Send us Fan Mail We discuss our favorite new VR games and updates of 2026 so far. We also share our biggest "wow" moments in VR gaming this year, and look ahead to the games we're most excited about for the rest of 2026. Here's the full topic list, in order: 2026 Mid Year In Review 1. Favorite new VR games of 2026 thus far 2. Favorite VR game updates so far this year 3. WOW moments in VR gaming this year 4. Games we're looking forward to for the rest of 2026

Send us Fan Mail We discuss Steam's new 'Great on Frame' verification system for VR games, Vertigo Games reportedly working on a Tomb Raider game, and John Carmack offering a $1 million guarantee for official Team Beef ports. We also cover Sony's plans to cease game disc production in 2028, along with newly announced titles like Ghosts of Tabor: Legacy and H3VR finally leaving Early Access after 10 years. Here's the full topic list, in order: Back From Holiday Hiatus 1. What has James been ...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss our overall thoughts on the VR Games Showcase, highlighting the new games featured and updates for known titles. We also cover the release of the Walkabout Mini Golf Homestar Runner Distraction Pack, recent layoffs at Combat Waffle, and the impending closures of Quantaar and A Township Tale. Here's the full topic list, in order: VR Games Showcase recap 1. VR Games Showcase overall thoughts 2. New games featured 3. Updates for known games 4. Dev spotlights In Ot...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the biggest announcements and takeaways from AWE, including the newly revealed $2,195 Snap Spectacles, the XReal Aura, and the bHaptics DK3 gloves. We also share our thoughts on the Subside DLC, upcoming mixed reality games, new titles for PS VR2, and James' impressions of the Metroid Prime VR mod. Here's the full topic list, in order: AR Glasses Take Center Stage At AWE 1. Snap Spectacles announced at $2,195 2. XReal Aura taking pre-orders without full price 3. ...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the false VRChat data breach report submitted by a former employee, before diving into a full recap of the 2026 UploadVR Summer Showcase. We go over all the new game announcements and content updates from the event. We also cover recent releases like Downclub Club 1.0, Into the Dead going "Hyper Reality" on Meta Quest, and The Boys Trigger Warning on PS VR2, before wrapping up with a list of our favorite VR story games. Here's the full topic list, in order: Fake ...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the sudden closure of Vertigo Games Amsterdam, the developer behind Metro Awakening. Then, we dedicate the rest of the episode to a massive community Q&A, answering your questions on everything from the future of hybrid AAA games to VR ports, variable refresh rates, and watching movies on PS VR2. Here's the full topic list, in order: Another VR studio closed down 1. Vertigo Games Amsterdam, developer of Metro Awakening, is shut down 2. Vertigo Studios Amsterd...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss how the hotter weather is leading to less time spent in VR, and share our "heat wave safe" gaming recommendations to help you cool off. We also dive into a review of Trebuchet's Compass, Mike's thoughts on Surviving Mars Pioneer, and how to find fresh updates in the games you already own. Here's the full topic list, in order: Intro - The Dog Days of (Not Quite) Summer part 1 1. Hotter weather leading to less time in VR In Depth Game Breakdowns 2. James's review ...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss our takeaways and the five new games announced at the Ruff Talk VR Showcase. We also talk about Walkabout Mini Golf's upcoming Homestar Runner collaboration, and how crossplay support issues are causing delays for several upcoming VR ports. Here's the full topic list, in order: Our takeaways from the Ruff Talk VR Showcase 1. James' takeaways 2. Mike's takeaways New games announced at the Ruff Talk VR Showcase 3. Order 13 VR 4. Survive The Night 5. Just Hoops Na...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss VR developers like Polyarc bringing their games to flatscreen PCs and consoles, and share our impressions of Among Giants on Meta Quest. We also celebrate the ten-year anniversary of SteamVR alongside several classic VR titles. Here's the full topic list, in order: First episode feedback and future plans 1. Moving the Gamescast to a live format 2. The VR Download is not dead VR developers exploring flatscreen PC and console options 3. Polyarc announces Moss: Th...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the highlights from the recent Creature Feature and Friends Showcase, including the announcement of H3VR2 and several other new titles. We also cover a strong week of new VR releases, Cyan porting Myst and Riven to PS VR2, and a new Humble Bundle for PC VR games. Here's the full topic list, in order: The Creature Feature and Friends Showcase Highlights - Aired May 6 1. H3VR2 Announcement 2. Trebuchet Studios Updates (Prison Boss rename and Compass release date) 3...