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Ruff Talk VR

404 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

An Oculus Quest (or should we say Meta Quest) and virtual reality podcast! A father/son duo talking everything VR! Featuring hosts Dscruffles and Stratus, each episode our hosts review a different Meta Quest Store game for the Meta Quest 2. Featuring gameplay information, discussion of pros and cons, debating, some miscellaneous banter, and a final review score. This podcast also features reviews of virtual reality games and experiences on the hidden Meta Quest store known as App Lab. As well as interviews with game developers and VR news discussion, Ruff Talk VR is quickly becoming the premier podcast for all things Oculus Quest and virtual reality! Follow us on Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR Support the podcast at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RuffTalkVR

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Episodes

VR News - UFC in Meta Horizon Worlds, Immersed VR New Headset, Grim VR, RIP Echo VR, and More!

August 07, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

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...

Cosmonious High Review

August 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

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 stud...

VR News - Roblox VR Launches on Meta Quest App Lab, News Quest+ Games, VR Game Updates, and More!

July 31, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

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 Virt...

Interview with Edward Felix - Lead Modeler for Mighty Coconut (Walkabout Mini Golf)

July 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subs...

VR News - Meta Quest v56, Walkabout Mini Golf Laser Lair and HelloReal Putter, Game Updates, New Games, and More!

July 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

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, an...

Interview with Ana Ribeiro - Creator of Pixel Ripped

July 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us...

VR News - Roblox VR on the Meta Quest, Quest 3 News, Breachers New Game Mode, A New Podcast, Game Updates, and More!

July 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

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 ...

Hubris VR Review

July 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

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 ...

VR News - Use Zoom in VR, Samsung's VR Headset, Apple Vision Pro Production, Game Updates, New Games, and More!

July 10, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

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...

Interview with Michael Wentworth-Bell - Creator of Espire 1 and 2

July 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and ...

VR News - Zuck vs Musk, Meta Quest 2 Giveaway, Quest+, Little Cities Sandbox, New Among Us VR Map, and More!

July 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty to discuss starting with the newly announced Quest+ subscription service for the Meta Quest giving you 2 games per month. We also talk the hyped potential Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg MMA fight. We also talk some game updates like Little Cities new sandbox mode, Among Us VR's new map, and an Iron Man VR permanent discount. We also have a Meta Quest 2 128gb model to giveaway! Listen for all the news and fun! Mondays are dedicated to our s...

Bubbler VR Interview with Toye and Samson of Let's Talk Oculus

June 30, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Toye the owner of Bubbler VR - a virtual reality arcade in Providence, RI - and Samson the cohost of fellow VR podcast Let's Talk Oculus! Listen as we get some insight into the professional side of VR arcades, an upcoming summer program with registration starting in July, how they discovered VR and each other, and much more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! ...

VR News - Showcase Announcement, New Games, Bigscreen Beyond Begins Production, Meta Quest v55, and More!

June 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have some exciting stuff to announce with our first ever Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase coming February 2nd 2024 at 1pm ET live on YouTube! And of course there's not shortage of other VR news including new games like Pixel Ripped 1978 and Hubris. Bigscreen Beyond also announced they are entering production, the next Quest software update v55, and more! Listen for all the news and fun! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussio...

QUANTAAR Review

June 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enj...

VR News - Assassin's Creed Nexus, Quest 3 Smart Guardian, Meta Lowers Headset Age Requirement, Quest 3 Accessories, UploadVR Summer Showcase, and more!

June 19, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

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 Assa...

Interview with Peter Liao and Heui Chan of QUANTAAR

June 14, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcas...

VR News - Apple Vision Pro Announcement, New Games, Walkabout Mini Golf Journey To The Center Of The Earth DLC Thoughts, and More!

June 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

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! Mondays are dedicated to our serie...

We Are One Review

June 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

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! Patreon: https://...

VR News - Meta Quest 3 Announced, Meta Quest Gaming Showcase Round-Up, Quest 2 Cheaper and More Powerful

June 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

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! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the disc...

Interview with Lucas Martell - Creator of Walkabout Mini Golf

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our officia...

Interview with Tatiana Delgado - Creative Director of Call of the Sea VR

May 31, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

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...

VR News of the Week - Meta Quest 3 Predictions, Beat Saber Queen Pack, PSVR2 Sales, and More!

May 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

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! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (...

Interview with Scott Albright - Combat Waffle Studios CEO and Creator of Ghosts of Tabor

May 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

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! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars...

VR News of the Week - Meta Quest Showcase Teasers, Patreon Game Promo, Quest 3, Apple's VR Headset, and More!

May 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty to discuss with so many VR gaming showcases coming up between the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, Sony's showcase, the UploadVR showcase, and the WWDC even with the rumored announcement of Apple's VR headset. As well, the Meta Quest social media accounts have been dropping some great teasers to hype us up for their showcase. Last week we also say the Quest 3 pop up on the list of compatible devices on the headset. We also announce our new Pat...

Ghosts of Tabor Early Impressions

May 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts give their early impressions of the hit new app lab game in early access - Ghosts of Tabor! Made by developers Combat Waffle Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, this extraction based VR FPS has you go solo or with friends against real players and AI in raid where the only goals are survive, find loot, and extract. This game has some rough around the edges jank but makes up for it two-fold in fun! Listen for our full thoughts and rat...

VR News of the Week - Gods of Gravity, Demeo Battles, Everslaught, Samsung's New VR Headset, Budget Cuts, and More!

May 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty to talk about with new games coming. This past week we saw games like Demeo Battles announced as a standalone title, Everslaught: Invasion getting a release date, Budget Cuts Ultimate Edition, and Rube Goldberg Workshop. There's also rumors about a new VR headset from Samsung, Meta shows off some improvement with leg prediction, and we give our thoughts on the Gods of Gravity Galactic war. Listen for all the news and fun! Mondays are ded...

Interview with Dan Sivan - Founder of Ayayu Games and Shuttle Maze

May 13, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Dan Sivan, the founder of Ayayu Games! A studio behind Shuttle Maze - a unique top down VR experience on the Meta Quest app lab store. Listen as we get to know Dan, his background, some of the previous work of Ayayu Games, future plans for Shuttle Maze, and more! 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/RuffTa...

Interview with Jeri Ellsworth - CEO and Co-Founder of Tilt Five

May 10, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 99.2 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Jeri Ellsworth, the CEO and Co-Founder of Tilt Five, and augmented reality (AR) board game system! Besides Tilt Five, Jeri is an absolute legend in both the XR and the gaming world. The creator of the hugely popular Commodore 64 emulator called Commodore 30-in-1 Direct to TV in the mid 2000's, Jeri then spent time at Valve helping to lay the groundwork for modern VR! We go over Jeri's entire story as well as what makes Tilt Five special...

VR News of the Week - Meta Quest Gaming Showcase June 1st, New Games Released, More New Games Announced, Game Updates, and More!

May 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we start the episode speculating on the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase on June 1st! We also talk some new games released like Propagation: Paradise Hotel and Rogue Ascent as well as new game updates for games like Zenith. We also talk a little bit about some fun in Ghosts of Tabor and much more!  Listen for all the news and fun! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Interview with Marcus Segal - ForeVR Games CEO and Founder

May 06, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Marcus Segal, the CEO and Founder of ForeVR Games! One of the leaders in multiplayer social gaming on the Meta Quest store with games like ForeVR Bowling, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole. We talk with Marcus about his background, what's next for for ForeVR, some ideas to grow the industry and VR, and more! Listen for all the fun! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subs...

The Last Worker VR Review

May 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts breakdown and review The Last Worker VR! An interactive narrative adventure on the Meta Quest store, this game has you follow Kurt, the last worker in a futuristic automated distribution center. In what starts as just delivering packages, this journey takes you through several layers of gameply and an incredibly well-written story with great voice acting, . Listen for our full thoughts and rating! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you ...

VR News of the Week - Thief Simulator VR Passes 2mil in Sales, Peaky Blinders VR Roadmap, Meta Quest 2 Updates, and More!

May 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty of news to talk about including the developers of Thief Simulator VR announcing they surpassed 2.3mil USD in sales, Peaky Blinders VR releasing an update roadmap, some Meta Quest 2 software updates, Virtual Desktop updates, ranged mode coming to Swordsman VR, 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufft...

Breachers VR Review

April 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts breakdown and review Breachers! A hit new VR FPS on the official Meta Quest store developed by Triangle Factory! This 5v5 shooter brings an incredibly fun gameplay loop combined with some of the best graphics on the Meta Quest. Strategy and teamwork is a must in this game as you play as either the Enforcers or the Revolters and try and either defuse or defend the bomb for the round. Listen for our full thoughts and rating! Patreon: https://www.patre...

VR News of the Week - Walkabout Mini Golf: Temple At Zerzura DLC, Battle Talent VR, Metaverse on Jeopardy, and More!

April 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we do our usual of talking this week's VR news followed by giving our thoughts on the new Walkabout Mini Golf: Temple At Zerzura DLC! We discuss Battle Talent moving to the official Meta Quest store June 1st, Horizon Worlds expanding access to teenagers, a metaverse question appearing on Jeopardy, and then end it with our Temple At Zerzura review!  Listen for all the news and fun! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of ...

Interview with Amanda Watson - Creator of Oculus Air Link

April 21, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by former Meta employee Amanda Watson - the creator of Oculus Air Link! If you use your Meta Quest headset for PCVR, then you've probably used and are familiar with Amanda's creation Air Link. Software that allows you to connect your Meta Quest to the PC to play PCVR games. We chat with Amanda about her background, how Air Link came to be, what's next for her, some Air Link tips, and more! Listen for all the fun! Patreon: https://www.patr...

Not For Broadcast VR Review

April 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts breakdown and review Not For Broadcast VR! A broadcast simulation game available now on the official Meta Quest store! A port of the cult-following PC game, Not For Broadcast VR puts you in the broadcast booth as you select the footage to fit your narrative. With multiple endings and a "choose your adventure" approach, this game is packed with replayability, witty humor, great acting, a storyline that will have you hooked. Listen for our full thought...

VR News of the Week - Breachers VR Early Impressions, Walkabout Mini Golf New Course, Green Hell VR Co-op + DLC and More!

April 17, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

On this edition of VR News of the Week we have plenty to go over including our early impressions of Breachers VR! As well, Mighty Coconut announced the newest course DLC course for Walkabout Mini Golf - Temple at Zerzura! The team behind Green Hell VR also announced that the co-op mode and DLCs are currently in development. We also discuss some reports regarding monthly active Quest users, Beat Saber revenue numbers, and more! Listen for all the news! Mondays are dedicated to our series of ...

Interview with Robin Moulder - CEO and Founder of 3LB Games

April 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Robin Moulder - the founder and CEO of 3LB Games. This is Robin's second podcast appearance, this time to talk all about their app lab game Space Dragon Unchained! This game features dragons for your hands as you shoot and destroy planets. We talk with Robin about the inspiration behind this game, the future of the game, what's next for 3LB games in the world of VR! Listen for all the fun! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr I...

VR Game Review Double Feature - Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game and Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom

April 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus have a double feature of virtual reality game reviews. It starts with Ghost Signal: A Stellaris game, a new space roguelite game on the official Meta Quest store set in the Stellaris universe published by Fast Travel Game with development from Windswept Interactive. In the second half of the episode our hosts breakdown and review Peaky Blinders: A Kings Ransom - a VR game adaptation of the hit TV series Peaky Blinders developed...

VR News of the Week - New Games Announced, Fruit Ninja VR 2, Tennis League VR, Creed: Championship Edition Update, and More!

April 10, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

On this edition of, what is now tentatively name VR News of the Week, we have plenty to discuss from this past week in the world of virtual reality. There's been new games announced coming soon for the Meta Quest including Fruit Ninja VR 2, Crimen Mercenary Tales, and Tennis League VR. We also discuss some game updates like Creed's Championship Edition update, and plenty more including a sweet Reggie shirt! Listen for all the news! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the d...

Vacation Simulator Review

April 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review Vacation Simulator! Part two of our Owlchemy Labs trilogy, this game takes everything Job Simulator had going on with NPCs, lore, and interaction and completely pumped them full of steroids and caffeine! This game features 3 "Vacations" with beach, forest, and mountain simulations and a plethora of NPCs and challenges/puzzles to unlock memories to complete the ultimate vacation! Listen for our full thought...

Monday Morning News - The VR Holiday Headset Wars, Everslaught VR, Gambit, Iron Guard VR, PSVR2 Sales, and a Series Name Change?

April 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

On this edition of Monday Morning News there's no shortage of news to cover! From upcoming game releases this month on the official Meta Quest store like Everslaught Invasion to game updates like Iron Guard VR's endless mode update. We also talk  the reported PSVR2 sales numbers and have a fun speculative discussions regarding what we would do for VR headset sales this holiday culminating in a Sony/Meta VR Holiday Headset War! Listen for all the news! Mondays are dedicated to our series of ...

PAX East Interviews Featuring Resolution Games, Peaky Blinders VR, Pin City, Undisputed Boxing, and Matteo311

March 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

On this special edition of the Ruff Talk VR podcast, we have our five interviews from PAX East (And some fun banter in between)! Featuring Jim Squires of Resolution Games to start the show. We then interview Russ Harding from Mazy Theory, the developers of Peaky Blinders VR! We also sit and talk (literally) with the developers of Pin City. We also go flat screen for a moment chatting with Will from Steel City Interactive, the developers of Undisputed Boxing. And to wrap the show up we have a...

Monday Morning News - PAX East 2023 Recap, New Games Announced, Oculus Name Remains, and More!

March 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

On this edition of Monday Morning News have a special edition of the podcast where we do our standard news but also break down and recap our PAX East 2023 experience! But best of all you get to hear us say "Amid Hell" instead of "Amid Evil" about 100 times (sorry about that!) On the news side of things we see new games announced like the new Pixel Ripped and some ports like Kill it With Fire, some new games released with Not For Broadcast VR and Ghost Signal VR, game updates with Zero Calibe...

Job Simulator Review

March 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review Job Simulator! One of the most popular VR games on the official Meta Quest store made and published by developer Owlchemy Labs, we are long overdue to review this one! This game has an emphasis on silly humor and intractability as you explore the "simulations" of common human jobs with hilarious robot characters that fill the game with life. Listen for our full thoughts and rating! Patreon: https://www.pat...

Monday Morning News - Little Cities Update, PAX East In-Bound, Breachers VR, and More!

March 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

On this edition of Monday Morning News we go over the next few weeks of game reviews featuring the collection from Owlchemy Labs. We also cover the latest update for Little Cities featuring little population! This is our last edition of Monday Morning News leading in to PAX East! As well Breachers VR is getting an official release date. Listen for all the news! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with Oculus Quest ...

The Light Brigade Review

March 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown and review The Light Brigade! A new VR rogue-lite game on the official Meta Quest store made by developers Funktronic Labs! The game packs incredibly fun gun mechanics, a steady rate of improvement with upgrades and different classes, and an incredibly challenging run featuring randomly generated rooms and intense boss battles. Listen for our full thoughts and rating! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If y...

Monday Morning News - Walkabout Mini Golf Upside Down DLC, Guardians Frontline, Quest Pass, New Sponsor, Q and A, and more!

March 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

On this edition of Monday Morning News we give our thoughts on the new Walkabout Mini Golf Upside Town DLC course and our thoughts on the relaunched Guardians Frontlines! There's also a bit of fun to be had with a Q and A, a new sponsorship announcement, and a little bit of news with Quest 3 rumors and rumors of a Quest Pass! Listen for all the fun! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with Oculus Quest game develop...

Interview with Nicholas Sutrich - Senior Content Producer for Smartphones and VR at Android Central

March 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts are joined by Nicholas Sutrich. Nicholas is the senior content producer for smartphones and VR over at Android Central. We get to know more about Nicholas' role over at Android Central, his thoughts on the Meta Quest Pro and the PSVR2, some of his favorite virtual reality games, and much more. You can find Nicholas on social media @Gwanatu If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.r...

Monday Morning News - Walkabout Mini Golf New DLC, Population: One Free To Play, Quest Price Drops, and More!

March 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

It's a loaded week of virtual reality and Meta Quest news this week! Starting with Walkabout Mini Golf announcing their newest DLC Upside Town! And then Population: One announced an upcoming transition to being free to play and tons of other updates. Also Meta announced the Meta Quest 2 256gb model and the Meta Quest Pro are getting price drops and much more news and fun banter! Listen for all the news! Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality ...

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