Browsing: Virtual Identity & Avatars

High-quality videos from VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) and virtual creators are uploaded every day. From among them, I’ll introduce some videos that I personally think you should definitely watch. In particular, I’ll delve deeper into unique works, works with high technical skill and planning ability, and works that are timely, capturing the fun, effort, and talent…

Every match played in Star Fox’s Battle Mode on Nintendo Switch 2 now chips away at a much bigger prize than bragging rights: a personal Battle Banner and unlockable GameChat avatars that only unlock through repeated play. The 4v4 multiplayer mode was added to Velan Studios’ remakeon June 25, 2026, according to patch notes

HTC’s XR content production company, VIVE ORIGINALS, has launched the virtual idol audition program “VPOP ASIA.” The program began airing on July 18th on TVBS and CATCHPLAY+ in Taiwan. From July 23rd onwards, it will also be streamed every Thursday at 9 PM (Japan time) on the official VPOP ASIA YouTube channel and Twitch.

In VRChat, a wide variety of content is released day and night, from game worlds where you can play with friends to scenic worlds perfect for relaxing. In this series, we will pick out and introduce some of the most visually appealing worlds from the vast number of available worlds.

a Gaussian splatting tool for VRChat, has been updated to version 4. VRCGS is a Unity editor extension and Udon runtime that converts 3D Gaussian splatting scan data into content for VRChat worlds. The developer is Mykhailo Moroz

There’s always a degree of risk when a professional baseball team calls in someone from outside the sporting world to throw a game’s ceremonial first pitch. Sure, the celebrity might be popular and charismatic, but do they have the arm to put the ball over the plate all the way from the pitcher’s mound?

The beating (undead) heart… Red Kiss. Photograph: Fellow TravellerThe beating (undead) heart… Red Kiss. Photograph: Fellow Traveller

A new study has shown that people like virtual influencers more when they are cartoonish or stylised, rather than when they strive for realism.

VR is not just about games. The best VR headsets are also powerful tools for productivity, creativity, fitness, and social connection. These ten apps and utilities are essential software for anyone who owns a VR headset in 2026, whether you use it for work, play, or both. We refresh this list as apps launch, evolve,…

Operated by ANYCOLOR Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Riku Tazumi), NIJISANJI EN, in partnership with Virgin Music, the Japanese music label of Universal Music G.K. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoshi Fujikura), will release the second digital single, “MERORI,” by “BY THE BEAT,” a four-member VTuber unit from NIJISANJI EN, the English-speaking branch…