Open-world base building game StarRupture is coming to Meta Quest 3. Developer Incuvo announced it will port the Creepy Jar title, which features combat and co-op for up to 4 players. The game is currently in Early Access on Steam with over 6,600 Very Positive reviews. https://www.uploadvr.com/open-world-base-building-action-game-starrupture-coming-to-meta-quest-3/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

The owner of Tactical Assault VR has stepped down after the VR community learned of his 2020 criminal conviction. Partners had already cut ties earlier this week. The developer will continue without him. https://www.uploadvr.com/tactical-assault-vr-owner-steps-down-after-community-response-to-prior-criminal-conviction/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Valve has released a major SteamVR update, bringing Steam Deck-style Quick Access controls, a new Dashboard UI, and improved battery and brightness settings. The update appears to pave the way for the launch of Valve's new standalone VR headset, Steam Frame. https://roadtovr.com/valve-big-steamvr-update-steam-frame-launch/ #Metaverse #VR #Hardware

#Meta executives initially denied the existence of a #facialrecognition feature, #NameTag, in their #AIGlasses. However, CTO Andrew Bosworth later described the feature in detail, contradicting previous statements. The feature, which would be encrypted and localised to the user’s device, aims to help users remember people they’ve met, addressing the “cocktail party problem.“ https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/meta-exec-describes-facial-recognition-feature?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Daumier: Lila & Ghost is a co-op puzzle adventure heading to Quest this September. Its alpha test is live now via Discord, letting players explore Van Gogh-inspired paintings and solve puzzles together. One player controls Lila entering paintings while the other plays as Ghost seeing hidden details. https://www.uploadvr.com/daumier-lila-ghost-handpreview-it-takes-two-to-tango/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming #VRGaming

Flat2VR Studios has launched Roboquest VR on Meta Quest 3 and 3S with free cross-platform co-op across Quest, SteamVR and PlayStation VR2. https://www.uploadvr.com/roboquest-vr-launches-today-on-quest-3-along-with-cross-platform-co-op/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Geronimo is a tactical VR shooter that has entered Early Access on Steam. The game focuses on squad-based room breaching with convincing gunplay and physics. Players can tackle missions solo or in co-op with up to six players. Despite some jank, it shows promise for VR tactical gaming fans. https://www.uploadvr.com/geronimo-hands-on-a-tactical-shooter-breaching-early-access-on-steam/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

XR startup Immersed says its long-promised work-focused VR headset Visor is finally nearing launch. The company is locking in shipping timelines and raising the floor price from 500 USD to 700 USD due to global component costs. https://roadtovr.com/immersed-visor-vr-headset-shipping-update-tease/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Headsets

Images have leaked of Meta's upcoming thin and light VR headset, reportedly appearing in a user setup video. The device, codenamed Phoenix, features a slim profile with a tethered compute puck and is expected to be unveiled at Meta Connect in September. https://roadtovr.com/meta-thin-vr-headset-images-leak/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Headset

Social VR platform Somnium Space has released its biggest update yet, ahead of its planned return to Steam after more than five years. The v3.1.6 update brings improved world instances with privacy options, server-side scripting for creators, and enhanced desktop support. Versions for Steam Frame and Apple Vision Pro are also planned. https://roadtovr.com/somnium-space-mainstream-push-steam-release/ #Metaverse #VR

Retro3D uses Quest 3's colour passthrough cameras to recreate vintage red-and-cyan anaglyph 3D glasses. The app applies the classic filter effect to let users watch old 3D movies, NASA footage and photos with depth on their headset. An in-app browser is planned for future updates. https://www.uploadvr.com/retro3d-turns-your-quest-3-into-vintage-3d-glasses/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Big tech earnings reports picked two winners and two losers this week. Microsoft jumped 15% on strong Azure AI growth, while Amazon rose 8% despite plans to spend 220B USD on AI infrastructure. Meta fell 10% on concerns over soaring AI capital expenditure. Meanwhile, Meta's AI smart glasses face growing social stigma over privacy concerns. https://arinsider.co/2026/07/31/ai-xr-beats-earnings-season-brings-big-tech-winners-losers/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AI

Meta Horizon+ subscription for Quest headsets adds two new monthly games for August: Wreckin' Raccoon and Iron Rebellion. The service also expands its catalog with five additional titles including I Expect You To Die 2 and Surviving Mars: Pioneer. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-horizon-plus-august-2026-titles/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Beyond Frames is selling publishing rights to popular VR shooter Ghosts of Tabor (plus Silent North and GRIM) for 1 million USD. The deal comes after Combat Waffle Studios faced layoffs earlier this year. Ghosts of Tabor has generated over 30 million USD in revenue. https://roadtovr.com/beyond-frames-sells-ghosts-of-tabor-1m/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Raven Resonance has unveiled Raven Prism, smart glasses focused on privacy and running a custom Linux-based OS. The glasses can run AI models locally, feature hot-swappable batteries, and have a magnetic camera cover for privacy. https://skarredghost.com/2026/08/06/raven-prism-impressions/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Smartglasses

Half-Life 2: VR Mod has been verified as Steam Frame Ready, bringing the classic 2004 game to Valve's new VR headset with full VR support. The free mod requires the original game. https://www.uploadvr.com/half-life-2-vr-mod-is-now-officially-steam-frame-verified/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Snap has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results with revenue rising 19% to 1.6B USD, sending shares higher. CEO Evan Spiegel is betting the company's future on Specs AR glasses launching in September. Meanwhile, Meta faces a growing backlash over its AI smart glasses, creating a branding challenge for the wearable category. https://arinsider.co/2026/08/07/ai-xr-beats-snaps-earnings-beat-meta-big-backlash/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Enterprise

Electronauts, the VR music game by Survios, offers clever lessons in VR interface design. The game demonstrates how ease-of-use, hierarchy and flexibility create intuitive experiences. Eight years on, its interface remains a benchmark for XR designers. https://roadtovr.com/inside-vr-design-interface-of-electronauts/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VRGaming

#Roblox’s stock plummeted after the company announced a shift in its #discoveryalgorithm, prioritising #longtermretention over #shorttermmonetisation. This change, aimed at improving the overall quality of the platform, led to a decrease in bookings per hour played, particularly among younger users. While Roblox believes this strategy will benefit the platform in the long run, investors are concerned. https://kotaku.com/roblox-tanked-9-billion-in-a-single-day-after-the-company-admitted-it-was-directing-fewer-kids-toward-viral-games-that-emphasize-short-term-monetization-2000722002?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Apple and MLB are bringing live baseball to Vision Pro starting 28 August. Four Friday Night Baseball games will be broadcast in 180-degree 3D immersive video, available with Apple TV subscription. https://roadtovr.com/apple-mlb-live-immersive-games-schedule-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VisionPro