Episode 21: Demo Disc 1: AGAINST, Detour Bus
We look at two demos from Steam Next Fest, AGAINST and Detour Bus, and analyze how they succeed as demos.
Episode 20: Blaston: Bosses and Back Alleys
Blaston’s new update brings multiplayer lounge spaces and a single player campaign. Massively expanding a game isn’t easy. We walk through the new content, then talk through the new opportunities and issues for Blaston’s future.
Episode 19: Carmack’s App Reviews
Legendary developer John Carmack is back to publishing VR app reviews, this time for the Oculus Quest platform. His nuanced approach abandons stars and numbers for more insightful commentary and suggestions for improvement. We also compare his stringent quality bar with the quality bar of the Oculus store.
Episode 18: Path of the Warrior
We unleash our inner karate kids this week with Path of the Warrior; a VR love letter to old-school Beat-Em-Up arcade games. Goons get punched, food gets munched, and ultimately things get underwhelming as we discuss the highs and lows of these rage filled streets.
Episode 17: Remembering Red Matter
Red Matter shows us how VR can take players to new worlds - why haven’t we heard about it!?
Episode 16: Exploring The Climb’s New DLC
The Climb 2's new DLC almost satisfies the Tomb Raider itch. What does this mean for the future of The Climb?
BONUS – Piloting Mechs in VR
We chat about how to design mech-piloting and spaceship-piloting experiences for VR.
Episode 15: This is why you don’t play more VR
Over 40% of VR players only use their headset once a month or less. Why? Using Demeo as an example, we explore the reasons for this phenomenon.
Episode 14: Pistol Whip As A Service
The VR games market is evolving, and Pistol Whip -- with its latest “2089” update -- is the perfect lens for examining how.
Episode 13: The Hardware Future
We look at the new PSVR 2 controllers, compare the pros and cons of different VR hardware platforms, and peek into the future of VR hardware.