Charlie Wacholz
Charlie Wacholz is a freelance contributor at Android Central, specializing in gaming and VR. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI he's a devotee of Midwestern bar and food culture. When he's not writing about games and tech, he's probably planning out his next meal, working on a new cocktail recipe or writing about one of the two – or asking for a new Katamari game on Twitter.
Latest articles by Charlie Wacholz
Best gaming controllers for Amazon Fire TV 2024
By Samuel Tolbert, Charlie Wacholz last updated
Take control of your TV We’ve broken out a list of some of your best controller options for the Amazon Fire TV — and chances are — you may already own something that's compatible.
Mannequin Meta Quest Impressions: A Creative Twist on a Multiplayer Classic
By Charlie Wacholz published
Mannequin brings Prop Hunt to VR We had the opportunity to play Mannequin with some developers from Fast Travel Games ahead of its launch on the Meta App Lab today.
Best Oculus Quest 2 accessories 2024
By Charlie Wacholz last updated
Accessorize it The Oculus Quest 2 is a great and affordable VR headset, but these accessories can make it even better.
Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest Pro: Which premium headset should you buy?
By Charlie Wacholz published
VR Wars Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro aren't your everyday VR headsets. Geared towards lifestyle and productivity, but which mixed-reality headset is right for you?
Stranger Things VR review: A beautiful but hollow trip
By Charlie Wacholz published
Upside down Stranger Things VR's gorgeous visuals are worth the price of admission, but this experience is definitely best for fans of the show.
Why the Nintendo Wii could be reborn on the Meta Quest 3
By Charlie Wacholz published
Nintendo Wii VR Between a surge in 2000s nostalgia and a need for mainstream attention, Meta's Quest 3 is a perfect platform to bring back the Wii era and its motion-controlled magic.
Best Oculus Quest 2 cases 2023
By Charlie Wacholz published
The Quest 2 may be wireless, but it'll also break easily if you decide to take it with you on the go.
Best magnetic charger for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 in 2024
By Charlie Wacholz last updated
Do you feel in charge?
Gorilla Tag shows why Meta needs to loosen its grip on the Oculus Store
By Charlie Wacholz published
Gorilla Tag, a free game available on the Oculus App Lab, is about to pass up Beat Saber in user reviews on the Quest storefront.
Razer Seiren V2 Pro Review: A compact cardioid mic with some minimal sacrifices
By Charlie Wacholz published
Razer's latest premium mic promises to punch above its class in recording quality and ease of use. Let's break down how it holds up.
Best Netflix mobile games 2022
By Charlie Wacholz published
Netflix's latest mobile gaming initiative includes some spectacular games. We've compiled a list of the very best to put you on to some mobile gaming goodness.
Descenders brings downhill BMX action buried behind frustrating controls to Android
By Charlie Wacholz published
Descenders isn't exactly what we'd hoped. While it's fun to barrel down a hill at high speeds, the game's controls make it hard to achieve the precision the game expects from you.
Step into a world where nothing is what it seems in The Twilight Zone for Oculus Quest 2
By Charlie Wacholz published
Our Oculus Quest Game of the Week column highlights recent Meta Quest titles, indie gems, App Lab up-and-comers, or cool sideloaded mods. This week's game is The Twilight Zone!
Walkabout Mini Golf's Labyrinth DLC is a surrealist delight
By Charlie Wacholz last updated
Walkabout Golf's latest DLC, a set of holes inspired by Labyrinth, nails the cult-classic movie's bizarre, chill atmosphere.
9 Beat Saber collaborations we'd like to see
By Charlie Wacholz published
From BTS to Green Day, Beat Saber is home to some really incredible licensed music collaborations. However, it'd be even better to see some other iconic and popular musical acts added to the game.
Meta's making the Quest 2 more expensive. What does that mean for the future of VR?
By Charlie Wacholz published
The Quest 2 will become $100 more starting on August 1. This unprecedented price increase will have massive ripple effects throughout the VR space.
NoSweat VR Headset Liner review: making lens-fogging a thing of the past
By Charlie Wacholz published
A mixed bag of sweat-free straps.
Learn how to steal VCRs in VR with Thief Simulator on Oculus Quest
By Charlie Wacholz published
Thief Simulator, the beloved stealth sandbox game just came out on Oculus Quest.
Finger Gun preview: Suffering from the Meta Quest 2's hampered hand tracking
By Charlie Wacholz published
Finger Gun is the first Quest 2 game to answer the question, "What if finger guns worked?" Unfortunately, the answer remains to be seen.
Mothergunship: Forge Review: The Quest's latest must-play roguelite
By Charlie Wacholz published
Mothergunship Forge is an incredible roguelite shooter where you construct cool weapons and take on legions of robot baddies.
Apex Legends Mobile adds fan-favorite legend and a new battle pass in the Cold Snap update
By Charlie Wacholz published
Less than a month after its launch, Apex Legends Mobile season 1 is starting with a big update.
Oculus Quest v41 lets players invite friends into their virtual home
By Charlie Wacholz published
Quest software v41 is coming soon, allowing Quest users to invite friends into their virtual living rooms. The update also promises new parental controls.
YUKI brings the frantic fun of Ikaruga to VR
By Charlie Wacholz published
Frantic, arcade-style fun gets a new dimension.