Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Whether it's VR, smart home gadgets, or something else that beeps and boops, he's been writing about it since 2011. Reach him on Twitter or Instagram @Gwanatu
March's Steam Hardware Survey now gives us a glimpse at the true representation of the VR market, including the number of users with a VR headset, as well as a more accurate look at which headsets make up the market. It's the first major change in data collection in a long time.
Half-Life: Alyx is more than just a game; it's at the forefront of the VR gaming space, and it pushes the medium ahead in the most important ways. A killer story, brilliant dialog, immensely detailed graphics, groundbreaking sound design, and environmental interaction that'll leave you spoiled after you complete its 15-hour campaign. Half-Life: Alyx is a masterpiece in every way.
Looking to upgrade that aging HTC Vive? Don't want to get rid of all your existing Vive trackers and other accessories? HTC's got the remedy for you with a new headset-only Vive Cosmos SKU, and it even includes a free copy of Half-Life: Alyx and six months of Viveport Infinity, too.
Stuck at home for a while? You're not alone, and apparently gamers everywhere have been using it at a good excuse to check out cloud gaming services from companies like Shadow, as a 50% increase in cloud gaming traffic in March shows.
The newest Half-Life game is finally out for VR, but what's the best way for you to experience this long-awaited entry? While there are plenty of headsets on the market, we've selected one that works great and won't hurt your bank account..
The Valve Index is an amazing VR headset, and Valve's Knuckles controllers are probably the best part of the whole package. But is it really necessary to have the Valve Index Knuckles controllers in order to play Half-Life: Alyx?
The HTC Vive Cosmos is sold in many different packages and configurations, but which one is the best one to buy? We've got the answer you're looking for.
Half-Life: Alyx's release is already astonishing enough to many in the industry, and it looks like Valve isn't done impressing everyone just yet. In a surprising announcement, Valve, HP, and Microsoft have announced that they are collaborating on a next-gen "no compromises" VR headset for the PC.
Half-Life: Alyx comes out on Steam today! You can preload it to make you can play the moment it's available, but when, exactly, does Half-Life: Alyx unlock? We've got the answers.
Need some help slaying the hoards of demons and the undead? Isabelle, of Animal Crossing fame, has finally made the crossover everyone has been clamoring for in this unofficial mod for GZDoom on the PC.
Heavily inspired by Mad Max, the Full Throttle update for Pistol Whip ramps up the difficulty, adds in a new type of scripted event, pummels players with two new modifiers, and even spices things up with new guns and skins.
So you bought an Oculus Rift S, but you're having problems using it. Whether it's just not booting up, or your tracking isn't working right, Oculus probably has your back. Just be aware that there are some caveats to this coverage, which we outline for you.
Beat Saber just crossed the 2 million sold mark, and it's using the milestone to announce five brand new songs developed exclusively for Beat Saber by famed artist Timbaland. The music pack will launch on March 26 for $8 on all major VR platforms.
If you've pre-ordered an HTC Vive Cosmos Elite or are planning to buy one, you'll likely be pleasantly surprised with what you find inside the box. A copy of Half-Life: Alyx is included with every Vive Cosmos Elite, adding just a bit more value into the overall package.
Samsung's short-lived experimental PC-to-phone gaming streaming service, PlayGalaxy, will be calling it quits in just over a week. Replacing it is the new partnership with Microsoft's Xbox xCloud.
Shadow is expanding its reach throughout the US with support in 10 additional states, as well as a new 3-tier pricing plan. Even more exciting is the possibility to play full PC VR games through Shadow's VR Exploration program on the Oculus Quest.
Facebook's AI research division has found a way to improve the performance of standalone VR headsets like the Oculus Quest by utilizing AI to upscale lower resolution images. In a nutshell, the Oculus Quest could soon see up to a 67% performance increase with a regular software update.
Panzer Dragoon Voyage Record takes the series into VR for the first time, with events that span the story of the original trilogy of games that were released on the Sega Saturn. While no platforms have been announced, Sega is committing to both VR and non-VR markets with new games in the series going forward.
HTC is pairing down the number of VR SKUs being sold by discontinuing the HTC Vive Pro and the HTC Vive Focus. HTC plans to keep the Vive Pro Eye and Vive Focus Plus around for enterprise customers, while consumers have the Vive Cosmos to look forward to.
TG0 is taking its first VR controllers, etee, to Kickstarter with the aim of challenging the Valve Index at its own game: full-finger touch controls.