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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest news! We kick off the show talking our latest adventures in Grim as well as our thoughts on Sugar Madness. We also discuss the upcoming VR Games Showcase, Iron Guard going to flat screen, Snap Spectacles, Pico's next headset, a Demeo Battlemarked update, and much more! 0:00 - Episode start3:05 - Grim23:05 - Sugar Madness33:00 - VR Games Showcase41:35 - Iron Guard: Day Zero55:00 - Snap Spectacles59:40 - Pico's next headset leaked1:02:40 - Demeo Battlemarked New Class1:05:30 - Meta opening demos in 50 Best Buys1:09:05 - Snapdragon Reality Elite1:12:20 - Subside Makoa Shelf DLC1:20:00 - Xreal AuraDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are talking about some of the great games shown off at the Upload VR Summer Showcase! Including Sol Protocol, Disembodied, The Obsessive Shadow 2, and much more! We also talk the latest casualty in the VR industry with Mighty Eyes, the developers of Wanderer, announcing that Wanderer 2 is cancelled. Listen as we talk everything from the showcase and all the other latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start0:40 - Grim13:45 - Sol Protocol15:55 - Pedal Rebel19:20 - Wanderer 2 Cancelled 24:45 - Disembodied 29:40 - Lanesplit30:50 - Theremin Ghost Hand Update35:55 - Bombhill38:50 - Color-A-Cub Full Launch41:15 - Bootstrap Island Update43:50 - C.A.B.A47:00 - Hyperlane Highway48:55 - Brushhammer52:55 - Salmon Man54:40 - Rustmourne57:25 - Hitman World Of Assassination / Wiz Khalifa1:00:20 - The Obsessive Shadow 21:03:25 - Poly Truck1:04:55 - Dark Trip1:06:25 - Jetpack ClankersDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we kick things off with our thoughts on GRIM, the intense VR survival game from Spoonfed Interactive and Combat Waffle Studios. Then we jump into a packed week of VR, including Vertigo Games closing its Amsterdam studio, the Supernatural studio going independent, and I Am Cat topping the PS VR2 charts.We also talk about Arizona Sunshine going flat, Quest 3 headsets heading to the International Space Station, and the latest rumors around Steam Frame and Steam Machine potentially launching this summer. Plus, we cover updates on Trombone Champ: Unflattened, Maskmaker on Horizon+, CleanSheet Soccer 2 coming to PS VR2, Spatial discontinuing its creator program, PiEEG, a permanent price drop for UnLoop, and new smart glasses plans from Meta and Acer.Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start1:30 - GRIM12:45- Vertigo Games closes Amsterdam studio35:50- Trombone Champ: Unflattened & Maskmaker Horizon+ 45:35 - Supernatural studio goes independent50:45 - I Am Cat tops PS VR2 charts58:25 - Arizona Sunshine goes flat1:00:50 - Quest 3 heads go to the International Space Station1:06:20 - Steam Frame and Steam Machine coming this summer1:08:05 - Spatial discontinuing creator program1:10:40 - CleanSheet Soccer 2 PS VR21:12:20 - PiEEG1:16:00 - Meta plans 4 new smart glasses models1:18:15 - UnLoop permanent price drop1:19:45 - Acer AR and smart glassesDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including our thoughts on Compass, a new VR game from Trebuchet. We also talk updates to No Man's Sky and Demeo x DnD: Battlemarked. As well as new VR games such as Just Hoops Nano. Last week also saw a free update to Beat Saber bringing three new free songs, an upcoming Real VR Fishing update, a Little Nightmares VR update, and more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start06:15 - Compass Thoughts18:30 - No Man's Sky "The Swarm" Update24:40 - Just Hoops Nano30:15 - Demeo x DnD: Battlemarked Update31:55 - Beat Saber Three New Free Songs34:35 - PS VR2 Price Discounr42:45 - Larcenauts Shutting Down44:50 - Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Update47:10 - Real VR Fishing DLC Delayed53:30 - Upcoming VR GamesDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are wrapping up and reviewing everything shown on last weeks Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase! including new games, dev diaries, and game updates! From games such as Walkabout Mini Golf, Scared By Squares, Viper Vice, Order 13 VR, Survive The Night, and more! Listen for the full wrap-up!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start1:15 - Meta Layoffs24:55 - Walkabout Mini Golf & Homestar Runner Collaboration 27:35 - The Obsessive Shadow Mixed Reality Mode 30:35 - Survive The Night 32:55 - Viper Vice Roadmap39:30 - Order 13 VR41:55 - Just Hoops Nano 44:30 - Sugar Madness47:10 - Fixer Undercover Steam Release Date / Demo 50:10 - OogaBonk52:00 - Scared By Squares Multiplayer54:25 - Neolithic Dawn Hearthfire Update 56:20 - Dark Trip SteamVR58:10 - Clonkball 59:45 - How To God Art Upgrade1:02:30 - Cozy Worlds Together 1:03:45 - All Other TrailersDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast, we kick things off with the newly announced dates for Meta Connect. We also talk about Samsung preparing to reveal its first smart glasses in July, Meta experimenting with AI agents for WebXR apps, and new 3D photo features appearing in the Meta PTC.We also have a packed lineup of VR game news, including The Boys: Trigger Warning on PlayStation VR2, new DLC for Le Dino Labo, the full launch of Downtown Club, a delay for A Long Survive, new Synth Riders DLC, insight into VR support for Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic, Fixer Undercover on Steam, and a release date for Sky Legends. Plus, we discuss Moss making its way to flatscreen consoles. Listen for all the latest VR news!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start5:00 - Meta Connect dates8:00 - The Boys: Trigger Warning on PS VR211:30 - Le Dino Labo new DLC15:15 - Downtown Club full launch24:05 - A Long Survive delay28:00 - Synth Riders new DLC30:45 - FNAF: Secrets of the Mimic VR support insight34:40 - Fixer Undercover on Steam37:00 - Sky Legends release date39:50 - Meta PTC 3D photos42:05 - Moss comes to flatscreen consoles47:05 - Meta AI agents for WebXR apps50:40 - Samsung prepares to show first smart glasses in JulyDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On February 3rd, 2026, Joe Pine released The Transformation Economy, which is a follow-up to The Experience Economy co-written with James Gilmore and published in 1999. They identified a key pattern of how economic offerings have evolved beyond commodities, goods, and services, and moved into experiences as well as transformations. Their prescient predictions about these underlying patterns in the late '90s took many years of convincing businesses of their merits. But after a few decades, their core ideas of The Experience Economy have taken root, and now it is much easier to see how consumers have shown that they are willing to pay for memorable experiences. Now Pine is back at it again with The Transformation Economy with ideas that have been there from the very beginning, but he told me that the world wasn't ready yet, and he wasn't ready either. About 5-6 years ago, Pine started to hear from designers at World Experience Organization events talking about the transformative intent behind their experiences. This was the catalyst indicating to him that it was time to finally write this book, and he started researching the topics of aspiration, positive psychology, human flourishing, and the dynamics of transformation. I had a chance to interview Pine about The Transformation Economy, and in my write-up below I provide an overview of some of his biggest ideas, some of my personal reactions, how they relate to the XR industry, and finally some of my disagreements on where value comes from. Despite some of my philosophical disagreements with Pine, I still see a lot of value in the frameworks laid out in his book. He describes a roadmap towards a future where the core values driving a critical mass of businesses have evolved to focus on helping their customers fulfill their deepest aspirations, find meaning and purpose, and promote human flourishing. Progression of Economic Value Pine & Gilmore first theorized about a hierarchy of economic value in a 1997 article titled: "Beyond Goods and Services: Staging Experiences and Guiding Transformations." They originally called it "The Economic Pyramid," and described it by saying, "The inexorable march of competitive forces drives the advancement of economic offerings over time: commodities are extracted from the environment to make goods, then delivered as services, which are scripted to stage experiences, which then guide those persons or enterprises in a transformation." "The Progression of Economic Value" figure from page 3 of Pine's The Transformation Economy (2026). Within their "Welcome to the Experience Economy" article in the 1998 issue of Harvard Business Review and in their 1999 book The Experience Economy, they started calling it "The Progression of Economic Value" as shown in the figure above. In The Transformation Economy on page x, Pine describes each of the five distinct economic genres as well as their associated verb / function, Extract Commodities (fungible stuff) Make Goods (tangible things) Deliver Services (intangible activities) Stage Experiences (memorable events) Guide Transformations (effectual outcomes) There is an inevitable gravity towards commodification, and the antidote is customization. This insight first came to Pine in 1994 after he wrote a book in 1993 titled Mass Customization: The New Frontier in Business Competition that explored how Mass Production was moving into Mass Customization. When customization is applied to a service, then it yields an experience. When customization is applied to an experience, then it has the potential to yield a transformation that could be life-changing. Here's how Pine & Gilmore described this progression to transformations in their original 1997 article, "The way out of the commodization trap in which so many service companies find themselves is to move up an echelon of value and stage an experience. But experiences are not the utmost in economic offerings. Just as customizing a good automatically turns it into a service, so customizing an experience turns it into something distinct. If you design an experience so in tune with what an individual needs at an exact juncture in time, you cannot help but change that individual — guiding him to (and through) a life-transforming experience. Transformations are a fifth economic offering, whose value far exceeds that of any other." Pine also says in The Transformation Economy that "Eliminating human contact is a surefire way to commoditize yourself." Technology has an inclination to move more and more towards automation and creating "frictionless experiences," but I see the value of human intuition, emotion, relationality, community, and meaning being a differentiating factor in the transformation economy. I suspect that it will be really beneficial to deliberately embrace friction and tension that comes from interacting with other humans as explored in the piece called Deep Soup. I see the movement towards the transformational economy as a bit of an argument against automating too many things with AI because people will be craving authentic human contact. Key Concepts and My Personal Experience of The Transformation Economy The Transformation Economy book is written with the intention to become a transformational experience within itself. There are many pointed questions throughout the book that helped shape my overall framing through the lens of my business. My first reading of the book was focusing on trying to understand the origin, development, and evolution of Pine's provocative ideas to explore within my interview with him. My ongoing second reading of the book has catalyzed me to reconceive some fundamental notions around my identity, as well as the story of why I do what I do with The Voices of VR Podcast. So much of my work has been driven by a fundamental impulse to bring about change in the world. My motivation to cover the frontiers of emerging technology with XR, AI, immersive storytelling, and experiential design has been because I've seen the transformative power of embodied and immersive experiences to potentially bring about some meaningful changes in the world. I'm also very much drawn to philosophical frameworks like Process Philosophy that provide some key metaphysical foundations leading to a paradigm shift around the underlying nature of experience and reality itself. Here's a graphic from Andrew Davis' upcoming Whitehead's Universe book that lays out some of the scaffolding of this paradigm shift from substance metaphysics to process-relational metaphysics. Davis, Andrew M. (Forthcoming in 2026). Whitehead's Universe: A Prismatic Introduction. Orbis Books. One of the key concepts that really stuck with me from Pine's The Transformation Economy was at the beginning of the third chapter that says, "All transformation is identity change." Pine cites Suzy Ross' definition of identity as "all the ways you can complete the statement ‘I am . . .' " He says "From / To" statements are also key where you might say, "I was X, now I am Y." I really resonate with these definitions of identity since they're very flexible and practical. Once I became aware of these "I am ..." statements, then I started to hear them all the time. I found myself naturally making and reflecting upon identity statements, which provide clues to changes that I aspire to. As an example, I've often found myself saying something to the effect of "I'm more a knowledge artist than a viable business person." So in essence, my aspirational, identity-transformation statement is "I am a terrible business person, but I aspire to become a thriving independent scholar and transformational change agent." Reading through The Transformation Economy has been really inspiring since it's the first business book I've ever read where I can really see myself in these frameworks. Pine has been giving me language to articulate the possible futures that I'd love to live into, but yet the business models around the transformation economy are still nascent, uncertain, not very well specified, and rapidly developing. Each business will have a unique blend of commodities, goods, services, experiences, and/or transformations that they'll be offering, and so it is unlikely that there will be a universal formula that works across all contexts. I'm still meditating on this statement where Pine claims that your business is what you charge for. He says on page 22, "A business ultimately defines itself by what it charges for. If you charge for undifferentiated stuff, you're in the commodities business. If you charge for tangible things, you are in the goods business. If you charge for the activities your people do, you are in the services business. So, economically, you are in the experience business if and only if you charge for the time customers spend with you." Pine says that experiences are inherently ephemeral, and sometimes the only thing you keep from it is the memory, which can fade over time. He contrasts this with his definition of transformations, which he shares on page 10 as, "Transformations are effectual outcomes that change individuals in a lasting way. Where experiences are memorable, transformations are effectual." This implies that the business offering of transformations actually has more of an ongoing time commitment. Businesses in the transformation economy will be helping "aspirants" (Pine's preferred term for customers in the transformation economy) achieve their aspirations of transforming from one state into another state over longer periods of time. Aspirants will need to invest time, be patient with results, make progress, but also deal with periodic regressions. I've been reckoning with how I am what I charge for, and I can't help but think about the logistical difficulty in trying to escape the real-time accounting of how we've conceived of value delivered

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a stacked list of news to cover! From releases such as FlatOut 4 VR and Walkabout Mini Golf's newest DLC - Blokhaven. We also talk newly announced games such as Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2 and Janet's Planet. Updates to games such as GOLF+, Deadly Delivery, Laser Dance, Beat the Beats, and plenty others!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start4:18 - Walkabout Mini Golf Blokhaven18:10 - FlatOut 4 Total Insanity VR28:00 - Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 232:20 - Laser Dance Update36:15 - Trebuchet  New Game38:35 - Spymaster41:45 - Janet's Planets43:25 - Compass45:20 - Myst & Riven coming to PS VR247:20 - Memoreum Price Cut51:25 - Beat The Beats Level Editor54:30 - GOLF+ Muny DLC58:05 - Wordbound1:00:40 - Deadly Delivery UpdateDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including our thoughts on new VR games such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City and Actors. As well as a newly announced Walkabout Mini Golf DLC course. New PS VR2 games such as Microsoft Flight Sim and Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic. A new Beat Saber song oack. A legendary tales roadmap. And more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode Start3:00 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City thoughtsXXXX - Actors50:25 - Walkabout Mini Golf "Blokhaven" announcement55:30 - Beat Saber "Prodigy" Pack59:05 - Legendary Tales roadmap1:01:55 - Microsoft Flight Sim on PS VR21:04:15 - Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic on PS VR21:06:50 - Survios faces layoffs1:08:30 - Reave is getting scrapped1:10:35 - Birdseed VR full launch1:12:00 - A Long Survive delayed1:13:00 - Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul will be delistedDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news. We had a stacked week of game releases with Forefront and Into The Radius 2's full launches, Little Nightmares VR, and Beyond Sandbox. We also talk Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic coming to VR, a new DIRECTV app on Meta Quest, Jon Favreau using the Apple Vision Pro for Mandalorian and Grogu, TMNT VR launching this week, and more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start1:20 - Forefront 1.010:25 - Little Nightmares VR20:25 - Beyond Sandbox29:10 - TMNT VR Launches This Week33:30 - Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic VR36:00 - Free DIRECTV app on Meta Quest40:40 - Into The Radius 2 Full Launch on PCVR42:45 - Jon Favreau uses Apple Vision Pro for Mandalorian and GroguDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back in studio talking all the latest VR news! We kick off the episode talking the games we've been playing this past week, including Among Giants, No Man's Sky, TaVRN's Takedown, and Forefront. Then on the news side, we talk FlatOut 4 VR delay, a PAYDAY: Aces High AMA, an upcoming VR game called Sock Puppet Superstars, Green Hell VR roadmap, Microsoft Flight Sim VR on PS VR2, a Synth Riders Dua Lipa DLC, and more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start8:15 - Forefront16:00 - No Mans Sky21:30 - TaVRn's Takedown23:35 - Among Giants33:40 - Sock Puppet Superstars39:00 - Green Hell VR Roadmap43:05 - Microsoft Flight Sim PS VR250:50 - PAYDAY: Aces High AMA1:00:25 - FlatOut 4 VR Delay1:03:55 - Quest 3 + 3S Price Increase1:06:15 - Synth Riders Dua Lipa1:08:55 - Squingle Arcade Playtest1:11:40 - Evil Inside1:14:49 - BlackGate New Alien1:16:30 - Echoes Of Mora delayed1:19:30 - Quest capture preview1:21:45 - DirectTV app listed on Meta QuestDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week talking all the latest VR news! Including WRATH Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition launching, a new update from No Man's Sky, newly announced games such as Project Hail Mary and COVR, newly launched VR games, and more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start2:20 - No Man's Sky VR3:50 - Iron Rebellion6:15 - WRATH Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition13:35 - Flag Games16:00 - Darts VR218:15 - COVR21:40 - Cave Crave Multiplayer29:10 - Project Hail Mary: Journey Among The Stars31:10 - No Man's Sky Xeno Arena Update36:00 - Riddlewood Manor38:50 - Synth Riders Layoffs41:55 - Steam Link Beta on Apple Vision Pro43:35 - Jolly Match 3 Spring Bloom Update45:20 - Meta and Unity Partnership ExtendedDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back at it with a loaded list of news to discuss. Including Roboquest VR coming to Meta Quest, games launching this month including WRATH VR and FlatOut 4 VR, newly announced VR games such as Payday: Aces High, our thoughts on new games such as Beat The Beats VR and Bloxer, game updates, and more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode Start1:45 - Beat the Beats VR thoughts08:45 - Bloxer thoughts13:25 - Zero Caliber: Frostbite16:35 - Top Ten Most Downloaded PS VR2 Games March20:55 - The 7th Guest Flatscreen22:50 - Rec Room shutting down27:35 - WRATH: Aeon Of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition29:30 - Forefront 1.0 Release35:20 - TMNT VR Release Date36:25 - VMX38:20 - Roboquest VR Meta Quest Release Date + Co-op40:20 - Compass42:05 - VRacer Hoverbike Track Editor43:50 - Breachers and Vacation Simulator join Horizon+46:10 - GOLF+ SteamVR47:30 - Crepe Master51:20 - Flag Games53:15 - Payday: Aces High57:35 - FlatOut 4 VR1:00:10 - How To God update1:02:00 - Darts VR2: Bullseye release date1:03:20 - Budget Cuts price cut1:05:10 - A Long Survive PS VR2 and SteamVR1:06:50 - One More Delve1:08:30 - Polyarc Layoffs1:09:50 - Bomb The Hill1:11:35 - Exoshock "Founders Edition"1:13:05 - The Lightkeeprs new trailer1:14:25 - PS5 Price Increase1:16:10 - Birdseed VR full release1:17:15 - Oh My Galaxy!1:18:25 - Sugar Madness1:20:00 - Into The Radius 2 Full Launch1:21:05 - GOLF+ New Course1:22:30 - Spymaster1:23:40 - TaVRn's Takedown1:25:15 - Cyberpunk 2077 VR Arcade1:26:45 - Isle Of Food1:28:10 - Medieval Dynasty New Settlement Price Drop1:29:10 - Action Hero Price Cut1:30:05 - Full Steam undead1:31:05 - Squingle Arcade1:33:25 - Primal Rumble1:34:40 - Le Dino Labo1:35:55 - Meta Glasses updateIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are talking about PAX East 2026 and the VR that was on the expo floor! Including the current status of Pin City, a hands on demo and interview with developers of Star Trek Infection, and interview with the developers of Heroes Together, and an indie VR game called Geometry Attack! Listen for our full thoughts and coverage!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode Start00:20 - PAX East Wrap-Up33:40 - Star Trek Infection Interview50:00 - Heroes Together InterviewIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week talking all the latest VR news! And we are remote this week due to working on the studio but we have just as much fun. We discuss the recent announcements, and backtracking, regarding the future of Horizon Worlds in VR. We also talk GeForce Now's newest update to increase FPS on the Meta Quest. As well as the latest look at Microsoft Flight Sim on PS VR2. New VR games such as Headhunters. New game updates. And more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode Start2:50 - Horizon Worlds Staying in VR10:30 - Microsoft Flight Sim PS VR217:40 - GeForce Now on Meta Quest23:35 - The Boys Trigger Warning39:35 - Lynx Liquidation48:45 - Beat Saber Twenty One Pilots50:50 - Ubisoft Shutting Down Assassin's Creed Nexus VR Studio54:10 - Skytail59:50 - Iron Rebellion PvE1:01:40 - Headhunters1:06:50 - Dimensional Double Shift Hand Tracked Artificial Turning1:09:00 - Synth Riders New Progression SystemIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including our thoughts on Walkabout Mini Golf's newest DLC course - Passport Hollywood. We also talk updates from the likes of Forefront, Fixer Undercover, Orcs Must Die! By The Blade, GOLF+, and others. We also talk the release date of Little Nightmares VR. A launch date delay for Virtual Hunter. Games coming to Meta Rayban Display glasses, and much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode start0:30 - Walkabout Mini Golf Passport Hollywood9:00 - Le Dino Labo13:10 - Fixer Undercover Update16:15 - Forefront Tunnels Rush Update21:50 - Golf+ Valley Links26:10 - Virtual Hunter Delay29:55 - Steam Frame Certified Requirements34:15 - Orcs Must Die! By The Blade Update36:55 - Meta Horizon OS FrameSync Update41:20 - Among Us 3D 44:15 - Luke Ross Mods Update48:05 - Jason Rubin Leaves Meta53:00 - MotoX Goes Free To Play53:55 - Gorilla Tag Toys56:50 - Strayed Update and Price Drop59:00 - Little Nightmares VR Release Date1:00:45 - Meta Ray Ban Displays games and widgets1:02:45 - Final Fury UpdateIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another stacked edition of VR news! Including news on Walkabout Mini Golf's next DLC course - Passport Hollywood! We also talk news on Pico's next headset, Project Swan, which is also coming to North America! As well as new game launches such as RAGER on PS VR2 and Peak Rhythm! Upcoming games such as The Amusement and Affected: The Asylum. Game updates to games such as Prison Boss Prohibition, and much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr0:00 - Episode Start1:45 - Walkabout Mini Golf Passport Hollywood Announcement4:50 - Le Dino Labo Out Now8:10 - RAGER PS VR2 Out Now11:40 - Peak Rhythm Out Now13:40 - Affected: The Asylum 19:55 - Pico's Next Headset Project Swan23:00 - RUMBLE27:45 - Prison Boss Prohibition Custom Game Modes30:25 - nDreams Announces Restructure 32:40 - Darts VR2: Bullseye 38:20 - Puzzling Places PCVR40:25 - Interlocked: Puzzle Islands 43:45 - The Amusement48:00 - March Horizon+ GamesIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU9This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

Join us as we explore the latest in VR and XR technology, including Apple Vision Pro, Steam Frame, Pico Project Swan, and industry trends. Discover insights from experts on hardware innovations, software updates, and the future of immersive experiences.VR, XR, Apple Vision Pro, Steam Frame, Pico Project Swan, VR hardware, VR software, industry trends, immersive technologyKey topics:Apple Vision Pro immersive fidelitySteam Frame wireless PC VR and foveated streamingPico Project Swan and Pico OS 6VR industry trends and hardware developmentsSoftware updates and platform improvementsFoveated streamingSplit computing in VROS and hardware integrationChapters:00:00 The Evolution of VR Experiences00:10 Exploring the Apple Vision Pro02:50 Steam Frame: Anticipation and Expectations05:26 Foveated Streaming and Its Impact08:02 The Future of VR Headsets10:49 Pico Project Swan: A New Contender13:18 Meta's Next Steps in VR23:14 Pico's New OS and Hardware Innovations25:16 Dual Chip Design and Performance Enhancements27:27 Pico's Global Strategy and Market Positioning29:59 The State of VR Gaming and Industry Challenges34:19 Comparing Apple Vision Pro and Quest 3 Experiences37:33 Meta's Future in VR and Gaming46:42 nDreams downsizes and the Impact of the Metaverse Boom

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week talking all the latest VR news! Including new VR games such as Fixer Undercover and Titan Isles on PS VR2. Upcoming VR games such as Iron Guard Salvation. Newly announced games like Thief Simulator VR: Heist Crew. Updates to games such as Forefront and Laser Dance. Steam Next Fest demos including TMNT: Empire City. Headset teases, and much more!Showcase application form: https://forms.gle/tnPhzKezn3WuJpCU90:00 - Episode start0:40 - Fixer Undercover10:45 - Titan Isles Out Now On PS VR213:15 - Forefront Major Update and Price Increase18:45 - Thief Simulator VR: Heist Crew 22;30 - Iron Guard Salvation on PS VR230:15 - TMNT Empire City Steam Next Fest Demo33:10 - Zombie Army VR Losing Co-op36:30 - Laser Dance Major Content Update38:20 - Meta Next Headset Graphic43:40 - Blade And Sorcery: Nomad Sentara Update45:00 - Raceclub on Meta Quest47:30 - The Midnight Walk Permanent Price Decrease48:55 - Echoes of Mora Release Date Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are starting the week talking all the latest VR news! Including RAGER getting a release date on PS VR2. News of Grimlord coming to PS VR2. Mew VR games such as Peak Rhythm and Vortex 9, game updates to the likes of Cave Crave, Forefront, Deadly delivery, and other. Headset news from Pico, and more!0:00 - Episode Start1:25 - Neolithic Dawn New Survival Mode4:55 - Rager PS VR2 release date7:20 - Deadly Delivery New Rooms8:30 - Exorcist VR Name Change13:05 - Cave Crave Reveals Tham Luang17:10 - Forefront Major Update and Price Increase28:10 - Grimlord on PS VR230:35 - Horizon+ 1 Million Active Subscribers34:20 - Vortex 9 on Meta Quest36:05 - Peak Rhythm39:25 - ZIX Free to Play Spin-Off41:20 - Pico New OSUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

We dive deep into the Meta Quest v85 update, the removal of the Horizon Feed, and how the new Navigator UI is changing the user experience. We also tackle the "elephant in the room": Valve's Steam Frame delay. With component prices skyrocketing, can Valve still deliver the "Steam Deck of VR"? This conversation delves into the evolving landscape of virtual reality, focusing on recent updates in hardware, Meta's Horizon platform, and the implications of AI in social media and smart glasses. The speakers discuss the challenges of rising PC hardware prices, the user experience in social VR, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI features. They also explore the future of XR technology and Meta's strategic direction, emphasizing the importance of user feedback and engagement in product development. In this conversation, Bradley Lynch and GT discuss the evolving landscape of VR gaming, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by new hardware and software developments. They explore the implications of Steam's gaming ecosystem, the potential of eye tracking technology, and the future of social gaming experiences in VR. The discussion also touches on Apple's recent acquisition related to XR technology and the innovative features of new gaming applications like Retrocade

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including new VR games we played such as Viper Vice, Crossings, and a new update from Grim featuring horses! We also saw some great PS VR2 announcemnts such as Forefornt coming to the console and Titan Isles release date. We also talk some updates from Bootstrap Island, Into The Radius 2, and Cards & Tankards. The Quest 3S on sale, Quest 4 confirmation, and more!0:00 - Episode Start1:10 - Grim Horses Update6:25 - Crossings16:00 - Viper Vice33:15 - Titan Isles PS VR2 Release Date36:00 - Forefront PS VR239:20 - Bootstrap Island Full Launch41:20 - Cards & Tankards Season 344:15 - Into The Radius 2 Update 0.14.446:15 - Quest 3S Sale47:50 - Quest 4 Still On Roadmap51:35 - Haymaker UpdateUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the altest VR news! including news on the Steam Frame, some more moves from GOLF+ and sim golf, news on a TMNT VR demo and new gameplay trailer, newly announced games like Spymaster, a Glassbreakers $1000 tournament, Beat Saber x Bad Bunny Shock Drop, and more!0:00 - Episode Start3:30 - Steam Frame price and date update9:05 Beat Saber x Bad Bunny Shock Drop14:30 - TMNT VR Steam Next Fest Demo16:35 - Golf+ MR Golf Sim24:30 - Orcs Must Die new release date28:00 - Spymaster30:45 - New Joint Venture For Free to Play Games32:40 - Glassbreakers $1000 Prize Tournament35:30 - TMNT VR New Gameplay VideoUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back at it talking all the latest VR news! Including Virtual Hunter coming to Meta Quest and PS VR2 this March, GOLF+ hitting PCVR and flatscreen, a new Synth Riders Queen song drop, The Magician VR, a Jolly Match 3 MR update, Quest v85, the newly announced Lynx-R2, and more!0:00 - Episode start2:20 - Virtual Hunter PS VR2 and Meta Quest9:20 - GOLF+ PCVR and PC Flatscreen17:20 - Synth Riders Queen "We Are The Champions" 21:00 - The Magician VR 26:20 - Jolly Match 3 MR Player Profiles & Competitive Leaderboards 29:25 - Quest 3 v85 PTC Virtual Keyboard34:45 - Lynx-R240:45 - Quest v85Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are remote due to a massive snowstorm in our neck of the woods. But the show must go on! We are talking some updates from Guardians Frontline and Thief VR. As well some unfortunate news from Walkabout Mini Golf regarding some team layoffs. We also talk the situation with VR modder Luke Ross. As well as some comments regarding the Meta layoffs from both Andrew Bosworth and Palmer Luckey.Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Welcome to the Gamertag & Bradley VR Podcast Episode 3 with Shuhei Yoshida discussing his amazing career at Sony PlayStation and his involvement with PlayStation VR which started 10 years ago and is absolutely fascinating! So join us today for a fantastic episode with the amazing Shuhei Yoshida as we talk the PlayStation VR Past, Present & Future

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back to talking all the latest VR news! Unfortunately this includes some sad news on the Meta end with many layoffs to their Reality Labs division and many of their studios closing including Twisted Pixel, Armature and Sanzaru Games, as well as reductions to the Supernatural team. We also talk our thoughts on the newest course from Walkabout Mini Golf - Tiki a Coco. As well as an update and new map from Forefront. Our room live in How To God. Legendary Tales on the Meta Quest. And increase in Meta Smart Glasses production. And much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/0:00 - Episode Start1:00 - Walkabout Mini Golf Tiki a Coco course13:40 - Forefront new "Tunnels" map28:00 - How to God update34:10 - Meta Layoffs and Studios Closing54:00 - Legendary Tales on Meta Quest55:45 - Meta increases smart glasses productionSupport the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!On this episode we are joined by two Coconuts for Mighty Coconut to talk about Walkabout Mini Golf's newest course Tiki A Coco! We have today Don Carson - Senior Art Director, and Nate Terhune - tech artist. Listen as we get to know these two more and learn more about their newest course!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

In this episode of the Gamertag and Bradley VR Podcast, the hosts discuss significant changes in the VR industry, particularly focusing on Meta's recent decisions to shut down several studios and shift focus towards smart glasses. They explore the implications of these changes on the VR ecosystem, comparing it to historical events in the gaming industry, such as the rise and fall of Atari and the strategic success of Nintendo. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by smaller companies in the VR space due to market distortions caused by large investments from companies like Meta. They also discuss the potential future of VR and AR, emphasizing the importance of organic growth and innovation driven by passionate developers. The episode concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of VR, despite the current upheavals.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are announcing the winners for this years 2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards! It was a tough pick for these categories, and even just being a nominee is a big deal in a market with so many great releases. Listen for the winners!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

We are joined today by Steve Corrigan - head of developer relations at Roto VR! This VR accessory looks to blend immersion and haptics, while reducing VR nausea. Listen as we get to know Steve and learn more about Roto VR!Save 25% off a Roto VR chair using code word RuffTalkVR at checkout!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Gamertag And Bradley Podcast Episode 1, hosts Bradley Lynch and Gamertag VR delve into the evolving landscape of virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies. They discuss the Apple Vision Pro, the recent Steam Frame announcement, and Meta's strategic responses to these developments. The conversation covers the enhancements in the Quest 3, the implications of foveated rendering, and the anticipated user interface for Steam Frame. They also explore the importance of comfort in VR headsets, the future of spatial computing, and the potential for eye tracking to revolutionize gaming experiences. The episode concludes with reflections on their VR journeys and aspirations for the future.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are announcing the nominees for this years 2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards! From genre specific awards such as survival game of the year, to the fan voted game of the year, and the main game of the year award, we have a stacked list of nominees from this year!Vote for the winners here: https://forms.gle/Zn5VFTAF82q3vqvSAUse code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are joined by Mark Roemer, co-founder of the studio behind Realize Music: Sing! Listen as we get to know Mark, his background in music, learn more about Realize Music: Sing, and more! End of Year Awards Nominee Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/KVPai6K4qGFsFJC36Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are announcing the categories of this years 2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards! It's been a stacked year of releases and it's not easy task to filter the best of the best! Visit the link below to submit your nominee suggestions! Nominee Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/KVPai6K4qGFsFJC36Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are starting the week talking all the latest VR news! Including Ghosts of Tabor's wipe and Splinter Cell DLC! As well as Trombone Champ: Unflattened's "Celeste" DLC! Full game launches to games such as Dawn Of Jets and Banners & Bastions. Game updates to game such as Iron Rebellion. Meta's Hand Tracking 2.4 update, and more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/00:00 - Episode Start14:25 - Ghosts of Tabor Wipe and Splinter Cell DLC21:50 - Beat Saber Coldplay DLC27:00 - Gorn 2 holiday update28:10 - Espire: MR Missions31:50 - Meta Quest Hand Tracking 2.435:20 - Maestro Pirates Of The Caribbean DLC37:45 - Banners & Bastions full release39:15 - Dawn Of Jets full release45:30 - Third Party Horizon OS headsets cancelled49:55 - Zero Caliber PS VR253:40 - Meta Holiday Sales57:00 - Puzzling Places holiday update1:00:49 - Meta Interaction SDK update1:02:35 - Trombone Champ: Unflattened Celeste DLC1:07:55 - Meta Quest Disney+ app1:10:00 - Spatial Ops update1:12:55 -  VR Giants Quest 31:14:20 - On Point full release1:16:50 - Meta CTO "VR is not dead" at Meta1:19:10 - Iron Rebellion "Foundations" update1:22:00 - Upcoming VR GamesSupport the show

Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are going over ever trailer shown on our Ruff Talk VR Gaming Showcase from this past weekend, including our thoughts on the showcase as a whole! From our pre-show featuring games such as Maestro and Deadly Delivery, to main show announcements from games like Ghosts of Tabor announcing their wipe date and teasing their next IP collab DLC, as well as Masters of Light announcing their mixed reality mode, and much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back in studio to talk all the latest VR news (and finish recording for our showcase on Saturday December 13th)! And this episode is STACKED! Including our first impressions on our PS VR2, our thoughts on Walkabout Mini Golf: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Gran Turismo 7 DLC, some Quest 4 rumors, new VR games like Thief VR, How to God, and Deadly Delivery, as well a slew of new game announcements such as Guardians Planetfall, and much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/0:00 - Episode start1:10 - PS VR2 first impressions16:50 - Walkabout Mini Golf Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Impressions26:15 - New games released29:50 - Stellar Cafe release date31:45 - Gran Turismo 7 free DLC41:30 - Meta Reality Labs 30% cuts45:55 - Neolithic Dawn release date48:05 - Meta Quest 4 rumors51:40 - Birdseed VR release window58:07 - Guardians Planetfall59:15 - Walkabout Mini Golf/Pencil collab1:03:35 - Skytail1:04:45 - Sol Protocol 1:07:30 - Legendary ales DLC1:09:55 - Banners and Bastions release date1:12:25 - Meta Quest exclusive Avatar: Fire and Ash clip1:14:10 - Tracked: Shoot to Survive update1:15:45 - Dread Meridian multiplayer 1:17:50 - Alliance Tales: Battle For The Frontier1:20:05 - Pirates VR: Jolly Roger1:21:55 - Meta Quest share your activity on Discord1:24:40 - Apple's Head of UI leaves for Meta1:29:55 - Meta Smart Glasses SDK1:32:30 - Upcoming VR GamesSupport the show

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are remote again this week so we can focus the weekend on building our new studio - but the show goes on! Including the release date of Walkabout Mini Golf's Alices Adventures in Wonderland, Deadpool VR hitting #1 on the Meta Quest store, Ghost Town and Bootstrap Island coming to PS VR2, Beat Saber OST 8, upcoming VR games, AI world generation from Meta, G-Rebels PCVR support, and much more!Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/0:00 - Episode start5:50 - Walkabout Mini Golf - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Course11:25 - Deadpool VR #1 on Meta Quest Store14:40 - Bootstrap Island PS VR217:10 - Ghost Town PS VR221:20 - Beat Saber OST 833:10 - Smash Eat Grow38:00 - Pinball FX - Godzilla vs King Kong and Charlie Brown DLC45:30 - Starvault full launch47:30 - Meta AI world generation54:20 - Les Mills XR Dance PCVR57:00 - True Surf1:02:15 - G-Rebels1:04:30 - Meta Rayban trade in program1:09:30 - Upcoming VR GamesSupport the show