Browsing: 2026

I’ve been covering virtual reality since the original Oculus Rift Development Kit launched more than a decade ago. Since then, I’ve tested every major VR headset, including experimental AR devices like Google Glass and the Microsoft HoloLens (not to mention the growing variety of smart glasses). These days, there are headsets in every shape, size,…

Another awards season has come and gone, and once again, Landman is on the outside looking in. Despite months of industry buzz surrounding Season 2, Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ hit walked away from the 2026 Emmy nominations without a single major nomination, extending one of television’s strangest streaks

Last week, MonsterVine attended Anime Expo. Of course, the convention was filled with anime news breaking every other minute; there were a couple of other things for people to enjoy. Although the name might be a bit misleading, the convention featured a variety of games for people to play. Most of the games I got…

Gakuran is a Roblox slice of life game set in a Japanese town in 2007. As you explore the town, you’ll hang out with friends, play minigames, and maybe even do some roleplaying (or maybe you’ll just beat everyone up, which is apparently every player’s favorite thing to do as noted in the game’s description)

Roll to Defend is a Roblox game that combines RNG games with the platform’s tower defense craze. As you automatically roll for new units in the background, you’ll build your team, watch as your strongest units defend your base, and save up to buy new upgrades alongside entirely new areas