Nicholas Sutrich
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Whether it's VR, smart home gadgets, or something else that beeps and boops, he's been writing about it since 2011. Reach him on Twitter or Instagram @Gwanatu
Latest articles by Nicholas Sutrich
Valheim tips and tricks: Beginner's guide to your first days and beyond
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The game won't hold your hand, but we can help guide it.
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond VR review — A tattered formula covered with patches
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond pays homage to the veterans who laid down their lives in the 20th century World Wars, but numerous gameplay issues make for quite the grim VR experience.
The X-Ring controller prototype shows that Microsoft is interested in VR, after all
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Microsoft X-Rings is a brand new VR controller concept from the company, showing that it's still pursuing VR in innovative ways.
Lone Echo 2 review: The Rift goes out with a sonic boom
By Nicholas Sutrich published
400 years haven't severed Jack and Liv's unbreakable bond.
VR developers prove that Steam Deck isn't a mobile VR console just yet
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Steam Deck is an incredibly capable, AMD-powered mobile console from Valve, but its VR capabilities might be a bit more difficult to assess than initially thought.
Turns out Lone Echo II isn't launching this month
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Lone Echo II was supposed to come out this month, but it's been delayed again. Here's when you can expect it to finally enter orbit.
Oculus is killing off its proprietary PC VR APIs in favor of OpenXR
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Oculus announced that it was deprecating its proprietary Oculus PC APIs in favor of using the OpenXR, starting August 31, 2021.
SteamVR gets an open-source upgrade as Valve transitions to the OpenXR API
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Valve's move comes at a time when Oculus is gaining the upper hand in market share.
Now you can get your HTC Vive repaired at iFixit thanks to new partnership
By Nicholas Sutrich published
HTC Vive headsets and accessories can now be repaired at your local iFixit store thanks to a new partnership between the two companies.
List of Valheim known bugs and launch issues
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Valheim is amazing, but it's still a Steam Early Access game. That means there are some pretty big bugs you need to watch out for while the developers continue to make the game!
Samsung is discontinuing its PC-to-phone game streaming app PlayGalaxy Link
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Samsung's short-lived experimental PC-to-phone gaming streaming service, PlayGalaxy, will be calling it quits in just over a week. Replacing it is the new partnership with Microsoft's Xbox xCloud.
HTC's new Vive Trackers are smaller, longer-lasting, and can see you smile
By Nicholas Sutrich published
You can't keep a good Vive down.
Valheim for PC: List of Armor and Shields
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Valheim is full of amazing armor and shields to craft, but which ones are best? We've got a list of all of them and how to make them!
Pistol Whip 2089 VR Review: The future is as bleak as it is bright
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Pistol Whip makes the natural evolution from rhythm shooter to bullet-hell.
Until You Fall review: Brutally difficult, endlessly rewarding
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
The difficulty of Dark Souls meets the endless replayability of a dungeon crawler.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners review: Zombie survival at its finest
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A flooded, zombie-infested New Orleans sets the stage for this incredible zombie survival game.
Gnomes & Goblins VR Review: Jon Favreau's attempt at Animal Crossing
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
It's like if you took Animal Crossing and mixed it with Harvest moon, except you're farming with goblins to brew better beer.
Facebook's new VR prototype looks like a snazzy pair of sunglasses
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
It reminds us of the Nintendo Virtual Boy — except much smaller and decidedly greener.
SpellPunk VR Early Access Review - Style over substance
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Multiplayer wizarding duels in outer space.
Valheim fishing guide: Use the fishing pole to catch bass, tuna, and more
By Nicholas Sutrich published
There are fish in the waters of Valheim, but how do you catch them? We'll show you where to get the pole, the bait, and how to catch those slippery fish.
Valheim servers: How to play multiplayer with a dedicated server
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Arizona Sunshine heads back to the trailer park with a new horde mode map
By Nicholas Sutrich published
The endless fun of horde mode is getting a brand new locale in Arizona Sunshine's latest Oculus Quest update.
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