The Metaverse is the concept of a proper mix of virtual reality and the real world that enables realistic experiences online. A vital part of that allows people to represent themselves in those virtual worlds. This is what you call avatar representations. They come in many different forms. Historically, many online worlds have let you import custom character models to make any … [Read more...] about How to Create an Avatar in the Oculus Quest 2
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Why Your Oculus Quest 2 Should Be Kept Out Of Sunlight
Unlike most gaming setups, the Oculus Quest doesn’t really need to be inside to be played. As long as there is sufficient surrounding light, you can play with it anywhere! Unfortunately, not all locations are equally suitable. You probably know not to play with your headset in the pouring rain since it could damage the electronics. You might be surprised to hear that bright … [Read more...] about Why Your Oculus Quest 2 Should Be Kept Out Of Sunlight
Oculus Quest 2 Starting Tips
Getting your hands on a Quest 2 is already fantastic. Whether you’re new to VR or upgrading from a cabled device, being able to play your games wherever you’d like is pretty amazing. Of course, to make the most of your device, you’ll have to do more than just switch it on and put it on your head. So here are some tips to get you started getting the most out of your Oculus Quest … [Read more...] about Oculus Quest 2 Starting Tips
How to Build the Best Esports PC for Your Budget
Esports athletes are the elite of gamers – and much like a pro runner, they have higher demands for running shoes than a casual jogger, so do esports pros have higher demands for their gaming PCs. Something great for Minecraft or a bit of Lost Ark won’t necessarily hold up to a load of a high-stakes FPS game. When you want to build a PC suitable for esports competitions, you … [Read more...] about How to Build the Best Esports PC for Your Budget
Nintendo Switch Original, Lite, or OLED: Which One to Buy?
The release of the Switch shook up a previous all. Still, dead market – handheld console gaming had been declining for years, until Nintendo’s hybrid splashed down and managed to wildly outsell competing consoles, in many areas, even the PS4 and Xbox 1. … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Original, Lite, or OLED: Which One to Buy?
How To Build A PC Rig for a Specific Purpose
There are more PC parts out there than sand in the ocean – or at least, almost as many. While that can be a great asset to building your PC since you have many options, it also means that it can be difficult to pick the right parts for your dream machine – particularly when said dream machine has a specific purpose. … [Read more...] about How To Build A PC Rig for a Specific Purpose
Switch vs Switch Lite – Which One Is Better?
The release of the initial Switch really shook up the gaming market. After handheld consoles hadn’t been doing well for some time, the Switch revived the market. It achieved record sales, and Nintendo started releasing game after game, including lots of popular third-party titles… and pretty soon, other versions of the Switch were on the horizon. The first one of them was the … [Read more...] about Switch vs Switch Lite – Which One Is Better?
Switch vs Switch OLED – Who Wins?
After the initial Switch release in 2017, Nintendo came out with a Lite version in 2019 – and more recently, they released a revamped version of the original in the form of their OLED model. While it’s quite easy to tell apart the original Switch and the Lite, it’s a little more complex for the OLED, as it is very similar to the original model, with just a few important … [Read more...] about Switch vs Switch OLED – Who Wins?
Is The New Steam Deck Worth Pre-Ordering?
The last handheld console that did well was the Nintendo Switch – despite a lot of criticism before its launch, the device ended up blowing sales goals out of the water and quickly became an absolute smash hit. This was after handheld console gaming was considered all but dead and proved there was very much still a market for high-quality handheld gaming devices. … [Read more...] about Is The New Steam Deck Worth Pre-Ordering?
VR Oculus Quest 2: How to Change the Color of Your Guardian Boundary
The Quest 2’s Guardian Boundary feature is one of its best safety features – it makes sure that you know where you can step. When set up correctly, it will actively prevent you from banging into things. … [Read more...] about VR Oculus Quest 2: How to Change the Color of Your Guardian Boundary