Most video games use tutorials to gently teach you the basics. But some games take a very different approach. In this video we explore 20 video games that actually insult you for failing the tutorial.

Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers. The study tracked participants ...

Meta is shifting Horizon Worlds from a VR-first platform to a mobile-only destination. The company remains committed to releasing VR hardware, but is shying away from first-party software. Meta plans ...

In 2021, Facebook became Meta and the company claimed its focus would be to “bring the metaverse to life.” It launched Horizon Worlds, a VR metaverse that people could explore and create worlds in. It ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: René Ramos/Lifehacker Composite/Adobe Stock In the cold light of the ledger, virtual reality looks like shambling corpse, too dumb to know ...

A series of layoffs across Meta’s virtual reality division has affected Bellevue, Wash.-based studio Camouflaj (Republique, Batman: Arkham Shadow). This week opened with reports that Meta had ...

Panoptic (2020) is an innovative ‘PC vs. VR’ game that plays out like a game of 1v1 hide-and-seek, with one VR player seeking out a flatscreen PC player who tries to blend into the crowd. Now the ...

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If you find yourself with a shiny new Meta Quest headset during the holidays, be sure to check out the new Winter 2025 Edition of Fanatical's Build Your Own Quest VR Bundle deal. Like other Fanatical ...

VR fitness games are reshaping how people approach at-home workouts, combining immersive experiences with measurable fitness outcomes. The market is projected to grow at a 38% CAGR through 2033, ...

On the heels of the first trailer drop for the hotly anticipated fifth and final season of The Boys at CCXP over the weekend, Sony Pictures Virtual Reality and Brazilian game studio Arvore have ...