Our special guest, Ben "Qualbert" Schuster from Toast Interactive, will give us an exclusive inside look at the development of Max Mustard and what sets it apart in the VR gaming landscape. We'll discuss the challenges of porting VR games to different platforms, the unique gameplay mechanics that make Max Mustard a must-play, and the excitement surrounding its PSVR2 release.

Other topics we'll cover include:

The VR gaming community and its importance

Challenges of content creation in VR

The AI vid community and its role in VR

Upcoming VR titles like Hotel R&R

Personal experiences with VR games like Half-Life Alyx and Bioshock

The importance of community and social media in promoting VR

Don't miss this exciting episode as we explore the future of virtual reality!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Bantz

02:27 Max Mustard Hype Week

05:36 The Gameplay and Graphics of Max Mustard

07:04 Comparing the Quest and PSVR Versions

07:30 Introductionto Ben and his background in games

11:45 Starting a Website and Writing Game Reviews

15:29Transitioning to Game Marketing

17:31 Joining Toast Interactive and the Launch of Max Mustard

22:05 The Power of Community and Social Media

26:23 Capitalizing on Astro Bot's Success

29:38 Challenges and Success in Porting Max Mustard

31:31 Richie's Plank Adventure and Future Updates

35:59 The Passionate Max Mustard Community

39:52 Excitement for PAX Australia and Introducing More People to Max Mustard and end of interview

40:39 Exciting Updates: Batman Arkham Shadow and Bioshock Mod

48:53 Anticipation for Metro Awakening and Hotel R&R

52:04 Half-Life Alyx and Bioshock Mod: Gameplay Experiences

57:53 Ghost Signal Stellaris: Unique Gameplay Experience

01:05:23 The Mimic's Veil Podcast, Discord Community and Outro

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