Story is just as important as graphics when it comes to gaming’s next generation
It’s all well and good to discuss next-generation consoles in terms of their computational prowess, their graphical capabilities, and the kinds of games that...
Bandai Namco: ‘We’re planning on maybe not having any live events in 2020’
The fighting game community has been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. While other major game genres have been able to go online,...
Game industry doubles down on U.S. TV ads during pandemic
TV ad impressions nearly doubled for gaming brands from March 16 through April 15 compared to the previous 30-day period, suggesting that even as...
Supernatural gives you a better workout than Beat Saber … or any other VR fitness app
After playing Supernatural this week, my legs are sore to a degree unmatched by Beat Saber, Pistol Whip, BoxVR, OhShape, or any other VR...
How could COVID-19 change AR/VR’s future?
COVID-19 is impacting the lives of billions. Early-stage technology markets like virtual and augmented reality are trivial by comparison. However, AR/VR companies are dealing...
Modders enable Hammer custom map support in Half-Life: Alyx
Community modders found a way to enable support for Half-Life: Alyx assets in Hammer, Valve’s authoring tool, allowing users to create custom playable maps....
The best VR movies from Tribeca’s Short Film Festival for Oculus Quest and Go
If you’ve ever dreamed of attending a prestigious film festival, now’s your chance. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the VR portion of...
Unplugged: Air Guitar uses Oculus Quest hand-tracking to turn you into a rock star
A video teaser popped up for a VR game on Oculus Quest that uses controller-free hand-tracking for a familiar musical experience similar to Rock Band...
Magic: The Gathering — Arena: Premier human drafts are pretty snappy
When I learned that human drafts were coming to Magic: The Gathering — Arena with the launch of the new Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths...
Getting featured in Apple’s App Store is every mobile game maker’s dream
Getting your game featured in the Apple App Store is a publisher’s dream — you can generate thousands of installs in just a few...