The launch of the PSVR 2 is right around the corner – Wednesday in fact – and things are starting to ramp up as the excitement builds. Stefan has had plenty of time to get to grips with the new headset, bringing us his review as well as a look at a selection of the launch titles.
Elsewhere, it’s felt a bit subdued as we get to the tail end of winter, with spring on the horizon.
In the News This Week
- Firaxis confirm next Civilization game in development after studio leadership shakeup
- Max Payne 1 & 2 remakes are still in the concept stage
- Valheim is coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass in March
- February’s PS Plus Extra & Premium update adds Horizon Forbidden West, Scarlet Nexus & more
- Sony tears down the PlayStation VR 2 and Sense controller
- Tetris Effect: Connected gets new Endless modes alongside PSVR 2 launch
- C-Smash VRS revives a Dreamcast classic for PSVR 2 this year, with a demo in March
Games in Review & Featured Articles
This was the strongest week we’ve had in a while for the reviews, including the upcoming PSVR 2 and our traditional games. Let’s start with the headset itself:
- PlayStation VR 2 – PS5 – 9/10
And then dive into all of the game reviews we had this week:
- Horizon Call of the Mountain – PSVR 2 – 9/10
- Wild Hearts – PS5, XSX|S, PC – 9/10
- Octopath Traveler II – PS5, PS4, PC, NSW – 9/10
- Theatrhythm Final Bar Line – PS4, NSW – 9/10
- Like a Dragon: Ishin! – PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, PC – 8/10
- What The Bat? – PSVR 2, Quest, PC VR – 7/10
- Wanted: Dead – PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, PC – 5/10
And finishing off the week, What We Played featured PSVR 2, Octopath Traveler 2 and Wild Hearts.
Trailer Park
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR gameplay revealed in new walkthrough video
Valheim is coming to Xbox and Xbox Game Pass in March
That’s a wrap for this week. Enjoy your weekend and we’ll catch you next time!
