Blake Pierce Howse

With my trusty Xbox controller in hand, I'm just as likely to be barking orders to my squadmates in the latest shooter as I am strategizing code architecture with my engineering team. That's me - Blake Howse - principal software engineer by day, gaming enthusiast by night (and often during lunch breaks too). When I'm not glued to a screen writing VR code at Meta, you can usually find me hitting the trails with my wife Patty and two kids, John and Jenette. I love sharing my passion for gaming and tech with them, whether we're testing out new smart home gadgets or getting the hang of the latest VR games. As a self-described outdoorsy techie, I basically have the perfect work-life balance - collaborating with sharp engineers on innovative projects during the day, then coming home to my family to geek out and adventure together. Maybe we'll take our bikes out to hit some local trails or relax at home tinkering with DIY tech projects. Even just gaming into the night with my kids brings me joy.

Where Food Meets VR: Dave & Buster’s Virtual Reality Experience

July 4, 2026February 8, 2023 by Blake Pierce Howse

Hello everyone, it’s Blake again, and I’m here to give you a review of my recent virtual reality experience at the Dave & Buster’s location in Las Vegas. In case you’re not familiar, Dave & Buster’s is a popular US entertainment and restaurant chain that offers arcade games, sports bars, and food and has recently … Read more

Surviving Las Vegas: A Family’s VR Odyssey in Army of the Dead: Viva Las Vengeance!

July 4, 2026February 1, 2023 by Blake Pierce Howse

Greetings, fellow virtual explorers! Blake Pierce Howse at your service, ready to dive into another thrilling virtual reality adventure for The Virtual Reviewer! This time, I whisked my eager family away to immerse ourselves in the chilling world of the new Army of the Dead VR experience, nestled within the vibrant confines of AREA15 at … Read more

Area15: My Epic Family Adventure in Vegas’ Virtual Reality Wonderland!

July 4, 2026January 25, 2023 by Blake Pierce Howse

Hey everyone, it’s Blake, and I’m excited to share my latest adventure with you! I took my family on a trip to Vegas to experience Area15 – the newest attraction in town! As a tech nerd, avid gamer, and virtual reality enthusiast, I had been eagerly waiting to check out this place ever since I … Read more

Exploring the Virtual Thrills of Xworld360 Vegas with My Family!

July 4, 2026January 18, 2023 by Blake Pierce Howse

During our weekend trip to Vegas, we had the opportunity to visit Xworld360, a virtual wonderland located on the Vegas strip inside the Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally’s that promised next-level VR adventures using state-of-the-art equipment. We arrived at the Xworld360 Vegas location on Saturday around lunchtime. The sleek storefront decorated with larger-than-life VR headsets … Read more

My Virtual Reality Vegas Experience with Sandbox VR

July 4, 2026January 11, 2023 by Blake Pierce Howse

Being a fervent virtual reality enthusiast and the proud owner of thevirtualreviewer.com, I’m always on the lookout for the latest and greatest VR experiences. Sandbox VR recently caught my attention with its promise of multiplayer cooperative VR games, complete with full-body motion capture. Eager to immerse my family in this futuristic realm, we set out … Read more

My Experience at Axeclusive Axe Throwing & VR Lounge Chicago

July 4, 2026January 3, 2023 by Blake Pierce Howse

Hey everyone, Blake here with an exciting new review from my recent family outing at the Axeclusive Axe Throwing & VR Lounge located in Schiller Park, a northwest suburb of Chicago. As an avid tech and virtual reality enthusiast, I had been eager to check this place out for a while. After perusing Axeclusive’s website … Read more