Guide
Virtual Reality
Our Virtual Reality section is where we explore the fast-moving world of VR and AR technology. We cover new headsets, tracking systems, hardware developments, and upcoming VR game releases while keeping a close eye on the ideas pushing immersive gaming forward.
Alongside news coverage, you’ll find hands-on impressions, practical testing, interviews, and deeper analysis of the technology behind the experience. VR changes quickly, and not every innovation has a lasting impact. We aim to show which developments genuinely move the medium forward and which trends are likely to disappear just as fast.
Josef plays anything that hooks him with a compelling story and innovative gameplay mechanics. As part of the XR editorial team at heise online, he's also highly knowledgeable in the fields of VR, AR, and mixed reality.
Ilona brings you the latest news and helpful guides every day. She feels most at home in the worlds of horror, adventure, and platformers. She only wishes real life came with trophies for everyday situations, too.
Patrick is the founder of the YouTube channel "ZockStube" and has been deeply involved with XR topics and the Meta Quest for years. He tests new VR games, hardware, and XR technologies, combining entertainment with honest impressions and technical expertise.
