Change of plans at YouTube: Vision Pro app now possible
YouTube has plans to support Vision Pro, according to a statement from company spokesperson Jessica Gibby to The Verge. While no specific details or timeline were shared, Gibby confirmed that a Vision Pro app is in YouTube's future plans. It remains unclear whether YouTube will simply modify the existing iPad app or develop something more comprehensive for Vision Pro. YouTube, Spotify and Netflix had previously announced that they would not be providing apps for visionOS for the time being.
BlackForge VR is coming to Meta Quest & PC VR to teach you weaponsmithing in VR
Fast Travel Games has announced that Mana Brigade's VR smithing simulator, BlackForge VR, will be released on Meta Quest 3, Quest 2, Quest Pro and PC VR in 2024. An exact release date has not yet been announced. The game allows players to craft their own weapons, fulfill the wishes of townspeople in a full campaign, and learn mythical techniques. A free demo of the game is currently available on SideQuest and Steam as part of this week's Next Fest event. The demo includes an introduction to weaponsmithing and playable quests.
Popular VR game Synth Riders revamped for Apple Vision Pro debut
Kluge Interactive has redeveloped its popular VR rhythm game, Synth Riders, for the new Apple Vision Pro. The game is available on Apple Arcade, Apple's game subscription service. The revamped version features an audio-reactive spatial environment with over 70 songs from a variety of genres. It features a fresh look and feel, an updated user experience, and the ability to switch between a portal to a retro-futuristic world in your physical environment and a fully immersive experience.
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord brings back Dan Aykroyd as Ray Stantz in a free update
The VR game Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord has received a free update with new content and improvements. "Slimer Hunt" is now available on Meta Quest and Playstation VR 2 and includes a mission where players must hunt Slimer in San Francisco. The story is narrated by Dan Aykroyd, reprising his role as original Ghostbuster Ray Stanz. The update also includes the original Ghostbusters flight suits as in-game cosmetics.
Asgard's Wrath 2: New Cosmic Event brings fresh loot and Mixed Reality challenges
Asgard's Wrath 2 has launched its second Cosmic Event: "Into the Multiverse". The event introduces new Cosmic Objectives, Loki Anomalies, and Weaver Trials that players can complete to unlock new loot. It also features a new Mixed Reality challenge called "Desert Rogues" available only on Meta Quest 3. Additionally, Super Rumble players in Horizon World can unlock an exclusive Loki outfit by sending the god a high five. Into the Multiverse follows yesterday's big update for Asgard's Wrath 2 and is completely free.