Virtual reality was once promised to be the future of not only video games, but social media. Is that future still possible? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Vishal Shah, VP of the Metaverse, to find out.

Five years after Half-Life: Alyx reshaped expectations for VR gaming, Valve remains a quiet yet critical force in the industry. Despite little fanfare, the company has continued to shape the VR ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ray Ravaglia covers education, focusing on technology and innovation. Virtual and mixed reality are transforming how students ...

Gaming is an ever-evolving thing, and that’s for the best. Things shouldn’t stay stagnant for too long, else they’ll be bad for consumers, bad for businesses, and worst of all, it’ll be boring. VR is ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. VR gaming is on the rise with impressive open-world titles that offer ...

Meta's Pivot From VR Is Happening. Too Bad Glasses Aren't Ready for This Moment ...

If you're a VR gamer, then you already understand just how much more immersive this form of gaming can feel. Strapping on a headset and getting fully absorbed into a virtual world is a feeling that's ...

So I was recently hanging out on a packed floor at a video game conference here in Los Angeles, when I entered this totally alternate reality. I'm surrounded by blackness but also huge company logos ...