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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review the highly anticipated and hyped 4 person virtual reality (VR) co-op FPS shooter, After the Fall available on the Official Oculus (Meta) Quest store! Made by the developers who brought you Arizona Sunshine, Vertigo Games, After the Fall brings fast paced and intense co-op combat to the Oculus Quest 2. Featuring 5 missions in a post apocalyptic LA where teamwork is the only route to success on the higher difficulties, and a wide variety of weapons, upgrades, and undead enemies, its easy to see why this game has so much hype for the release. Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

Monday Morning Coffee is our series of episodes dedicated to discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with Oculus Quest game developers and others of influence in the VR world. These episodes release right on Monday Morning so you can enjoy on your way to the start of the work week.

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://kiwidesign.shop/collections/controller-grips-cover/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2160364850746031/

Store Description: 

Pre-order After the Fall® now!
• Get 10% discount
• Get the exclusive "Fwd to the Past” weapon skin

The After the Fall® - Launch Edition includes cross buy and access to the first season of content, including: The “Hollywood Boulevard” Harvest Run, the "Warehouse" PvP Arena, 1 New Game Mode, 1 New Weapon and more to be revealed.

From the team that brought you Arizona Sunshine® comes an epic VR action FPS with intense 4-player co-op gameplay at its core. Team up with friends and take on a post-apocalyptic VR world filled with ferocious undead--mutated and twisted by the relentless cold. 

• Go solo or team up in intense 4-player co-op play
• Conquer the ice-covered ruins of dystopian LA
• Fight huge hordes, specials and bosses
• Craft, upgrade and wield weapons with real-life movements
• Go head to head in fast-paced 4v4 combat

*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links above

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus revisit and review the full course 18 hole update for the virtual reality (VR) golf game Golf+ available now on the Official Oculus Quest store! Made by developers Golf Scope Inc and formerly known as TopGolf with Pro Putt, Golf+ brings full course 18 hole golf to the game we already loved. With all the same game modes as before, the new full course mode with a free course and a DLC course, and a new clubhouse, it will be hard to not love this new update and rebranding. Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

Monday Morning Coffee is our series of episodes dedicated to discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with Oculus Quest game developers and others of influence in the VR world. These episodes release right on Monday Morning so you can enjoy on your way to the start of the work week.

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://kiwidesign.shop/collections/controller-grips-cover/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2412327085529357/

Store Description: 

***QUEST 2 ONLY***
We're really sorry, but the full course update will only work on the Quest 2.

Full Course Update Includes:
- Modern clubhouse with media player
- Range and practice area
- Cliffs, our ocean side 18 hole course
- Wolf Creek, located in Mesquite, Nevada (IAP)
- Callaway golf clubs

GOLF+ is the ultimate VR Golf experience. Play real world courses with friends, hangout at Topgolf for a night of music and games, or enjoy our epic putting courses with Pro Putt.


***Below is available on Quest 1***

Throw on some music and smash some drives at this one of a kind Topgolf venue! Join public games or host your own private lounge where you and 7 of your friends can hang out for hours. Want some sun? Enjoy our epic Pro Putt putting courses!

- All your favorite Topgolf games
- Multiplayer
- Various Topgolf venue games like corn hole
- Beautiful putting courses to help you escape
- Competition to match your skill level
- Achievements and leaderboards for bragging rights!

*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links above

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In the ninth episode of our App Lab series focusing on games that are on the hidden store hidden in the Oculus Store called App Lab, our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review the Virtual Reality (VR) turn-based RPG, Arcaxer! Made by developers Overrun Games and published by Well Played Studios, Arcaxer brings a completely innovative and unique experience to the Oculus Quest. Normally our app lab episodes drop on Fridays, however this game is so polished and belongs on the store so much that we are just going to treat it as an official store game.

 Featuring a top-down "God view" mode and first person combat requiring you to physically dodge your opponents attacks, 4 different character classes, a variety of player attacks known as "Hax", a large variety of enemies, and an engaging storyline, Arcaxer is a gem o the store! Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://kiwidesign.shop/collections/controller-grips-cover/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5396412860376470/

Store Description: 

Arcaxer is a turn based VR RPG with first person action oriented combat, and a 3rd person god-view overworld set in a sci-fi simulation filled with colorful AI characters.

In the overworld you will explore procedural dungeons to find equips and new abilities for your character. You can access the hub world to interact with NPC's and buy new items with the credits that you earn in the dungeon.

Even though combat is turn based you must dodge enemy attacks with your body, and aim and time your own attacks with gestures. Can you make it to the top of "The Stack"?

Player Classes Choose fighter, thief, or mage to drastically change which abilities you learn as you level up your character.

Fighter: A class with a focus on physical attacks
Mage: A class with a focus on Hax, the game's special abilities.
Thief: A class with wildcard abilities that can change the tide of battle.

*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links above

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In this episode of the Ruff Talk VR Monday Morning Coffee series, our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus interview Dave, creator of Eternal Starlight and the one man team leading the studio behind it, White Noise Games!

Available now on the official Oculus (Meta) Quest store, Eternal Starlight is a virtual reality real time strategy game featuring customizable ships, space battle, dozens of missions, and in-depth lore, and more and much more! We talk with Dave about his start in game development, the inspiration for Eternal Starlight, his future plans, and much more!

Monday Morning Coffee is our series of episodes dedicated to discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with Oculus Quest game developers and others of influence in the VR world. These episodes release right on Monday Morning so you can enjoy on your way to the start of the work week. If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://kiwidesign.shop/collections/controller-grips-cover/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/1918967004876383/

Store Description: 

Activate your Neural Link to gain an omniscient view of the battlefield. Experience the conflict at any scale, as you plot the course that will lead your fleet to victory. Eternal Starlight is a tactical space combat game, built from the ground up for VR.

Meet (and vaporize) colorful alien species, collect technology to upgrade your vessels and plot your next hyperspace jump while defending the remaining colonies of the human race. 

Utilizing an intuitive locomotion system, you can freely move through space by grabbing it. Zoom out to view the entire battlefield or focus in on a single fighter. Play seated, standing or in full room scale.

*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links above

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In the eighth episode of our App Lab series focusing on games that are on the hidden store hidden in the Oculus Store called App Lab, our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review the Virtual Reality (VR) puzzle board game Jentrix! Made by developers Spheroom Limited, Jentrix is a puzzle game combining Jenga and Match 3 mechanics. With colorful and vibrant visuals, a plethora of levels, and realistic physics, this is a great family friendly game.  Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://kiwidesign.shop/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover-1?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3944725358948022/

Store Description: 

Jentrix is a Virtual Reality board game that combines the best of Jenga and Match 3 mechanics. 
 
In Jentrix you have to travel across colorful locations and dismantle cube fruit towers just like in the classic Jenga. But everything is not so simple – the fruits fall down and form a high tower. Move the fruits, rearrange them, collect "Three in a row" and they will disappear! 
 
Your goal is to prevent the tower from growing to its limit or falling apart. Jentrix offers 3 levels of difficulty in each location, after passing which a passage to the next one opens. 

Key features: 
- Match 3 mechanics 
- Realistic physics interactions 
- Relaxing and meditative experience 
- 14 different locations 
- Support MRC
 
Falling fruits and fragile towers make Jentrix a unique and unforgettable VR adventure!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review the virtual reality (VR) first person shooter Medal of Honor™: Above and Beyond available now on the Official Oculus Quest store! Made by developers Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts (EA), this is arguably the first AAA game on the Oculus Quest 2. Bringing in the prestigious Medal of Honor brand, a vast campaign mode, a multiplayer mode, and a gallery featuring WWII documentaries, this game came with a lot of hype. How did it hold up?  Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://kiwidesign.shop/collections/controller-grips-cover/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/3647259232032222/

Store Description: 

Step into the boots of an agent of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in war-torn Europe in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Experience the action-packed single player campaign and fast-paced multiplayer matches that put you on the ground fighting directly through the biggest and most historic events of World War II. 

Hear bullets as they fly by, duck behind cover to avoid enemy fire, and dive out of burning airplanes.  Snatch grenades from the air and toss them back, pull grenade pins out with your teeth, and reload your weapons while dodging fire. You’re not watching history, you’re experiencing it, like never before.

View the Gallery to learn the real stories of veterans and see WWII from their eyes.  The Gallery includes videos, interviews, and the Oscar™ winning documentary short COLETTE. 

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In this episode of the Ruff Talk VR Monday Morning Coffee series, our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus review the brand new Top Version Controller Grips Cover for Oculus Quest 2 by KIWI Design! We talk cost, comfort, unboxing, and more! Featuring a protective silicone cover, a battery replacement design, an extended handle length, a protective cover for the halo ring, and their own wrist straps, you do not want to miss these! We have all accidentally wacked our controller. Don't be out $70 for a new controller and a month of VR waiting for your replacement, protect your controller with comfort!

Monday Morning Coffee is our series of episodes dedicated to discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with game developers and others of influence in the VR world. These episodes release right on Monday Morning so you can enjoy on your way to the start of the work week. If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Controller Straps: https://www.kiwidesign.com/products/top-version-controller-grips-cover?ref=RuffTalkVR

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Product Description:

A good companion for your VR game

Halo Controller Protector Silicone Cover-The product comes with a Protector Silicone Cover.

Solve the Trouble of Battery Replacement-Integrated design makes install easier.

Lengthen the bottom of the grip cover-more comfortable for large hands.

Solve the non-stick problem for the hand strap.

Thickened and Widened Hand Strap Design-Soft silicone more comfortable to wear.

Unload Battery with the Plastic Tab.
Tips: The plastic battery pull tab is placed under the battery

Release Your Hands.  Protects your controllers from impacting, scratching and throwing

*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links above 

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review the virtual reality (VR) real-time strategy game, Eternal Starlight! Made by developers White Noise Games and available now on the official Oculus Quest store, Eternal Starlight perfectly executes the real time strategy genre in VR. Featuring customizable ships, space battle, dozens of missions, and in-depth lore, and more!  Listen for our full review, breakdown, and final score!

If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

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Eternal Starlight Oculus Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/1918967004876383/

Eternal Starlight Store Description:

Activate your Neural Link to gain an omniscient view of the battlefield. Experience the conflict at any scale, as you plot the course that will lead your fleet to victory. Eternal Starlight is a tactical space combat game, built from the ground up for VR.

Meet (and vaporize) colorful alien species, collect technology to upgrade your vessels and plot your next hyperspace jump while defending the remaining colonies of the human race. 

Utilizing an intuitive locomotion system, you can freely move through space by grabbing it. Zoom out to view the entire battlefield or focus in on a single fighter. Play seated, standing or in full room scale.

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In this episode of the Ruff Talk VR Monday Morning Coffee series, our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus interview Matt and Kevin and Sandford Tech, creators of the highly addictive and creative VR puzzle game, Color Connect, available on the hidden Oculus Quest store known as App Lap! We talk about how Color Connect came to be, how Kevin and Matt met, a bit about their origins, some future plans for Color Connect, and much more!

Monday Morning Coffee is our series of episodes dedicated to discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with game developers and others of influence in the VR world. These episodes release right on Monday Morning so you can enjoy on your way to the start of the work week. If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Maybe even become a podcast supporter and help us make the dream of full-time podcasting become a reality! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/

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! Don't forget to check out Kiwi's newest colored controller grips!

Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVR

Color Connect store description:

Lose yourself in space with over 50+ challenging puzzles, putting your gray matter to the test - Sit, Solve and Space Out!

*Sit* - Zero gravity and adaptive controls bring the puzzles to you. Kick back after a long day on your couch or dive right in for a 360 degree puzzle solving experience.

*Solve* - You’ll be puzzling for hours with over 50 thoughtfully constructed levels. Logically connect all the colored nodes to progress and earn stars as you go.

*Space Out* - Atop your very own platform surrounded by satellites and stars, the stunning visuals combined with our carefully selected soundtrack will transport you to another galaxy.

*For the best audio experience we suggest using headphones*

*How to play* - Connect all ends of the colored nodes, strategically choosing your path with the fewest moves possible. There can be no overlapping of paths and every node must be used to successfully complete the puzzles. It's simple to learn but challenging to master!

Color Connect store link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/4350699058307420/

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