Ruff Talk VR

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Nicholas Bechen and Michael Shephard of Exoshock, as well as Rodolfo Saccoman of VRAL Games! Exoshock was featured at the end of last years Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase and has since partnered with publisher VRAL Games and continued to improve on the game. Exoshock will be demo'd at GDC as well for those attending. Listen as we get to know Nicholas and Michael, catch up with Rodolfo and learn more about Exoshock!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a double header coming your way! Starting with an interview of Jamie Feltham to talk about his VR Games Showcase set for tomorrow tomorrow at 12pm ET! After that we move to our weekly VR News portion where we have a stacked week of news including Tran Sim World VR: New York getting a release date, Animal Company dethroning Gorilla Tag as the top selling app on the Meta Quest store, our thoughts of Rogue Pinatas, our thoughts on Walkabout Mini Golfs newest DLC course "Mount Olympus", some new Quest+ games, and more!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Chris Reyman and Chase Shields of Mighty Coconut, the studio behind Walkabout Mini Golf! And just in time for the new Mount Olympus course! Chris Reyman is the composer for Walkabout Mini Golf and Chase Shields is the tech artist. Listen as we get to know these two and learn more about what they do for one of our favorite VR games!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/walkabout-mini-golf/2462678267173943

Store Description: 

“An adorable mini-golf game that is unexpectedly convincing” — New York Times

“Brilliantly designed... Seriously, you have no idea how good VR mini-golf is” — CNET

“Everyone with an Oculus Quest 2 needs to play Walkabout Mini Golf” — TechRadar

8 unique 18-hole courses to master (plus additional DLC courses available). 
Unlock Hard Mode for more challenging versions of all courses.
Guest Pass: allows guests of the player with a paid DLC course to play with their host for free.
Play solo, 1v1 online quick match, or create a private room with up to 8 players.
Extremely accurate physics that feels just like the real thing.
Collect over 144 custom balls hidden throughout (plus more in additional DLC courses).
Solve treasure hunts on each Hard Mode to earn special putters.
Supports cross-play and 90hz on Quest 2, 3, and Pro. 
Teleport and Smooth locomotion supported, as well as the ability to fly.
Supports Meta Quest groups, invites and friend lists.
UPDATED with Tourist Trap remaster, driving range, practice green, and more!
New avatars featuring lip sync, a quadrillion+ combinations.
Supports English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.

NOTE: New DLC add-on courses are not available to Quest 1 players after June 2023 (Journey to the Center of the Earth), nor is the ability to access multiplayer features with other headsets other than players with Quest 1. More info at www.mightycoconut.com/quest1

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another loaded week of VR news! Including a huge leak regarding Valve Deckard, finally getting a release date for Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, new sports coming to Racket Club, the announcement of GORN 2, a new Beat Saber shock drop, a new course announced from Walkabout Mini Golf, and more!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Ryan Payton the studio head at Camouflaj! The studio behind Iron Man VR and most recently Batman: Arkham Shadow. Listen as we get to know Ryan, his background in gaming including previous games he worked on prior to Camouflaj, how the deals with Marvel came to be, and more!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/batman-arkham-shadow/3551691271620960/

Store Description: 

Batman: Arkham Shadow is included with the purchase of Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.
Become The Knight in this groundbreaking entry into the famed Arkham series.

It’s the Fourth of July, and Gotham City is under attack by a new threat: the mysterious Rat King and his cultish devotees. As widespread rioting engulfs the city, Batman races to prevent this so-called “Day of Wrath” before it all goes wrong.

Experience the World of Batman Like Never Before
Immerse yourself in all the grit of Gotham City with the power of VR, and take down its most notorious criminals.

Hard-Hitting Arkham Combat
Made exclusively for VR—choose from fan favorite gadgets and bold fighting styles.

Friends, Foes and Other Familiar Faces
Meet Dr. Quinzel and Dr. Crane before they became Harley Quinn and The Scarecrow, as well as other iconic characters including Harvey Dent, Ratcatcher, and Jim Gordon.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Damon Poole - the creator of Exit Condition One! Out now on the Meta Quest. We have a big love for escape rooms in VR and so this one was a great treat for us. Listen as we get to know Damon, his background, how Exit Condition One came to be, what's next and more!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/exit-condition-one-escape-room/4463936340397965

Store Description: 

“One of the most engaging and well-designed escape room experiences available on the Meta Quest platform...A satisfying and memorable VR experience that will have you thinking about its puzzles long after you've removed the headset” Duuro Plays

“The puzzles are clever and logical, and each stage is packed with detail. There’s surprising variety to the locations. The game rewards observant and experimental players. Fans of the genre will thoroughly enjoy it.” The Elite Institute

You awaken in a cryogenic storage facility, where the security system is malfunctioning and the portal back to civilization is down. Can you outwit security, restore the portal, and escape? You'll need to overcome dozens of puzzling challenges by crafting tools, remote controlling drones, rewiring circuits, climbing, playing Match-3 games, shooting, and even dancing! There's five distinct levels expanding from a small chamber to a cathedral-like boss level.

The game is built from the ground up for roomscale VR on the Quest. If you have 2x3m of space, it will map the in-game area to your physical space, allowing navigation by walking, climbing, and moving platforms, without any locomotion controls. The game also supports all locomotion modes. With full physics integration, most objects are interactive. There are no jump scares.

There are 9 achievements, 2 collectible series, and dancing and match-3 based shooting mini-games unlocked along the way.

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another loaded week of VR news! Featuring news from the likes of Silent North announcing their early access, Pinball FX coming to VR, Orion Drift's early access start, new OS updates with Quest v74, Among Us VR rebranding, Smash Drums, Drums Rock, Meta Connect dates , newly announced games, and much more!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are remote due to a heavy snowfall in our neck of the woods, but with so much VR news, the show must go on! Including our early impressions on Ashen Arrows. Into the Radius 2 coming to Meta Quest 3 in early access. Tier One early access. Hand tracking on PSVR2 via Waltz of the Wizard. Upcoming VR games such as Balls to the Wall, How to God, Selina: Mind At Large, The Midnight Walk, Dreams Of Another, and plenty others. We also discuss game updates for games such as Shores of Loci, Ghosts of Tabor, Onward, Green Hell VR, and more!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another episode breaking down the latest VR news. Including Civilization VII coming to the Meta Quest this spring! As well as Dig VR coming to Steam and PSVR, upcoming games such as Ashen Arrows, Boxed Out, Harpagun, and more. We also discuss some industry layoffs, some leaks from internal Meta memos to Reality Labs, the departure of Mark Rabkin from Meta, and much more! 

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Spoonfed - the creator of Grim! Developed by Spoonfed Interactive / Combat Waffle Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment This game brings Rust to VR (but on Mars!). Listen as we catch up with Spoonfed, talk the early access launch of Grim, future plans for the game including a tutorial and new map, and more!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/grim/6488902397838458/

Store Description:

Launching in Early Access Alpha!

Stranded on Mars by AdvantEDGE, "GRIM" is an exclusive VR multiplayer survival game where you must overcome the red wasteland in a grueling battle against nature and other desperate players. You must gather resources, craft, and build your base, all to stay alive.

In GRIM, there are no rules other than fending for yourself. Craft tools, armor, and weapons to make your rightful place on Mars against rival survivors and the entities that roam it. You can cooperate with friends and neighbors to build settlements. You can trade with players in peace, or raid their bases with menacing intent to steal their riches.

Constructing your base is entirely under your control, from fortification to mischievous traps. You can craft your base by yourself or with other survivors. Gather resources and command your territory.

GRIM is packed with features for unlimited replayability, including
Simultaneous PVP and PVE - Avoid both players, wildlife and AI.
Scavenge the land and opposing bases for resources, food, water, firearms, and ammo.
Build and Fortify your base.
Team up or go alone on the treacherous red planet.
Find monuments for their outstanding loot.
Craft your tools and build your workshop.
Variety of makeshift weapons ranging from hatchets to assault rifles.
Raid your enemies.
Early Access Alpha
As an Early Access Alpha, GRIM is an unfinished product, periodic server downtime might occur. We look forward to your feedback!

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