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 Mike 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).

  1. 4d ago

    LTO 254 | Is Multiplayer Killing VR? Mike Defends His Spicy Takes

    What's up Oculus nerds! This week Samson dug up Mike's oldest, spiciest VR tweets and made him defend them live — headlined by the four-year-old classic, "multiplayer is killing VR's growth." Does it hold up in 2026? Then we go through what PSVR2 owners actually download (spoiler: the top 3 games are 7–10 years old), the VR multiplayer graveyard, the brutal Resident Evil VR numbers, plus a stacked week of new games and what we've been playing.🎮 POLL: Is VR's problem too much multiplayer — or not enough new anything? Vote on the Spotify poll and sound off in the Discord.👉 Discord: [Let's Talk Oculus 2.0 — https://discord.gg/vs3cmezQ] 👉 Patreon: patreon.com/letstalkoculus 👉 YouTube / Spotify / Apple — like, subscribe, and drop us a rating, it genuinely helps.Walkabout tournament running in the Discord — send your race-mode scores to Healing Entree for a shoutout.LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_link Want to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com 00:00 What's up Oculus nerds — welcome to LTO 254 01:43 Housekeeping: your comments + poll results (Tethy's Station verdict) 05:40 Mike's disclosure + the Walkabout tournament 07:08 VR NEWS 07:23 Steam Frame storefront spotted + the reservation lottery 12:18 Horizon+ September free games 14:27 A graffiti artist is painting real murals in a Quest 3S 17:28 VR is quietly selling cataract surgery — and it's working 18:30 Bootstrap Island charts above Beat Saber on PSVR2 20:55 MAIN EVENT — Mike's spicy takes: "Multiplayer is killing VR" 27:54 Tweet 3: why he features single-player 29:25 Tweet 4: hybrid VR for onboarding is overblown 33:13 Gorilla Tag, free-to-play & the "Titanic" of VR 39:05 What PSVR2 owners ACTUALLY download (the charts) 46:00 The Resident Evil VR numbers: a tale of two games 51:00 The multiplayer games coming next 53:20 Games Out This Week 1:03:35 What We've Been Playing 1:14:25 Closing + this week's poll

  2. Sep 4

    LTO 253 — Why VR Games Keep Going Flat (and Failing) // Quest 3 Unlocks 240Hz

    Should VR games go flat? Samson and Mike Johnson dig into a viral LinkedIn post from the studio behind Garden of the Sea — a beloved VR game whose flat PC/Switch port flopped despite doing everything right — and use it to unpack the big question: when a VR game chases the flat audience, does it lose the exact thing that made it special? Plus the flip side — why studios keep marketing the wrong thing (the features instead of the FEELING). We run through the games that nailed it and the ones at risk, from Beat Saber and Gorilla Tag to Arizona Sunshine going flat.Also this week: Apple Vision Pro's jaw-dropping immersive MLB baseball, the Quest 3 update that unlocks up to 240Hz, VRLF turning your controllers into a light gun (no CRT required), Meta finally spinning Horizon Worlds into its own app, the games out this week, and what we've been playing (Beat Saber Hip Hop Mixtape 2, Microsoft Flight Sim on PS5, and Mario Kart World).CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome + housekeeping02:24 Discord roguelite rabbit hole (Mike vs PowPow)04:33 Patreon, socials & Mike's UploadVR disclosure06:18 NEWS: Apple Vision Pro's immersive MLB baseball09:34 NEWS: Quest 3 unlocks up to 240Hz refresh rate17:33 NEWS: VRLF — your controllers become a light gun19:50 NEWS: Meta spins Horizon Worlds into its own app23:14 NEWS: Arizona Sunshine ditches VR, goes flat27:30 MAIN EVENT: Should VR games go flat? (Garden of the Sea)42:02 Marketing the FEEL, not the features52:36 GAMES OUT: Transformers Redux, Knights of Fiona, Paleo Dive58:45 WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING: Beat Saber Mixtape 2, Flight Sim, Mario Kart World1:07:12 Wrap-up + next weekWould YOU buy flat Garden of the Sea or flat Arizona Sunshine? And name a VR game that's ALL about the feeling — drop it in our Discord.👾 Discord: Let's Talk Oculus 2.0 — [link]❤️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/letstalkoculus🎧 New episodes every week — like, subscribe & rate us, it genuinely helps.#VR #MetaQuest #VirtualReality #Quest3 #AppleVisionPro #BeatSaber #WalkaboutMiniGolf #VRgaming #VRpodcast #GardenoftheSea

  3. Aug 28

    LTO 252 - Our Definitive Walkabout Course Tier List! // Meta’s Thin Headset Leaks Ahead of Connect

    Samson and Mike ranked all 41 Walkabout Mini Golf courses into a tier list — blind — and it nearly ended the friendship. On episode 252 of Let's Talk Oculus, we each built a full S-through-D tier list of every Walkabout course, revealed them to each other for the first time on air, and judged each other tier by tier. Tethys Station: Samson's dead-last… and Mike's darling. El Dorado and Mount Olympus in the dumpster? Sweetopia and Upside Town in S? Somebody had to say it. Plus the week's biggest VR news and everything new in VR this week. 👉 Both full tier lists are posted in our Discord — download them, scrutinize them, and yell at us. Drop your own tier list in the comments and tell us who's more wrong. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:20 Introduction and Game Discussions 08:33 Housekeeping and Community Engagement 20:25 VR News and Industry Insights 22:22 Celebrity Gamers and Their Impact 24:12 Transitioning to the Main Event: Walkabout Tier List 24:29 Diving into the Walkabout Tier List 26:21 Judging Each Other's S Tier Lists 36:53 Exploring D Tier Courses 41:28 Final Thoughts on Course Rankings 41:55 The Worst Lairs in Mini Golf 44:47 Ranking the Courses: A Deep Dive 47:41 Exploring the A Tier Courses 53:49 The B Tier Breakdown 56:34 Final Thoughts on the Rankings 01:13:23 Walkabout Tier List Discussion 01:27:00 Games of the Week and Personal Playtime 📰 IN THE NEWS Meta's "Project Phoenix" headset leaks ahead of Connect (Sept 23–24) • Supernatural spins out on its own — Meta's "Legacy Edition" is available until Dec 3 • Snoop Dogg joins Hitman: World of Assassination as a free Elusive Target • Building Payday: Aces High (our Fast Travel Games interview). 🎮 GAMES OUT THIS WEEK Real VR Fishing "US South" DLC (Quest & Steam) • D.E.C.A.Y. (PC VR) • BrushHammer: Miniature Painter (Quest). 🕹️ WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING Trombone Champ (Disney Movie Magic DLC) • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 • Payday: Aces High playtest • Discovery: Rogue Planet • The Light Brigade: Definitive Edition. 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 |  Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr

    LTO 252 - Our Definitive Walkabout Course Tier List! // Meta’s Thin Headset Leaks Ahead of Connect

  4. Aug 21

    #251 | Walkabout Goes Dungeon Crawling & more news // The August VR Games Showcase: Wed, Bed, Dead

    This week Samson and Mike get settled in. Mike says “housekeeping.” We cover 4 recent news stories. There is a new Walkabout course and a new way to use Virtual Desktop! Last week there was a VR Showcase, we choose which games we want to Wed, Bed, and Dead. Then we discuss a few games we played as well as a few games coming out this week.  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 |  Main Channel: https://youtube.com/c/playtestvr          Spreading VR: https://youtu.be/9BCu3lnnCKU #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr Chapters: 00:20 Introduction and Housekeeping 06:51 VR News Highlights 27:51 VR Game Showcase Discussion 38:48 Trombone Champ and Custom Songs 42:01 VR Game Showcase Insights 47:54 Game Picks: Bed, Wed, Dead 01:01:34 What We've Been Playing This Week 01:13:58 Upcoming Game Releases

  5. Aug 8

    #250 | Dan's Farewell Episode (Live)

    Catch the video version on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/1LgmjVw2sQ4?feature=share We've made it to episode 250! In this episode, Dan bids farewell to the show as co-host. But the show will go on! Live Open Mike aka Mike Johnson from Upload VR is the next second in command! Come listen to podcast memories and welcome Mike to the show. LTO Discord:https://discord.gg/WUUQyHZpTh LTO Patreon:https://Patreon.com/letstalkoculusLTO Posters:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JhuvaqbxtJmO-io4lvoU4tN9B4CemspK?usp=drive_linkWant to be part of the show? Send in your questions at letstalkoculus@gmail.com #VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr

  6. Jul 31

    #249 | The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners - Still VR’s Best

    Sorry about Dan’s audio, wrong mic was selected! In this episode, we go over The Walking Dead Saints and Sinners, a survival horror game which was a launch game for Oculus Quest 2! We discuss our memories of the game, some interesting facts, development choices, gameplay and how it plays today! It’s truly a very special video game that hasn’t really been done since, experience the choices Dan and Samson made in this city of New Orleans. 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: 00:17 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 02:13 Exploring Horror Games and Personal Growth 05:35 Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Overview 08:22 Personal Experiences with Walking Dead Game 11:25 Crafting and Gameplay Mechanics 14:31 Fun Facts About the Game 19:27 Development History and VR Context 27:46 Weapon Preferences and Gameplay Mechanics 30:26 Crafting and Resource Management 34:03 Player Choices and Consequences 36:34 Game Development and Updates 38:53 DLC and Additional Content 44:44 Gameplay Loop and Survival Mechanics 51:14 Exploration and Stealth Tactics 55:06 Achievements and Crafting Mechanics 57:53 Exploration and Environmental Storytelling 01:01:10 Narrative Choices and Player Agency 01:06:06 Game Mechanics and Combat Experience 01:12:14 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

  7. Jul 24

    #248 | What makes VR so FUN to play?

    It’s easy to get bogged down in bad news, chase the latest high and forget about the meaning of games in the first place. Thankfully, VR offers a new medium to enjoy games, experiences that are only possible in VR. So let’s dive deep into what makes VR so fun for us, and the games with enjoy the most. Elsewhere, Meta answers the Steam Frame with an Xbox Game Pass collaboration, including touch controller support!  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 Intro  07:52 What makes VR so fun for us? 48:31 Horizon + includes Xbox Game Pass 53:44 What we’ve been playing 59:50 Games Out This Week

  8. Jul 17

    #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

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Let‘s Talk Oculus is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Meta Quest 3, co-hosted by Mike 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).

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