Virtual Boys
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsRyan & Chris from 'The VR Grid' talk all things Virtual Reality including news, reviews and our thoughts on the VR industry!
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Episodes
Episode 91 - The Quest 2's Days Are Numbered ft. The Livonator!
May 03, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBJoin Chris, Ryan and Jason aka The Livonator as we discuss what it means to start seeing Quest 3 only titles announced.
Episode 90 - Is Meta becoming the Android of XR?
April 26, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBJoin us for episode 90 as we takl about Meta sharing their Horizon OS with other headset manufacturers, Apple Vision Pro woes and the dissolving of app lab.
Episode 89 - Should VR Games Have a Flat mode?
April 13, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBJoin Chris and Ryan as they talk about VR games implementing a flat mode and what that could look like.
Episode 88 - Do we need cheaper headsets?!
April 05, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBJoin Chris and Ryan as they talk about the rumoured Quest 3 lite and the potential for an upgraded PSVR 2 headset!
Episode 87 - Developers Need to Stay in Their Lane?!
March 29, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBJoin Chris and Ryan as we chat about VR dev teams biting off more than they can chew and under-deliver on promises and quality.
Episode 86 - Catching Up on a Lot of VR News!
March 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBChris and Ryan talk about the PSVR 2 news surrounding production issues & PC compatability and dive into the newest studio dedicated to official flat game to VR ports
Episode 85 - Does PSVR 2 Benefit from a PS5 Pro?
March 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBJoin Chris & Ryan as we dive deep into the "need" for the PS5 pro as well as covering the current state of the gaming market and its effects on VR gaming market
Episode 84 - PSVR 2 Anniversary talk feat. PSVR w/o Parole!!
February 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBChris, Ryan, AJ & Bryan talk all about the PSVR 2, where it is, where it's been and where it's going!!!
Episode 83 - What is the Future of PCVR?
February 16, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBChris and Ryan talk about the future of PCVR and what that could look like!
Episode 82 - We Are BACK!! Let's Catch up on all things VR!!!
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBChris and Ryan make their triumphant return and discuss all the big stories in VR from the Apple Vision Pro Release, Quest 3, PSVR 2 and the all the recent doom and gloom news coming from the gaming industry.
Episode 81 - Vision Pro and Quest 3 talk
June 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBChris and Ryan talk about the newly announced headsets and all the pro's and con's that come with them
Episode 80 - What breaks your immersion in VR
May 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBChris and Ryan talk about all the things that get in the way of keeping a player immersed in virtual reality
Episode 79 - May 2023 VR releases!!!
May 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBChris and Ryan talk about (almost) all of the releases happening in May across all the major headsets. Sit back, relax and enjoy all the VR conversation.
Episode 78 - Where are the BIG VR Games?!
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBChris and Ryan talk about the current VR market, the troubles that are keeping VR down and what we think are the solutions
Episode 77 - Accessibility & VR w/ Livonator
March 31, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBChris and Ryan and Jason 'Livonator' Ewing talk about their thoughts surrounding VR and the lack of accessibility options compared to flat gaming
Episode 76 - VR and Subscription services...good or bad?
March 24, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBChris and Ryan talk about their thoughts surrounding subscription services and whether they should come to more VR platforms
Episode 75 - Fanboy Toxicity & VR...it's not good!
March 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBJoin Chris, Ryan and special guest Matteo311 as we talk all about toxic fans hurting Virtual Reality
Episode 74 - Our PSVR 2 1st Impressions
February 27, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBChris and Ryan break down what they have played so far on the PSVR 2 and their thoughts on Sony's new headset now that it's out!
Episode 73 - PSVR 2, Thoughts ahead of launch
February 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBChris and Ryan break down their final thoughts going into the official launch of the PSVR 2 headset next week. We talk hype, the good, the bad and the hopes for the HMD
Episode 72 - Franchises Sony should revive for PSVR 2
February 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBChris and Ryan talk about some of the last franchises that Sony could and should bring to PlayStation VR 2.
Episode 71 - Wheel Buying Tips & a new Aim?
February 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBChris and Ryan talk join in on the Gran Turismo hype and talk all about racing wheels and which one is right for you. We also talk about the need for an Aim peripheral for the PSVR 2 headset
Episode 70 - Is VR Too Expensive?
January 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBChris and Ryan talk about the pricing of VR hardware and software and whether it's just to pricey for casual gamers.
Episode 69 - The downgrade of AAA to VR + MORE PSVR 2 launch games!
January 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBChris and Ryan talk about the recent GRID Legends Quest 2 controversy surrouding visuals in VR and we talk about the 13 games PlayStation announced for PSVR 2's launch lineup
Episode 68 - Shuggmas Winners & PSVR 2 launch lineup talk
January 14, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBIf you entered our giveaway, have a listen and see if we said your name. If not, skip to 45 min for the PSVR 2 launch talk.
Episode 67 - 2022 wrap up and 2023 predictions
December 16, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBChris and Ryan see what they got right and wrong from last years VR predictions and make some bold new ones for 2023
Episode 66 - We talk EVERY confirmed PSVR 2 title...Part 3
December 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBRyan & Chris finish off breaking down their hype level for every game CONFIRMED to be coming to the PSVR 2 headset!!!
Episode 65 - We talk EVERY confirmed PSVR 2 title...Part 2
December 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBRyan & Chris continue to breakdown their hype level for every game CONFIRMED to be coming to the PSVR 2 headset!!!
Episode 64 - We talk EVERY confirmed PSVR 2 title...Part 1
November 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBRyan & Chris breakdown their hype level for every game CONFIRMED to be coming to the PSVR 2 headset!!!
Episode 63 - Buy VR Games NOW or wait for PSVR 2
November 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBChris & Ryan talk about the dilemma of playing and buying game now on current gen tech or waiting to play great games on PSVR 2's next gen VR tech.
Episode 62: Kids Banned from VR & other Random VR stories
November 11, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBChris & Ryan talk about a bunch of recent VR news and break down their thoughts on Meta's firings, Among Us, Kids being banned from VR, BMW's in car VR, Apple's headset update & more!
Episode 61: PSVR 2 Price & Launch Date Confirmed!
November 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBChris, Ryan & guest Jason Livon talk about PSVR 2's announced launch price, release date and new games!
Episode 61: PSVR 2 Price & Launch talk!
November 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBChris, Ryan & guest Jason Livon talk about PSVR 2's announced launch price, release date and new games!
Episode 60: PSVR 2 Launch WANTS & NEEDS!
October 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBChris & Ryan talk about the what Sony NEEDS to do to ensure max PSVR 2 success
Episode 59: Meta Connect & OUR new channel!
October 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBChris & Ryan talk about the changes to our channels & content under The VR Grid banner and breakdown Meta Connect, The Quest Pro & the games announced!
Episode 58: Can Survios handle Aliens in VR?!
July 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBChris & Ryan talk all about Survios and revisit their library of games while questioning if they can do justice for the Aliens franchise when it comes to not just VR, but flat gaming as well
Episode 57: VR Games that need Sequels
June 22, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBChris & Ryan talk all about their favorite games and the sequels that we should already have by now!
Virtual Boys Episode 56: PSVR 2 State of Play Talk!
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBChris & Ryan are back after a lengthy absence and talk all about the PSVR 2 games announced during Sony's recent State of Play and pry a little deeper into what was said and what wasn't in regards to what we can expect from these and other upcoming PSVR 2 titles!
Episode 56: PSVR 2 State of Play Talk!
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBChris & Ryan are back after a lengthy absence and talk all about the PSVR 2 games announced during Sony's recent State of Play and pry a little deeper into what was said and what wasn't in regards to what we can expect from these and other upcoming PSVR 2 titles!
Episode 55: What big game franchise did VR RIGHT?
May 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJoin us while we run through the past 7 years of VR and discuss what AAA franchises, licensed properties or simply much loved games made the jump to Virtual Reality properply. Spoiler Alert....there aren't many.
Virtual Boys Episode 55: What big game franchise did VR RIGHT?
May 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJoin us while we run through the past 7 years of VR and discuss what AAA franchises, licensed properties or simply much loved games made the jump to Virtual Reality properply. Spoiler Alert....there aren't many.
Episode 54 - Can the Quest 2 Carry VR for Another Year?
April 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBChris & Ryan talk about the the Quest 2 and whether it's the right representation for VR in 2022 as the current most popular headset. The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...
Episode 53 - Our Biggest VR Dissapointments
April 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBChris & Ryan breakdown some of their biggest VR letdowns over the last 6 years and get really whiny. The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC83QxhQ2w Twitt...
Episode 52 - Catching Up with the Boys + PSVR 2 Talk
March 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBChris & Ryan catch up after their long break, talk ALVO, GT7 & some of the PSVR 2 news and rumors floating around. The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfA...
Episode 51 - Immersion vs Presence in VR w/ GingasVR
February 13, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBChris , Ryan & GingasVR talk about the differences between having a presence in VR and being immersed in VR! The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC83QxhQ2...
Episode 50 - 2022 VR Talk with Steve Knows
January 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBChris , Ryan & Steve Knows talk about what to expect from VR in 2022 and a ton more topics all centered around Virtual Reality! The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCar...
Episode 49 - Microsoft & VR
January 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBChris & Ryan talk about Microsoft's history with VR and just how much this new Activision purchase could hurt VR!! The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC8...
Episode 49 - How Microsoft has Hurt VR
January 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBChris & Ryan talk about Microsoft's history with VR and just how much this new Activision purchase could hurt VR!! The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC8...
Episode 48 - Can YOU age out of VR?
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBChris & Ryan talk about the possibility of aging out VR and catch up on the latest happening in the VR world. The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC83QxhQ...
Virtual Boys Episode 48 - Can YOU age out of VR?
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBChris & Ryan talk about the possibility of aging out VR and catch up on the latest happening in the VR world. The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC83QxhQ...
Episode 47 - PSVR 2 Offically revealed....and why going wired matters.
January 09, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBChris & Ryan are back and we have PSVR 2 news......and drama to talk about! The Virtual Boys YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpgxwcShn03mIG9c24hZIng Twitter: @virtualboyspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/virtualboyspodcast Shugghead Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugghead1981 Twitter: @Shugghead Facebook: Shugghead Gaming Discord: Shugghead Gaming#7032 The VR Grid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarZs1RTyTxOfAC83QxhQ2w Twitter: https://twitter.com/t...