Releasing in November 2019, Pistol Whip was undeniably one of the standout VR titles of that year. Jerry rigging first-person shooting into a rhythm game does not exactly sound intuitive but as anyone who has played Pistol Whip can attest, it really works. In fact, we voted it our...
It was only the other day that we were talking about how one practice facility in Canada is using the tech behind virtual reality to improve the skills of youth hockey players, and now, some of those same tools are being utilized to help users get better at America's...
There's no doubt whatsoever that Pistol Whip has been one of the biggest surprises in the VR space over the past year or so. Since releasing last November, developer Cloudhead Games has continued to add new content to the rhythm-focused shooter which each ensuing update seemingly improving on the...
During our last VR Game Roundup, it was quality over quantity as we focused on PowerBeatsVR, a new Star Wars title, and a game based upon Tarzan. This week is once again on the slower side, which is to be expected on a holiday week due to Thanksgiving. While...
If you've been wanting to add some interest to your cardio machine workouts and you own a VR headset then Holodia's Holofit Black Friday offer is a deal well worth checking out.
From now until November 30 at 11:59 pm PST you can grab an annual subscription for just 54...
Success of one developer or product manufacturer in the overall VR ecosystem can have reverberating effects throughout the industry. Cybershoes, the world’s first accessory for walking and running in VR, launched their second successful Kickstarter campaign last week and that success will benefit VR esports.
In 2018 Cybershoes conducted a...
As time has gone on, we've continued to see more and more instances of people using the tech behind virtual reality to help themselves get better at a real-world activity. The most frequent application of this type has been related to sports, with soccer likely being the most prominent...
VR gamers in Downpour Interactive’s Onward recognized a moment of silence on Saturday as they mourned the loss of a friend and teammate. Players paid their respects to Kensai187, a long-time community member and co-founder of the world championship Onward team Beginners.
Many times when news is shared of a...
Oh no, you must be thinking, is this yet another rhythm game review in VR? Well, yes, but trust me when I tell you this isn’t just another indie developer throwing together a vaguely impressive Beat Saber clone, Five Mind Creations' PowerBeats VR has been fine-tuning its formula for...
Kick back and watch the best of zero-gravity esports action this weekend during the Echo Arena Quest 2 Rookie Cup and the Dunks & Half-Court Invitational. While they’re very different types of events, both indicate significant growth of the VR esports ecosystem overall so viewers can take their pick...
During our last VR Game Roundup, there were a few interesting games highlighted including some new rhythm games, cooking game Rags to Dishes, and Off the Chains Disc Golf. This week is once again on the slower side, although for what it lacks in quantity it makes up for...
Supernatural is one of the best virtual reality fitness titles out and was recently named one of TIME's 2020 Best Inventions. Now it is getting even better. Today, Supernatural announced that in addition to an overhaul of the profile section of the Supernatural Companion App coming out, both goals...
As the years have gone on, the VR space has continued to receive games of differing genres. That being said, the niche is definitely still lacking when compared to games that appear on standard consoles and PC. Fortunately, a new game in a genre that hasn't been explored all...
If you own a VR headset, you've likely entertained the idea of purchasing even more accessories for it over the years. While the market is flooded with additional items that you can purchase to better your own experience in VR in one way or another, some standout accessories definitely...
The Star Wars brand has found a welcome home on the Oculus Quest platform. The first episode of the Vader Immortal trilogy helped to kick off the launch of Quest 1, and now, with Quest 2 hot out of the oven, Oculus is hoping that its latest collaboration with...
While most people will remember 2020 as a time of turmoil and social isolation, VR esports players can also recall a year of Quest ports, community growth, and increased interest from sponsors. In January we wrote about the VR esports competitions that kicked off the year. Now we’ll share...
The Oceania (OCE) Echo VR community will host an OCE Echo Arena 2v2 tournament on November 28. As a result of the committed leadership team that regularly hosts such as this, the community continues to grow.
Servers for the OCE region opened for Echo VR on May 12 soon after...
It is not news to most folks, working out has a great and lasting impact on mental health. Getting up and moving the body surges with dopamine, adrenaline, endorphins, and endocannabinoid. These chemicals are what trigger feelings of happiness, joy, relaxation, and act as our natural anti-depressants.
Virtual Reality also...
Thanks largely to the growing popularity of Facebook's Oculus Quest platform, and the excellent early sales of its latest Quest 2 model, more and more consumers are becoming aware of virtual reality's surprising utility as an exercise tool. Yet it wasn't always this way. One of the earliest titles...
Echo Arena VR Master League Season 3 will kick off on January 4 with changes to the community structure of the league.
The date reflects a slightly longer period between seasons due to the holidays, but it will usher in the new year with a full 15 week regular season...