Mega Particle

Mega Particle is an independent game developer and publisher focused on social virtual reality. Founded in 2014 by Hamza Siddiqui and Marco Kobelt, the studio develops and operates free-to-play multiplayer experiences built around shared virtual spaces, expressive avatars and social interaction. Its work combines casino and tabletop simulation with the technical demands of cross-platform VR play and ongoing live-service operations.

The studio began under the commercial names VR Poker and Casino VR. Its early title, Casino VR Poker, brought social card gaming to Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift headsets, exploring how players could communicate and interact around a virtual poker table. The company adopted the Mega Particle identity in 2016 as it continued developing its approach to social entertainment.

Social play across VR platforms

In late 2017, Mega Particle launched the open beta of Poker VR, followed by its Oculus Quest release in September 2019. The game’s design emphasizes physical tells, customizable avatars and player interaction, supported by automated multi-table tournaments and dynamic leaderboards. Hand-tracking inputs add another way for players to express themselves within the virtual environment.

Its current flagship, POKER VR w/ Roulette, Blackjack & Slots, extends the experience beyond poker into other virtual casino games. These are social, free-to-play experiences rather than real-money gambling products. The title remains available and maintained on Meta Quest, with community management and live operations supporting its ongoing development.

Development and operations

Mega Particle’s capabilities span full-cycle VR game development, multiplayer architecture, avatar systems, spatial voice communication and virtual economies. The studio also manages publishing, tournament operations and player communities across digital VR platforms.

The business operates through its US corporate entity and Spanish operating subsidiary, with development and creative production distributed internationally. Its history spans early mobile VR headsets, PC VR and standalone Quest devices, reflecting a sustained focus on making multiplayer social games work across successive generations of VR hardware.