Several virtual reality games completed qualifier tournaments and winners will now advance to the World Finals at Oculus Connect 5 on September 26-27. Finalists have been decided for Sprint Vector, The Unspoken, and Echo Arena. The Onward Summer Championship will continue as teams battle for the last spots on stage. Players and teams have worked…
Another Axiom established a name for itself with Gorilla Tag, which had generated over $26 million from in-app purchases by January 2023, just under two years after launching on Steam Early Access & Sidequest. Gorilla Tag is also the most-rated app on the Quest store, with over 93,000 reviews, nearly twice as many as the…
During the Covid lockdowns, Christine Whyte dealt with stress by turning to food for comfort and since she had never enjoyed exercise, her weight reached an unhealthy level. Like many others throughout 2020-2021, Whyte decided to try an alternative option for fitness and she discovered a path to better health through immersive reality. Some of…
Isolation, job loss, and illness have impacted most everyone over the past 18 months, but the effects of Covid-19 on the population at large continue to highlight the need for concentrated support among groups that were already at increased risk of suicide and other mental health issues. Veterans and military personnel fall into this category,…
It’s time to grab those grappling hooks and check out Tomorrow Games’ adrenaline-packed Grapple Tournament VR, the thrilling arcade shooter that enables you to enjoy freedom of movement only possible in immersive reality. If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s your chance to maneuver through beautifully designed environments in various multiplayer game modes and co-op…
When three gamers inadvertently met online last year and discovered that they were all from Israel, it led to the formation of a gaming community that provides support, encouragement, and opportunities for native Hebrew speakers. Eli Green, Adam Somberg, and Nathan River were trying to adapt to the reality of the pandemic last spring and…
Competitive VR esports team Cobra Kai is hosting the All Valley Onward Charity Tournament on Saturday, April 3 to raise money for Hugs Children’s Cancer Charity, a not-for-profit foundation that supports families battling childhood cancer. Events such as this remind us that gamers are interested and involved in endeavors that positively affect the world around…
VR enthusiasts are invited to participate in Population: One Community Day, a special opportunity to find experienced players who will share tips and tricks, party up for some matches, and pass along helpful strategies in BigBox VR’s top-selling battle royale game. Community Day begins now and extends throughout the remainder of the day. Events such…
During the senior year of high school, students typically focus on college applications, eagerly count down the days until graduation, and spend time hanging out with friends before they enter their next phase of life. While Josh Fontak is a typical high school senior in many ways, the 17-year-old also runs a business he founded…
VR Master League continues develop a solid foundation for VR esports and announces that Echo Arena, an exhilarating virtual reality game set in a zero-gravity arena, will return to Oculus Venues this week with live broadcasts of Echo Arena VR Master League Season 3. VR esports have expanded rapidly since 2016 when the first competitive…