135 episodes
Let‘s Talk Oculus: A VR Podcast Let’s Talk Oculus
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Let‘s Talk Oculus is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Oculus, co-hosted by Dan and Samson. Whether you‘re a fan of Quest 2, VR or just gaming in general, there‘s something for everyone here. Join our Discord with over 85 members (Discord Server: https://discord.gg/QWUuZAH66p) for multiplayer games, big screen hangouts and more!
We go over the games we play, the news and most importantly, listener questions and feedback, so send them in to letstalkoculus@gmail.com. For early access to the show, visit our Patreon channel at Patreon.com/letstalkoculus.
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#135 | Walkabout Venice, Astra, Horizon OS & Samson Returns
This week in VR we are BACK as Samson returns to the podcast. We have a tonne to go through, Samson buys a PSVR 2 and has sunken 25hrs into GT7, Dan jumps into Astra, a very unique Mixed Reality game. Soul Covenant is mentioned... Walkabout Venice is great. Oh, and Meta basically announced a high-powered gaming headset from Asus?! And an XBOX Limited edition BLACK QUEST 3... we've been out of the news for too long!
VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING
Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing
Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com
Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com
Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!
Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr
Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr
Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:05 What We've Been Playing
(Samson's PSVR 2, Astra, Soul Covenant, Beat Saber, Walkabout Venice and C-Smash VRS)
59:52 Walkabout Season 3
1:07:40 Horizon OS & New Headsets
1:18:11 Death of App Lab
1:22:41 Youtube Update
1:23:14 Alien Incursion
1:26:39 Games Out This Week -
#134 | Headspace XR Brings Mindfulness to Quest 3 w/Sara Cohen
Today we're joined by Sara Cohen, VP of Content Creation at Headspace. We talk about their first ever XR app, Headspace XR, including the dev cycle, adapting mindfulness to a VR platform, utilising MR to create unique experiences and more.
Headspace XR: https://www.meta.com/experiences/24496870869957102/?paths=xr
VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING
Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing
Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com
Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com
Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!
Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr
Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr
Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU -
#133 | NOPE CHALLENGE on Quest 3 w/ Joe Halper
This week in VR we're joined by Joe Halper, founder of Happy Manic, the studio behind the upcoming game, NOPE CHALLENGE. This game tries to help you combat your phobias of Heights, Clowns, Spiders and so much more. Elsewhere, there's three new game announcements to discuss!
Nope Challenge: https://www.nopechallenge.com
VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING
Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing
Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com
Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com
Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!
Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr
Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr
Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU
Chapters
00:00 Intro
03:26 Ultimate Swing Golf
07:00 VR Skater
09:11 Powerwash Spongebob
14:29 Nope Challenge with Joe Halper -
#132 | Arcade Paradise VR Interview w/ Sam Clay and Big v64 Update for Quest 3
This week in VR, I'm joined by Sam Clay from Wired Productions, who discusses their VR port of Arcade Paradise. Elsewhere, Quest 3 gets a big v64 update with passthrough improvements and Beatsaber gets a Hip Hop DLC pack.
Arcade Paradise: https://wiredproductions.com/games/arcade-paradise-vr/
VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING
Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing
Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com
Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com
Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!
Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr
Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr
Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:08 v64 Update10:11 Beatsaber Hip Hop DLC
11:57 Breachers Update15:53 Arcade Paradise VR with Sam Clay -
#131 | Humanity is a top puzzler!, vRider and April Quest 3 Games
This week in VR, Dad does a solo show and he's been playing VR! Humanity, vRider and Soapbox to be exact. Elsewhere, Apple show off the impressive spatial personas. Meta announce a Horizon Workrooms overhaul, and there are a lot of indie releases coming this month.
Soapbox access: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/6448581685227749/release-channels/720836910227171/?token=MN0GWZG6
VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING
Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing
Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com
Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com
Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!
Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr
Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr
Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU -
#130 | VR in 2024, so far // PAX East and First Quest 3 Exclusive
This week in VR, we go over our last 3 months, talking about how much VR we played, what we liked and what we're anticipating for the rest of the year. Elsewhere, Samson went to PAX East 2024 and played PSVR 2 for the first time. There's also a tonne of news stories, including the first Quest 3 exclusive.
VR COVER: https://vrcover.com Use code: PlayTestVR for 10% off EVERYTHING
Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing
Merch! https://playtest-vr.creator-spring.com
Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com
Visit Patreon.com/letstalkoculus to help support the podcast and receive early access!
Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr
Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr
Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:38 PAX East
09:19 Walkabout Tournament Wk 4
20:00 VR in 2024 so far
50:07 First Quest 3 Exclusive
54:33 Quest 3 retention rate is up
1:00:41 Quest 2 now $200
1:03:01 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Update
1:03:46 Oculus Publishing Incentive
1:05:39 Angry Birds MR Mode
1:06:20 Asgards Wrath 2 is free
1:09:17 Riven, sequel to Myst is coming
1:13:31 Flat2VR Studio announced
1:16:14 What Samson has been playing
1:25:38 Games Out This Week