On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are a bit lighter on the news side but that comes in perfect time for our 2024 Ruff Talk VR Award Nominees! Last week we announced our categories, listen in to find out who is nominated for each! And stay tuned for next week for the winners!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Clarisse Blondy, producer of Home Sports! A new VR sports game from Resolution Games featuring Pickleball, Mini Golf, Badminton, Hockey, and Bowling! Playable both single player with a campaign that takes you through all the sports, and in competitive multiplayer with your friends! Listen as we get to know Clarisse and more about the making of Home Sports!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/home-sports/8975028309180826/

Store Description:

Get ready to play, laugh, and move like never before! Step into a mixed-reality world with five dynamic sports that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a friendly match or showing off your skills, Home Sports brings the action to life —all designed for social fun.

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🎾 Pickleball - Our simplified rules make the game more intuitive than ever! Swing your paddle and try to outsmart your opponent without hitting the net.

🏒 Hockey - Experience what feels like a mix between ice hockey and air hockey with this original twist! Bounce the puck off the sides or go straight for the goal.

🎳 Bowling - It’s not how you bowl, it’s how you roll! Will you be able to make a perfect 300? Or will you become a gutterball guru?

⛳Mini Golf - Try to get as many hole-in-ones and birdies as possible in three different beautiful courses: classic, modern and nature.

🏸Badminton - Play the fastest racket sport in the world for the first time in mixed reality!

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Invite up to three friends to join you, locally or online, and compete in thrilling multiplayer action. Every sport adapts to your personal play space, making it easy to jump straight into the action. Whether you’re aiming for a hole-in-one in mini golf or defending the net in hockey, Home Sports is packed with endless entertainment, laughter, and competition.

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Want to become the best of class? The game also features solo matches, drills and a career mode.

Experience your favorite sports like never before. Play today!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we kick things off by announcing our categories for our 4th annual Ruff Talk VR award show! We also have a loaded episode on the news side of things with updates to games like Ghosts of Tabor, Dig VR and Dungeons of Eternity. As well as new games like Party Social and Grimlord. Listen as we talk all the latest VR news!

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are talking all the latest VR news! Including the unveiling of Samsung's upcoming Android XR headset, a stacked Beat Saber Metallica pack, new VR games like Bridge Constructor Studio and Color-a-Cube as well as upcoming VR games such as Crystal Commanders. We also talk other news such as James Cameron and Meta striking a deal, and the Windows 11 streaming feature now on the Quest. Listen for all the news!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Ben Outram the developer of Squingle and Rodolfo Saccoman from VRAL Games to talk about Squingle's launch on the official Meta Quest store. We are long time fans of the app lab version and it was great to see it have a full release. Listen as we catch up with Ben, learn more about Squingle's launch, and more!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/squingle/9288954704465499/

Store Description:

Squingle is the ultimate Mixed Reality 3D puzzle game. Navigate glass-like mazes called ‘Squingles,’ guiding orbs while avoiding edges and collecting points. Discover why it’s a critically acclaimed 5-star masterpiece!

• 10/10 - “The perfect VR game.” ~ Zimtok5
• 93% - “A masterpiece.” ~ RuffTalkVR
• 91% - “One of a kind.” ~ VRGameCritic
• “Brilliantly creative” ~ RoadToVR

✨ 100 LEVELS AND MORE TO COME

Launching with 100 levels, with more added over time. Levels grow complex, featuring tighter spaces and new challenges.

🌈 A VISUAL MASTERPIECE

Each maze is a stunning, morphing sculpture, offering an unmatched visual experience in Mixed Reality or immersive modes.

🧩 ACCESSIBILITY

Designed to be accessible for a wide range of skill levels, with intuitive controls and hand-tracking support for seamless play, whether standing or seated.

😌 RELAX & UNWIND

Play on the sofa or in room-sized mazes. Squingle’s calming gameplay will soothe your soul.

FEATURES

• Level Add-ons: New puzzles soon.
• Mixed Reality: Augmented or immersive modes.
• Challenge Mode: Time trials and global leaderboards.
• Hand Tracking support.
• Room/Mini scale: Play big or small!
• Race your ghost: Beat your best times.

🏅 AWARDS

Best VR Game ~ GDWC Finalist Finalist ~ QLDXR Festival “Best of the Quest” ~ Gibby’s Guide

Get ready to be Squingled!

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Sam - head of marketing for Skonec Entertainment, the studio behind Another Door: Escape Room! A VR escape room game available now on Meta Quest and Steam. Listen as we learn more about the making of Another Door and what's coming next!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/another-door-escape-room/7941437402579936/

Store Description:

Can You Escape in Time?

Another Door is an escape room experience that plunges you into a series of immersive, unsettling environments, each with its own unique story and chilling challenges.

Make it to the exit either alone or with friends – the choice is yours!

From a trap-filled lair built by a mad scientist, to a haunted doll's room cursed by the spirit of a dead child, and a secret laboratory where hallucinations blur reality, every episode delivers a fresh and thrilling mystery!

More Than Meets the Eye

Another Door offers five distinct episodes, each with a new theme, story, and puzzle mechanics. Players can select episodes as if choosing books from a library, ensuring that no two adventures feel the same.

The Ultimate Test

Whether facing the unknown alone or with friends, Another Door delivers an unforgettable VR adventure filled with suspense, teamwork, and intricate puzzles that will push your mind to its limits.

Key Features

• Find hidden collectibles scattered
• Experience five unique themes with their own puzzles
• Escape before it’s too late
• Immersive audio de5ign
• Online co-op

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by two members of the Flat2VR Studios team behind Trombone Champ Unflattened. We have on today Emily O’Neal the Creative Lead and Vitali Fortuna the 3D Artist. Listen as we get to know these two, their backgrounds in VR, and learn more about the making of Trombone Champ: Unflattened!

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Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/trombone-champ-unflattened/

Store Description: Trombone Champ: Unflattened, the BAFTA-nominated viral sensation, is back with a fully reimagined VR experience that’s all about letting you take center stage.

FIND YOUR GROOVE

Play the trombone your way—every note, every slide, every majestic honk is yours to control. You’re not just keeping up with the rhythm; you are the rhythm.

A ROAD PAVED IN BRASS

Toot your way through an all-new campaign packed with surprises, unlock fresh challenges, and climb the leaderboards on your way to glory.

HOARD OF HORNS

Amass a treasure trove of trombones, each one wilder than the last. With 20 unique designs at launch and plenty more on the horizon, there’s always another horn to hunt!

IF YOU PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT…

Build your ultimate deck with 50 Tromboner Cards packed with absurd trivia and legendary trombone lore.

KEEPING IT REAL

The whole world's a stage in mixed reality mode, letting your trombone “skills” shine, right in your own space.

Trombone Champ: Unflattened! lets you wield your virtual trombone across over 50 tracks, spanning anthems, marches, classical bangers, and folk classics. Each piece is handcrafted to keep you honking and sliding to your heart’s content, with plenty of surprises and unlockables along the way to keep you coming back for more.

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are talking all the latest VR news! including upcoming December VR releases, new VR games like Trivia Crack World and Trombone Champ Unflattened, new trailers for both Action Hero from Fast Travel Games and Home Sports from Resolution Games, game updates such as Hellsweeper VR, a Valve Deckard controller leak from SadlyItsBradly, a new Halo VR mod, and more!

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