Man, so it’s 2025 and WNBA’s kicking off again, and Meta’s got this thing going—livestreaming games on Quest. I mean, Xtadium app and all that, sounds fancy right? Maybe it’s just me, but I love the idea of plopping on my couch and watching hoops like I’m actually there… without leaving my snacks.
They’re serving up 20 live games, and get this—five of them in 180-degree immersive video. What does that even look like? Almost like you’re sitting courtside, I guess. No idea how they pull it off, but it sounds wild. Why do I care? No clue, but I do.
Oh, and these games? Mainly happening on this US-only Xtadium app. I know, bummer if you’re outside the US. But there’s more—virtual watch parties. Private ones if you’re feeling like a solo vibe, or join the public jams at NBA Arena on Horizon Worlds. Social VR, baby! It’s like the future but now.
Starting May 27, you can snag some cool WNBA-branded avatar merch straight from Horizon Worlds. Been thinking about upgrading my virtual wardrobe… or maybe not. Decisions, decisions.
Now, here’s the catch, there’s this thing with geo-restrictions. Yeah, so if you’re too close to the actual game, surprise, you might be blacked out. Honestly, can’t wrap my head around that logic.
Alright, let’s talk games for a sec. Not all of them, just the ones that pop:
– May 18: Minnesota versus LA. Afternoon gig. Could be interesting.
– May 27: An “immersive” one—I need to see what that’s about. Chicago’s in Phoenix. Evening slam.
– Fast forward a bit—July 3: Sparks at Liberty. Another immersive gig. New York’s always got that different energy.
Skipping ahead, because why not…
– August 20: Immersive alert, Dallas Wings and LA Sparks. It’s like a late summer treat.
– September 4: Another immersion deal—I gotta see this! Wings versus Valkyries. Sounds almost mythical, doesn’t it?
Anyway, there’s more, but you get the drift. Just a heads up if you’re into that kind of thing. Me? I’m torn between watching and just bingeing old highlights. Life’s full of tough choices.
