Steam's Summer Sale is offering discounts on over 800 VR titles. Highlights include Half-Life Alyx and Resident Evil 4 at 75% off, Skyrim VR at 75% off, and Hitman World of Assassination at a staggering 90% off. Sale runs until July 9. https://www.uploadvr.com/steam-summer-sale-offers-discounts-on-more-than-800-vr-games/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Color-A-Cube is a cozy VR and mixed reality colour-by-number game built around voxel models. Players relax and paint numbered cubes to complete models. Available on Meta Quest and PICO for 7.99 USD with free trial. https://www.uploadvr.com/color-a-cube-impressions-a-deepl-satisfying-color-by-number-game/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Apple's top executive in charge of Vision Pro and smart glasses is reportedly leaving the company to join OpenAI. According to Bloomberg, longtime Apple hardware exec Paul Meade will work on OpenAI's upcoming AI-powered devices, joining former Apple colleagues Jony Ive and Evans Hankey at the AI startup. https://roadtovr.com/apple-vision-pro-smart-glasses-exec-openai-move/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AppleVisionPro

Valve has launched its Steam Machine PC starting at 1,050 USD, with the 2TB model priced at 1,350 USD. The high price reflects component shortages driven by AI data centre growth. https://skarredghost.com/2026/06/30/steam-machine-meta-glasses/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Valve

Cave Crave brings the real Tham Luang cave system to VR next month, the same Thai cave where 12 boys were trapped in 2018. The update will feature flooded corridors for swimming for the first time, available on Quest, SteamVR and PSVR 2. https://roadtovr.com/cave-crave-2018-tham-luang-trapped-boys-update/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Discord has officially released an app for Meta Quest, available free on the Horizon Store. The app offers the full Discord experience including servers, DM and Group DM conversations. Quest users can now hop in and out of Discord calls using the built-in mic. https://roadtovr.com/official-discord-meta-quest-app-release/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Legendary Tales, the VR action RPG, has received a major update adding a sandbox mode and friendly fire feature. The sandbox allows players to create custom builds and test equipment without grinding through dungeons. Friendly fire can be toggled when creating multiplayer sessions. A roguelite mode is planned for a future update. https://www.uploadvr.com/legendary-tales-adds-sandbox-mode-and-friendly-fire/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

MemoMind One smart glasses from projector maker XGIMI have raised over 500K USD on Kickstarter in just days. The AI-powered glasses feature dual micro-LED displays, real-time translation and up to 16 hours battery life. Pricing starts at 400 USD. https://roadtovr.com/memomind-one-smart-glasses-kickstarter-release/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SmartGlasses

Bramblefort is a Victorian-era survival horror game blending immersive sim elements, set on a plague-ridden island in the North Atlantic. Developed by Helsinki studio False Member, it draws inspiration from Resident Evil 4, Bloodborne and Dishonored. A Steam Next Fest demo is available now.https://www.uploadvr.com/bramblefort-aspires-to-be-equal-parts-survival-horror-and-immersive-sim/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades has finally left Steam Early Access after ten years. Developer Rust Ltd released Update 120 to mark the 1.0 milestone, adding new Take & Hold modifiers, the H3VR Studio tool for custom content, and a new BBQ Range social space. A sequel is coming to PC VR and Meta Quest 3. https://www.uploadvr.com/hot-dogs-horseshoes-hand-grenades-leaves-early-access-after-ten-years/ #VR #Gaming #Metaverse

HTC has stabilised its revenue at NT$292 million for June 2026, down 8.5% year-on-year, as the XR pioneer pins its hopes on AI, smart glasses and enterprise. Its VIVERSE metaverse platform has attracted 1.7 million monthly active users, with the VIVE Eagle smart glasses expected in Q3 2026. https://roadtovr.com/htc-revenue-stabilizes-smart-glasses-xr-enterprise/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SmartGlasses

Meta is still debating how to handle privacy with its upcoming always-on AI glasses, according to The Financial Times. The company is considering whether to activate the privacy LED during "super sensing" mode, which would continuously capture images and audio for AI analysis. A final decision has not been made. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-still-internally-debating-privacy-of-always-on-ai-glasses/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AI

Former Oculus CTO John Carmack is offering 1 million USD to help fund official VR ports of classic id Software titles like DOOM and Quake, following Microsoft layoffs at the studio. https://roadtovr.com/john-carmack-1m-guarantee-id-software-vr-games/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Apple has published detailed technical specifications for third-party motion controllers compatible with Vision Pro. The 74-page guidelines cover hardware requirements, LED specifications and example controller layouts, marking a shift from Apple initial reluctance to support controllers for the headset. https://roadtovr.com/apple-publishes-detailed-technical-specifications-for-third-party-vision-pro-motion-controllers/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Lenovo has reportedly closed its XR business unit in the US, shifting focus to AI-enabled wearables. Most affected employees were let go, while some were offered positions elsewhere. The company confirmed it is moving from a business-first XR strategy under ThinkReality to a consumer-focused approach within Motorola. https://roadtovr.com/lenovo-shutters-xr-business-unit-report/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VR headsets

VR game Tactical Assault VR has been dropped by publisher 2080 Games after news emerged of a past conviction involving one of its lead developers. The developer, Jarvis, was convicted in 2020 of soliciting a child for prostitution. Both publisher and Combat Waffle Studios have cut all ties with the project. https://www.uploadvr.com/tactical-assault-vr-partners-cut-ties-after-disclosure-of-past-legal-conviction/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

GOLF+ is launching a VR Open tournament from July 16-22, with Quest players competing for a VIP trip to The Open at St Andrews in 2027. Players who complete tournament rounds will be entered for the prize draw. https://roadtovr.com/golf-plus-open-tournament-prize-st-andrews/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

The EU is moving to exempt smart glasses from upcoming battery repairability rules, despite concerns from consumer groups about privacy and data protection. The tweak clears the way for Meta and other US companies to continue selling smart glasses in the EU unchanged. https://roadtovr.com/eu-exempt-smart-glasses-battery-privacy/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SmartGlasses

Viking-themed VR rhythm game Ragnarock has added two new free tracks in its latest update, the first new music for the game since July 2025. The tracks are Strangeland by Mister Misery and Hard Rock Hallelujah by Lordi. https://www.uploadvr.com/ragnarock-adds-two-new-free-tracks-in-latest-update/ #Metaverse #VR #ARGaming

French XR startup Lynx has been acquired by eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. The deal casts doubt on the future of Lynx R2 mixed reality headset. Founder Stan Larroque is leaving to join drone company Parrot after eight years. https://roadtovr.com/essilorluxottica-acquires-lynx-r2-headset-release/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR