Expect new announcements and gameplay
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, Inc., is hosting a Quest Gaming Showcase. The company will debut some news about its Quest virtual reality headset, and it’ll do so on April 20.
TheMeta Quest Gaming Showcase, formerly the Oculus Gaming Showcase, will air on many different streaming platforms.Facebook,YouTube,Twitch, and Oculus TV will all carry the showcase at 10 a.m. PT on April 20.
So yes, get your 4/20 jokes out of the way now. The overlap is very fun. That being said, we could be in store for some interesting reveals. The announcement says viewers can expect new game announcements, first looks at gameplay, and updates on games coming in the next year.
For context, last Oculus Gaming Showcase was when Capcom showed more ofResident Evil 4VR, following a reveal earlier that month. The companyalso showcasedmore about rhythm-shooterPistol Whip,Warhammer 40,000: Battle Sister,Lone Echo 2, andStar Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge.
If you’re a Meta Quest 2 owner, it’s probably worth tuning in to see what’s coming to the headset.
Virtual reality competition is looking to heat up too, as Sony has been slowly rolling out info about its upcoming headset. It showed offthe headsetand controller design, ditching the Move controllers for some rounded new controllers and a vented headset.
There are some big games coming to virtual reality, as well. Skydance confirmed a a follow-up to popular VR gameThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinnersison the way, dubbedChapter 2: Retribution. The new 3D remake of the classicColossal CaveAdventure, made by Sierra On-Line founders Ken and Roberta Williams, isalso headed to VR.
