Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Good and Evil Meters in Games: How They Evolved
How good and evil meters evolved from Fable and Knights of the Old Republic to chaos systems like Dishonored, and what each design says about morality.
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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 hardware4 MIN
VR Gun Stocks: Do They Help Your Aim?
Do VR gun stocks help your aim? What a stock does for two-handed shooting, who needs one, the drawbacks of fit and cost, and technique alternatives.
Games like4 MIN
Half-Life: Alyx vs Metro Awakening: Which VR Game Is for You?
Half-Life: Alyx and Metro Awakening are two big story-driven VR games. Compare platforms, pacing, combat and horror, then see which one suits your taste.
VR gaming4 MIN
Hand Tracking or Controllers: What VR Games Expect
Why most VR shooters need controllers, where hand tracking works well, and what the tracked controller support label on a Steam page actually means.
VR hardware4 MIN
Haptic Vests for VR Shooters: Worth the Money?
Are haptic vests worth it for VR shooters? See what they add to shooting and horror, how they connect, the compatibility caveats and who should buy one.
VR hardware4 MIN
Do You Need a Better VR Head Strap?
Do you need a better VR head strap? Compare stock, rigid and halo-style straps, see which comfort problems each one fixes and how to pick one for sore faces.
VR hardware4 MIN
VR Headset Ecosystems Explained: Meta, Steam, Pico, PlayStation
How the Meta, Steam, Pico and PlayStation VR ecosystems differ in stores, libraries, accounts and compatibility, and how to avoid lock-in before you buy.
Games like4 MIN
Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded vs Thief VR: Which Stealth Game to Play
Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded or Thief VR? Compare sandbox assassination with light-and-shadow stealth on freedom, locomotion, platform and difficulty.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Horror Game Music: How Composers Build and Release Tension
How do composers build fear in horror games? Drones, dissonance, stingers and silence, plus how music differs from sound effects and when players mute it.
Sci-fi horror5 MIN
Horror Pacing: Tension, Release and Rhythm
How good horror alternates tension and relief, how to spot that rhythm as a player, what bad pacing looks like, and examples from film and games.
VR gaming4 MIN
How Long Should You Play VR at a Time?
Practical VR session lengths by experience level, how to build a break rhythm, the signs that mean stop, and why your headset's health guidance comes first.
VR gaming4 MIN
How Much Space Do You Need for VR?
How much space you need for VR, from stationary play to room-scale movement. Learn to judge your room by arm span and swing room, then check headset guidance.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Aim Better in VR Shooters
Aim better in VR with a balanced stance, a relaxed grip, clear sight alignment and drills for any shooter. Fix shake and misses before you touch settings.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Build Your VR Legs: A Gradual Plan
Build your VR legs with a gradual plan: short sessions, stationary games first, then smooth movement and stopping early. Results vary, so go at your pace.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Cast Your Quest to a TV, Phone or PC
Want to show your Quest view on a TV, phone or PC? Compare built-in casting, the mobile app, PC mirroring and capture, with notes on delay and picture quality.
VR hardware4 MIN
How to Check If Your PC Can Run VR
How to check VR readiness with requirement pages and frame-time tests, what the results mean, and how a published minimum spec works as an example.
VR hardware4 MIN
How to Choose a PC VR Headset: A Buyer's Guide
How to choose a PC VR headset: tethered or wireless, resolution and lens types, tracking systems, PC requirements and ecosystem. Evergreen criteria, no prices.
VR hardware4 MIN
How to Choose a VR Headset for Horror Games
Choosing a VR headset for horror comes down to immersion, comfort, tracking and audio. Weigh wireless freedom against image quality for dark, tense games.
VR hardware4 MIN
How to Choose a VR Headset for Shooters
How to pick a VR headset for shooters: controller tracking, field of view, comfort for long sessions, tracking space and PC versus standalone.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Clean a VR Headset and Face Interface
Clean VR headset lenses and the face interface safely with a microfiber cloth, mild soap and a simple routine. Learn what to avoid, including harsh alcohol.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Find VR Game Sales Without Overpaying
How to find VR game deals without overpaying: use store alerts, watch sale events, compare storefronts and be patient before you buy anything at full price.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Find VR Games You Will Actually Like
Find VR games you will enjoy by starting with what you already like, then checking tags, gameplay footage and demos instead of hype before you spend money.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Pick Your First VR Shooter
A simple decision guide for your first VR shooter: standalone or PC, comfort, scare level, solo or co-op and difficulty, with options for each choice.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Play PC VR Games on Quest: Every Method Compared
Want PC VR games on Quest? Compare link cable, Air Link, Virtual Desktop and Steam Link, then pick the setup that fits your router and your patience.