Apple’s sinking in China — gaming could be its life preserver
The Apple Special Event on September 10 was a big newsmaker. We’d expect nothing less; Apple Arcade looks impressive, while the unusual triple-camera system...
You don’t play Untitled Goose Game; you perform it
I’ve never had much luck playing the bad guy in a video game. The “renegade” option might look like fun, but I can never...
Oculus CTO John Carmack: Our social missteps are ‘kinda embarrassing’
Oculus VR and its parent company Facebook have not yet released the defining social experience for virtual reality. And you might think that is...
Star Wars: Triple Force Friday features D-O droid and other tech toys
On October 4, Disney is launching Triple Force Friday, a retail event for products for its triple entertainment offering this fall: the Star Wars:...
ESL and Dreamhack team up with Nielsen for better esports tracking
Two of the biggest esports organizers in the world, ESL and Dreamhack, announced today that they are entering into a “comprehensive epsort measurement agreement”...
Facebook is doubling down on Oculus Quest — for better and worse
As an Oculus Quest owner, I should be thrilled that Facebook’s Oculus Connect 6 keynote yesterday was so heavily Quest-focused. After a series of...
Malls have a future: location-based entertainment
Every industry is noticing the effects of changing generational preferences and technological progress. The ways we shop, socialize, and amuse ourselves have all shifted...
Oculus reveals release dates for Stormland and Asgard’s Wrath during games showcase
Facebook’s Oculus Connect 6 event today was light on giant news, but it did spend some time showcasing games. The games section of the...
Vader Immortal: Episode II is available now
Developer ILMxLab used Facebook’s Oculus Connect 6 developer conference to launch the Vader Immortal: Episode II today. The Star Wars VR experience is available...
How Respawn is creating Medal of Honor in VR for the Oculus Rift
Three years ago, Respawn Entertainment began making a new Medal of Honor first-person shooter set in World War II. The team included developers who...