
Charlie Wacholz
Charlie Wacholz is a freelance contributor at Android Central, specializing in gaming and VR. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI he's a devotee of Midwestern bar and food culture. When he's not writing about games and tech, he's probably planning out his next meal, working on a new cocktail recipe or writing about one of the two – or asking for a new Katamari game on Twitter.
Latest articles by Charlie Wacholz

Best Oculus Quest 2 accessories 2023
By Charlie Wacholz last updated
Accessorize it The Oculus Quest 2 is a great and affordable VR headset, but these accessories can make it even better.

Best Oculus Quest 2 cases 2023
By Charlie Wacholz published
The Quest 2 may be wireless, but it'll also break easily if you decide to take it with you on the go.

Best magnetic charger for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 in 2023
By Charlie Wacholz last updated
Do you feel in charge?

Gorilla Tag shows why Meta needs to loosen its grip on the Oculus Store
By Charlie Wacholz published
Gorilla Tag, a free game available on the Oculus App Lab, is about to pass up Beat Saber in user reviews on the Quest storefront.

Razer Seiren V2 Pro Review: A compact cardioid mic with some minimal sacrifices
By Charlie Wacholz published
Razer's latest premium mic promises to punch above its class in recording quality and ease of use. Let's break down how it holds up.

Best Netflix mobile games 2022
By Charlie Wacholz published
Netflix's latest mobile gaming initiative includes some spectacular games. We've compiled a list of the very best to put you on to some mobile gaming goodness.

Descenders brings downhill BMX action buried behind frustrating controls to Android
By Charlie Wacholz published
Descenders isn't exactly what we'd hoped. While it's fun to barrel down a hill at high speeds, the game's controls make it hard to achieve the precision the game expects from you.

Step into a world where nothing is what it seems in The Twilight Zone for Oculus Quest 2
By Charlie Wacholz published
Our Oculus Quest Game of the Week column highlights recent Meta Quest titles, indie gems, App Lab up-and-comers, or cool sideloaded mods. This week's game is The Twilight Zone!

Walkabout Mini Golf's Labyrinth DLC is a surrealist delight
By Charlie Wacholz last updated
Walkabout Golf's latest DLC, a set of holes inspired by Labyrinth, nails the cult-classic movie's bizarre, chill atmosphere.

9 Beat Saber collaborations we'd like to see
By Charlie Wacholz published
From BTS to Green Day, Beat Saber is home to some really incredible licensed music collaborations. However, it'd be even better to see some other iconic and popular musical acts added to the game.

Meta's making the Quest 2 more expensive. What does that mean for the future of VR?
By Charlie Wacholz published
The Quest 2 will become $100 more starting on August 1. This unprecedented price increase will have massive ripple effects throughout the VR space.

NoSweat VR Headset Liner review: making lens-fogging a thing of the past
By Charlie Wacholz published
A mixed bag of sweat-free straps.

Best seated VR accessories for Oculus Quest 2 in 2023
By Charlie Wacholz published
The Quest 2 is not a benchmark for comfort, and sitting down to play can make it even less comfortable. Here's some gear to help make your seated experience much more comfortable.

Learn how to steal VCRs in VR with Thief Simulator on Oculus Quest
By Charlie Wacholz published
Thief Simulator, the beloved stealth sandbox game just came out on Oculus Quest.

Finger Gun preview: Suffering from the Meta Quest 2's hampered hand tracking
By Charlie Wacholz published
Finger Gun is the first Quest 2 game to answer the question, "What if finger guns worked?" Unfortunately, the answer remains to be seen.

Mothergunship: Forge Review: The Quest's latest must-play roguelite
By Charlie Wacholz published
Mothergunship Forge is an incredible roguelite shooter where you construct cool weapons and take on legions of robot baddies.

Apex Legends Mobile adds fan-favorite legend and a new battle pass in the Cold Snap update
By Charlie Wacholz published
Less than a month after its launch, Apex Legends Mobile season 1 is starting with a big update.

Oculus Quest v41 lets players invite friends into their virtual home
By Charlie Wacholz published
Quest software v41 is coming soon, allowing Quest users to invite friends into their virtual living rooms. The update also promises new parental controls.

YUKI brings the frantic fun of Ikaruga to VR
By Charlie Wacholz published
Frantic, arcade-style fun gets a new dimension.

PlayStation State of Play: Everything announced for PS VR2
By Charlie Wacholz published
Sony's June 2022 State of Play saw a number of announcements, including Resident Evil

Meta's working on a fix for Oculus Air Link on Windows 11
By Charlie Wacholz published
Oculus Air Link, Meta's cordless answer to PC VR has seen a number of stability issues on Windows 11. Now, a member of the Oculus team has confirmed that a fix is on the way.

Best gaming accessories for phones 2023
By Michael L Hicks, Samuel Tolbert, Charlie Wacholz published
Mobile gaming is getting more extensive and more competitive every day. We've rounded up the best gaming accessories so you can be the best at whatever game you choose to play.

In Death: Unchained for Quest gets a new event, possible PS VR2 version teased
By Charlie Wacholz published
Superbright games took to Twitter to announce that In Death: Unchained was getting a new in-game event. They also teased that the game might be coming to the PS VR2.

How to change the home menu environment on the Meta Quest
By Charlie Wacholz published
The Meta Quest 2's default home environment is nice and all, but sometimes you just need a change of pace. Here's how to find Meta's other default options, or how to add your own custom environments.