Russell Holly
Russell is a tech nerd who chases the best of everything, from phones to game consoles to laptops and everything glowing or beeping. He's the Managing Editor of gaming content for Mobile Nations and can be found contributing to all of the Mobile Nations sites. Reach out on Twitter!
Latest articles by Russell Holly
New to Windows Mixed Reality? Here's how to get started!
By Russell Holly last updated
Mixed Reality is here, and it's time to start having fun!
Creed: Rise to Glory is coming to VR headsets Sept. 25, preorders available
By Russell Holly last updated
Survios is promising a boxing game you're going to want to play from launch day until the new Creed movie drops, and I believe them.
What is Windows Mixed Reality Ultra?
By Russell Holly last updated
Not all Windows Mixed Reality PCs are created equal, and Microsoft is grouping those experiences into two tiers. You may have a PC ready for Windows Mixed Reality, but is your rig ready to go Ultra?
Playing Moss on HTC Vive Pro will blow your mind
By Russell Holly last updated
This was already one of the most impressive games of the year, but seeing it transported from PlayStation VR to Steam VR was like playing a whole new game.
As Oculus declares itself the best in VR, Microsoft has an opportunity
By Russell Holly last updated
Oculus says it is the best VR company with the best VR experiences, and that should make things very easy for Microsoft.
Busch Gardens now houses an amazing VR setup
By Russell Holly last updated
It may not look like much at first, but the initial configuration for the new Battle for Eire ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is amazing.
How to set up your Windows Mixed Reality playspace
By Russell Holly last updated
Windows Mixed Reality has a couple of rules for safe play. Here's how to set up that environment.
Verizon's disaster readiness is an impressive combination of hardware and manpower
By Russell Holly last updated
There are people out there who think about and plan for disasters all day every day, and some of those folks work at Verizon.
HTC's Vive Pro offers resolution bump, wireless adapter, and better microphones
By Russell Holly last updated
There's a new Vive in town, offering lots of new hardware for an improved experience.
HTC Vive Pro is (oddly) the best Windows Mixed Reality headset you can buy
By Russell Holly last updated
Microsoft's vision for a spectrum of experiences is compelling, but HTC is the company delivering on the VR dream right now.
It turns out T-Mobile really is throttling all video through BingeOn, according to the EFF
By Russell Holly last updated
The EFF has produced a series of tests that reveal T-Mobile's BingeOn service really is throttling all video that comes through its network.
Polyarc CEO Tam Armstrong on Oculus Quest and Moss Book Two (Q&A)
By Russell Holly last updated
We sat down with the folks behind VR smash hit Moss to talk about developing for the latest Oculus headset.
Why Windows Mixed Reality and 'Project Scorpio' Xbox should be a killer combo
By Russell Holly last updated
Microsoft's announcements today make it clear the plan for VR on Xbox is going to be epic.
Oculus Quest hands-on: Everything I've ever wanted in a VR headset
By Russell Holly last updated
Oculus is paving the way to the future of VR with its new headset, and I can't wait to learn more.
Samsung HMD Odyssey: Hands on with a 'premium' Mixed Reality headset
By Russell Holly last updated
Samsung has joined the list of Windows Mixed Reality headsets coming on October 17, but this one is being billed as a "premium" Mixed Reality headset. Here's what that means.
Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Capture rig is totally wild
By Russell Holly last updated
Microsoft has improved its Mixed Reality capture tech, and it's crazy good.
Hands-on with Halo Recruit, a tasty bite of Windows Mixed Reality goodness you'll love
By Russell Holly last updated
We spent some time with the new Halo Recruit Windows Mixed Reality game, and you're (really) going to want to play this. Here's why.
Xbox Game Pass is an infinitely better deal than a 'Classic' console
By Russell Holly published
No, Microsoft should not make a "Classic" console. It should keep doing exactly what it is doing right now.
24 hours in the Oculus Rift
By Russell Holly last updated
We've been inside the Rift for 24 hours now, and here's what we've learned about the first retail offering from Oculus.
Five things you need to know about the HTC Vive
By Russell Holly last updated
HTC's partnership with Valve has turned into something incredible, but there are a few things you need to know about the HTC Vive.
Mario Kart VR has landed in Washington, D.C. — and it is amazing
By Russell Holly published
The Bandai Namco "VR Zone Portal" popup in the middle of Washington, D.C.'s Union Station is a perfect place to try out several deeply interactive VR experiences.
How to stream the Oculus Connect 5 keynote
By Russell Holly published
Oculus is preparing to announce its next wave of VR products, and this keynote is where the magic will happen.
Creed: Rise to Glory Review - My body hurts and I love it
By Russell Holly published
Survios is back with another killer VR game, only this time you're throwing punches.
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