I spend a fair bit of time in VR.

My main headset is now a Meta Quest 3 following a recent upgrade, I've spent plenty of time with PCVR, and I'm accustomed to putting a headset on when I want a big-screen or immersive experience.

So when the RayNeo Air 3S XR glasses dropped to around A$239 during a recent Amazon Prime sale, curiosity eventually got the better of me.

Long before the Meta headlines this week, I was already falling a little out of love with VR.

Not in a dramatic way. Not in a “this is broken” way. More in a quiet, creeping sense that something had stalled. It showed up first in my content. Videos became harder to make, not because I was short of time, but because I struggled to find anything that genuinely felt like it was pushing the medium forward. I wasn’t forcing it, but I was noticing the gaps.

I finally jumped into Red Matter 2, and after my first full session, I can already tell — this is something special. Coming off the back of Ghost Town, which I absolutely loved, I was curious to see how Red Matter 2 would compare. The answer? It doesn’t just hold its own — it grabs your attention and refuses to let go.

Have you ever wanted to relive the joy of slot car racing without the constant setup and teardown of a physical track? Slot Car VR brings that nostalgic experience into your living room through the magic of Mixed Reality — and for many players, it might just be better than the real thing.

First Encounters in Mixed Reality: A Great Starting Point for Kids in VR?

The world of virtual reality (VR) can be intimidating, especially for parents looking for a safe and engaging way to introduce their children to the technology. After watching my daughter’s experience with the game "First Encounters" on the Quest headset, we have some valuable insights into why this title might be the perfect entry point.

Aliens: Rogue Incursion had my attention the moment it loaded — or more accurately, the moment I finally got into the game after a nearly four-minute delay. That wasn’t a one-off, either. From hitting “play” to gameplay took 3:58 on first launch and it is agonisingly slow every time after. Not ideal, but leaves time to make a coffee I suppose.

At the heart of it is a Next Level Racing foldable cockpit — which, let’s be honest, isn’t actually folded. I originally picked it because I thought I’d pack it away between sessions. But in practice, it now lives full-time near the kitchen, wedged between cabinets and a few stray toys. It’s technically portable, but the reality of racing regularly means it’s easier to leave it set up and ready.

When it comes to VR games, Fireproof Games is a name that carries serious weight. Known for their critically acclaimed Room series, they’ve now stepped into the world of standalone VR with their most ambitious title yet — Ghost Town.

Set in 1983 London, Ghost Town puts you in the shoes of Edith, an Irish witch running a paranormal investigation business. It’s a game about slipping between the real world and the spirit realm, where you use the right tools to guide lost souls on their final journey.