Ruff Talk VR

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Robin Moulder - CEO of 3lb Games! This is the third time we have had Robin on the show, and she brings great energy each time. Listen as we catch up with Robin about what 3lb Games has been up to, their latest VR game "Grokit" and some upcoming DLC's for it, some awards won at AWE, and nonstop travel schedule, and much more!

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"Grokit" Meta Quest Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/3388893331234972/

Store Description: 

Grok: To understand something intuitively or by empathy. 

Grokit is a hand tracking multiplayer mixed reality game aimed at rapid fire interactions.  Inspired by the party games of old, players are dropped into bizarre situations where they must evaluate their environment and act in a short amount of time. 

Play in your own room with mixed reality passthrough or in traditional virtual reality in a variety of handcrafted environments. 

Grokit is built from the ground up to leverage more of what the new hardware can do. See what’s possible with scene understanding, with game objects interacting with your and your friends’ rooms and furniture. Fast and smooth hand tracking means no more dealing with controllers.

Play your way, with multiple character customization options available for avatars, hats, and watches, as well as a selection of environments and music. 

Grokit is also an excellent way to introduce your friends to VR and MR because it’s easy to pick up, or grok, and the engaging challenges can be enjoyed in short play sessions. Perfect for family gatherings and fun for all ages!

This is just the beginning of our Grokit journey. Future updates will include additional micro-levels, longer content mini-levels, more customization options, holiday and other special events, mobile asymmetrical play, and more, oh my!

Grokit is a work in progress, with much more content coming, buy now to help support development!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have plenty of VR news to discuss! Including Into the Radius 2 coming to early access this month. A new upcoming VR multiplayer game from nDreams called "Frenzies". A new sale for the Meta Quest 3 as well as a "Pay Now, Play Later" system. We also talk some upcoming VR games, a Ruff Talk VR AMA this Friday July 19th at 4pm, nominations for the Podcast Awards, and more!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Aaron Cryderman - Creator and solo developer of Solara One! A VR sci-fi space travel/exploration app on the Meta Quest app lab store! Solara is a beautiful and relaxing app that surpassed our expectations. Listen as we get to know Aaron, hear more about his background and how he discovered virtual reality, the origins and inspiration of Solara One, what's coming next to this app, and more!

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"Solara One" Meta Quest Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/7384113925001901/

Store Description: 

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos with Solara One, an immersive VR experience like no other. Designed for relaxation and exploration, Solara One offers a serene escape into the depths of outer space.

Experience the beauty of Earth's landscapes, from tranquil jungles to ethereal cloudscapes, before venturing into the infinite expanse beyond. Manipulate celestial bodies in a captivating planet simulator and traverse wormholes to distant galaxies.

With meticulous attention to detail and mesmerizing graphics, Solara One delivers a seamless and immersive experience. From floating weightlessly in zero-gravity spacewalks to witnessing real-time shadows dance inside the space station, every moment is crafted to transport you to the furthest reaches of the universe.

Prepare to lose yourself in the wonder of Solara One—a journey that will leave you breathless and longing for the boundless possibilities of the cosmos. Welcome aboard.

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another loaded episode covering all the latest VR news! App lab is merging with the official Meta Quest store (Now called Meta Horizon Store) on August 5th. We weill be partaking in an AMA on July 19th at 4pm ET on the Meta Quest Community discord. We also talk the new Quest OS v67 update. As well as some upcoming VR gaming in July on the Meta Quest like Zero Caliber 2, Stabby, Thrasher, and more. As well as VR game updates from games like Racket Club. Stratus also talks about his experience in Resonite, and much more!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Ben Hinchliffe - Game Designer for DigVR! An upcoming VR game made by developers Just Add Water and published by Wired Productions! Ben has quite the background prior to transitioning to VR, working many years at Rockstar. A love for VR brought him to Just Add Water and he joins us today to tell us more about DigVR! Listen a we get to know Ben, his background, more about their upcoming game DigVR, and more!

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DigVR Meta Quest Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6128709557192619/

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2441700/UNDERDOGS/

Store Description: 

DIG VR captures the sheer joy, adrenaline and frustrations of life on a digger in an exciting experience for novices and pros. Featuring authentic, immersive controls that recreate the feeling of driving a real digger, DIG VR is a light-simulation game with a casual arcade-twist!

Grow your business in the charming town of Diglington, a place where everything can be fixed by the power of a digger. Take on a variety of jobs for the town's residents - from traditional construction jobs, to more obscure requests! Accompanying you is DIG FM, a dedicated radio station with a wide selection of music to brighten any day. 

Progress from micro-sized to colossal diggers, with a diverse set of attachments to overcome any challenge. Dig in style by unlocking over 70 customization options to suit your aesthetic!

Available to play solo or with a friend, get hands on with the fast-paced mini-games or unwind in the sandbox mode. Then, discover a trove of Lost Treasure in a standalone mode where new items are added regularly.

Whether this is your first time operating a digger or you’re already a master, digging fortunes await!

Key Features:
•The first ever digger game developed exclusively for Meta Quest
•Choice of authentic & simplified controller schemes
•Career Mode Campaign with options for serious & casual players
•Unlock new machinery & attachments 
•Personalize your digger with decal, paint & skins
•Play with a friend in select modes
•Discover new items regularly in Lost Treasure mode

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a BUNCH to talk about coming off of the Upload VR Summer Showcase! Titles like Walkabout Mini Golf, Maestro, Metal: Hellsinger, Clawball, Escaping Wonderland, Ember Souls, Dig VR, Holotanks, By Grit Alone, Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom, Spatial Ops, Exploding Kittens VR and many more games! We also talk some limited insight into minimum Quest 3 sales numbers. As well Apple Vision Pro is entering some new markets including China. The Quest 2 becoming out of stock in the Meta store and major US retailers, and much more news!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode talking all the latest VR News! We kick it off talking about using BHaptics Tactsuit x40 that we received through the Meta Quest Creator Program. We also talk a new podcast sponsorship for the next month with Schell games for Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire! We also talk some VR game updates like Breachers getting their new Dam map as well as some great updates to Hellsweeper VR and Sky Climb. We also talk Palmer Luckey announcing that he's working on a new headset! As well as our first thoughts of MiRacle Pool. Also some upcoming accessories coming to the Meta Quest, and much more!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Dave Levy the Creative Director of Underdogs and Co-Founder of One Hamsa! This is one of our favorite interviews of the year so far! Underdogs is a VR mech fighting roguelite available now on the Meta Quest store and PCVR on Steam VR. Listen as we get to know Dave, the story of how One Hamsa and Underdogs came to be, what's next for Underdog, and more!

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Underdogs Meta Quest Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/underdogs/5302178529865980/

Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2441700/UNDERDOGS/

Store Description: 

Wrap yourself in 5 tons of metal and go smashing through a dark scene of UNDERGROUND MECH FIGHTS!

Bash, crush, maul and rip apart enemy bots and mechs - it’s full-on metal-on-metal violence in this first of its kind physics-based mech brawler.

But rampaging through the pits ain’t all - this is a Roguelike. 
Gear up with 100+ items and power tools, hire hackers and saboteurs, hustle and deal with the gangsters and psychos who run these streets as you claw your way up the food chain.

This city is a dog-eat-dog s#@^ show, but luckily you ain't alone.
Your little bruv King is in your corner - hacking your enemies and giving you lip while you fight like a wild animal, smashing car sized pit bots that wanna kill you dead to the deafening roars of the blood thirsty crowds.

This is New Brakka - The Mech Fighting Capital of the World.
This is UNDERDOGS.

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Asim Ahmed the Global Product Marketing Lead for Peridot at Niantic! The studio behind arguably the most famous AR app yet - Pokemon Go. Asim joins us today to talk about Niantic's new app on the Meta Quest app lab store - Hello, Dot! A spinoff of the existing Peridot phone app. Listen as we get to know Asim, dive into the making of Hello, Dot, and learn more about what's coming to Hello, Dot!

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Hello, Dot Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/25825290007070369/

Store Description: 

Hello, Dot, takes the best parts of caring for an adorable creature (a Peridot) and brings them to life through the magic of mixed reality. 

In this immersive experience, you’ll be able to admire just how visually stunning your Dots are up close, and develop a special bond with them as you play together. Imagine being able to hook your hands under your Dot’s arms and pick them up – and then toss them up and and let them float back down into your embrace. Or perhaps your favorite song is playing in the background and you want to have a little dance party with your Dot. Or maybe you want to just relax on the couch snuggled up against your Dot. The possibilities are endless and the joy you’ll feel is REAL.

Team Credits:
Aaron Desin
Alicia Berry
Anika Benons
Ashley Rosenbaum
Asim Ahmed
Daiga Shinohara
David Hollin
Jessica Jung
Luis Tolosa
Rachel Windsor
Remi Sparks
Shan Jiang
Will Jackson

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are excited to talk about our trip to Stockholm, Sweden to spend some time with the Combat Waffle Studios and Beyond Frames Entertainment teams, and also some studio visits to Beyond Frames, Resolution Games, and Fast Travel Games. We then headed down to the UK for an in-real-life Ghosts of Tabor experience that was beyond cool. Besides our international travels, we als have plenty of VR news to discuss including Walkabout Mini Golf remastering their Cherry Blossom course and adding new game modes! Also Blade and Sorcery's long anticipated 1.0 release with their Crystal Hunt game mode has hit PCVR! As well we received access to Zero Caliber 2 and LOVE it so far! We also talk a bunch of new launches like Neon Squad Tactics, Taskmaster VR, and more!

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