Game development4 MIN
Pricing Indie VR Games: How to Think About It
How should an indie team price a VR game? Start with scope, polish and comparable titles, then adjust for each storefront, regional prices and your launch plan.
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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.
Game development5 MIN
Profiling a VR Game: Tools and Habits
A repeatable routine for profiling a VR game: measure frame time on the headset, record traces during real play, fix one cost at a time and measure again.
Game development4 MIN
Prototyping VR Mechanics Quickly
How to prototype VR mechanics fast with greybox rooms, interaction toolkits and daily headset tests, so you can validate an idea before any art is made.
VR hardware4 MIN
PS VR2 on PC: What the Adapter Enables and What It Does Not
Sony's PS VR2 PC adapter opens SteamVR games, but some headset features do not carry over. Here is what works, what may not and how to check before you buy.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Psychic Powers in Sci-Fi Horror: Minds as Battlefields
How psychic powers drive sci-fi horror, with Scanners, Akira and Firestarter as examples, and why threats to the mind feel more personal than guns or monsters.
Game development4 MIN
Publishing on the Meta Quest Store: The General Path
The general path to releasing a VR game on the Meta Quest store: developer account, store page, quality checks, updates and what to plan for before you submit.
Game development5 MIN
QA Testing Matrix for VR Headsets and Runtimes
How to build a QA matrix for VR releases covering headsets, controllers, runtimes and comfort settings, with a risk-based way to trim the list.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Quarantine and Outbreak Stories in Sci-Fi Horror
Why quarantine and outbreak plots grip us, with The Andromeda Strain and The Thing as examples, and what makes a sealed-off place feel so tense.
VR hardware4 MIN
Quest 3 vs Pico 4: Ecosystem, Comfort and PC VR Compared
Quest 3 or Pico 4? Compare ecosystems, libraries, comfort, PC VR streaming and regional availability, and see why the store and support often decide it.
VR hardware4 MIN
Quest 3 vs PS VR2: Standalone or Console-First VR?
Quest 3 vs PS VR2: a standalone headset that streams PC VR, or a console-first headset that works on PC through an adapter. Which one suits you?
VR hardware4 MIN
Quest 3 vs Quest 2: What the Upgrade Actually Changes
Quest 3 vs Quest 2 in plain terms: performance, clarity, colour passthrough and comfort, plus who should upgrade and who can keep their current headset.
VR hardware4 MIN
Quest 3 vs Quest 3S: Which Headset Should You Buy?
Quest 3 vs Quest 3S compared on display, passthrough, tracking and storage, with advice for shooters and horror. Check current listings before you buy.
VR hardware4 MIN
Quest 3 vs Valve Index: Standalone vs Tethered High-End VR
Quest 3 or Valve Index? Compare standalone convenience with tethered PC VR, covering tracking, base stations, finger-tracking controllers and setup needs.
VR hardware5 MIN
Quest 3S vs Quest 2: Is It Worth Moving On?
Quest 2 owners and used-headset buyers: how the Quest 3S compares on processing, lenses, controllers, tracking and store support, and whether it is worth it.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Air Link Setup: Step by Step Wireless PC VR
Set up Quest Air Link step by step: turn it on, check your router and PC, make the first connection, tune quality settings and fix the problems beginners hit.
VR hardware4 MIN
Quest Controller Batteries: AA, Rechargeable and Charging Docks
Quest controller batteries explained: AA versus rechargeable cells, charging docks, battery life tips and fixes for common power problems on Quest controllers.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Controllers Not Working in SteamVR Games? Try These Fixes
Quest controllers not working in SteamVR games? Fix pairing, tracking, runtime selection, Steam Input bindings and firmware, and spot a hardware fault.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Feels Laggy? A Practical Fix List
Quest feels laggy? Work through these fixes in order: restart, free storage, check Wi-Fi, update apps, close background tasks, cool the headset, then reset.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Guardian Setup: Draw a Safe Boundary the Right Way
How to draw a safe Quest boundary: stationary or room-scale, the correct floor height, clear margins around cables and furniture, and fixes for boundary resets.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Link Cable Setup: Wired PC VR Step by Step
Set up Quest Link with a cable for the most stable PC VR connection. Learn what you need, the setup steps and how to fix the most common first run errors.
Game development5 MIN
Quest Optimization: Draw Calls, Shaders and Overdraw
A practical guide to standalone VR performance on Quest: batching and instancing for draw calls, simpler shaders, overdraw control and how to measure on device.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Parental Controls and Kid Accounts: A Setup Guide
How Quest parental controls and kid accounts work in general terms, what parents can limit and how to check what a child is playing. Setup steps included.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Refresh Rate and Resolution Settings: What to Pick
Refresh rate and render resolution on a standalone Quest explained: the trade-off between smoothness, clarity and battery, plus a sensible default.
VR gaming4 MIN
Quest Standalone or PC VR for Shooters: Which Should You Play?
Quest standalone or PC VR for shooters? Compare visuals, game selection, setup effort, cables and comfort to pick the route that fits how you actually play.