On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts review QUANTAAR! A new free-to-play party brawler on the Meta Quest app lab store! This top down VR game is fast paced, high intensity, with quick sessions making for endless fun. Some have even called it Smash Bros. in VR. With a 4 person brawl mode, a 2v2 mode, a soccer mode, and fun social rooms, this game has competitive e-sports written all over it. Listen for our full thoughts and rating!

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QUANTAAR Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3984654618326751/

Store Description:

QUANTAAR is a free-to-play VR Party Brawler! Command Heroes with distinct roles and enhance their abilities with Cores to compete in multiple game modes. Party with friends in themed social rooms and customize yourself with limited-edition cosmetic skins!

// CHOOSE YOUR HERO //
Choose from four Hero classes: Fighter, Assassin, Shooter, and Generalist, each with unique skills to help you dominate across a variety of adrenaline-pumping game modes.

// POWER UP WITH CORES //
Build up your Hero's agility, firepower, and range with Cores to create unlimited combinations.

// MULTIPLE ARENAS //
Explore exciting new universes, from the icy mountains of Eternal Winter to the desolate lands of Desert Tombs.

// ACTION-PACKED GAME MODES //
Jump into thrilling matches by teaming up with a friend in 2v2 and Soccer modes, or just smash around in Brawler!

// SOCIAL THEMED ROOMS //
Meet other players in the huge Social Halls like Playground and Space Transport Hub, where you can play air golf, bowling, and more.


There's never a dull moment in QUANTAAR!

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On this edition of VR News of the Week there's no shortage to discuss with the UploadVR Summer Showcase showing us great stuff like Espire 2 Mixed Reality missions, I Expect You To Die 3's opening credits, Real VR Fishing's USA East Coast DLC, Walkabout Mini Golf's new Helloreal partnership for a new golf club attachment, Retropolis 2, and many other's on display there. As well Meta lowered their headset age requirement, there's some new videos about the Quest 3 smart guardian, some new Assassin's Creed Nexus news, and more! Listen for all the news and fun!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Peter Liao and Huei Chan two members of Pumpkin VR, the team behind QUANTAAR! Peter Liao is the CEO of Pumpkin VR and Huei Chan is the Marketing Director. QUANTAAR is a brand new free-to-play VR party brawler on the Meta Quest app lab store that is packed with loads of fun. Listen on as we get to know the story of how this game to be, the future of QUANTAAR, and more!

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QUANTAAR Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3984654618326751/

Store Description:

QUANTAAR is a free-to-play VR Party Brawler! Command Heroes with distinct roles and enhance their abilities with Cores to compete in multiple game modes. Party with friends in themed social rooms and customize yourself with limited-edition cosmetic skins!

// CHOOSE YOUR HERO //
Choose from four Hero classes: Fighter, Assassin, Shooter, and Generalist, each with unique skills to help you dominate across a variety of adrenaline-pumping game modes. 

// POWER UP WITH CORES //
Build up your Hero's agility, firepower, and range with Cores to create unlimited combinations. 

// MULTIPLE ARENAS //
Explore exciting new universes, from the icy mountains of Eternal Winter to the desolate lands of Desert Tombs. 

// ACTION-PACKED GAME MODES //
Jump into thrilling matches by teaming up with a friend in 2v2 and Soccer modes, or just smash around in Brawler!

// SOCIAL THEMED ROOMS //
Meet other players in the huge Social Halls like Playground and Space Transport Hub, where you can play air golf, bowling, and more.


There's never a dull moment in QUANTAAR!

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On this edition of VR News of the Week we start the show talking about the Apple Vision Pro announcement last week at WWDC. We also give our thoughts on Walkabout Mini Golf's new DLC course Journey to the Center of the Earth! That's not al this week with some game updates to games like Mothergunship: Forge and Bait! We also cover some brand new games like Hellsweeper VR and also Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Hung Parliament! Listen for all the news and fun!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts breakdown and review We Are One! This unique VR puzzle game made by Flat Head Studios and published by Fast Travel Games has you solve puzzles using a time loop clone of yourself. Featuring unique gameplay, beautiful aesthetics, a great soundtrack a well written story, this game does a great job bringing something new to VR. Featuring over 50 levels and a leaderboard to add to replayability .Listen for our full thoughts and rating!

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We Are One Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4052099231581371

Store Description:

Team up with your greatest ally - YOURSELF - in this VR puzzle shooter where mind-bending challenges meet action-packed FPS gameplay! Plan ahead and clone versions of yourself that flawlessly execute your previous moves in multiple time loops. Battle your way across increasingly complex levels set against the backdrop of a vibrant, hand drawn VR world.

ME, MYSELF AND I
If you want something done right, do it yourself! Every action you perform in a time loop is precisely replicated by a clone of you in the next loop. You have to cleverly plan ahead and cooperate with your clones across time loops in over 50 action-packed levels.

FIGHT THE MACHINE
Be one with Mother Nature, and fight back against destructive robots hellbent on destroying the planet. Experience a variety of levels with new twists and challenges for you and your clones to overcome, with online leaderboards to climb for the most competitive players!

STYLISTIC ARTSTYLE
We Are One features a distinctive comic-like art style and a vibrant watercolor-inspired palette bringing the fearsome machines and idyllic natural elements to life in full VR.

COMFORTABLE VR EXPERIENCE
Easy to pick up but challenging to master, We Are One is designed to be enjoyed by VR beginners and seasoned players alike. There is no artificial locomotion, and the only movement present in the game is through occasional teleportation.

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On this edition of VR News of the Week we do a round-up of all the games announced and shown during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase! We also do a breakdown of the officially announced Meta Quest 3 featuring pancake lenses, color passthrough, better graphics, and thinner! We also discuss the Quest 2 getting a performance boost and a price drop to $299 for the 128gb model and $350 for a 256gb model! Listen for all the news and fun!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Lucas Martell, the founder of Mighty Coconut and the creator of one of our favorite VR games, Walkabout Mini Golf! Fresh off the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase we talk with Lucas about what was shown from Walkabout Mini Golf, what it's like making the new and innovative courses, what's next for the game and more!

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Walkabout Mini Golf Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/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
Unlock NIGHT MODE for more challenging versions of all courses
Play solo, 1v1 online quick match, or create a private room with up to 8 players
Extremely accurate physics feel just like the real thing
Collect over 188 custom balls hidden throughout 
Solve treasure hunts on each hard course to earn special putters
Supports cross-buy, cross-play, and 90hz on Quest 2
Teleport and Smooth locomotion supported, as well as the ability to fly
Supports Oculus groups, invites and friend lists
Additional DLC courses available for purchase
UPDATED with driving range, practice green and more!
New avatars featuring lip sync, a quadrillion+ combinations
Supports English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Tatiana Delgado, the creative director of Call of the Sea VR! Made by Out of the Blue Games, this port of the award winning puzzle adventure on consoles tells an incredible story that is told as you solve uniquely challenging puzzles. We talk with Tatiana about her background, the inspiration for this game, what it's like to port a game like this to VR and specifically the Meta Quest,  future VR plans for Out of the Blue Games, and more!

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Call of the Sea VR Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5174697242548672/

Store Description:

Call of the Sea VR is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love, set in the 1930s South Pacific. You’ll explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in refreshing new ways with Meta Quest.

Go on the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition as Norah Everhart, fully voice-acted by Cissy Jones (Firewatch, The Walking Dead: Season 1), and take in the beautiful sights of a cryptic land, uncovering occult mysteries and venturing through forgotten ruins.

What will you find among the remnants of a lost civilization?

• Explore far beyond the reaches of the South Pacific.

• Discover the secrets of nameless, and forgotten places. 

• Experience playstyles rebuilt for Meta Quest VR - comfort blinders,  
continuous, blink, and shift movement. 

• Immerse yourself in a story-driven, unforgettable adventure with Norah.

• Solve the truth behind her husband’s disappearance and find out who Norah really is.

• Fully voice acted in English, Spanish, and French.

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On this edition of VR News of the Week we kick off the show giving some praise to the new Queen music pack in Beat Saber. We also give our thoughts on the new Bloomberg Quest 3 article. We then go in to some various Quest 3 predictions. We also talk about PSVR2's recent sales report, Walkabout Mini Golf freezing Quest 1 support, the final wave of Meta layoffs, and more! Listen for all the news and fun!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Scott Albright, the Combat Waffle Studios CEO and Creator of Ghosts of Tabor! This game has quickly become one of our favorites and we were excited to talk with the creator himself about it. Listen as we go over Scott's background, the inspiration for this game, the future of Ghosts of Tabor, what's next for Combat Waffle Studios, and more!

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Ghosts of Tabor Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/7614022262006379/

Store Description:

*** Ghosts of Tabor is in Early Access / Beta, and may contain bugs ***

Ghosts of Tabor is the only extraction based VR FPS PVP and PVE survival game where you will have to use your wits, skills and resources to survive. Inspired by games such as Escape from Tarkov and Day Z, the game features a variety of scenarios from scavenging, looting to crafting. Make your safehouse your own by building your personal collection weapons and gear to display in your armory.

Ghosts of Tabor is packed with features for unlimited replayability including:

● Simultaneous PVP and PVE - Avoid both players and armed AI
● Scavenge for a wide variety of loot such as gear, weapons, attachments, ammo, medical, food and water
● Squad up or go at it alone in the world's most dangerous looting grounds
● Make your way to your extraction point to get out with your life and your gear.
● Customize weapons and craft items
● Craft ammo of different types and sizes
● Variety of weapons ranging from handguns to assault rifles
● Huge armory to display your arsenal of weapons, armor, and gear
● Choose your load out carefully
● Visit the marketplace to source anything you may need for your next raid
● Complete missions with vendors to unlock special goods

Choose your playstyle from guns-a- blazing or take a stealthy approach. It’s up to you to find a way to escape Tabor alive.

Can you survive the Ghosts of Tabor?

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