Half-Life 3 confirmed
Valve confirms Half-Life: Alyx, its 'flagship VR game'
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Valve confirms the existence of a new Half-Life game, more than 12 years after the last Half-Life episode.
Virtual Reality
Powerful VR
Oculus Link beta now available, bringing PCVR games to the Oculus Quest
Oculus Quest users can now try out Oculus Link beta. The feature allows you to play PCVR games on your Oculus Quest but just connecting one cable from your gaming PC to your headset.
New vs. old
Can't decide between the Oculus Rift S and the HTC Vive? We can help.
The Oculus Rift S is here, and many people are still on the fence about whether or not it's a worthwhile investment, especially when other head-mounted displays (HMD), like the HTC Vive, are still on the market. We compare the two to give you a better idea of which is the better choice for you.
Artificial intelligence
John Carmack steps back from Oculus to focus on AI
John Carmack stepped away from Oculus to focus on artificial general intelligence. Carmack will still act as a consulting CTO role at Oculus, but it will only take up a "modest slice" of his time.
Shipping
HoloLens 2 is now generally available and already shipping to customers
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Microsoft's new HoloLens wearable headset is now commercially available to customers and is shipping today. It's the first Windows Core OS device to me made available for sale, and features improved interaction models, a new Snapdragon 850 processor, a wider field of view, and much more.
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Best horror games for VR, just in time for Halloween
Love quitting a VR game because it's messing with your mental health? Want goosebumps that you can only feel while your HMD is strapped to your face? Check out these awesome VR horror games.
Buyer's guide
These are the best pre-built desktop PCs for VR
The Alienware Aurora R9, with its powerful hardware and easy-access, stylish case, is the best desktop for VR. There are, however, a bunch of other options that you might be interested in based on budget and design.
Cast Away!
You can cast your Oculus Quest to more devices thanks to a new update
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The latest update to the Oculus Quest reduces casting latency and brings support for casting to more devices.
Buyer's guide
Up your VR immersion level with a fine HOTAS controller
Love flight or dogfighting games in VR? You could probably benefit from on of these HOTAS controllers. We've rounded up options for casual users and pros alike.
Can you see me now? In VR?
Verizon is buying all the tech from augmented reality startup Jaunt
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Verizon acquires VR and AR technology from Disney-backed Jaunt
The new hotness
We go hands-on with HTC's exciting new Vive Cosmos VR headset
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HTC is back, and its new headset is built for the future but doesn't forget the past.
The Walking Dead...in VR
Check out the official trailer for The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners is an upcoming VR game being developed by Skydance Interactive alongside Skybound Entertainment. A new official trailer has been released, setting a release date of January 23, 2020.
feature update
Oculus Quest gains support for Passthrough+, Oculus Go games and more
Build 9.0 for the Oculus Quest brings Passthrough+, stationary tracking, compatible Oculus Go apps and games, and more. It's one of the most feature filled updates the Quest has ever seen.
Get what works for you
Get the right GPU for a stellar VR experience. These are the best available
VR performance hinges on a lot of factors, though perhaps none more important than the graphics card. If you're wondering what the best option is for your next gaming and VR PC, we've rounded up a bunch that fit a number of budgets and performance levels.
To be social you need to actually meet people
Facebook VR 'Horizon' is a non-starter if it's in a closed ecosystem
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I was instantly excited when Facebook announced Horizon, then instantly sad that they chose to limit its potential. They need to do better.
They pulled the pin with their teeth!
Everything we know about Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
At Oculus Connect 6 we saw our first look at Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Here is everything we know so far.
Games games games
Every Oculus Quest game announced at Oculus Connect 6
Oculus announced new games for the Oculus Quest at Oculus Connect 6, including Vader Immortal: Episode II and Echo VR.
Growing your library
Every Oculus Rift game announced at Oculus Connect 6
Several titles were announced for the Oculus Rift at Oculus Connect 6, including Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Many of the games focus on immersion and realism. From Stormland to Asgards of Wrath, the Oculus Rift library of games just got bigger and more diverse.
So much newness
Everything announced at Oculus Connect 6
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Today was the first day of Oculus Connect 6. VR fans from around the globe tuned in to check out the latest announcements from Oculus, including Vader Immortal Episode II, and Oculus Link, a new way to play your Quest.
The series returns
Respawn and Oculus have announced Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond
The Medal of Honor series is returning, as announced at Oculus Connect 6. Respawn Entertainment and Oculus Studios have collaborated for Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, which is set to release in 2020.