Josef Erl
@brosef5000.bsky.social
Online journalist with a focus on virtual reality, mixed reality & gaming. Also a movie and music lover, wrestling fan, herbivore and dog dad.
@pcgamer.com just published one of the most disrespectful articles I've read lately. There are a lot of talented people working at @vertigo-games.bsky.social who don't deserve to be belittled in this way. Very bad style.
June 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
@pcgamer.com just published one of the most disrespectful articles I've read lately. There are a lot of talented people working at @vertigo-games.bsky.social who don't deserve to be belittled in this way. Very bad style.
June 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I took my first steps in Of Lies and Rain (PC VR) yesterday and wow, does it look good...
May 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I took my first steps in Of Lies and Rain (PC VR) yesterday and wow, does it look good...
This folk-pop cover of my beloved Toxicity is much better than I expected...
youtu.be/MG_cdpEMDKE?...
youtu.be/MG_cdpEMDKE?...
Folk Pop Twins Cover System Of A Down On The Spot
YouTube video by Musora
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April 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This folk-pop cover of my beloved Toxicity is much better than I expected...
youtu.be/MG_cdpEMDKE?...
youtu.be/MG_cdpEMDKE?...
@jamiefeltham.bsky.social brings up some good points here. Take a good look at this, #XR OS developers 😉
The battle for supremacy in the #XR platform wars is becoming more and more about the ecosystem. In his MIXED column, Jamie Feltham (@jamiefeltham.bsky.social) describes what the perfect ecosystem might look like.
The perfect XR ecosystem is accessible, social, and curated — here’s what that looks like to me
The fight for dominance in the XR platform wars is increasingly becoming about the ecosystem. Here's what it could look like.
mixed-news.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
@jamiefeltham.bsky.social brings up some good points here. Take a good look at this, #XR OS developers 😉
Had the chance to play Hitman on #PSVR2 early. Here are my thoughts...
I strapped on Sony's #PSVR2 to experience Hitman: World of Assassination up close and personal. Here's what works – and what doesn't.
Hitman in VR finally done right? We played the visually stunning PSVR 2 version
I strapped on Sony's PSVR 2 to experience Hitman: World of Assassination up close and personal. Here's what works – and what doesn't.
mixed-news.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Had the chance to play Hitman on #PSVR2 early. Here are my thoughts...
The VR industry is going through some growing pains right now. That's why events like @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social are becoming increasingly critical. They offer a rare spotlight for developers to show off their latest innovations and upcoming games to a broad audience.
"Support is stronger than ever": @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social promises big announcements and surprises for all VR platforms.
👉 More details on MIXED: http://bit.ly/416LJ9v
👉 More details on MIXED: http://bit.ly/416LJ9v
February 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The VR industry is going through some growing pains right now. That's why events like @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social are becoming increasingly critical. They offer a rare spotlight for developers to show off their latest innovations and upcoming games to a broad audience.
Am Dienstag startet Avowed auf PC und Xbox (auch im Game Pass). Rollenspielfans sollten hier unbedingt zugreifen! Ich habe schon 60 Stunden im "Land der Lebenden" verbracht und hatte lange nicht mehr so viel Spaß beim Erkunden einer Spielwelt.
space4games.com/de/games/avo...
space4games.com/de/games/avo...
Avowed Test: Eine Rollenspiel-Perle, die ihr nicht verpassen solltet
In unserem Test zu Avowed erfahrt ihr, was euch in Obsidians neuestem Rollenspiel erwartet und ob sich die Reise ins Land der Lebenden lohnt.
space4games.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Am Dienstag startet Avowed auf PC und Xbox (auch im Game Pass). Rollenspielfans sollten hier unbedingt zugreifen! Ich habe schon 60 Stunden im "Land der Lebenden" verbracht und hatte lange nicht mehr so viel Spaß beim Erkunden einer Spielwelt.
space4games.com/de/games/avo...
space4games.com/de/games/avo...
Demeo is returning under an official D&D license and I want it NOW 🤩
@resolutiongames.bsky.social
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@resolutiongames.bsky.social
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Battlemarked is announced and instantly my most anticipated VR game
Demeo returns under official D&D license! The announcement trailer provides a first look at the upcoming game.
mixed-news.com
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Demeo is returning under an official D&D license and I want it NOW 🤩
@resolutiongames.bsky.social
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@resolutiongames.bsky.social
mixed-news.com/en/battlemar...
And yet, major VR studios are struggling to make money... 🤔
#MetaQuest on the road to success: Leaked memo reveals 40% revenue growth at Reality Labs — CTO Bosworth: "Quest brand has never been stronger."
January 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
And yet, major VR studios are struggling to make money... 🤔
I tried @pathoffury.bsky.social the latest VR experience from the creator of Trek to Yomi, and it delivers a unique blend of martial arts action and retro aesthetics. (1/4)
We tried @pathoffury.bsky.social, the latest VR experience from the creator of Trek to Yomi, and it delivers a unique blend of martial arts action and retro aesthetics.
mixed-news.com/en/path-of-f...
mixed-news.com/en/path-of-f...
Path of Fury on Meta Quest Preview: This 80s revenge thriller will make you sweat like Beat Saber
I was able to play the new VR game from the Trek to Yomi maker on Meta Quest 3 and worked up quite a sweat.
mixed-news.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I tried @pathoffury.bsky.social the latest VR experience from the creator of Trek to Yomi, and it delivers a unique blend of martial arts action and retro aesthetics. (1/4)
According to Bloomberg, Meta is developing a successor to Quest Pro:
- more powerful CPU
- enhanced cameras
- improved sensors for tracking hands and body movements
AND there are also discussions about potentially integrating new NFT and metaverse capabilities...
- more powerful CPU
- enhanced cameras
- improved sensors for tracking hands and body movements
AND there are also discussions about potentially integrating new NFT and metaverse capabilities...
Meta killed a possible successor to the Quest Pro 2 in 2024, but now the company is reportedly working on a high-end Quest model again.
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mixed-news.com/en/quest-pro...
Report: Meta is working on a premium Meta Quest again
Meta killed a possible successor to the Quest Pro 2 in 2024, but now the company is reportedly working on a high-end Quest model again.
mixed-news.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
According to Bloomberg, Meta is developing a successor to Quest Pro:
- more powerful CPU
- enhanced cameras
- improved sensors for tracking hands and body movements
AND there are also discussions about potentially integrating new NFT and metaverse capabilities...
- more powerful CPU
- enhanced cameras
- improved sensors for tracking hands and body movements
AND there are also discussions about potentially integrating new NFT and metaverse capabilities...
Reposted by Josef Erl
First time I've done an interview about #BatmanArkhamShadow... while playing mini golf. Check out this fun interview I did with
DaWowDude: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qzQ...
DaWowDude: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qzQ...
I Interviewed the Creator of Batman: Arkham Shadow (2024's VR Game of the Year)
YouTube video by DaWowDude
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January 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
First time I've done an interview about #BatmanArkhamShadow... while playing mini golf. Check out this fun interview I did with
DaWowDude: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qzQ...
DaWowDude: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qzQ...
So no Meta Quest commercials this year? I think a Quest 3S commercial would certainly not have hurt...
Meta brings in Hollywood talent to promote its latest wearable tech during football's biggest night.
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Marvel stars team up for Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Super Bowl ad
Meta brings in Hollywood talent to promote its latest wearable tech during football's biggest night, the Super Bowl.
mixed-news.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
So no Meta Quest commercials this year? I think a Quest 3S commercial would certainly not have hurt...
I recently spent some time with Logitech's new MX Ink Stylus to see if it lives up to its promise of making drawing and writing feel more natural in mixed reality on the Meta Quest 3.
mixed-news.com/en/mixed-rea...
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Logitech's MX Ink Stylus review: A new way to draw in VR?
I tested the new MX Ink Stylus from Logitech with the Quest 3. Does it really make drawing in VR more natural?
mixed-news.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I recently spent some time with Logitech's new MX Ink Stylus to see if it lives up to its promise of making drawing and writing feel more natural in mixed reality on the Meta Quest 3.
mixed-news.com/en/mixed-rea...
mixed-news.com/en/mixed-rea...
We received an interesting reader question lately: Who will win the XR operating system race: Meta, Apple, or Google?
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January 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
We received an interesting reader question lately: Who will win the XR operating system race: Meta, Apple, or Google?
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Reposted by Josef Erl
These Starter Packs are essential for any XR enthusiast out there. Great work by @uploadvr.com and @henrystockdale.com, and thanks for including MIXED ❤️
We're now onto a third Starter Pack that we'll continue updating as more people across the VR/XR Community join Bluesky. Please continue letting @henrystockdale.com know if there's anyone we should add.
Pack 1 - go.bsky.app/QSzCkRM
Pack 2 - go.bsky.app/Q2bAb2E
Pack 3 - go.bsky.app/CnTanY5
Pack 1 - go.bsky.app/QSzCkRM
Pack 2 - go.bsky.app/Q2bAb2E
Pack 3 - go.bsky.app/CnTanY5
January 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
These Starter Packs are essential for any XR enthusiast out there. Great work by @uploadvr.com and @henrystockdale.com, and thanks for including MIXED ❤️
Interesting piece by @jamiefeltham.bsky.social Right now PSVR 2 is being carried on the backs of some great developers. (1/2)
In his MIXED column “Gaming In Focus”, XR industry expert Jamie Feltham talks about the recent resurgence of PSVR 2. While Sony is scrapping more and more live service games, a better VR strategy could have led to significantly more success.
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PSVR 2: At least VR would have made Sony more money than cancelled live service games (probably)
Sony's VR strategy falters as live service games struggle, but PS VR2 offers hope in a shifting gaming landscape.
mixed-news.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Interesting piece by @jamiefeltham.bsky.social Right now PSVR 2 is being carried on the backs of some great developers. (1/2)
Nachdem ich das unsägliche Twitter verlassen habe, bin ich nun über den Umweg Threads hier gelandet. Ich hoffe, das war mein letzter Umzug. Also Blueskye, gibt's hier ein paar sympathische Menschen, die sich für Gaming, Virtual Reality, Mangas oder Wrestling begeistern können? 😊✌️
January 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Nachdem ich das unsägliche Twitter verlassen habe, bin ich nun über den Umweg Threads hier gelandet. Ich hoffe, das war mein letzter Umzug. Also Blueskye, gibt's hier ein paar sympathische Menschen, die sich für Gaming, Virtual Reality, Mangas oder Wrestling begeistern können? 😊✌️