VR hardware4 MIN
3DoF vs 6DoF in VR: Why Degrees of Freedom Matter
3DoF tracks head rotation only, while 6DoF also tracks movement. Learn why 6DoF matters for shooters and room-scale play, and how to spot a 3DoF headset.
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Dixotomia, VR games and sci-fi horror
Guides and stories from Deep Matrix, the studio behind Dixotomia: how to play VR better, which games to try next, the hardware worth buying and how independent VR games get made.
VR gaming4 MIN
Accessibility Checklist Before You Buy a VR Game
Before you buy a VR game, check the store page for difficulty options, timed input, controller support and language. Use this checklist to compare titles.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Action Horror vs Survival Horror: Where Is the Line?
Action horror and survival horror are not the same. Learn how each style handles ammo, combat and dread, with Resident Evil and Alien as bridges between them.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
AI Villains in Sci-Fi Horror: Cold Logic as a Threat
Why AI villains frighten us: control of the environment and logic without mercy. HAL 9000, SHODAN and AUTO explained by premise, plus lessons for writers.
VR gaming4 MIN
Air Link Lag and Stutter: How to Fix It
Air Link lag or stutter? Follow this diagnostic order: Wi-Fi first, then bitrate, PC load, encoding and power settings, with quick fixes before the deeper ones.
VR gaming5 MIN
Air Link vs Link Cable: Which Is Better for PC VR?
Air Link or a Link cable for PC VR on Quest? Compare latency, image quality, setup and reliability, then pick the right connection for your room and your games.
Games like4 MIN
Alien: Rogue Incursion vs Metro Awakening: VR Horror Compared
Alien: Rogue Incursion and Metro Awakening are both VR horror games on Quest and PC VR. Here is how they compare on setting, threats, stealth and comfort.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Alien vs Aliens: Horror Film or Action Film?
Alien vs Aliens: how the sequel moved the franchise from horror toward action, why both approaches work, and what that means for horror games today.
Dixotomia5 MIN
Who Is Alister Duncan? The Augmented Boss of Dixotomia
Alister Duncan, spelled Dunkan on the game's site, is a boss raised on Samaris who believes augments beat flesh. A spoiler-free profile with no fight details.
VR gaming4 MIN
Ammo Management in VR Survival Shooters
Survival shooter habits in VR: count your rounds, decide when to melee or run, loot efficiently and use quiet options so you never run dry mid-fight.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Androids and the Uncanny Valley in Horror
Why do near-human androids unsettle us? A look at the uncanny valley, why horror uses it and how designers build android dread, with film and game examples.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Annihilation and the Rise of Weird Sci-Fi Horror
What Annihilation tells us about weird fiction, from Area X to the novel and the film. Why strange, unexplained places make sci-fi horror work. Spoiler-free.
Games like5 MIN
Arizona Sunshine 2 vs Saints and Sinners: Zombie VR Compared
Arizona Sunshine 2 or Saints and Sinners? Compare tone, combat, scavenging, co-op and platforms, then see which zombie VR game suits how you like to play.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Audio Logs and Found Documents in Horror Games
Why audio logs and found documents became a horror staple, how to make them engaging instead of info dumps, and the pitfalls to avoid, with examples by genre.
VR gaming4 MIN
Audio Setup for VR Horror: Headphones or Built-In Speakers
Compare built-in headset speakers, headphones and open-ear setups for VR horror, with spatial audio tips and volume safety for the scariest and safest sessions.
Dixotomia5 MIN
Aurora Devaldo: The Missing Inspector Behind the Mystery
Aurora Devaldo is the previous federal inspector on Karna in Dixotomia, with a suspiciously thin file and a Psychofac past. A spoiler-free setup guide.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Avoid Breaking Things in VR: TVs, Lights and Controllers
Why VR accidents happen in fast games, which objects are most at risk and simple fixes like wrist straps, boundary margins and moving fragile items.
VR gaming4 MIN
Avoiding VR Injuries: Shoulders, Wrists and Knees
How do you avoid VR injuries? Warm up, clear your space, use steady technique and take breaks. Learn the common strain points in shoulders, wrists and knees.
Game development5 MIN
Baked vs Realtime Lighting on Quest
Baked lighting is usually the practical choice on Quest. Learn how to add a few realtime lights and which cheap shadow tricks keep mobile VR fast.
Games like4 MIN
Arkham Shadow vs Arkham VR: Which Batman VR Game to Play
Arkham VR is a smaller, focused detective game and Arkham Shadow is a bigger Quest 3 exclusive. Compare scope, combat, platforms and who should play each one.
VR hardware4 MIN
Battery Head Straps for VR: Pros, Cons and Who Needs One
Battery head straps for VR explained: what they add in balance and runtime, the downsides of cable, heat and weight, and who should buy one or skip it.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Becoming the Monster: Embracing the Dark Side in Games
Games where you gain monstrous power at a price, with well-known examples, why that trade-off appeals to players, and how good games make the cost feel real.
Games like4 MIN
Behemoth vs Saints and Sinners: Skydance's Two VR Worlds
Behemoth or Saints and Sinners? Compare a dark fantasy monster adventure with a zombie survival sandbox on setting, combat, pacing and who each game suits.
Games like4 MIN
Best Atmospheric VR Games Where the World Does the Talking
The best atmospheric VR games build dread with sound, light, scale and quiet space. Here are standout picks, what makes VR atmosphere work and why it matters.