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Quantum Threshold VR: The Wheel Remembers - A weaponized chair, rogue AIs, and emergent, high‑moment gameplay. (Game Review)

Quantum Threshold upends VR combat by seating you in a weaponized wheelchair and throwing you into a neon‑soaked, Techno Wraith‑infested dystopia. Engineered from the ground up for seated play, it’s a roguelike shooter that treats accessibility as a core design principle rather than an afterthought, every mechanic is tuned for the chair. You drift through gunfire with momentum‑driven controls, lay down turrets mid‑roll, and chain hacks and grenades into frantic, tactile encounters; what might seem like a limitation becomes a fierce, kinetic identity. The result is a bold, visceral experience where build choices, upgrades, and on‑the‑fly improvisation turn each run into a high‑stakes statement of survival. What it is Quantum Threshold thrusts you into constantly reshaping arenas where every run is a frantic scramble for loot, upgrades, and the next shot at escape. Between runs you return to a gritty hub‑world stronghold where earned salvage becomes permanent upgrades, letting you tail...

Hotel Infinity VR: Walk the Impossible - Turn your living room into an Escher hotel of portals and lifts. (Game Review)

Hotel Infinity invites you to wander a surreal, Escher‑tinged hotel using nothing but your own two feet. Built as a roomscale‑first VR experience from the creator of Manifold Garden, it swaps controller locomotion for physical movement inside a compact 2 m × 2 m play area, letting clever portals, lifts, and folding corridors stitch tiny steps into vast, impossible architecture. The effect is quietly uncanny: ordinary rooms become labyrinthine stages where perspective tricks and seamless transitions make the hotel feel far larger than your footprint, and every turn promises a new spatial surprise. How it plays The core idea is beautifully minimal: you physically walk your play area and the hotel’s architecture unfolds around you. Seamless portals, reconfiguring hallways, and cleverly timed lifts splice together impossible geometry so that a few deliberate steps unlock vast, non‑Euclidean environments. Puzzles are embedded in the space itself; rotate a balcony to reveal a stair, line up...

Laser Dance VR: Turn your living room into a spy film (Game Review)

Laser Dance , from the creator of Cubism, is a polished mixed‑reality party game that turns any living room into a cinematic laser obstacle course. Players shuttle between two buttons at opposite ends of the play area, navigating sequences of laser patterns that intelligently adapt to your room’s size, shape, and mobility settings. The mechanics are instantly approachable; duck, dodge, crawl, and weave; but the layered patterns and timing demands make mastery a satisfying challenge. The result is a social, sweat‑friendly experience that’s perfect for quick party rounds, competitive score chases, and repeatable, room‑aware fun. How it plays • Core loop : Move, dodge, duck, and crawl through evolving laser formations to hit the finish button; each level strings together distinct patterns that demand different body shapes, tempos, and timing, turning simple runs into rhythmic, full‑body challenges. • Adaptive design : Levels intelligently map to your room’s footprint and furniture layout ...

Cave Crave VR: The Cartography of Caverns - Realistic and fictional caves become navigable puzzles. (Game Review)

Cave Crave is a VR spelunking sim that forgoes cheap jump scares in favor of slow‑burn atmosphere and tactile exploration. It drops you into painstakingly realized real and fictional caves where the environment is both map and puzzle; every ledge, choke point, and yawning chasm demands careful reading and deliberate movement. The game turns basic tools; your headlamp, chalk marks, hammer, and ice axes; into meaningful choices, so progress feels earned rather than handed to you. The result is an immersive, physical experience that rewards patience, route‑planning, and a steady nerve in the dark. What you do • Explore : Venture into painstakingly recreated real caves, including a respectful Nutty Putty tribute with an audio guide by rescuer Brandon Kowallis, and a roster of fictional systems; each cave offers unique geometry, hazards, and secrets to uncover. • Navigate : Overcome steep faces, claustrophobic squeezes, and yawning chasms through deliberate route‑finding, precise swings, a...

MONOPOLY GO! Launches Spellbinding Harry Potter Collaboration With All-New Magical Maps and Features

Fans of MONOPOLY GO! and the Wizarding World are in for a magical surprise. Scopely has officially launched a brand-new, limited-time collaboration inspired by the Harry Potter films, transforming the global hit mobile game into an immersive, wizarding adventure now through February 4 . Beginning today, players—known in-game as “Tycoons”—can step into a reimagined universe where every corner of MONOPOLY GO! celebrates iconic characters, locations, and magical moments from the beloved franchise. Explore Hogwarts, Diagon Alley & More With New Seasonal Maps For the first time ever, players can journey through fully themed Seasonal Maps . These visually rich boards include: Hogwarts Castle Diagon Alley Festive Hogsmeade Village Each area is packed with magical details and interactive elements that blend MONOPOLY GO!’s signature charm with the atmosphere of the Wizarding World. Choose Your Hogwarts House With New House Crest Shields Players can now represent their favorite...

Amazon Prime Members Can Now Get a $250 Gift Card Instantly With the Prime Visa — Just in Time for Christmas Shopping

Amazon is offering one of its most generous credit card promotions yet, giving Prime members a simple way to boost their holiday budgets. For a limited time, anyone approved for the Prime Visa will instantly receive a $250 Amazon gift card — with no minimum spending required . The elevated bonus is $100 higher than the card’s usual welcome offer, and the best part is that the gift card is delivered immediately upon approval , allowing shoppers to use it right away for Christmas gifts, décor, or last-minute essentials. Instant $250 Gift Card With Approval Most applicants receive a fast decision, and once approved, the $250 credit automatically appears in your Amazon account. This means you can start shopping instantly — even before the physical card arrives. The Prime Visa also provides instant access , so cardholders can begin earning rewards immediately on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases. Why the Prime Visa Is a Strong Choice for Holiday Shopping For Prime members, the card h...

Booze & Baes: Naughty or Nice Single Edition Returns to The Camp This Thursday

  Looking to make a holiday connection—or maybe just find out whether you’re feeling naughty, nice, or a little of both? The Camp is turning up the festive flirtation this Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m. with the return of Booze & Baes: Naughty or Nice Edition , a playful holiday-themed singles night packed with good vibes, good drinks, and maybe even your next holidate. Hosted by the ever-charismatic Dray Laborde , the night features music by DJ Caddie , date-night prizes , and all the twinkling décor you need for the perfect holiday photo op. Seasonal cocktails and a warm, lively atmosphere make it the ideal spot for breaking the ice—or melting it entirely. One of the highlights of the night? Slide deck presentations. Yes, really. Guests are invited to nominate a single friend who needs a push into the dating scene. Put together your funniest, most convincing pitch and email it to cody@octohospitality.com . Only 10 presenters will be selected, so get them in fast. For th...

Smokey John’s BBQ Announces Holiday Smoked Turkey Pick-Up for Huntsville Families

A Huntsville holiday tradition is heating up as Smokey John’s BBQ rolls out its annual lineup of slow-smoked holiday meats, highlighted by the restaurant’s popular whole smoked turkey , now available for pre-order. Known for deep Southern flavors and long-style wood smoking, Smokey John’s BBQ is inviting families to skip the kitchen stress and bring home a professionally smoked centerpiece for their Christmas table. According to the seasonal menu released this week, the star of the lineup is the Smoked Turkey , priced at $65 , prepared low and slow to achieve its signature tender texture and rich, smoky aroma. In addition to whole turkeys, the restaurant is also offering several specialty meats for customers looking to build a full holiday spread: Smoked Turkey Breast – Boneless $25 | Bone-In $45 Smoked Ribs (Full Slab) – $40 Smoked Chicken – $35 To secure an order, customers are required to place a $25 deposit on whole turkeys, bone-in turkey breasts, and full slabs of ri...

Bring the Fun to Life with 123 Clown and Characters: Your One-Stop Shop for Kids’ Party Entertainment

  When it comes to creating unforgettable moments for children and families, 123 Clown & Characters stands out as one of the Southeast’s most trusted entertainment companies. Based in the Birmingham, Alabama area and serving AL, GA, MS, TN, and FL , the company has built a reputation for delivering professional, interactive, and joy-filled entertainment for birthday parties, school events, festivals, corporate gatherings, and community celebrations. ⭐ A Full Lineup of Characters and Entertainment 123 Clown & Characters offers a wide variety of performers to match any theme or party style. Whether you’re planning a magical princess party, a superhero-packed adventure, or a silly, laughter-filled clown visit, their roster has something for every child’s imagination. Services include: Clowns & Costumed Characters Colorful clowns, charming princesses, brave superheroes, and many other beloved characters available to delight and entertain kids of all ages. Face Pa...

Neolithic Dawn VR: Rise of the Ancestors - Open‑world exploration and improvisational survival across five sprawling maps. (Game Review)

Neolithic Dawn thrusts you into a brutal, beautiful stone‑age sandbox where survival is equal parts improvisation, spectacle, and improvisational theater. The Early Access build already telegraphs a bold, singular vision, physics‑first crafting that lets you fashion tools with your own hands, sprawling open worlds across five distinct maps, and a generational permadeath system that hands your mistakes and triumphs down the line, creating emergent stories that feel personal and consequential. When the systems click, encounters become cinematic: taming a beast mid‑hunt, cobbling a spear from flint and sinew, or shepherding your child through an ice cave are moments that stick. It’s raw and ambitious in all the best ways, alive with possibility, but unmistakably a work in progress; rough edges, stability hiccups, and UX gaps still temper the experience until the team finishes what they’ve started. What the game is now • Premise : Step into the life of a Neolithic hunter‑gatherer and carv...