Nicholas Sutrich
@gwanatu.bsky.social
Senior Content Producer — Smartphones & VR at Android Central. Reach me at [email protected]. Gwanatu everywhere.
First I see a "Stray, but a dog instead of a cat" game announced this week and now this. Doggo lovers are about to get some nice treats
Inu Atsume VR swaps cats for dogs with a new virtual pet sim from the Neko Atsume developers, and it's out next week on Quest.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/inu-atsume-v...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/inu-atsume-v...
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
First I see a "Stray, but a dog instead of a cat" game announced this week and now this. Doggo lovers are about to get some nice treats
The visual appeal of this phone has grown on me significantly, and I think it looks better in person than in pictures. What hasn't grown on me are the stupid, uncomfortable flat sides. My GOSH I hate this design trend. Hate hate, double hate, loathe entirely.
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The visual appeal of this phone has grown on me significantly, and I think it looks better in person than in pictures. What hasn't grown on me are the stupid, uncomfortable flat sides. My GOSH I hate this design trend. Hate hate, double hate, loathe entirely.
Earlier this week, I got an update for my Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1s and BOY OH BOY did they improve stabilization! You can also now select between stabilization options, but the auto mode does a great job out of the box. Check out the difference!
youtu.be/HwtY0iKr_tc
youtu.be/HwtY0iKr_tc
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got a MASSIVE video quality upgrade
YouTube video by Nick Sutrich
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Earlier this week, I got an update for my Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1s and BOY OH BOY did they improve stabilization! You can also now select between stabilization options, but the auto mode does a great job out of the box. Check out the difference!
youtu.be/HwtY0iKr_tc
youtu.be/HwtY0iKr_tc
I've been doing some testing on Meta Quest v83 PTC and, so far, seamless multitasking doesn't seem like it has the nasty memory leak problem it's had since May. Can anyone else corroborate?
www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtu...
www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtu...
This Meta Quest bug has plagued users for months. Now it may finally be fixed
Seamless multitasking is finally out of beta.
www.androidcentral.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I've been doing some testing on Meta Quest v83 PTC and, so far, seamless multitasking doesn't seem like it has the nasty memory leak problem it's had since May. Can anyone else corroborate?
www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtu...
www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtu...
Won't lie. I cried a little here. Guess I am old 😭
That's awesome dude, I love the internet and being old.
October 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Won't lie. I cried a little here. Guess I am old 😭
Oakley Meta Vanguard is finally here! They're the most unique smart/AI glasses on the market thanks to the rugged style, centered camera, IP67 protection, and Garmin integration. Michael Hicks for AC says they're "basically the Ultra smartwatch" of the smart glasses category.
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Oakley Meta Vanguard is finally here! They're the most unique smart/AI glasses on the market thanks to the rugged style, centered camera, IP67 protection, and Garmin integration. Michael Hicks for AC says they're "basically the Ultra smartwatch" of the smart glasses category.
Picked up the Forgotten Fairyland course for Walkabout Mini Golf today and played with some friends from the RuffTalkVR Discord. Brilliant course, as always, and perfectly themed for spooky season! 'lil montage video of the fun:
youtu.be/7cN0LSgvgs8
youtu.be/7cN0LSgvgs8
Walkabout Mini Golf - Forgotten Fairyland haunted theme park
YouTube video by Nick Sutrich
youtu.be
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Picked up the Forgotten Fairyland course for Walkabout Mini Golf today and played with some friends from the RuffTalkVR Discord. Brilliant course, as always, and perfectly themed for spooky season! 'lil montage video of the fun:
youtu.be/7cN0LSgvgs8
youtu.be/7cN0LSgvgs8
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September 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Hello, Bluesky! Android Central has officially landed. We're excited to bring our expert analysis, breaking news, and reviews on all things Android and tech to this platform. Give us a follow to stay in the loop!
Anyone ever use one of these gaming pillows for a Steam Deck or Switch 2? I'm considering picking one up as a more permanent solution versus just piling up a bunch of pillows on the couch.
September 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Anyone ever use one of these gaming pillows for a Steam Deck or Switch 2? I'm considering picking one up as a more permanent solution versus just piling up a bunch of pillows on the couch.
Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel in the works?? This is the BEST news leading up to Meta Connect!
www.uploadvr.com/batman-arkha...
www.uploadvr.com/batman-arkha...
Batman: Arkham Shadow Sequel Entering Development, Voice Actor Confirms
A Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel is about to enter development, the voice actor for Commissioner Gordon confirmed.
www.uploadvr.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel in the works?? This is the BEST news leading up to Meta Connect!
www.uploadvr.com/batman-arkha...
www.uploadvr.com/batman-arkha...
This is why I play video games. A PARKOUR TRICKING MECH BATTLING TRAIN!!!
youtu.be/r6IaYHT1M0g?...
youtu.be/r6IaYHT1M0g?...
Denshattack! - Official Reveal Trailer | gamescom 2025
YouTube video by IGN
youtu.be
August 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This is why I play video games. A PARKOUR TRICKING MECH BATTLING TRAIN!!!
youtu.be/r6IaYHT1M0g?...
youtu.be/r6IaYHT1M0g?...
E readers are so amazing. Reading Project Hail Mary on the BigMe HighBreak Pro on a long drive back home. Really impressed with this as an E Ink phone and easily the best one I've used so far. Feels like a regular Android phone with a paper display.
July 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
E readers are so amazing. Reading Project Hail Mary on the BigMe HighBreak Pro on a long drive back home. Really impressed with this as an E Ink phone and easily the best one I've used so far. Feels like a regular Android phone with a paper display.
Power is out, portable gaming systems are on!
July 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Power is out, portable gaming systems are on!
I took my Oakley Meta HSTNs on several runs and to the gym and came away generally impressed. Image stabilization from these frames, in particular, is stunning and is probably the biggest selling point for anyone looking to capture their outings.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBL0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBL0...
Oakley Meta HSTN running and workout tests reveal a super power!
YouTube video by Nick Sutrich
www.youtube.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I took my Oakley Meta HSTNs on several runs and to the gym and came away generally impressed. Image stabilization from these frames, in particular, is stunning and is probably the biggest selling point for anyone looking to capture their outings.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBL0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBL0...
I only just now saw that there's a gameplay overview for House House's new game Big Walk, and I don't think I've ever seen a more perfect example of a title that would benefit immensely from an optional VR mode.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ez...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ez...
Big Walk - Gameplay Overview
YouTube video by House House
www.youtube.com
July 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I only just now saw that there's a gameplay overview for House House's new game Big Walk, and I don't think I've ever seen a more perfect example of a title that would benefit immensely from an optional VR mode.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ez...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ez...
This is some really excellent mixed reality capture @uploadvr.com !
Table Troopers Review-In-Progress: A Tactical Early Access Mixed Reality Gem share.google/qQ18GLEPCDTI...
Table Troopers Review-In-Progress: A Tactical Early Access Mixed Reality Gem share.google/qQ18GLEPCDTI...
Table Troopers Review-In-Progress: A Tactical Early Access Mixed Reality Gem
Table Troopers is an intuitive tactical mixed reality multiplayer game worth your time, and it's out now in early access on Quest.
share.google
July 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is some really excellent mixed reality capture @uploadvr.com !
Table Troopers Review-In-Progress: A Tactical Early Access Mixed Reality Gem share.google/qQ18GLEPCDTI...
Table Troopers Review-In-Progress: A Tactical Early Access Mixed Reality Gem share.google/qQ18GLEPCDTI...
I love how Nintendo constantly changes paradigms in big "reboot" releases. When BotW came out, suddenly you could go anywhere, climb anything, fly when you wanted. It ruined other open world games for me. Totally spoiled the player and gave true navigational freedom.
July 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I love how Nintendo constantly changes paradigms in big "reboot" releases. When BotW came out, suddenly you could go anywhere, climb anything, fly when you wanted. It ruined other open world games for me. Totally spoiled the player and gave true navigational freedom.
Oakley Meta HSTN's in the house! I've got a quick unboxing video and compared them to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, if you're curious 🧐
youtu.be/R0GmEv7HhRk
youtu.be/R0GmEv7HhRk
Oakley Meta HSTN Unboxing and first impressions vs Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
YouTube video by Nick Sutrich
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Oakley Meta HSTN's in the house! I've got a quick unboxing video and compared them to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, if you're curious 🧐
youtu.be/R0GmEv7HhRk
youtu.be/R0GmEv7HhRk
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#gamejobs #gamedev
🎯 Principal Project Manager
🎨 Creative Services Director
#gamejobs #gamedev
July 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Polyarc is hiring! 💚🎮 We are a flexible remote studio committed to collaboration, mentorship, accountability, and creative expression. 🎨 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!
🎯 Principal Project Manager
🎨 Creative Services Director
#gamejobs #gamedev
🎯 Principal Project Manager
🎨 Creative Services Director
#gamejobs #gamedev
This is the way for these kinds of games. I loved the early access and hope this brings more people into the fray!
Brazen Blaze, a melee-focused 3v3 VR multiplayer brawler, is going free-to-play tomorrow on Quest and Steam:
Brazen Blaze Is The Latest VR Multiplayer Game Going Free-To-Play
Brazen Blaze, a melee-focused 3v3 VR multiplayer brawler, is going free-to-play tomorrow on Quest and Steam.
www.uploadvr.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This is the way for these kinds of games. I loved the early access and hope this brings more people into the fray!
I'm so over Switch 2 sensationalism. No, Nintendo didn't already hit the limits of the Switch 2 hardware. This is how every console cycle works. In 7 years we'll have something twice as complex as Bananza and go HOW DOES THIS RUN ON THIS HARDWARE?!?!?
July 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I'm so over Switch 2 sensationalism. No, Nintendo didn't already hit the limits of the Switch 2 hardware. This is how every console cycle works. In 7 years we'll have something twice as complex as Bananza and go HOW DOES THIS RUN ON THIS HARDWARE?!?!?
I think I found my next The Witness/Viewfinder style game.
Isle Be There 2025: Go through a poetic walk through this strange world to find out your brother's side of the story and help him grieve.
isart-digital.itch.io/islebethere
isart-digital.itch.io/islebethere
July 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I think I found my next The Witness/Viewfinder style game.
3 DAYS UNTIL BONANA
July 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
3 DAYS UNTIL BONANA
I don't know who needs to hear this, but A HANDS-ON IS NOT A REVIEW. A review is when you spend ample time with a device and can pick out positive and negative points through EXPERIENCE with the device. A hands-on is just a first impressions piece.
July 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but A HANDS-ON IS NOT A REVIEW. A review is when you spend ample time with a device and can pick out positive and negative points through EXPERIENCE with the device. A hands-on is just a first impressions piece.
The large graph does make you appreciate the difference.
NEW: EA CEO Andrew Wilson was paid $30.5 million in cash and stock this past year, up about $5m from a year ago
Since the U.S. requires companies to compare CEO pay to employee pay, I made an EA pay chart
To make it work, I had to make it VERY TALL
Take a look: www.gamefile.news/p/ea-ceo-and...
Since the U.S. requires companies to compare CEO pay to employee pay, I made an EA pay chart
To make it work, I had to make it VERY TALL
Take a look: www.gamefile.news/p/ea-ceo-and...
EA CEO’s pay is up, as EA worker median income drops
Behold, the tallest chart in Game File history. PLUS: EA execs were paid (a little) more for boosting generative AI
www.gamefile.news
June 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The large graph does make you appreciate the difference.