Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Blade Runner and the Shadow of Corporate Power
How Blade Runner shows a corporation shaping a whole world, its rain-soaked look and its influence on later cyberpunk and sci-fi games, without spoilers.
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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.
Sci-fi horror5 MIN
Blue-Collar Space: Working-Class Heroes in Sci-Fi Horror
Why ordinary workers make strong sci-fi horror heroes, from Alien's towing crew to Dead Space's engineer, and why a hired soldier fits the pattern.
VR gaming5 MIN
Blurry VR Image? Fit and Focus Fixes
Why your VR image looks blurry and how to fix it in order: headset fit, strap tension, IPD, lens cleaning, glasses spacers and software scaling settings.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Body Horror in Film: From Transformation to Infection
Body horror in film covers transformation, infection and parasitism. Here are the key ideas, classic titles like The Fly and The Thing, and what games borrow.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Body Horror in Games: How Developers Make Bodies Unsettling
How do games make bodies unsettling? Learn how developers use enemy design, animation and sound, with examples from Dead Space and Resident Evil.
Games like4 MIN
Boneworks vs Bonelab: Which Physics VR Game Should You Play?
Boneworks or Bonelab? Both are physics-driven VR adventures from Stress Level Zero. Here is how they differ in platforms and setup, and where each one fits.
VR gaming4 MIN
Build a VR Workout Routine With Games You Already Own
A weekly VR workout from games you already own: mix rhythm, boxing and active shooters, warm up first and plan rest days. A simple template for beginners.
Game development5 MIN
Building a Discord for Your VR Game
Set up a Discord for your VR game with clear channels, roles, moderation rules, bug reports and feedback threads. A practical guide for small teams.
VR hardware4 MIN
Buying a Used or Refurbished VR Headset: A Checklist
A checklist for buying a used or refurbished VR headset: factory reset, lens condition, controller drift, strap wear, account unlinking, warranty and scams.
VR gaming4 MIN
Cable Management for Tethered VR: Stop Tripping on the Cable
Stop tripping on your VR cable with overhead pulleys, clips, better turning habits and a clear plan for when wireless streaming is the better fix.
VR hardware4 MIN
Can a Gaming Laptop Run PC VR?
Can a gaming laptop run PC VR? Learn how laptop GPUs, ports, cooling and power limits affect VR, how to check a laptop before buying, and when a desktop wins.
VR hardware4 MIN
Can an Older GPU Still Run PC VR?
What an older GPU can and cannot do in PC VR, how to lower settings, which games are lighter, and why Dixotomia's listed minimum is a useful benchmark.
VR gaming4 MIN
Can You Play VR on a Mac? What Works and What Does Not
Can you play VR on a Mac? PC VR needs Windows, standalone headsets need no computer and a Mac mostly fits companion and development work. Here is what works.
VR gaming4 MIN
Can You Play VR Without a PC? Standalone Headsets Explained
Yes, you can play VR without a PC on a standalone headset. Learn what the store library looks like, what you give up and when a PC adds value for shooters.
VR hardware4 MIN
Can You Still Use an Oculus Rift S for PC VR?
Can you still use an Oculus Rift S for PC VR? What still works, the software support caveats, realistic performance and the signs it is time to upgrade.
VR gaming4 MIN
Can You Trust VR Calorie Counts?
How VR apps estimate calories, why the numbers vary, and better ways to measure your effort, including heart rate, time and perceived exertion.
VR hardware4 MIN
VR Charging Docks and Stands: What Is Worth Having
Is a VR charging dock worth it? See which features matter, when controller charging is worth paying for and how to keep your headset and controllers tidy.
VR hardware4 MIN
Cheapest Way Into VR: What to Buy and What to Skip
The cheapest way into VR without false economies. What to buy, what to skip such as cardboard headsets, and why a used standalone headset can make sense.
VR gaming4 MIN
How to Check a Quest Game's Comfort Level Before You Buy
Where the Meta Quest store shows comfort information, how to compare it with your own sensitivity, and how demos, trailers and refunds lower the risk of buying.
VR hardware4 MIN
Choosing a GPU for VR: What Actually Matters
How to think about a GPU for VR without model numbers or prices: resolution targets, VRAM, generations and upgrade value, plus how to use published minimums.
Sci-fi horror5 MIN
Claustrophobia in Horror Games: Tight Spaces and Dread
Why do tight spaces make horror work? Vents, corridors and cramped rooms build dread, designers use constraint on purpose, and VR makes it feel physical.
Game development5 MIN
Collecting Feedback From VR Playtesters
Learn what to ask and measure in VR playtests, from comfort and controls to difficulty and fun, and how to turn raw notes into a prioritized fix list.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Cut Off From Home: Communication Blackouts in Horror
How communication blackouts raise the stakes in horror. Cut off from help and orders, characters are left with rumor and fear. Premises and writing tips.
Sci-fi horror4 MIN
Company Towns in Fiction and History: Why They Unsettle Us
What a company town is, why total employer control unsettles people, and how fiction turns the idea into planet-sized horror, from real mill towns to Karna.