Because of the small size of the VR community and the amount of cross-system software titles we are going to consolidate VR discussion at !virtualreality@lemmy.world. Please post there in the future.

> We reported last year that the project, originally revealed in 2022 as Pico's first and only major exclusive title, had found a new partner to take the lead and help them finish development. Pico laid off a significant portion of its workforce after stopping short of release in the United States for the Pico 4. > > Now the Just Dance VR beat goes on Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro. The title is slated for release on Quest headsets on October 15 with 25 songs included ranging from originals to recent pop hits.

The Dock fits perfectly into the IKEA Kallax. Also the Bobo m3 also works with the Dock. Still hoping that the new Bobo battery is compatible with charging on the Meta Dock.

The whole "Spatial Computing" thing now being popularized by Apple makes me hope that maybe some Android devs start submitting their flat apps to the Quest. Not everything has to be immersive 3D experiences.

Just let me put my streaming movie/music app off to the side while I sit in my chair at a hotel please.

I've been using it to wirelessly transfer files from my phone and PC to the Quest, it's been great for that.

On PC and phone, I also use it to send clipboard contents, remote input, and sync all my notifications on all my devices. I've managed to get into the Android settings on the Quest 3 but I still can't figure out how to actually get these features to work (or if it's even possible). Has anyone had any luck?

I'm looking for some games for my son that lets him explore and play around at his own pace. Things similar to First Contact, which he loved. He has motor control problems, so games that requires precise movements are difficult for him. For example, he cannot make it though the first song on Beat Saber when it is set to easy and the directions are turned off.

If you know of any that just allow a player to just explore or manipulate the things around them, while also hopefully being entertaining for a 12 year old, please let me know. Thanks!

> Developed by HandyGames, Townsmen VR combines strategic city-building with ‘god-sim’ elements reminiscent of flatscreen classic Black and White. It's not "exclusive" in the way Resident Evil 4 VR was on Quest 2 at launch, having previously reached Rift, Steam, PSVR 2 and Viveport. However, excluding MR tutorial First Encounters, this is the first main Quest Store game only on Quest 3.

> Previously, Meta advised Quest 3 wouldn't have any exclusives until 2024 […], that evidently held true, even if it only took four days into 2024.

> Quest 3's usage share grew more than any other headset by far, jumping from 5.2% in November to 7.74% in December. That took it past the original HTC Vive, and on its current trajectory it probably won't be long until it surpasses the Oculus Rift S to take the #3 spot.

> Quest 2 still holds the top spot, as it has since just after it launched, but its share actually declined somewhat, despite it being priced at just $250 since mid-November. This could be reflecting Quest 2 owners upgrading to Quest 3, or just lower retention amongst Quest 2 owners compared to Quest 3.

> UploadVR independently verified that the app held the position on December 25, and multiple screenshots posted to social media suggest it maintained the position until at least December 27. This also happened on Christmas Day 2021.

> In mid-November Meta announced that for the rest of the year the 128GB Quest 2 model would be priced at $250 (down from $300) and the 256GB model at $300 (down from $350). But instead of the deal ending today, Meta announced these will now be the official new prices.

Get a deep dive into the gameplay features of Assassin's Creed Nexus VR, including parkour action, stealth, combat, and more. Assassin's Creed Nexus VR will be available on Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro on November 16, 2023.

TL;DR: Meta plans to release a cheaper Quest headset next year, aiming for a $300 price point. They are considering selling it without controllers and improving hand tracking to make controllers optional for many experiences. The headset is expected to resemble Quest 3 in design but with cost-saving components. (via ChatGPT)

Honest question. Don’t get me wrong, I’m well aware how unlikable Meta is and there are plenty of valid criticisms.

But it feels like everything Quest related gets downvoted even in here and this is the Quest community. It’s certainly not big enough to show up on the hot page.

I’d love to have a proper Quest alternative, but at least on standalone it’s currently the best (if not only valid) option. I know, Pico, but I don’t think Bytedance is the savior here.

Holding one right now, what would you do with it?

I don’t want to support people spamming the review section with referrals, but do like having 25% off.

Is there any place where people can submit their codes, where I can search for a game and get a random referral link so that it’s not the same person every time?

TL;DR: Drop Dead: Dual Strike, Espire 2, GOLF+, Guardians Frontline, Hubris, Red Matter 2, The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, Vermillion, and Zenith: The Last City.

Whose planning on upgrading from the Q2 to a Q3?

It seems like a lot of incremental upgrades, but it's a LOT of incremental upgrades.

Cost is definitely a lot higher than I like, close to 2x what I paid for my Q2

Schell games has a proven track record, looking forward to this.

Coming this Fall to Meta Quest 3, the YouTube hit - Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell, a fully immersive educational game that transforms the iconic look and feel of their 2D videos for users to explore and learn about the concept of scale. In addition to the core VR game, users will have the opportunity to join the multiplayer theater to watch Kurzgesagt videos with their friends or enter the MR mode and unlock the game’s core life forms and objects creatures which they can interact with in their real-world environment.

With Meta Quest, players will utilize drones, scanner rays, and a multitude of other lab tools and gadgets to wind their way through several missions, while teleporting between 5 levels of scale to see how the different properties work in each unique dimension.

TL;DR: Outta Hand is a fantastic VR platforming experience with a 3-4 hour campaign, innovative mechanics, and a perfect balance of narrative and action. It offers creative obstacles, light combat, beautiful visuals, and a great soundtrack. Highly recommended for Quest players. (via ChatGPT)

TL;DR: Augments are mixed reality mini-apps for your home, offering interactive digital objects and links to apps and games.

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/3540684

> Should be compatible with Build Engine Randomizer since we just modify map files, but I don't have a VR headset (yet) to test with. > > Also supports Blood, Shadow Warrior, and Powerslave

TL;DR: The sheet suggests the Meta Quest 3 will have 8GB of RAM, conflicting with a retailer listing that claims 12GB. It also mentions a passthrough PPD of 18, indicating potentially high-quality passthrough visuals. More details expected at Meta Connect 2023.

TL;DR: Dungeons of Eternity is an upcoming VR co-op game with hack-n-slash combat, set to release in October 2023. It offers three gameplay modes, including dungeon crawling and horde mode. The game focuses on combat, offers various weapon options, and encourages exploration for loot. It features extensive comfort settings and impressive visuals, making it a promising VR co-op experience.

TL;DR: Meta is shutting down VR games Dead and Buried I and II, along with virtual pet simulator Bogo, on March 15, 2024. These games won't be available for purchase or download, signaling a shift away from supporting legacy Quest games as Meta moves towards Quest 3.

The vr community on lemmy is still pretty small. I'm never sure which to post to as they overlap so much. Since the other is more general, maybe that's a best place to use? What do you guys think?

Release date reveal trailer

Super excited for this game, Dishonored has been one of my favorite franchises and this looks like a VR version inspired by it but with a lot of original stuff. Release date is November 2nd.

Quoting from their discord announcement:

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[…]

Early Access Expectations

Understand this is a work-in-progress. We’ve built a talented team, but this game won’t ship until late next year at the earliest.

Early access will give you a behind-the-scenes peek on how game development is made, gray block-out environments, programmer assets, all while the final look of the game hasn’t been established. You’ll see level layouts that will never ship, mechanics that are too OP, design explorations, lots of bugs and fun things in between.

This is not a beta … this is early access.

However, this is the fun part of game development and we are excited to bring you in.

[…]

As a robot champion, build a community of galactic olympians, beyond the limits of gravity.

Stations: Travel through a fleet of stations to find your community. Once arrived, float or take one of the many high speed systems to different casual game modes. However, if larger arena sport games are more your style, then find your way to one of the many stadiums. Hang out in the bleachers with your friends to cheer on your favorite players, commentate from the casters' booth, or float through the locker rooms to join in on the action.

Game Mechanics: Learn more about our new approach to zero-g movement. We’re targeting human scale speeds with more physicality, hand based collision, sliding, and paddle based momentum mechanics, all while using very few controller inputs. We have removed the ability to grab flat walls, only allowing grabbing on bars and handles that your fingers could wrap around. We hope this model will follow people's expectations of how hands work in real life, while adding depth and a high skill ceiling by layering multiple physical mechanics together.

Level Editor: The tools we use to build the game will be the tools we ship to the community. Grab your friends and build the game mode live while they are playing.

Community Stations: We’ll share our plans on how players can run their own servers, control their own stations, host their own rule sets, moderate and customize the look and feel of, activities, posters, game modes and more.

See you in game and in Vegas!