The Original Oculus Quest Is Getting Air Link Support Soon
If you own an original Oculus Quest, you will soon be able to use Air Link, a feature that allows owners to wirelessly stream PC VR games and content from your gaming computer through your Quest VR without using a cable to connect the two devices. Previously, this has only been available on Quest 2.
Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the feature was coming via a comment he added to his recent post, which teases new features that would arrive as part of the Quest software update v30.

Last month Quest v29 added an update to Air Link, which allowed Quest 2 owners to play PC wireless VR games with a refresh rate of 120hz.
Oculus released its first-generation Quest headset in 2019. It quickly became one of the more popular head-mounted displays because it was a standalone headset that did not require external sensors or multiple cables. Unfortunately, the headset would get discounted just a little over a year after following the announcement of its successor, the Oculus Quest 2, which was released on October 13th, 2020.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/14/playing-pistol-whip-in-wireless-vr-oculus-quest"][poilib element="accentDivider"]Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
Razer Reveals Its New RGB Facemask, Shipping by 2021
Gaming peripheral company Razer had a surprise announcement as part of its E3 2021 keynote livestream. Where the developer announced new details on Project Hazel, its N95 smart mask that was unveiled at CES 2021, as a concept, before announcing it would actually make the mask in March.
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan confirmed that Project Hazel would release this year, with the first "supply drop" slated for early Q4. Due to the high demand for the RGB smart mask, Tan confirmed that the company would have limited quantities of Project Hazel "from the getgo."
While no release date was confirmed, Tan did confirm that Project Hazel will be sold exclusively on its website.
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Release date, but no price for Project Hazel yet.[/caption]Once Razer begins manufacturing the masks, the company will implement a "sales by drops," meaning that it will have a database of all the people interested in purchasing a Project Hazel mask and will inform those people when units are available for purchase.
Razer claims that Project Hazel is the world's smartest mask. It is a reusable N95 respirator that includes disc-type ventilators, Chroma RGB lighting, anti-fog coating, and voice projection.
Despite the release date a few months away, if you are interested in seeing how the mask would look on you, Razer has released a filter on Instagram, allowing you to use augmented reality to "try on" the mask.
If you want to be notified when Project Hazel is in stock, you can sign up on Razer's website right now.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="slug=razer-ces-2021-project-hazel&captions=true"]In addition to Project Hazel updates, Razer also announced three new products during its keynote, including a Razer Blade 14 powered by AMD processors, the first THX-certified monitor, and a 130W GaN charger.
We've rounded up every event announced so far for the all-digital E3 2021, and you can watch it all with us on IGN as part of our Summer of Gaming.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
Razer Reveals Its New RGB Facemask, Shipping by 2021
Gaming peripheral company Razer had a surprise announcement as part of its E3 2021 keynote livestream. Where the developer announced new details on Project Hazel, its N95 smart mask that was unveiled at CES 2021, as a concept, before announcing it would actually make the mask in March.
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan confirmed that Project Hazel would release this year, with the first "supply drop" slated for early Q4. Due to the high demand for the RGB smart mask, Tan confirmed that the company would have limited quantities of Project Hazel "from the getgo."
While no release date was confirmed, Tan did confirm that Project Hazel will be sold exclusively on its website.
[caption]
Release date, but no price for Project Hazel yet.[/caption]Once Razer begins manufacturing the masks, the company will implement a "sales by drops," meaning that it will have a database of all the people interested in purchasing a Project Hazel mask and will inform those people when units are available for purchase.
Razer claims that Project Hazel is the world's smartest mask. It is a reusable N95 respirator that includes disc-type ventilators, Chroma RGB lighting, anti-fog coating, and voice projection.
Despite the release date a few months away, if you are interested in seeing how the mask would look on you, Razer has released a filter on Instagram, allowing you to use augmented reality to "try on" the mask.
If you want to be notified when Project Hazel is in stock, you can sign up on Razer's website right now.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="slug=razer-ces-2021-project-hazel&captions=true"]In addition to Project Hazel updates, Razer also announced three new products during its keynote, including a Razer Blade 14 powered by AMD processors, the first THX-certified monitor, and a 130W GaN charger.
We've rounded up every event announced so far for the all-digital E3 2021, and you can watch it all with us on IGN as part of our Summer of Gaming.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
Inside Job: Netflix Reveals Cast for New Series from Gravity Falls’ Shion Takeuchi, Alex Hirsch
Netflix has announced the series regulars to its new adult animated series, Inside Job, which is coming from Gravity Falls' Shion Takeuchi and Alex Hirsch.
The cast was revealed as part of a sneak peek shown during Netflix's Studio Focus Panel at the Annecy International Film Festival on Monday, with Lizzy Caplan, Christian Slater, Clark Duke, Andrew Daly, Bobby Lee, John DiMaggio, Tisha Campbell, and Brett Gelman named as series regulars on the show. It officially marks the first project under Takeuchi's deal with the streaming giant.
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Image credit: Netflix[/caption]The dysfunctional team fronting the series consists of Reagan Ridley (Lizzy Caplen) who is described as Cognito Inc's antisocial tech genius and "office weirdo." According to Netflix, Reagan would "rather disarm a nuclear bomb than engage in small talk" but believes "the world could be a better place if everyone just listened to her." This includes her father, Rand Ridley (Christian Slater), the disgraced head of Cognito Inc who "got fired after a paranoid downward spiral" and "spends his unemployment plotting revenge, starting flame wars with Richard Dawkins, and being the worst roommate ever to his daughter."
As difficult as this father-daughter relationship is, Brett Hand (Clark Duke) is sure to bring some positive energy to the workplace, as Netflix describes this "genetically handsome" character as "a deeply sweet, caring guy who just wants everyone to like him." He apparently caught the eye of the Deep State because "his Greek years trained him to fit the psychological profile of the ultimate sheep."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/06/01/new-to-netflix-for-june-2021"]Even in a workplace filled with reptilian humanoid shapeshifters and psychic mushrooms, there must be a CEO and J.R. Scheimpough (Andrew Daly) is the "crafty executive" behind the high-flying job. Scheimpough is described as a schmoozer, the type of person who can "breeze through any ethical quandary with his signature cheerful smile."
Scheimpough's organization is also made up of Dr. Andre (Bobby Lee), "a free-spirited biochemist whose passion is experimenting with drugs, and sometimes, making them" when he isn't out partying or using mind erasing spray on his colleagues. Hopefully, this isn't the case for Glenn Dolphman (John DiMaggio), a "half-man, half-dolphin 100% conservative war hero" who is in charge of Cognito's arsenal, and "loves America so much he willingly had his DNA spliced with a dolphin in an unwarranted military experiment."
Gigi (Tisha Campbell) and Magic Myc (Brett Gelman) round out the team. Gigi is known as Cognito's "fast-talking Head of Media Manipulation and Subliminal Messages and office gossip queen." The gossip might leak before she gets to speak though, as Myc has the ability to tap into people's minds being "a psychic subterranean mushroom creature from a hive mind deep within Hollow Earth."
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The series will follow the daily grind for these characters, including committing the world's conspiracies, "from convoluted coverups to secret societies to masked orgy etiquette." According to the synopsis, "Reagan thinks she can make a difference, if only she could manage her unhinged, manifesto-writing father, her irresponsible coworkers, and finally snag the promotion she's been dreaming about."
Inside Job comes from creator and showrunner Shion Takeuchi and executive producer Alex Hirsch. Takeuchi previously worked on Pixar's Monsters University and Inside Out. She has also staffed on several animated series, including The Regular Show, and Gravity Falls, which was created for the Disney Channel by Hirsch, who signed a multi-year deal with Netflix in 2018.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Inside Job: Netflix Reveals Cast for New Series from Gravity Falls’ Shion Takeuchi, Alex Hirsch
Netflix has announced the series regulars to its new adult animated series, Inside Job, which is coming from Gravity Falls' Shion Takeuchi and Alex Hirsch.
The cast was revealed as part of a sneak peek shown during Netflix's Studio Focus Panel at the Annecy International Film Festival on Monday, with Lizzy Caplan, Christian Slater, Clark Duke, Andrew Daly, Bobby Lee, John DiMaggio, Tisha Campbell, and Brett Gelman named as series regulars on the show. It officially marks the first project under Takeuchi's deal with the streaming giant.
[caption]
Image credit: Netflix[/caption]The dysfunctional team fronting the series consists of Reagan Ridley (Lizzy Caplen) who is described as Cognito Inc's antisocial tech genius and "office weirdo." According to Netflix, Reagan would "rather disarm a nuclear bomb than engage in small talk" but believes "the world could be a better place if everyone just listened to her." This includes her father, Rand Ridley (Christian Slater), the disgraced head of Cognito Inc who "got fired after a paranoid downward spiral" and "spends his unemployment plotting revenge, starting flame wars with Richard Dawkins, and being the worst roommate ever to his daughter."
As difficult as this father-daughter relationship is, Brett Hand (Clark Duke) is sure to bring some positive energy to the workplace, as Netflix describes this "genetically handsome" character as "a deeply sweet, caring guy who just wants everyone to like him." He apparently caught the eye of the Deep State because "his Greek years trained him to fit the psychological profile of the ultimate sheep."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/06/01/new-to-netflix-for-june-2021"]Even in a workplace filled with reptilian humanoid shapeshifters and psychic mushrooms, there must be a CEO and J.R. Scheimpough (Andrew Daly) is the "crafty executive" behind the high-flying job. Scheimpough is described as a schmoozer, the type of person who can "breeze through any ethical quandary with his signature cheerful smile."
Scheimpough's organization is also made up of Dr. Andre (Bobby Lee), "a free-spirited biochemist whose passion is experimenting with drugs, and sometimes, making them" when he isn't out partying or using mind erasing spray on his colleagues. Hopefully, this isn't the case for Glenn Dolphman (John DiMaggio), a "half-man, half-dolphin 100% conservative war hero" who is in charge of Cognito's arsenal, and "loves America so much he willingly had his DNA spliced with a dolphin in an unwarranted military experiment."
Gigi (Tisha Campbell) and Magic Myc (Brett Gelman) round out the team. Gigi is known as Cognito's "fast-talking Head of Media Manipulation and Subliminal Messages and office gossip queen." The gossip might leak before she gets to speak though, as Myc has the ability to tap into people's minds being "a psychic subterranean mushroom creature from a hive mind deep within Hollow Earth."
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The series will follow the daily grind for these characters, including committing the world's conspiracies, "from convoluted coverups to secret societies to masked orgy etiquette." According to the synopsis, "Reagan thinks she can make a difference, if only she could manage her unhinged, manifesto-writing father, her irresponsible coworkers, and finally snag the promotion she's been dreaming about."
Inside Job comes from creator and showrunner Shion Takeuchi and executive producer Alex Hirsch. Takeuchi previously worked on Pixar's Monsters University and Inside Out. She has also staffed on several animated series, including The Regular Show, and Gravity Falls, which was created for the Disney Channel by Hirsch, who signed a multi-year deal with Netflix in 2018.
[poilib element="accentDivider"]Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Black Panther Will Come to Marvel’s Avengers This Summer – E3 2021
Marvel's Avengers showed off its War for Wakanda expansion, featuring the addition of Black Panther as a playable character, this August 2021.
Revealed during the Square Enix conference at E3 2021, we saw a trailer for the Wakanda-themed expansion, showing off much of the story, as well as a good look at T'Challa himself, and villain Ulysses Klaue.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="slug=marvels-avengers-black-panther-screenshots-e3-2021&captions=true"]We also saw mention of a Cosmic Cube update, which adds a new mission in which the Avengers take on the Scientist Supreme, and another update that will add a new Patrol mode, featuring randomized, replayable boss fights.
Our review of Marvel's Avengers at launch was lukewarm on the game largely because of its repetitive, unrewarding post-game content. Major additions like this may help to spice up for those looking for new experiences in the game.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/06/13/marvels-avengers-expansion-black-panther-war-for-wakanda-cinematic-trailer-2160p-30fps-vp9-lq-128kbit-aac-mkv-1623613842008mkv"][poilib element="accentDivider"]Black Panther Will Come to Marvel’s Avengers This Summer – E3 2021
Marvel's Avengers showed off its War for Wakanda expansion, featuring the addition of Black Panther as a playable character, this August 2021.
Revealed during the Square Enix conference at E3 2021, we saw a trailer for the Wakanda-themed expansion, showing off much of the story, as well as a good look at T'Challa himself, and villain Ulysses Klaue.
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="slug=marvels-avengers-black-panther-screenshots-e3-2021&captions=true"]We also saw mention of a Cosmic Cube update, which adds a new mission in which the Avengers take on the Scientist Supreme, and another update that will add a new Patrol mode, featuring randomized, replayable boss fights.
Our review of Marvel's Avengers at launch was lukewarm on the game largely because of its repetitive, unrewarding post-game content. Major additions like this may help to spice up for those looking for new experiences in the game.
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/06/13/marvels-avengers-expansion-black-panther-war-for-wakanda-cinematic-trailer-2160p-30fps-vp9-lq-128kbit-aac-mkv-1623613842008mkv"][poilib element="accentDivider"]Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Intermission Review – Half-Measure
Final Fantasy VII Remake's tone often slides between light, funny moments and dark, tragic drama. But from the first moments of Intermission, the DLC mission added to the game with its Intergrade PlayStation 5 upgrade, it's clear this new episode is mostly a comedy. In jumps Yuffie, one of the original game's optional characters, and immediately her dangerous espionage mission to infiltrate the evil Shinra Corporation in Midgar is played like a kid goofing off. It's a vibe that really works for the DLC, trading on the fact that Remake continues to be great about establishing fun, eccentric characters.
Taking place in the middle of Remake's story, during the portion in which Cloud is separated from his compatriots, it follows Yuffie as she embarks on a mission to steal a secret Shinra weapon on behalf of her homeland, Wutai. Though the mission is dangerous, Yuffie approaches it with all the seriousness of a kid playing pretend--even though she's on her way to first meet with Midgar's Shinra resistance movement, Avalanche, and then sneak into the headquarters of a company that recently concluded a full-scale war with her home.
The trouble with Intermission is that this side story doesn't feel essential to anything going on. Sure, the DLC is providing context and backstory for a character that fans of the original Final Fantasy VII know will show up later in the story, but Yuffie's mission is largely about her wandering around areas we've already seen, floating past but barely interacting with Remake's cast, and taking part in minigames to waste some time. Yuffie's a fun character to spend time with, even if you don't have history with her from the first iteration of Final Fantasy VII, but it all comes off as a tease for something better down the road in FF7 Remake's next installment. And after the remarkably deep and excellently realized version of the story that is Remake, Intermission feels like exactly that: a half-measure to fill time while we wait for the real show.
Continue Reading at GameSpotFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Intermission Review – Half-Measure
Final Fantasy VII Remake's tone often slides between light, funny moments and dark, tragic drama. But from the first moments of Intermission, the DLC mission added to the game with its Intergrade PlayStation 5 upgrade, it's clear this new episode is mostly a comedy. In jumps Yuffie, one of the original game's optional characters, and immediately her dangerous espionage mission to infiltrate the evil Shinra Corporation in Midgar is played like a kid goofing off. It's a vibe that really works for the DLC, trading on the fact that Remake continues to be great about establishing fun, eccentric characters.
Taking place in the middle of Remake's story, during the portion in which Cloud is separated from his compatriots, it follows Yuffie as she embarks on a mission to steal a secret Shinra weapon on behalf of her homeland, Wutai. Though the mission is dangerous, Yuffie approaches it with all the seriousness of a kid playing pretend--even though she's on her way to first meet with Midgar's Shinra resistance movement, Avalanche, and then sneak into the headquarters of a company that recently concluded a full-scale war with her home.
The trouble with Intermission is that this side story doesn't feel essential to anything going on. Sure, the DLC is providing context and backstory for a character that fans of the original Final Fantasy VII know will show up later in the story, but Yuffie's mission is largely about her wandering around areas we've already seen, floating past but barely interacting with Remake's cast, and taking part in minigames to waste some time. Yuffie's a fun character to spend time with, even if you don't have history with her from the first iteration of Final Fantasy VII, but it all comes off as a tease for something better down the road in FF7 Remake's next installment. And after the remarkably deep and excellently realized version of the story that is Remake, Intermission feels like exactly that: a half-measure to fill time while we wait for the real show.
Continue Reading at GameSpotGuilty Gear Strive Review — Burning Like A Roman Cancel
Guilty Gear Strive is, like so many of its predecessors, the pinnacle of a certain kind of fighting game. The series, known for its highly technical (read: complicated) set of systems, rewards players for investing time to master both its universal systems and the nuances of its individual characters in a way that few other series have. Strive maintains that tradition and throws in a couple new ideas that bolster its bold anime-inspired flash without making the game any harder to learn. While the core fighting experience has only improved, many of the game's less savory tendencies remain in place, including its non-playable story "mode" and yet another set of kludgy Arc System Works-style avatar-based matchmaking menus. As in most fighting games, those problems are secondary: Players, particularly veterans, who want to put in work will find Guilty Gear Strive to be a wild time.
If you're counting, Strive is the eighth primary entry in the Guilty Gear franchise, so its fighting style is something of a known quantity. Strive retains many of the nuances of recent entries in the series. There's the tension gauge, a special meter that increases when you attack or move towards your opponent and fills more slowly when you play defense. There's faultless defense, a strategic extra block that trades tension to prevent chip damage and help you get some distance from an opponent. For a newcomer or casual player, Strive will feel just like a Street Fighter-style fighting game. Most special moves feature quarter-circles and charge motions, and thus may feel familiar at a glance, but there are many, many small nuances for you to learn in order to get the most out of its particular mechanics.
There are two major changes that longtime players will need to adjust to. Strive removes the "Gatling system," a sort of hierarchy for canceling attacks to sustain combos, and changes the series' signature "Roman Cancel" system, which allows you to trade half of the tension meter to cut short the animation before or after an attack to more quickly recover. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not yet an expert on how to use these mechanics to great effect, but it seems that the combination of these two leads to more back-and-forth with shorter combos. I found that most of my fights, even against players way beyond my skill level, kept to a rapid tempo filled with short organic combos--flurries of light attacks anchored by a heavy or special. In theory, the Roman Cancel opens the door for high-level players to unlock longer strings with a precisely timed maneuver that keeps a combo from ending.
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