Ruff Talk VR
An Oculus Quest (or should we say Meta Quest) and virtual reality podcast! A father/son duo talking everything VR! Featuring hosts Dscruffles and Stratus, each episode our hosts review a different Meta Quest Store game for the Meta Quest 2. Featuring gameplay information, discussion of pros and cons, debating, some miscellaneous banter, and a final review score. This podcast also features reviews of virtual reality games and experiences on the hidden Meta Quest store known as App Lab. As well as interviews with game developers and VR news discussion, Ruff Talk VR is quickly becoming the premier podcast for all...
VR News - Walkabout Mini Golf Next Course and Stats, Dungeons of Eternity PCVR, Virtual Boy Relaunch, Star Wars Beyond Victory, Game Updates, New VR Games, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are starting the week strong talking all the latest VR news! Including the next DLC course from Walkabout Mini Golf and some stats to go with it, Dungeons of Eternity's PCVR release, a release date for Star Wars Beyond Victory, updates to games such as Besiege VR and Pencil, a relaunch of the Virtual Boy, BMW engine training, and much more!
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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - September 14th, 2025
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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!
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Titan Isles Interview with Jon Hibbins - CEO and Founder of Psytec Games
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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are joined by Jon Hibbins, CEO and founder of Psytec Games, to talk all about their upcoming VR game Titan Isles - launching on Meta Quest and Steam VR on September 25th! Listen as we get to know Jon, some of his past work in VR, Titan Isles, and more!
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VR News - Titan Isles, Surviving Mars: Pioneer, Vex Mage, Steam Frame, Falcon Fall, A Long Survive, New VR Games, and More!
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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week strong talking all the latest VR news! We have a loaded agenda ahead of us including some thoughts on Titan Isles, some accidentally leaked Meta Quest wishlist numbers, some Valve rumors with "Steam Frame", upcoming VR games such as Vex Mage and A Long Survive, newly announced games such as Falcon Fall, Surviving Mars: Pioneer's full launch and PSVR2 release...
[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - September 7th, 2025
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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!
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VR News - Dungeons of Eternity PCVR release date, Grim Earth Reskin, BattlegroupVR2, Banners and Bastions, Iron Guard Salvation, New VR Games, and more!
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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another day of loaded VR news! Including Grim's Earth re-skin going live! We also received an official release date for Dungeons of Eternity on the Meta Quest! As well we saw the release of some great new VR games such as Banners and Bastions and Iron Guard: Salvation! As well we saw the announcement of some new games such as BattlegroupVR2. Updates to games...
VR News - Deadpool VR Release Date, Reach, Star Trek Infection, Banners and Bastions, Heroes Together, Meta HSTN Oakley's, Upcoming VR Games, and More!
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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week with a stacked list of VR news! Including it being Stratus' birthday (On the day of recording)! We saw some great announcements such as Deadpool VR's release date, Reach's release date, Banners and Bastions release date, new games such as Star Trek: Infection and Heroes Together, news on Meta's upcoming HUD glasses, the launch of Meta's HSTN Oakley glasses, and...
[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - August 23rd, 2025 (Stratus' Birthday!)
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!
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VR News - I'm not addicted to Forefront, you are
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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week strong with another packed edition of VR news! Including Forefront doing an open alpha beta, Walkabout Mini Golf's Passport Tokyo DLC, "Tracked" announced, a new Ghosts of Tabor update, a bunch of games on display at the VR Games Showcase including Exoshock, ZIX, Flat2VR Studios, and many others. We also talk a new VR game studio, some...
[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - August 17th, 2025
This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Sunday! 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!
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VR News - Walkabout Mini Golf Next DLC, Arken Age Quest 3, Boxing Underdog Top Selling, UnLoop, Don't Move, Into Black, Upcoming VR Games, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode of VR news! Including Walkabout Mini Golf announcing their next course coming on August 14th - Passport Tokyo! Arken Age also announced they are coming to the Meta Ques 3. We also saw Boxing Underdog soar to #4 on the Quest store in under 1 week. As well we talk upcoming VR games such as UnLoop and Don't Move, updates to games such as The Phoenix Gene, Into Black coming to PS VR2 and Steam VR, upcoming VR games, and much more!
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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - August 10th, 2025
This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Sunday! 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!
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VR News - Ghosts of Tabor New Island, Grim reskin, Besiege VR, MiRacle Pool DLC, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another loaded list of VR news to kick off the week! Including Ghosts of Tabor new Island map update, a reskin of Mars in development for Grim, Besiege VR out now on the Meta Quest, a MiRacle Pool DLC, updates to games like Crystal Commander and All on Board, teasers to games like Siberia VR, and much more!
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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - August 3rd, 2025
This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Sunday! 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!
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Soapstone Comedy Club Interview with Aaron Sorrels
On this episode we are joined by Aaron Sorrels - the world creator of Soapstone Comedy Club. A VR comedy available on Horizon Worlds featuring open mics and shows with professional comedians. Listen as we get to know Aaron and more about Soapstone Comedy Club!Â
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VR News - Table Troopers, Underdogs Multiplayer, Spotify, Animal Company, Dreams of Another, New VR Games, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another fun start to the week talking all the latest VR news! Including our early impressions on Table Troopers! We also talk some news on Underdogs multiplayer mode in the works, Spotify coming to the Meta Quest, some impressive numbers from Animal Company, upcoming VR games like Dreams of Another, some Meta Reality Labs prototypes, and more!
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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - July 27, 2025
This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Sunday! 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!
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VR News - Dungeons of Eternity “Mythic Promotion” Update, Forefront Gameplay, Besiege VR Release Date, Ascent Quest, Clone Drone Update, Frost Survival VR Release Date, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking off the week talking all the latest VR news! Including Dungeons of Eternity teasing their next “Mythic Promotion” update to come with their PCVR launch, a release date for Besiege VR, a Clone Drone in the Hyperdome update, a release date for Frost Survival VR, news on Ascent Quest, Forefront gameplay info, The Pirate: Republic of Nassau, Ghost Town on PCVR, Horror In The Library, Brazen Blaze going free to play, and the upcoming VR Games through the rest of July!
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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - July 20, 2025
This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Sunday! We sometimes do these on YouTube and wanted to test out uploading the audio of it to our podcast feed. There is a lot of banter with the live chat and references to it in the conversation, but we try our best to read out the comments we are responding to. Catch us live on our YouTube channel on Sundays around 3pm ET (Check our Discord for exact details on Sunday)! Enjoy!
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Prison Boss Prohibition Interview with Vincent Brunet-Dupont - CEO and Co-Founder of Trebuchet
On this episode we are joined by Vincent Brunet-Dupont - CEO and Co-Founder of Trebuchet, the studio behind Prison Boss Prohibition! Out now on the Meta Quest, this sequel is packed with all of the fun of the Prison Boss, this time with co-op! Listen as we get to know Vincent, learn how the studio came to be, what's next for Prison Boss, and more!
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VR News - Walkabout Mini Golf Course Teaser, Table Troopers, Grit and Valor, Elsewhere Electric, Sky Runner, BlackGate, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another packed edition of VR News to kick off the week! Coming fresh off the UploadVR Summer Showcase, we have plenty to discuss. Some highlights include Walkabout Mini Golf teasing their next course, Table Troopers coming this week, a new trailer from Elsewhere Electric, a release date for Sky Runner, more news on Iron Guard Salvation, a Grit and Valor teaser, as well we discuss some Meta wearables news, a new Beat Saber shock drop, and much more!
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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - July 13, 2025
This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Sunday! We sometimes do these on YouTube and wanted to test out uploading the audio of it to our podcast feed. There is a lot of banter with the live chat and references to it in the conversation, but we tr our best to read out the comments we are responding to. Enjoy!
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VR News - Prison Boss Prohibition, Requisition VR, Green Hell VR Quest 3 Update, Meta "Celeste" HUD Glasses, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a packed agenda to discuss including our early impressions of both Prison Boss Prohibition and Requisition VR. We also talk some graphical updates to Green Hell VR as well as some updates to Dorp Dead The Cabin (Including a flat screen version!), The Phoenix Gene, and Bootstrap Island. We also talk some upcoming games such as DrakkenRidge, Laser Matrix, Fruit Golf, and Piano Cafe. As well we also discuss some rumors regarding Meta's upcoming HUD glasses rumored to be named "Celeste", and more!
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Walkabout Mini Golf Interview with Edward Felix and Sarah Balman
On this episode we are joined by two Coconuts by Edward Felix - Lead Modeler and Sarah Balman the Community Manager of Walkabout Mini Golf! Edward is returning coconut while this is Sarah’s debut. They join us to talk all things Walkabout Mini Golf including their new Crystal Lair course and their new CocoVision feature! Listen as we catch up with Edward and learn about building the Walkabout Mini Golf community from Sarah!
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VR News - Walkabout Mini Golf Crystal Lair, VRacer Hoverbike, Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, Upcoming VR Games, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are are kicking off the week with another edition of VR News! And it might not be the most loaded week of news, but we have all the same fun nonetheless. We talk the latest Walkabout Mini Golf DLC - Crystal Lair and the news CocoVision feature! We also talk about the launch of VRacer Hoverbike on the Meta Quest. As well we discuss the launch pof the limited edition Xbox edition Meta Quest 3S. We also talk about some newly announced upcoming VR games, and more!
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VR News - Walkabout Mini Golf New Course, Quest 3S Xbox Edition, TotF 2 Update, Meta Oakley Glasses, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back at it kicking off the week strong talking all the latest VR news! And we have a stacked agenda today. Including Walkabout Mini Golf announcing their next DLC course, Crystal Lair (part of the Evil Lairs series!). We also saw rumors of a Xbox themed Quest 3S rumored to release this week. As well, Thrill of the Fight 2 had a major gameplay tweaking update that includes a new arena and matchmaking. We also talk some Mothergunship Forge shenanigans. Smurfs Flower Defense early access. Samsung XR headset release...
Best VR Games For New Players
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are mixing things up and taking a week off of news. Instead we are listing what we consider to be the best VR games for new users. Games that are fun, capture what makes VR great, but have a low risk of causing nausea or turning off a new user. This list only begins to scratch the surface of great VR games and we easily could have listed many more games.Â
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VR News - Deadpool VR, Thief VR, Reach, Demeo x DnD: Battlemarked, UnLoop, Grand Theft Animals, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a stacked edition of VR news! Including VR game announcements with Deadpool VR, Reach, and Thief VR: Legacy Of Shadow. We also talk upcoming games such as Grand Theft Animal, UnLoop, and Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked. We also talk a Beat Saber/Lady Gaga shock drop. A Ghost Town SteamVR demo. Meta headset timeline updates with Puffin. This month's Horizon+ games. And much more!
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VR News - Counter-Strike VR, TMNT VR, World War Z VR, Unseen Diplomacy 2, Hard Bullet, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode of VR news to kick of the week! We start the show tlaking some early access impressions of Frost Survival from Wenkly Studios. We also talk the announcement of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VR game coming this year. As well the announcement of Counter-Strike 1.6 VR coming soon from Team Beef! We also discuss rumors of a Deadpool VR game from Meta-owned Twisted Pixel Studios. We also talk updates to games like Ghosts of Tabor, Into the Radius 2, Drop Dead: The Cabin and Behemoth. As...
VR News - Into the Radius 2, Dungeons of Eternity PCVR, Honey Pot, Out of Sight VR, Laser Dance, Upcoming VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are celebrating our 4th anniversary of the podcast! And we have a loaded list of news to celebrate. Including some recent fun in Honey Pot. We also saw Into the Radius 2 launch in early access on the Quest 3. As well as other launches such as Out Of Sight VR on Steam in early access. We also received a much anticipated launch window for Laser Dance and Prison Boss Prohibition. As well as updates to games such as Hide the Corpse and new games announced such as Adepts Arena, Crossings...
VR News - The Smurfs Flower Defense Release Date, Bootstrap Island Roadmap, Tunnels VR, Merlin's Chess, Of Lies and Rain, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back in our regular studio ready for another week of VR news! We kick off the episode talking more Ghost Town and Surviving Mars: Pioneer, and then we get into the news including The Smurfs Flower Defense getting an official release date. As well, we saw Bootstrap Island drop an official roadmap leading to their full launch. Tunnels with their full launch on Meta Quest. A release date and more info for Merlin's Chess. Song drops from both Beat Saber and Synth Riders. Meta Ray Bans improvements. And...
Interview with Let's Talk Oculus
On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by the Let's Talk Oculus podcast crew! We met up for a hotel podcast recording during PAX East that ended up just as fun as anticipated. You can find this episode available on both of our feeds. Listen as we catch up, talk VR, some miscellaneous topics such as boba tea and MTV Unplugged, and much more!
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Interview with Ryan Canuel and Oliver Awat of Petricore - Developers of Mythic Realms
On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Ryan Canuel the CEO of Petricore as well as Oliver Awat to talk about their VR game Mythic Realms! Petricore is based right out of Worcester, Massachusetts - so we used the opportunity to do an in person interview! Listen as we get to know these two and the story of how Petricore came to be. As well we get some insight on the development of Mythic Realms and the future of the game.
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VR News - 2025 PAX East Wrap-up, Surviving Mars: Pioneer, Ghosts of Tabor PS VR2
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are going over our experience at PAX East this year. Including the VR booths that were at the convention - including Schell Games, Owlchemy Labs, Tunnels, Stay: Forever Home, and Pin City. We also talk the VR Freeplay area. Meeting the other VR creators, and more! We also talk the early access launch of Surviving Mars: Pioneer as well as the launch of Ghosts of Tabor on PS VR2
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VR News - Walkabout Mini Golf Raptor Cliff's, Ghosts of Tabor PS VR2, Loop One Done, Ghost Town Demo, Remnant Protocol, Game Updates, New VR Games, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a fun episode fresh off of a trip to visit Combat Waffle Studios! We also talk Walkabout Mini Golf's new DLC course - Raptor Cliff's. We also talk the announcement of Ghosts of Tabor's PS VR2 release date. As well as the early access release of Loop One Done. We also talk upcoming VR games such as Remnant Protocol. Game updates to games like Hellsweeper VR. A demo from Ghost Town. More games coming to PS VR2 such as Just Hoops and Smash Drums, and more!
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VR News - Ghost Town, New Walkabout Mini Golf Course, How to God, Final Fury Early Access, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another loaded episode of VR News to start the week! We kick off the show giving our thoughts on Ghost Town, a new VR puzzle game from Fireproof Studios. We then talk the announcement of Walkabout Mini Golf's next DLC course - Raptor Cliffs! As well as new game updates to games such as Into the Radius 2, Real VR Fishing, and Golf+. Also more news about upcoming games such as Besiege VR, How to God, and Final Fury. Meta releasing the top 50 all time selling games on the...
VR News - GORN 2, Beatable, Eggy, Star Wars Beyond Victory, New VR Games, Updates, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are kicking it remote due to the Easter holiday. But that never stops the fun as we have plenty of VR news to discuss! Including our recently played new games such as Gorn 2, Beatable, and Eggy. As well as the first gameplay look at Star Wars Beyond Victory. We also talk news such as Tunnels release date, Wall Town Wonders comin to PSVR2 and PCVR, new game updates to the likes of Trombone Champ: Unflattened and Underworld Overseer, some smart glasses teasers from Google, and much more!
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Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition Interview with Jesus Buitrago
On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Jesus Buitrago one of the developers of Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition! Launching on Meta Quest and Steam VR, and developed by PikPok, this game brings the existing franchise to VR, built completely from the ground up for VR. Listen as we learn more about the game ahead of its launch on the Meta Quest and Steam VR!
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VR News - Civilization VII VR, More Wanderer Impressions, Silent North, Crystal Commanders, Loop One Done, GORN 2, Quest 3S Sale, Beseige VR, Starvault VR, and More!
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have another stacked lineup of VR news to cover. But first we kick off the show talking about the leatest games we've been playing including Civilization VII VR, Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, Crystal Commanders, and Loop One Done. We then go into the news portion featuring news such as the Quest 3S go on sale for 2 weeks, game updates, GORN 2 news, Walkabout Mini Golf price changes, Silent North launching, upcoming games like Beseige VR and Starvault VR, Dimensional Double Shift DLC, Apple Vision Pro 2 rumors, and much more!<...
Silent North Interview with Scott Albright - CEO of Combat Waffle Studios
On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Scott Albright the CEO of Combat Waffle Studios to talk about their newest VR game - Silent North! Available now in early access. Lost as we catch up with Scott, learn more about Silent North, and what’s next for the game and studio!Â
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