Ruff Talk VR

On this edition of VR News of the Week we talk the new partnership between the UFC and Meta to bring UFC events to Horizon Worlds starting with smaller events on Fight Pass as well as the new Super Rumble game that launched on Horizon Worlds. We also talk the new Immersed VR "Visor" headset announcement. As well we talk about Grim VR, the new multiplayer survival game just announced from Spoonfed Interactive and Combat Waffle Studios. Listen for all of the news!

Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts review Cosmonious High! The much requested conclusion of our Owlchemy Labs trifecta, this game takes everything Owlchemy learned and made in their first two games - Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator - and pump them up to the max. A brand new universe than their first games, this game has you play as Prismi a new student at Cosmonious High who has crash landed into the school malfunctioning on your first day.  Explore Cosmonious High, meet the students, earn credits, and bring the school back to normal in this game that shows the full potential of VR intractability. Listen for our full thoughts and rating!

*We received free game keys for this review however we did not receive any other compensation*

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Cosmonious High Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4554248281328321/

Store Description:

From the creators of award winning titles 'Job Simulator' and 'Vacation Simulator', comes a new original creation—the comically catastrophic Cosmonious High!

Welcome to your alien high school that's definitely completely free of malfunctions! After crash-landing into your first day, you'll unlock powers, explore the halls, and save the school from cosmic chaos.

New update: adds Blind and Low Vision Accessibility features that allow players to receive game information through audio descriptions using Text To Speech (TTS). Vision Assistance Mode allows high contrast and object-highlighting outlines for players with low vision.

Living Characters - High five, fist bump, and converse with a quirky cast. Experience the latest in VR interactions with dynamic characters that respond to natural gestures.

Powerful World - The entire school is a big interactive playground for your alien powers. Extinguish fires, resize anything, and create crystal sculptures!

Unprecedented Exploration - Explore the biggest space Owlchemy Labs has ever built! Hang with your friends in the Grand Hall, perform experiments in Chemosophy, and get creative in Visualetics.

Gorgeous Visuals - Enjoy the vibrant, colorful world of Cosmonious High in an art style that's fun, unique, and playful!

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On this edition of VR News of the Week we kick things off talking the big news of Roblox launching its standalone VR version in beta on the Meta Quest App Lab store. We also talk Walkabout Mini Golf and Mothergunship: Forge being this month's Quest+ games. As well some game updates for games like Gods of Gravity as well as some discussions about upcoming VR games on the Meta Quest store. Listen for all of the news!

Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news

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Meta Quest 2 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/1Bf8O/quest-2-giveaway

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Edward Felix, Lead Modeler for Mighty Coconut - the studio behind Walkabout Mini Golf! This is the second appearance from Edward and we have a blast talking all things Walkabout Mini Golf. We discuss the new DLC course Laser Lair, what it's like to work for Mighty Coconut, a crash course on triangle and computer graphics, 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 edition of VR News of the Week we have a mega Monday loaded with content. It kicks off with the new wipe in Ghosts of Tabor going live! As well as our review of Walkabout Mini Golf's new Laser Lair DLC and our thoughts on their putter collaboration with HelloReal! Also featuring our second edition of an on-air game with our listener Shoes! We also talk the latest news including the Meta Quest v56 update with handtracking v2.2, swipe typing, the return of livestreaming to Facebook, and more new features. We also see new updates to games like Espire 2, and new games like Titanic: A Space Between and VRSO: Bare Knuckle Boxing! Listen for all the news and fun!

Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news

Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/

Meta Quest 2 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/1Bf8O/quest-2-giveaway

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr

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

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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

This podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!

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As a Ruff Talk VR listener, you get a special offer: 10% off your first month of BetterHelp! Just visit BetterHelp.com/RuffTalkVR and start taking charge of your mental health today."

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our host, as are joined by Ana Ribeiro - the Game Creator, Director and Cosplayer of Pixel Ripped! Made by Arvore Immersive, Pixel Ripped is now on it's third VR game in the series with Pixel Ripped 1978 available now on the official Meta Quest store! Listen as we get to know Ana's background in gaming, the making of the Pixel Ripped series, what's coming next, and more!

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Pixel Ripped 1978 Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/6352277878196011/

Store Description:

Pixel Ripped 1978 is the newest game in the Pixel Ripped series. Our hero Dot has to once again fight against the evil Cyblin Lord, who has a very complex plan: to hack into the game creator’s past at ATARI and to make himself the protagonist! But Dot isn’t alone in this crazy endeavor through time - she has the help of Bug, Pixel Ripped’s creator herself, as they join forces to dispel Cyblin Lord and launch the game on time.

Key Features:

Game-Within-a-Game Madness: Travel through the gaming world to save it or fix the game and crack the codes from your office desk. Planes and dimensions are your playground in this whacky space-time adventure!

Good Ol'Nostalgia Wackiness!: New story, new challenges, new folks and foes... same old crazy moments that only Pixel Ripped can bring you!

Back to the Past, from the Future!: Take in the past to understand the future with dozens of multi-layered Atari easter eggs and nods to the way-back era that started it all

Where No One Has Gone Before: Today’s stories of Atari’s early days are just that - stories. Explore an authentic recreation of the fabled Sunnyvale Atari studio and leave with your own tales!

Pure Authenticity: Enjoy an adventure full of friendly faces, characters, and retro games from Atari’s library of classic favorites and rare treasures

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On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty of news to cover including the announcement of a new podcast feed dedicated all to Ghosts of Tabor called Tabor Radio! There's no shortage of VR news either including Roblox coming to the Quest 2! As well as some Quest 3 news. We also have some game updates from Breachers, Guardians Frontline, X8, Rogue Ascent, Synth Riders and others. As well as news from an upcoming VR game called Genotype. Listen for all the news and fun!

Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news

Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/

Meta Quest 2 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/1Bf8O/quest-2-giveaway

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr

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

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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

This podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!

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As a Ruff Talk VR listener, you get a special offer: 10% off your first month of BetterHelp! Just visit BetterHelp.com/RuffTalkVR and start taking charge of your mental health today."

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts review Hubris! Available now on the official Meta Quest store, this virtual reality story based adventure game made by Cyborn BV! Previously released on PCVR to positive reviews, it is remarkable this game was ported to the Meta Quest. Featuring a very well and compelling written story, great voice acting, and some of the best graphics you'll see on the Quest 2, this is not one you want to skip. Listen for our full thoughts and rating!

*We received free game keys for this review however we did not receive any other compensation*

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If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe!

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This podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!

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As a Ruff Talk VR listener, you get a special offer: 10% off your first month of BetterHelp! Just visit BetterHelp.com/RuffTalkVR and start taking charge of your mental health today."

Hubris Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5722114367801351/

Store Description:

🚨Cross buy Enabled🚨

⭐ “An epic sci-fi adventure that no VR gamer should miss out playing” - PSVR2 Without Parole

Take on the mantle of an unseasoned recruit with the task of finding a high-profile agent that went missing on a strange and highly inhospitable alien planet.

🏆 WN Unreal Engine best VR Game
🏆 UploadVR's best desktop game
🏆 Belgium Game Awards Best XR game

Features:

— Immerse yourself in one of the most visually stunning games on Quest, beautifully crafted to captivate and transport you into a meticulously realized sci-fi world.
— Experience the freedom of running, jumping, climbing, swimming, shooting & more with deep mechanics built from the ground up for VR
— Explore to find valuable resources used to craft new weapons, tools & upgrades to gain an edge
— Multiple difficulties to make the game the right fit for you, whether you’re wanting a challenge or a more story & explorative experience
— Excellent sound design & an epic soundtrack that bring the rich world to life
— Get lost in a full-featured story campaign that takes you across a beautiful but deadly alien world

⭐ "Most Visually STUNNING PC VR Game is Now on Quest 2!" - BMFVR

⭐ "We are looking at some of the best Quest 2 Graphics ever!" - Matteo311

Hubris is an experience, a journey, a visual marvel that will redefine what you thought was possible in VR. Dive into the universe of Hubris today and embark on an adventure that will be hard to forget!

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On this edition of VR News of the Week it's a bit of a shorter news week but that doesn't mean we have any less fun! Featuring news that Quest users can join paid Zoom meetings via Horizon Workrooms, news regarding Samsung's rumored new VR headset, some Apple Vision Pro production rumors, some rumors about new games coming up, some more game updates to some already great games like Zero Caliber, and more! Listen for all the news and fun!

Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news

Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/

Meta Quest 2 Giveaway: https://gleam.io/1Bf8O/quest-2-giveaway

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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

This podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!

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As a Ruff Talk VR listener, you get a special offer: 10% off your first month of BetterHelp! Just visit BetterHelp.com/RuffTalkVR and start taking charge of your mental health today."

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Michael Wentworth-Bell! Also known as Espire Mike, he is the creator of Espire 1 and 2 - a hit VR stealth action series on the Meta Quest. Listen as we get hear how Espire came to be, some lessons learned in the creation of both games, what's coming next including more information about their upcoming mixed reality game mode, and more!

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If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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

This podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!

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As a Ruff Talk VR listener, you get a special offer: 10% off your first month of BetterHelp! Just visit BetterHelp.com/RuffTalkVR and start taking charge of your mental health today."

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Espire 2 Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3529713943716002/

Store Description:

NEW! Espire Ops missions, public matchmaking and in-game chat!
“Espire 2 is a must play” - Press Play Media
“Superb Stealth Action” - COG Connected
“9/10” - 8 Bit Digi

Take control of the ultimate stealth operative and save the world in this single player and co-op FPS! 

Experience unparalleled stealth action in two unique story campaigns with Espire 2, a full-fledged VR first person shooter on Meta Quest 2!  After intel from an anonymous whistleblower reveals the terrorist cell OPHIS’ plot for global domination, Espire Operative Poe once again finds themselves at the center of the Espire program. With the entire world hanging in the balance, it’s up to Poe and their Espire frames  to dismantle OPHIS from the inside.

Key Features:
• Become a lone wolf and take on OPHIS or team up with a friend for a co-op adventure in two unique campaigns.
• Compete for high scores with other players around the globe in new Espire Ops
• Control multiple Espire robot frames, each with their own special abilities, attributes, and strategic benefits for you to discover.
• Handle encounters with a variety of unique gadgets or neutralize targets with a wide array of realistic weapons. Shoot or sneak… it’s up to you!
• Distract, hold up, and interrogate the enemy with the option to use your headset’s built-in mics.
• Choose your comfort level with the return of the innovative “Control Theatre” comfort system.

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