VR boxing game Golden Gloves is, like, hosting this official tournament really soon—get ready. You know, it dropped in 2022 through early access, and Engine Room VR, those folks behind the game, just said, hey, the very first eGoldenGloves National Championship thing is kicking off this week. Yeah, it’s happening alongside the 102nd annual National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. So, let’s dive in—it’s all set at Tulsa’s Arvest Convention Center on May 16, 3pm PT if you’re keeping track. Oh, and don’t worry if you can’t be there—totally gonna stream it from the game’s YouTube channel.
I read somewhere, maybe a press release? Yes, definitely a press release—and they’re saying this is like a “first-of-its-kind” deal. VR boxers jumping into the ring via Golden Gloves on Quest, and it’s right there with the amateurs slugging it out. Crazy, right? They’ve got this plan buzzing for more events all year round, and if you’re one of those info junkies, check out their official website for the nitty-gritty details.
So, it’s not like VR boxing is brand new on Quest, okay? We’ve seen others, like The Thrill of the Fight 2 and, of course, its OG version. But Golden Gloves, they claim it’s punching for that competitive vibe with a side of fitness. You’ve got solo and multiplayer modes to keep you busy, and they’ve cooked up some spicy anti-cheat & anti-flail features to keep those sneaky spammers in check.
And yeah, you can grab Golden Gloves VR right now if you’re vibing with early access on Meta Quest and Steam. The full-blown release is coming this fall on Quest—so keep your eyes peeled.
