Ruff Talk VR

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Jonathan van den Wijngaarden! One of the top audio composers in the virtual reality industry, you might have heard his work in some of Vertigo Games popular titles such as Arizona Sunshine 1 and 2, The 7th Guest, After the Fall, and more! Listen as we get to know Jonathan, his journey to becoming a freelance audio composer, what it's like working in the audio side of the industry, and more!

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https://www.musicbyjonathan.com/

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https://musicbyjonathan.bandcamp.com/

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another edition of our VR News! To kick the show off we talk about Ghosts of Tabor launching on the official Meta Quest store. We also talk about some of the latest VR games that we've been playing this past week including Townsmen VR and Samba de Amigo (Both games we received free keys for through the Meta Quest Creator Program). We also talk some game updates from Among Us VR and Barbaria. Some slightly misleading headlines about a Ubisoft statement regarding Assassin's Creed Nexus sales. some upcoming VR games, and much more!

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Gaming Showcase: https://www.rufftalkvr.com/p/2024-ruff-talk-vr-gaming-showcase/

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined again by Scott Albright the CEO of Combat Waffle Studios and the creator of Ghosts of Tabor! This game has quickly become one of the most popular games in virtual reality! He joins us today to talk about Ghosts of Tabor finally officially launching on the official Meta Quest store! Listen as we catch up with Scott, hear more about the journey to the official store, and what's next for Ghosts of Tabor and Combat Waffle Studios!

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

Store Description: Ghosts of Tabor is the only hard-core extraction-based VR FPS PvPvE survival game where you will have to use your wits, skills, and resources to survive. Inspired by similar games in the genre, Ghosts of Tabor features a variety of scenarios from scavenging, looting to crafting. Make your safehouse your own by building your personal collection of 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 in a squad or take a stealthy approach as the lone-wolf (or anything in between). It’s up to you to find a way to escape alive. 

Can you survive the Ghosts of Tabor?

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 On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another edition of our VR News! This is a loaded episode with plenty to talk about including our thoughts on our first ever Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase (And our 2025 showcase date). As well we discuss some early reviews of the Apple Vision Pro and some games that dropped for it including Synth Riders, Puzzling Places, Soul Spire, and Game Room from Resolution Games. We also talk new VR games on the Meta Quest in February including Project Demigod, Ghosts of Tabor, Max Mustard, Rogue Stargun, Border Bots, Titanic: A Space Between, and more games. We also discuss this month's Quest+ games and much more!

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Gaming Showcase: https://www.rufftalkvr.com/p/2024-ruff-talk-vr-gaming-showcase/

Tabor Radio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216985

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another edition of our VR News! We have a ton of fun today talking some VR games we've been enjoying including Crumbling and the new roguelite mech fighting game Underdogs! We also talk the HUGE news of Resolution Games, the makers of Demeo, partnering with Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro to bring Dungeons and Dragons to virtual reality! We also bring the hype for our upcoming VR Gaming Showcase on Friday Feb 2nd at 1pm ET, as well as discuss some upcoming VR games such as Max Mustard, and much more! Listen for all the latest VR news!

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Gaming Showcase: https://www.rufftalkvr.com/p/2024-ruff-talk-vr-gaming-showcase/

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another edition of our VR News! We have plenty to discuss today including the Apple Vision Pro officially going on sale with pre-orders going live (With stock quickly selling out)! We saw the full pricing model and accessories revealed as well. Also, we saw the release of Amanda Watson's (The creator of Airlink) Nintendo 3DS emulator called CitraVR. There was also some great news involving some incredible revenue numbers hit for Walking Dead Saints and Sinners. And most dear to our heart of all, we also saw the release of Walkabout Mini Golf's newest DLC "Around the World in 80 Days". Listen for all the latest in VR! (And stay tuned for our gaming showcase on Feb 2nd!)

Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS

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Gaming Showcase: https://www.rufftalkvr.com/p/2024-ruff-talk-vr-gaming-showcase/

Tabor Radio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216985

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off 2024 strong with a great first interview of the year. Today we are joined by Orla Harris, the co-founder of SideQuest! An alternative store for the Meta Quest founded by Orla and her husband Shane. SideQuest plays an enormous role in the virtual reality industry for indie developers and even helped create the foundation for app lab. Listen as we get to know Orla, the history of SideQuest, their social app Banter, the 1 million dollar indie fund with Creature, and more!

Sidequest Website: https://sidequestvr.com/

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are breaking down and reviewing Arizona Sunshine 2 on the Meta Quest! Developed and published by Vertigo Games, this sequel brings zombie slaying with a great story playable both single player and co-op. With fun gun mechanics, melee smashing. hilarious voice acting, a captivating storyline, and an awesome dog companion named Buddy, Vertigo Games brought out all the stops for this one! Listen for our full thoughts and rating!

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Arizona Sunshine 2 Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5245041552210029/

Store Description: *Includes cross-buy on Rift*

Sharpen your machete and load your shotgun: It's time to say hello to your old pal, Fred. Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to the fan-favorite VR apocalypse, packs even more gore-geous zombie action! 
 
Welcome back to sun-kissed, zombified Arizona. Narrated by the unmistakable quips of our dark-humored protagonist, Arizona Sunshine 2 sets you on an all-new limb-strewn adventure in search of answers. In a post-apocalyptic world where every bullet counts, experience the thrill of realistic combat as you wield all-new and fan-favorite weapons--from shotguns to machetes and flamethrowers. 

And what's better than braving the end of the f*cking world? Surviving it with your new best friend--Buddy. Not only is Buddy your four-legged companion through thick and thin, he’s also the goodest boy and will help take down those pesky Freds for you.

- Form an unexpected friendship as you set out on a cinematic VR journey of intense survival
- Experience the thrill of combat as you physically wield weapons, from shotguns to machetes--and flamethrowers
- Explore gore-geous, next-gen VR environments, all the way to the end of the f*cking world
- Discover all the ways to slay a Fred through a brand-new, next-gen mutilation and gore system
- Enjoy the full campaign from a new perspective with a friend in 2-player co-op.
- Join up to three other players in 4-player co-op Horde mode, with additional free maps dropping across Year 1!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another edition of our VR News! We were supposed to have our Award Show winners announced today however Mother Nature won and a huge snow storm has forced us to record remotely instead. We feel our awards should be done in-person so that will be next week. In the meantime we have plenty to discuss today including new VR games coming in January, Praydog's new Universal Unreal Engine VR Mod injector, a new VR chip announced from Qualcomm and 5 upcoming VR headsets it will appear in, the Quest 2sstaying at the $250 price, and much more!

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Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS

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Gaming Showcase: https://www.rufftalkvr.com/p/2024-ruff-talk-vr-gaming-showcase/

Tabor Radio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216985

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