

Meta announced the Quest 3 headset early this year in an effort to get ahead of Apple's Vision Pro reveal. Now, Meta has announced this year's Connect conference, at which the headset will finally get its proper launch.  The event will take place from September 27th to the 28th, kicking …

Earlier this year, Meta officially announced plans to launch the Quest 3 headset later this year. Since then, Meta has apparently rethought its strategy, scrapping plans for a Quest Pro 2 and other devices to focus all resources on the Quest 3. According to a report from The information, Meta …

Roblox is one of the biggest games of all time, amassing a total monthly user base of over 200 million players. Creative games such as Roblox are ripe for virtual reality support, and so following the addition of VR to the PC version of Roblox, the massive multiplayer game will …

Last week, Meta officially launched Threads, its very own version of Twitter, adding to the social media giant's ever-growing network of sites and apps. In the first 24 hours, around 50 million people signed up to use Threads and over the weekend, that number doubled to 100 million.  Threads has …

In recent months, we had heard rumours that Meta was now working on a Twitter competitor, which would be tied to Instagram in some form. This week, Zuckerberg's latest social media platform, Threads, officially launched – it is indeed very similar to Twitter, so Elon Musk is suing.  Threads officially …

The Meta Quest 3 headset is launching later this year and when it arrives, players will have an easier way to instantly access new VR titles. Today, Meta announced plans for a Meta Quest+ subscription, which will grant subscribers with new perks, including access to VR games.  Meta Quest Plus …

Ever since its launch back in late 2020, Meta have continued to improve the Quest 2 headset over time with new features, while also unlocking the maximum power of the hardware itself. Alongside the announcement of the Quest 3, Meta confirmed that a future software update will boost the performance …

Since its official release back in 2022, PowerWash Simulator has continued to thrive thanks to a number of content updates – both free and paid. Many would agree that the therapeutic cleaning game is highly suited for a VR version. Fortunately the devs agree, as a bespoke VR release of …

Meta recently held its annual Quest Gaming Showcase, focused on announcing VR titles for its Meta Quest platform. Over a dozen games were revealed, but perhaps the most surprising announcement was the fact that 2011’s bombastic FPS Bulletstorm is coming to VR. Bulletstorm first launched in 2011 as an answer …

A few months ago, we learned that Meta was planning a Quest 3 headset, with plans to launch later this year. At the time, we assumed the reveal would happen in September, followed by a release in October. However, Meta has shaken up the timeline, unveiling the Quest 3 today.  …

The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase will return this summer. Previously, this event has brought major announcements like Resident Evil 4 VR for the Quest 2 and there is good reason to believe will see some big games this year.  The Meta Quest Gaming Showcase will air at 6PM BST across …