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In his weekly column, Android Central Senior Content Producer Nick Sutrich delves into all things VR, from new hardware to new games, upcoming technologies, and so much more.
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Being a detective in VR is even better than playing Phoenix Wright
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A new perspective Ghost Town and Shattered are two amazing detective games set in very different scenarios, all playable only on the Meta Quest platform.

Mojang is making a huge mistake with Minecraft VR
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AC ThVRsday Mojang ended official support for Minecraft VR this week, leaving Bedrock players with no way to properly play the game with a headset.

This game isn't Jurassic Park. It's something better (and much friendlier)
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AC ThVRsday Walkabout Mini Golf is back with a trio of new announcements, featuring six free courses, one new dinosaur-themed DLC course, and a new special putter from FormX Design.

VR brought out the kid in me again
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YOU! ARE! A! TOY! New games like Plastic Battlegrounds join classics like Toy Trains and LEGO Bricktales to create the ultimate virtual playroom.

This vest transformed the way I experience games
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Feel the real Haptic vests are a relatively new concept, and while some require specific compatibility with games, Woojer Haptic Vests are different.

Job Simulator went to Hell and I'm not even mad
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Heck yeah The developers of Job Simulator are back with a game that combines the studio's strengths with the popular multiplayer free-to-play concept.

Batman: Arkham Shadow review: A refreshing return with a new perspective
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Become the Knight Batman: Arkham Shadow is a return to the series' roots, taking place between Arkham Asylum and Origins, and is exclusive to the Meta Quest platform.

It's time for the Meta Quest to focus on stability, not capability
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Stop the bugs The last few Meta Quest updates have been full of bugs. It's time Meta gets a handle on the situation.

At-home date nights are better in VR (no, seriously)
By Nicholas Sutrich published
New kinds of fun At-home dates can be notoriously challenging when the kids are finally in bed, but a couple of Meta Quest headsets will transport you somewhere far, far away.

This new Meta Quest v74 feature is set to revolutionize immersive experiences
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AC ThVRsday Meta Quest update v74 brings a ton of new features, but none are more revolutionary than the new camera access API.

I can't choose between virtual reality and actual reality and it's all Orion Drift's fault
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Drift! The new game from the makers of Gorilla Tag combines the best of Rocket League and Echo VR into one massive social game.

You don't have to wait til Civ VII VR to play great strategy games on the Meta Quest 3
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Big brain Civilization VII VR is coming soon to Meta Quest headsets, but did you know there are already a ton of great strategy games to play in VR?

Xreal One review: The revelation smart glasses needed
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Effortless fun. Xreal One represents the best of smart display glasses, redefining an entire product category with a custom chipset and 3DoF built-in.

Meta, it's time to kill Horizon Worlds before it kills the Meta Quest
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Tone deaf Developers have complained about Horizon Worlds being overly promoted for months, but Meta's new $50 million creator fund proves the company isn't listening.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Meta Quest 3 review: Brilliant gameplay marred by one big problem
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Hello, ugly Alien: Rogue Incursion for the Meta Quest 3 is finally here after months of delays, but while the gameplay is amazing, the visuals leave a lot to be desired.

Free-to-play content is winning over Meta Quest 3 players with big consequences in tow
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Blue ocean time The Meta Quest platform grew more in 2024 than any prior year, but shifting demographics mean some developers are struggling to keep up.

I finally found two rhythm games that rival Beat Saber
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Band together Maestro and Trombone Champ Unflattened are two of the best rhythm games I've ever played, giving players a new way to groove after they've finished Beat Saber.

This year, Android XR will debut these cutting-edge products
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Extending your reality Android XR is one operating system that unites AR and VR devices. Here's what we expect to see launch with the OS in 2025.
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