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Publishers Seeing Increases in Referral Traffic From Facebook in March
Facebook’s change in approach to political content appears to be driving more referrals to publisher sites.
YouTube Shares Tips on How To Convert Long-Form Content Into Shorts
Some pointers for your YouTube strategy.
Those From Below Explores A Tragic Mining Disaster With VR
Those from Below is an interactive VR documentary-style experience that explores a tragic Belgian mining disaster.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Nears 200K Players On PlayStation VR2
Resident Evil 4 Remake has nearly reached 200K VR players on PlayStation VR2.
Underworld Overseer Gets New World In Free Content Update
Underworld Overseer, the Dungeon Keeper-inspired VR strategy game, launched a free content update with five new levels.
Get A Grip Update Puts Gloves On Trombone Champ: Unflattened
Trombone Champ: Unflattened introduced gloves, new in-game recording tools and more in its latest update.
This Free ‘GTA’ Mod Brings ‘San Andreas – Definitive Edition’ to PC VR Headsets
Many of Rockstar’s most beloved titles have never gotten proper VR support, however modder ‘Holydh’ has now released a modified UEVR plugin for the PC version of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition (2021) that brings the updated 2004 classic to PC VR headsets. The mod, called the ‘GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition – 6DoF UEVR Plugin’ […]
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VR Attraction Chain Sandbox VR Passes $200M in Lifetime Revenue with 29 New Locations Expected in 2025
Location-based VR destination Sandbox VR announced it has surpassed $200 million in lifetime revenue as it continues its rapid global expansion, with 29 new locations planned for this year. Founded in 2016, Sandbox VR is one of the few out-of-home VR attractions to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, having reemerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late […]
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New Trailer Offers First Look at ‘Star Wars: Beyond Victory’ Mixed Reality Game Heading to Quest 3
ILM and Lucasfilm today revealed gameplay of their upcoming Quest 3 game, Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset, which offers up both virtual and mixed reality gameplay. In partnership with Meta, the studios served up a first hands-on with the game to attendees at ‘Star Wars Celebration 2025’, taking place April 18-20 in Tokyo, […]
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Station Has New Commander; Soyuz Trio Ready for Saturday Departure
The International Space Station has a new commander as three Expedition 72 crew members get ready to return to Earth on Saturday. The orbital residents staying behind will soon welcome a U.S. cargo craft and get ready for their increment’s first spacewalk.
Google, Samsung’s AR Glasses set for 2026, Apple Mulls Next Move
Google recently surprised tech enthusiasts by showcasing prototype AR glasses during a TED talk hosted by Shahram Izadi, Google’s head of augmented reality and extended reality. While the sleek, lightweight glasses impressed with their capabilities, reports suggest we might need to wait until 2026 before they hit the market. An Impressive Demo During the demonstration, […]
Instagram Launches ‘Blend’ Reels Sharing Feature
A new way to encourage engagement around Reels content.
Threads Maintains Growth Momentum as X and Bluesky See Slower Take Up
Which of the real-time social media apps is going to win out in the long run?
Instagram Tests New Sorting Filters for Reels Feed
Some new ways to find the most recent and relevant Reels clips.
Meta Shares Tips on How To Maximize Click-To-Message Ads
Some pointers for your click-to-message promotions.
Mixed Reality Pet Sim Eggy Lets You Raise A Dragon Today On Quest
Eggy, a new dragon-raising mixed reality pet simulator, is now available on Quest 3 and 3S.
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger Charts A Course For PlayStation VR2 Next Month
Pirates VR: Jolly Roger charts a course for PlayStation VR2 next month, featuring a new intro scene and haptic feedback.
Wall Town Wonders Finds A New Home On Steam & PlayStation VR2 Soon
Mixed reality city builder Wall Town Wonders is heading to Steam and PlayStation VR2 with fully immersive environments “very soon.”
GORN 2 Review: Brutally Familiar Slapstick Action With Welcome Evolutions
GORN 2 offers a familiar but welcome sequel to the brutal VR arena fighter, and it’s out today on Quest and PC VR.
‘Virtual Skate’ to Bring Realistic Multiplayer Skateboarding to Quest 3 & PC VR, Trailer Here
XR indie Flip Axis Studios announced a multiplayer VR skateboarding game that promises to bring actual skating action to Quest 3 and SteamVR—minus the risk of rolled ankles and broken limbs. Called Virtual Skate, the newly announced VR game is said to evolve skateboarding games by “giving players full 3D control over their feet—directly with their […]
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Crashes & Poor Performance Plague Early Reception of ‘Civilization VII’ for Quest 3
It’s been over a week since Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – VR (2025) launched on Quest 3, and although developer PlaySide Studios has issued a performance update following its April 9th release, players are still struggling with poor performance and crashes of the $60 VR port. Developed by PlaySide Studios in partnership with original developer Firaxis […]
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Bigscreen Says Tariffs Will Not Increase Price of Beyond 2 PC VR Headset
Wide sweeping tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump have led to uncertainty in just how the XR hardware industry will react. Now, Bigscreen says its recently announced Beyond 2 PC VR headset will not see a price increase as a result. Bigscreen released a statement on X wherein the company maintains its Beyond 2 headset, […]
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[Industry Direct] From Founder to XR Newbie: Why I Bet on Immersed (and how you can too)
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Crew Swaps Command on Friday Before Soyuz Departure and Dragon Launch
Expedition 72 will come to an end and segue into the Expedition 73 mission after three veteran crewmembers depart the International Space Station on Saturday. Meanwhile, the orbital residents stayed busy on Thursday with cargo mission preparations, spacesuit checks, and microgravity research.