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,…
VR Central, a community built by gamers for gamers, is taking registrations for The Onward Brawler Tournament that will take place on Saturday, June 19 starting at 3 pm EDT. Prizes include gun stock packages from Mamut, VR gaming mats from Proximat, and cash. One of the most popular VR first-person mil-sims on the market,…
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…
The Onward Rookie Bootcamp Spring Tournament kicks off today at noon ET, featuring over a dozen rookie teams that are new to competitive Onward, a popular VR first-person mil-sim from Downpour Interactive that captured over $10 million in revenue on the Quest alone last year. Onward Rookie Bootcamps enable newer players to learn mechanics of…
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…
The League of International VR Esports season 3 launches with the return of popular titles in addition to a series of tournaments that will gauge interest in other games for the league throughout 2021. VR esports enthusiasts will recognize names such as Echo Arena, Swords of Gurrah, Racket: NX, Onward, and others. Registrations are open…
Phantoms Esports encourages growth of the VR community through competition, positive interaction with the userbase, and content creation. As 2020 comes to a close and VR esports players finish competitive seasons for their favorite games, Phantoms celebrates all the players have accomplished this fall with an After Season Party that takes place Friday, Dec. 18….
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 successful Kickstarter and raised more…
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 friend or relative who has…
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 news of the upcoming season championships…