VR Publisher VRAL Acquires 30% Stake in Studio Behind VR Shooter ‘EXOSHOCK’

Miami-based VR publisher VRAL Games announced it’s acquired a 30% stake in PolarityOne, a Seattle-based indie studio developing the upcoming co-op VR shooter EXOSHOCK. The studios say the investment aligns with VRAL Games’ strategy to expand its presence in immersive gaming, leaving PolarityOne to operate independently with publishing support from VRAL. “We believe PolarityOne is among the […]

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‘Path of Fury’ Preview – A VR Beat-’Em-Up That Packs a Nostalgic Punch

Path of Fury – Episode I: Tetsuo’s Tower is an upcoming combat sim that’s all about punching your way through gangsters while making a one-way trip through the ’80s-inspired underworld. We went hands-on with the first two levels ahead of its March 13th release on Quest, so read on to find out more. I grew […]

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Crew Ready for Thursday Spacewalk, Keeps Up Space Agriculture Research

The Expedition 72 crew members have completed preparations for a science and maintenance spacewalk scheduled for Thursday. Space agriculture, Earth observations, and lab maintenance rounded out the day for the International Space Station residents. Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts who are scheduled to begin a spacewalk at 8 a.m. …

XR All-Stars 2025 Champions Another Year of XR Excellence

In 2025, XR Today is excited to launch the XR All-Stars initiative for its second year. This initiative highlights and celebrates the top contributors, innovators, and influencers in the XR industry. Last year, the XR All-Stars kick-off saw industry-wide interest, in turn compiling some of the best and brightest minds the AR/VR/MR market has to […]

Meta Quest Customization Options: Tailoring VR for Your Business Needs

For companies investing in extended reality solutions, there are plenty of reasons why Meta’s Quest ecosystem stands out. Meta’s devices and software are easy to use, powerful, and affordable. But, even more importantly, Meta Quest customization options mean you can tailor your experience to your business needs. With Meta, companies can modify everything from their […]

Evaluating Meta Quest for Enterprise Use: Features and Applications to Know

If you’re a business leader ready to embrace the benefits of extended reality for enterprise use cases, evaluating Meta Quest solutions can be tricky. You probably already know that Meta is one of the most successful XR vendors worldwide. In fact, in 2024, the company captured more than 70% of the VR/AR market share. But […]

Meta Quest Comparison: Meta Quest vs the Competitors

Looking for a Meta Quest comparison guide to help you decide whether the Quest ecosystem is really the best option for your business? We’re here to help. Extended reality is taking the enterprise landscape by storm. Analysts suggest that XR technologies could even unlock $1.5 trillion in value for the global economy by 2030 – […]

TikTok Outlines Evolving User Protections for Data Privacy Day

TikTok’s saying the right things, but will that be enough to assure its access to the US?

Meta Outlines Evolving Protections for Data Privacy Day

Meta’s provided an overview of the various security measures it now has place.

X Says in-Stream Payments Are Coming ‘Later This Year’

X Money, as it’s now called, has the backing of Visa for its first big push. 

LinkedIn Updates ‘Top Voice’ Badge Requirements

Top Voices will now be subject to regular reviews.

Fast Travel Games Will Lay Off Dozens After Sales Miss Expectations

Fast Travel Games confirmed 30 staff will be made redundant, citing “lower sales than expected” after launching six games across 2024.

Dumb Ways: Free For All Goes To Space In New Beanulon Prime DLC

Dumb Ways: Free for All, a WarioWare-like VR party game, added 25 new minigames in its latest free DLC.

E McNeill Brings Hacking VR Classic Darknet To Quest Headsets

E McNeill’s VR classic Darknet is now available on Quest.

VR’s First MMORPG OrbusVR Is Shutting Down

VR’s first MMORPG OrbusVR is shutting down in April, with sales ending on February 10 on both Quest and Steam.

Upcoming VR Flight Combat Sim ‘Aces of Thunder’ Expected to Launch This Year

Gaijin Entertainment, the studio behind War Thunder (2013), announced that its upcoming aerial VR combat game Aces of Thunder is headed to PSVR 2  and PC VR headsets sometime this year. Announced in 2023, Aces of Thunder was originally supposed to launch in Q4 2024, tapped to bring a host of the world’s most recognizable World War planes […]

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‘Superhot VR’ Spiritual Successor ‘COLD VR’ Gets New February Launch Date

COLD VR was supposed to launch on January 21st, but was delayed last minute by developer ALLWARE and publisher Perp Games, which maintained it still needed a little more polish. Now the studios have announced the game’s new, definitive launch date: February 11th. Couched as a spiritual successor to smash-hit game Superhot VR, Cold VR aims to serve up time-distorting […]

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Pioneering VRMMO ‘OrbusVR’ is Shutting Down in April, Removed from Stores Next Month

OrbusVR (2019), the MMORPG for VR headsets, is shutting down, with creator Orbus Online stating it will stop sales on all platforms starting next month and shut down servers completely in April. The studio released the news in a community update (seen below), stating that it’s pulling OrbusVR from Steam and the Horizon Store come February 10th, […]

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Crew Preps for Thursday Spacewalk and Works Space Gardening

Spacewalk preparations and space gardening were the main duties aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The seven Expedition 72 crewmates also serviced electronics systems and packed a cargo craft for its upcoming departure. Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore began their day with standard health checks required for astronauts getting ready for …

Bridging the XR Adoption Gap: Challenges and Opportunities

Extended Reality holds transformative potential for businesses, yet its adoption is often hindered by substantial barriers such as high costs, technical complexity, and user resistance. Organizations that successfully navigate these challenges are experiencing remarkable improvements in productivity, quality, and employee satisfaction.  Our report, XR Transformation: Challenges, Use Cases, and the Role of AI, delves into […]

Virtualware Gains Industry Praise for Revolutionizing Spanish Rail Worker Training with Virtual Reality

Immersive training is revolutionizing workplaces by addressing the demand for efficient upskilling. By leveraging XR training solutions available to businesses today, companies can save time, money, and worker risk by creating virtual immersive learning procedures that mirror on-site experiences.  Then, when workers do enter a working location, they are ready to tackle anything that may […]

Meta Announces New Personalization Elements for Meta AI

Meta will now incorporate more personal preferences into its AI tool. 

TikTok Launches 2025 Marketing Calendar

Some key dates and notes for your planning.

TikTok Launches In-App Info Hub for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The in-app hub will include a range of educational resources.

How Will AI Impact the Global Workforce? [Infographic]

A look at how people from different nations feel AI will impact the workforce.