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 Meta Quest 3, co-hosted by Dan and Samson. Whether you‘re a fan of Meta Quest 3, VR or just gaming in general, there‘s something for everyone here. Join our Discord with over 200 members (Discord Server: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh ) 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, Spotify Comments, Youtube Comments or Discord (Episode Discussion channel). For early access to the show, vi

  1. 3h ago

    #247 | Our recent memories with Quest 3 and PSVR 2

    We’ve reached the last of the history series. 2023 - 2026, We discuss the Meta Quest 3, PSVR 2 and other VR stories along the way. Mixing in our memories about the different times, and my gosh, 2025 was one hell of a year for VR games. Come join in on the fun and write into the show about your memories!  Form Questions for episode 250  https://forms.gle/sBUiLbpMbikDvg7F6  LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Host Changes 03:00 VR History Series Overview 05:52 Exciting Announcements and Farewell Podcast 09:12 2023 VR Game of the Year Highlights 11:58 Discussion on Vertigo 2 and Assassin's Creed Nexus VR 15:03 PSVR 2 Launch and Features 17:59 Meta's Quest 3 Announcement and Market Impact 20:50 Reflections on PSVR 2 and Game Experiences 24:12 Timeline of 2023 VR Developments 27:04 Meta Connect and Quest 3 Reveal 32:08 Exploring New Tabletop and Racket Sports 34:21 The Evolution of Mixed Reality Games 36:03 The Quest 3: Features and Improvements 38:45 Asgard's Wrath 2: A Deep Dive 40:37 Xbox Cloud Gaming on Quest 3 42:30 Upload VR's Game of the Year Awards 49:39 Metro Awakening: A Personal Experience 52:15 Best Multiplayer and Hardware of 2024 58:06 2024 VR Landscape: Highlights and Challenges 01:00:30 Game of the Year Awards: Upload VR's Picks 01:02:18 Emerging Titles: Arkin Age and Ghost Town 01:04:39 Game Mechanics and Player Experiences 01:06:14 Meta's Hardware and Game Releases 01:08:15 2025 VR Developments: Price Cuts and New Releases 01:10:50 2026 VR Industry: Challenges and Changes 01:12:40 Current State of VR: Meta and Sony's Strategies 01:20:57 Reflections on the VR Journey: Past and Future

  2. Jul 10

    #246 | Remembering the Oculus Quest 2

    We’re 5 years into the show, so it’s the perfect time to to look back on our history with VR. For today’s episode, we’ll look the golden era of VR - OCULUS QUEST 2. We talk about our early memories, the highlights of the era, and the low-lights, including our podcast episodes during this time!  LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Dutch Sales 02:59 Podcast Updates and Future Plans 06:02 Discussion on PS5 Discs and Digital Gaming 12:00 The Rise of the Quest 2 20:08 Personal Experiences with the Quest 2 25:21 The Evolution of Quest Headsets 28:55 Comfort and Accessories in VR 31:38 The Impact of Facebook's Integration 34:34 The Quest II's Success During COVID 38:35 The Birth of the Podcast and Game Showcase 40:50 Major Game Releases and Their Impact 44:01 Meta's Shift Towards the Metaverse 46:40 The Rise of New Titles and Sequels 48:45 The Launch of Quest Pro and Its Reception 50:50 The Quest 3 Chip and Market Timing 52:51 Game Evolution: Breachers and Assassin's Creed Nexus 56:04 The Shift in VR: The Decline of PC VR 01:01:00 Reflections on the Quest Era and Podcasting Journey

  3. Jul 3

    #245 | Our VR Memories: Pre-Quest 2 era (2016-2020)

    We’re 5 years into the show, so it’s the perfect time to to look back on our history with VR. For today’s episode, we’ll look pre-quest 2, which means Dan’s PSVR1 experiences and Samson’s Quest 1 story; essentially our VR origin stories! Dan also has a big announcement to make at the top of the show.  LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 11:10 The Pre-Quest Era of VR 22:30 The Rise of PlayStation VR 29:56 The Transition from PSVR1 to PSVR2 35:32 The Controllers: Move Controllers and Their Impact 42:46 Favorite Games on PSVR1 48:21 The Rise of Standalone VR Headsets 55:19 The Rise of VR Gaming: Key Titles and Innovations 01:01:14 Samson's VR Game Journey: A Christmas of Purchases 01:09:19 Half-Life: Alyx and the Impact of PC VR 01:15:55 Reflecting on the VR Landscape: 2016 to 2019

  4. Jun 26

    #244 | Homestar Runner Walkabout DLC Review + VR Games Showcase Top Picks

    Homestar Runner is a hilariously silly web series which has been going on for years, and they’ve now infiltrated Walkabout Mini Golf! With the new DLC, we go through the course and many mini games it has to offer. Elsewhere, the VR Games Showcase kinda dropped out of nowhere, we go through our top picks from the showcase.  Walkabout Homestar: https://www.mightycoconut.com/homestar-runner LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Intro + topic introduction 03:32 Housekeeping 03:46 Listener Comments 06:10 Walkabout Homestar DLC  40:08 VR Games Showcase Top Picks 1:06:58 What we’ve been playing 1:17:18 Games Out This Week

  5. Jun 19

    #243 | The First True AR Glasses are HERE - SPECS

    Snap.inc just announced the first true consumer AR glasses, Specs. Due out this fall, we take a look at them, and decide if it’s the time to be an early adopter, or if it’s not worth the huge chunk of change. Elsewhere, the Steam Frame is weeks away, Wanderer closes down and Walkabout announces Homestar DLC.  Walkabout Homestar: https://www.mightycoconut.com/homestar-runner LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Intro + topic introduction 02:57 Housekeeping 06:10 Walkabout Homestar Announcement 12:47 Specs: The First AR Glasses  41:59 Wanderer is no more  49:23 Steam Frame is imminent  58:17 Samson Been Playing 1:05:16 Games Out This Week

  6. Jun 12

    #242 | Dream Rhythm Game DLC, Summer Games Fest, a 2027 Hyper Reality Horror Game

    In this episode we’ll be chatting about all sorts of stuff. Our main topic is about Rhythm DLCs, what would we love to see? Elsewhere, it’s summer games fest, and although there is no Deadpool equivalent, we’re gamers, so we’ll discuss what we were excited to see. A walkabout Super Fan has come up with a song and Supernatural goes independent.  LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Intro + topic introduction 04:14 Housekeeping 09:50 Listener Comments 12:53 Dream Rhythm Game DLCs (Dan Audio issues)  31:21 Walkabout Fan Made Song 33:02 Into The Dead 2027 Announcement  35:47 Supernatural Independence  40:46 RetroGameDev VR  48:13 Summer Games Fest Picks 1:01:05 What Samson Played (Flight Sim, GT7, Trombone Champ, Synth)  1:06:11 Dan played 007: First Light  1:11:17 Games Out This Week

  7. Jun 5

    #241 | Quest 3’s first half of 2026 with Upload VR’s Mike Johnson

    This week Samson is joined by none other than Upload VR Game Journalist Mike Johnson. They discuss the recent layoffs at Meta and at several VR studios as well as a look back at 2026.

  8. May 29

    #240 | What Movie tie-in VR game we’d love to see?

    Movie tie-in games used to be a normality back in the day, especially from PS1 to PS3. Nowadays, they’re a rarity, and in VR, it almost never is a thing. However, this year we’re getting a Project Hail Mary tie-in game this fall, so that got us thinking… what is a dream movie tie-in game we’d love to see in VR?  LTO Discord: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh  LTO Patreon: https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculus Affiliate Links: META QUEST 3S: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/AZAbLMwn6 META QUEST 3: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5JNKhtiiy RAYBAN Meta Wayfarer: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/JPJtgK6LP RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91 Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8 Silicone Facial Interface: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/5DTVX8pub Active Straps: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/7Qhfo4FXn LTO Posters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link 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            Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com          Twitter: @playtest_vr | @samson143vr (and tiktok) Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:00 Intro + topic introduction 12:14 Housekeeping 13:13 Listener Comments  20:21 Movie tie-in game ideas 44:42 Ruff Talk VR Showcase Highlights 58:22 Samson Completes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!  1:06:28 Goo Goo Dolls VR Experience 1:13:22 Samson plays Pools 1:20:55 Games Out This Week

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Let‘s Talk Oculus is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Meta Quest 3, co-hosted by Dan and Samson. Whether you‘re a fan of Meta Quest 3, VR or just gaming in general, there‘s something for everyone here. Join our Discord with over 200 members (Discord Server: https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh ) 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, Spotify Comments, Youtube Comments or Discord (Episode Discussion channel). For early access to the show, vi

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