VR Launch Title Headmaster Getting ‘Lost Lessons’ DLC, Physical Release

Nearly four years on from its launch on PSVR (and subsequent releases on PC VR), Headmaster is getting its first DLC.

Called The Lost Lessons, the DLC will be arriving on all platforms this April. As the name implies, the pack will feature 10 new missions that explore new ideas not previously seen in the original game. The developer says that these are some of the game’s most “outrageous” challenges. There’s also an advanced Party Mode level to complement the update the game got late last year. You can get a brief look at what’s included in the tweet below.

We are thrilled to announce that our first ever DLC expansion, Headmaster: The Lost Lessons, is coming to PSVR and PC this April! Watch the trailer now: pic.twitter.com/kT7LOW2NQp

— Headmaster (@HeadmasterGame) March 20, 2020

Headmaster presents a novel use of VR headsets, getting you to headbutt soccer balls at targets. The headset’s tracking makes for the perfect controller to do that with, but developer Frame Interactive also dresses up the experience with a strangely deep story mode.

Elsewhere, Headmaster is getting a physical release on PSVR via Perp Games. The Extra Time Edition, as it’s called, will feature both the Party Mode update and this new DLC. That’s arriving on June 5. The DLC on its own will cost $7.99 with a 10% discount available at launch. Headmaster costs $19.99 on the PlayStation Store so the physical version may come in around that price.

We thought Headmaster was quite fun when it first released on PSVR, though the novelty of the experience could wear off quickly. Hopefully adding these new levels into the mix will remedy that situation somewhat.

Will you be checking out Headmaster’s new DLC? Let us know in the comments below!

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January 16, 2019

PlayStation VR Demo Disc 3 Now Available for EU Customers

The act of releasing a demo is a bit more of a rarity nowadays, with virtual reality (VR) developers occasionally using the medium to promote an upcoming videogame. The demo disc, on the other hand, is a dinosaur of a bygone era, when magazines were your essential source of gaming info, with each monthly publication adorned with a selection of titles on disc. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is still keeping that nostalgia alive with its PlayStation VR Demo Disc, the last or arrived in 2017. That changes today – for European customers at least – with the release of PlayStation VR Demo Collection 3.

Astro Bot: Rescue Mission

Completely free to download from the PlayStation Store, the collection features nine titles for PlayStation VR and is especially ideal if you’ve just purchased a headset over Christmas. On offer are some of the best examples of VR content for the headset.

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SUPERHOT VR
Headmaster
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Job Simulator
Moss
The Persistence
Thumper
Battlezone

All the titles support the DualShock 4 controller apart from Job Simulator where you will need PlayStation Move controllers.

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Titles like Job Simulator, Battlezone, The Persistence and Thumper have once again made the grade and stayed in place from the last demo collection, even though some were original launch window experiences from way back in 2016.

SIE happened to reveal the top downloads of 2018 for PlayStation VR recently, with Owlchemy Labs Job Simulator attaining the number one spot in the US and number two in Europe. Both Moss and SUPERHOT VR also made it into the top ten on both charts.

The company is also likely celebrating as it released sales figures for PlayStation 4 last week during CES 2019, with the console achieving a whopping 91.6 million sales worldwide by the end of 2018.

If you are new to the PlayStation VR platform then you’ll also want to take a look at VRFocus’ ‘Best PlayStation VR Games of 2018‘ feature to see what videogames should be in your library. And there are plenty of titles coming in 2019 to look forward to as well. For all the latest updates on PlayStation VR, keep reading VRFocus.

January 15, 2019

PSVR Demo Disc 3 Incoming With Astro Bot, Superhot, More – Report

It looks like PSVR demo disc 3 is on the way.

That is according to Ostrog, which claims to have spotted an ESRB listing for ‘PSVR Demo Compilation 3’. We couldn’t find the listing ourselves but the site apparently took a screenshot that you can see below. There were rumors of a new demo disc late last year but, when we asked Sony about it, the company told us it didn’t comment on rumor and speculation.

Image courtesy of Ostrog.

If it’s true then it looks like this demo disc has some goodies on it. From what we can see on the description it includes some of the headset’s best games such as Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Superhot VR, Resident Evil 7 and Headmaster. Expect a small playable slice of each. It’ll be interesting to see if there are any new experiences included in the bundle.

The first PSVR demo disc came with the headset itself and included free looks at launch-era titles like RIGS and Driveclub. Sony refreshed its offering with a second disc in late 2017. That included early playable demos of Moss and Star Child (which still isn’t out). This new disc might not be as forward-looking, but PSVR now has a strong back catalog worth digging into. We wouldn’t be surprised to see other games like Firewall Zero Hour and Tetris Effect included in the pack.

No word on when PSVR demo disc 3 might be introduced (if it’s real). Hopefully we’ll get a downloadable version on the PS Store if so.

Tagged with: Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, demo disc, Headmaster, PSVR, Resident Evil 7, SUPERHOT VR

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July 8, 2018

Something For The Weekend: Sizzling Hot PlayStation VR Deals

It’s hot, but you all know that as the summer heat keeps up the pressure. So what better way to escape the heat then to lose yourself inside some immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences. VRFocus is back once again with another entry of Something for the Weekend, which brings together a number of different titles to help you find your next favourite title. This time we take a look at the PlayStation store to hunt down some of the best offers on PlayStation VR titles that cover a wide range of genres. As always, be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

2MD: VR Football

It comes down to the last two minutes of a match and it is up to you to make the wining score. Think you can do that? Well, in 2MD: VR Football you’ll have to. From developer Truant Pixel, players jump into the final two minutes of an American Football match and step into the shoes of a quarterback. Draw up a plan, call the shots, make the throw, hand-off or even just run for that last minute touchdown. It’s an intense, action packed two minutes.

2MD: VR Football is available now for £7.39 (GBP) down from the usual £9.99.

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Headmaster

“All in all Headmaster is a well put together title that the majority of VR gamers will find enjoyable. It does feel a bit 2016 in its gameplay offerings, with VR having moved on leaps and bounds in terms of the depth of content available. Headmaster is a tongue in cheek experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously, supplying light hearted fun mixed with good physics, and that’s no bad thing.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Headmaster.

Headmaster is available now for £4.99 (GBP) down from £15.99.

Hex Tunnel

“Enter another dimension and master the elements to become a supreme being. With arcade, chaos and ultra modes in procedural stages ensures a unique experience. Avoid all surfaces and reach the exit to be victorious.”

Hex Tunnel is only £2.49 (GBP) down from £3.99.

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Blasters of the Universe

“For those that’ve become rightly bored with wave shooters Blasters of the Universe offers that spark of light, reminding us why this genre became popular in the first place. The entire theme, visual aesthetics and gameplay make Blasters of the Universe a joy to play, just be prepared to swear and curse – possibly throw a controller – as that heart disappears because you didn’t see that one laser bolt soon enough.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Wrtier Peter Graham’s review of Blasters of the Universe.

Blasters of the Universe is available now for £6.49 (GBP) down from £11.99.

Konrad the Kitten

If you want to escape the everyday life and space time with a cute kitten then this is the title for you. Meet Konrad, the cute kitten that needs a helping hand and lots of love. Feed him, take him on a hot-air-balloon ride and keep him happy with a wide range of activities and tools to play with. Featuring a number of mini-games and a large range of accessories to dress Konrad up in, any fan of kittens is sure to have a blast with this title.

Konrad the Kitten is available now for £7.99 (GBP) down from £11.99.

Pirate Flight (VR)

What if you could be a pirate and fly through the skies? Well, in Pirate Flight (VR) you can do just that. Designed to be an accessible title for anyone to play, players will be able to fly, race, and shoot across three worlds and 90 missions. With no landing or complex controllers, flying has never been so simple. The title also includes dragons so really, what more could you want?

Pirate Flight (VR) is available now for Oculus Go for £7.39 (GBP) down from £11.99 with an extra 10% discount available for PlayStation Plus members.

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Island Time VR

“After a ruckus journey at sea, you are shipwrecked on a tiny island. Using your wit, ingenuity and the advice of your new buddy, Carl the Crab, you’ve gotta find a way to keep yourself from starving and survive as long as possible. Craft tools, fend off creatures, try to signal an airplane… or you could just give up and die? …Maybe, just enjoy the sunset while you can. Almost makes you forget that you’re in a desperate struggle against your own mortality.”

Island Time VR is currently £6.49 (GBP) down from £11.59.

The American Dream

“There’s so much to like about The American Dream that it feels like nagging when pointing out its faults. Some of you will love its humour and points of view on guns, but many will notice there’s not a massive amount to do, with hidden stars on each stage the only real reason to give it another go. There’s no doubt that The American Dream’s commentary on American gun culture will rile some, particularly at this point in the political landscape, nevertheless as a VR experience it’s certain worth your consideration.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of The American Dream.

The American Dream is currently on sale for £11.99 (GBP) down from £15.99 with PlayStation Plus members saving an extra 25%.

Ultrawings

Jump in and take to the skies in this open world experience where you’ll pilot multiple aircraft to complete a variety of missions and challenges. Pop balloons as you fly through the air, snap the best photos, execute perfect landings and flt courses to earn the highest score. If you want to feel the thrill of flying high in the air then Ultrawings is for you.

Ultrawings is currently available for £8.99 (GBP) down from £17.99.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

“The achievement made by The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is one by way of both hardware and design to capitalise upon this. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR’s level of immersion is simply fantastic, and while Bethesda Softworks could well have gone the route of DOOM VFR and created a shorter spin-off experience, developing a brand new The Elder Scrolls instalment specifically for VR would have taken many years and far too much in the way of resources for what is still a nascent audience. As it stands some may find the price point of the videogame a bitter pill to swallow, but for those who dreamed of a truly immersive role-playing experience, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is simply the best opportunity available today.” – Read VRFocus’ Editor Kevin Joyce’s review of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is available now for £32.49 (GBP) down from £49.99 with PlayStation Plus members saving an extra 35%.

That is all for this week but remember that VRFocus gathers all the best sales and deals every week, so check back next weekend at the same time to discover more.

December 31, 2017

Something for the New Year

Christmas is past, and many people no doubt peeked under the Christmas tree to find a shiny new PlayStation VR waiting for them, some of which may well have been obtained during Black Friday, judging by the listed sales figures.

For those looking to spend their gift money on some titles for their new PlayStation VR, or veteran owners looking for a good deal, all could do worse than to cast an eye over these end-of-year deals on the PlayStation Store.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

A riotous VR party game. One person is ensconced in VR, looking at a bomb about to go off. Another person, out of VR, has the instructions. Players have to learn to quickly and effectively communicate, or… well… kaboom.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is available for £5.79, a 51% discount.

Tethered

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Players of Tethered are placed in the role of a spirit guardian who is trying to release other guadians who have been trapped by evil energy. To do this, players must solve puzzles and gather resources from across the beautiful hand-painted islands with the help of loyal servants, the ‘peeps’ who can be sent to do certain tasks to help you in your goal.

Tethered is available for £7.39, a 61% discount.

Thumper

Fast-paced rhythm game Thumper was a launch title for the PlayStation VR. Gameplay involves steering a small ship through a course filled with psychedelic colour, moving always with the beat of the music, which gradually becomes increasingly complex.

Thumper is available for £6.49, a 59% discount.

RIGS: Mechanised Combat League

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One of the PlayStation VR’s earliest contenders for an eSports title, RIGS: Mechanised Combat League is a first-person arena shooter where players take control of powerful robotic battlers to take part in a futuristic sport that mixes elements of combat, motorsport, basketball and football.

RIGS: Mechanised Combat League is available for £11.99, a 52% discount.

Windlands

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This puzzle-platform title from Psytec Games is expecting a sequel at some point in 2018, so now is a good chance to experience the original. Players need to plot a route through a stylised, hard-angled landscape by running, jumping or swinging using a grappling hook. The result is a system that is easy to learn, but tricky to master.

Windlands is available for £7.39, a 61% discount.

Battlezone

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Scarcely needing an introduction is Rebellion’s VR remake of the classic 1980s Atari title where you take control of a Tron-inspired tank and go around shooting other tanks and enemy towers to bits. The developers regularly introduce updates, so there’s often a new challenge to take on.

Battlezone is available for £9.99, a 71% discount.

Weeping Doll

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Dark winter nights are perfect for some horror in VR. Weeping Doll is a dark, story-based experience that challenges players to explore various creepy environments and solve tricky puzzles as a sinister doll, fueled by all the negative thoughts of an abused child seeks to take revenge on the parents responsible.

Weeping Doll is available for £3.29, a 58% discount.

Headmaster

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Want to improve your football skills? (Or soccer skills, for our American readers), then Headmaster is here to help. With a framing device of an unexpectedly prison-like ‘Football Improvement Centre’, the player is subjected to several lessons aimed at improving various football skills, including an option to engage in 6-player local multiplayer in a ‘pass-and-play’ high score challenge.

Headmaster is available for £7.39, a 53% discount.

The Assembly

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British development studio nDreams had its first big-budget VR title with the release of puzzle-based adventure The Assembly, which combines a relatively simple gameplay with a series of moral dilemmas as players explore a mysterious underground bunker.

The Assembly is available for £9.79, a 51% discount.

PlayStation VR Worlds

For those who have purchased, or been given, a new PlayStation VR and are unsure what genre of type of videogame to try first, there is the option of getting a compilation title such as PlayStation VR Worlds, which offers a variety of VR experiences to try, including the highly praised ‘The London Heist‘.

PlayStation VR Worlds is available for £11.99, a 52% discount.

October 19, 2017

PSVR: Angebote zu Halloween mit RE 7, Arizona Junior und mehr

Sony bietet bis November-Anfang etliche Spiele zu vergünstigten Preisen an. Bei der Auswahl sind auch einige VR-Titel dabei, die wir für euch gesichtet haben. Das Highlight ist sicherlich Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, das Sony in seinem Store um fast 60 Prozent vergünstigt anbietet. Auch die anderen RE-Teile sind neben anderen Horror-Titeln dank Halloween vergünstigt zu haben. Die Aktionen bieten eventuell manchem PlayStation-VR-Besitzer eine gute Gelegenheit, die Spiele-Bibliothek aufzufüllen.

Sony-Angebote zu Halloween mit kräftigen Rabatten für PSVR-Spiele

Neben den Rabatten in seiner Digital Zone hat Sony eine große Halloween-Angebots-Aktion gestartet. Dadurch lassen sich einige hochkarätige VR-Titel mit teilweise ordentlichen Nachlässen erwerben. Und wie es sich für Halloween gehört, sind viele Grusel- und Horrortitel wie Arizona Sunshine und Paranormal Activity dabei. Die Rabatte gelten bis 12:59 Uhr am 1. oder 2. November 2017. Diese Liste erhebt keinen Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit. Falls wir einen Titel übersehen haben, fügt ihn bitte in den Kommentaren dazu.

Halloween-Angebote:

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard – 30 statt 70 Euro
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Deluxe Edition – 50 statt 95 Euro
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Season Pass – 24 statt 30 Euro
Resident Evil 7: Verbotenes Filmmaterial 1 – 6 statt 10 Euro
Resident Evil 7: Verbotenes Filmmaterial 2 – 9 statt 15 Euro
Arizona Sunshine – 25 statt 40 Euro
Paranormal Activity – 25 statt 40 Euro
Theseus – 13 statt 20 Euro
Fated: The Silent Oath – 5 statt 10 Euro
Dying: Reborn PSVR – 5 statt 10 Euro

Digital Zone:

Ancient Amulator – 12 statt 18 Euro
Ancient Amuletor: Into The Ice DLC – 1,75 statt 2,50 Euro
Soul Dimension – 3 Euro statt 4,50 Euro
Headmaster – 10 statt 20 Euro

(Quelle: PlayStation-Blog von Sony)

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September 1, 2017

Headmaster Gets A Surprise Launch On Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

Headmaster was an entertaining technical showcase for the PlayStation VR (PSVR) at launch. However, it reminded us a bit too much of similar games for the Wii built around nothing more than demonstrating how to use the technology.

Developer Frame Interactive announced this week that Headmaster is now out on Oculus Home for Rift and Steam for Rift and Vive. The new version features a few improvements over the PSVR original. Chief among them is the addition of 10 new ‘party mode’ levels. The original release included only a single map for the pass-and-play multiplayer mode. While the new stages were introduced into the PSVR version in March, they’re there from the jump for PC VR players. The new version even allows a single user to play multiplayer by his or herself in what the developers have dubbed, “Lonely Party Mode.”

Another improvement is the inclusion of a beta version of “No Hands Support.” While Headmaster doesn’t allow players to use their hands in-game, players reported that the complete absence of hand tracking felt distracting. Now players can see their upper limbs rendered as dirty oven mitts covered in duct tape, called Handball Avoidance Mitts. Striking the ball with these will result in a call of a handball, so it’s best to avoid doing so. The in-game gloves were digitized from actual dirty oven mitts via photogrammetry, meaning they are just as lovingly detailed and rendered as the shiny stormtrooper armor in Star Wars: Battlefront.

PC Headmasters also get access to a practice mode to hone their skills without fear of failure, a new vacant stadium level previously shown at PAX West, and difficulty adjustments for the trickier parts of the game. Achievements for both Steam and Oculus find their way into the new version, too, along with Steam trading cards to round out the updated package.

The improvements are welcome, but not so revolutionary that we feel the original PSVR review needs to be updated. Check it out to see if Headmaster is for you and let us know what you think of the game in the comments below!

Tagged with: Frame Interactive, Headmaster

August 30, 2017

Review: Headmaster

Sometimes it’s the simplest ideas that can be the most effective, doing away with complicated and convoluted plans, getting right to the bare bone essentials. That theory can be applied to all walks of life, videogames included, giving players a core gameplay mechanic that everything else revolves around. And that’s certainly true of Frame Interactive’s Headmaster, a sort of football – or soccer, depending on where you are in the world – arcade simulator that solely wants you to use your head.

Originally released as an exclusive PlayStation VR launch title in 2016 that exclusivity has ended so that the studio can bring its heading master class to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive (reviewed).

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Set in a ‘Football Improvement Centre’ you have to head balls back at targets to score points, the greater the tally the more stars you’ll earn to unlock further levels, increasing in size and complexity. To start off with you’ll find yourself on a pitch in front of a goal mouth, with targets either on the floor or suspended via the frame. Then it’s just a case of directing the balls with enough accuracy, which is easier said than done.

What Headmaster does right straight away is the physics. If heading the ball felt inaccurate or a bit flimsy then then entire experience would just collapse, you’d be frustratingly trying to get those points, getting bored along the way. Luckily that’s not the case, as with a bit of practice – and going through the tutorial – it’s easy to find what part of your head/face you need to use for certain shots. Need the ball to go high then it’s the top of the headset, while the bottom is for those low shots. There’s no curling of the ball but on certain levels you’ll need to arch over obstacles.

It’s when Headmaster starts mixing things up that things start to get really fun. Boxes will appear that have to be smashed through, or a goalie will be introduced to make those high scores harder to achieve. Thankfully, to aid you are several ball variants that can be used tactically. How about a giant beach ball to knock over several close knit targets, a multiball option, or a ball packed with explosives that only detonates on impact – great for removing items in the way.

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Such is the mixture of challenges that there’s plenty to keep you entertained for a few hours without even looking at the other modes. Additionally, there’s a practice arena filled with most of the ball options and obstacles found in the main campaign, plus the balls have motion trails to aid in the fine tuning of shots.

And let’s not forget Party Mode. This is Headmaster’s final feather in its cap, ensuring that once the campaign is complete there’s still content to come back to. This mode is all about local multiplayer allowing friends and family to compete against one another for bragging rights on the best score. It’s in Party Mode that the developer has added some of the best levels – particular favourites include darts and the beer cups – giving a different twist on the heading mechanics.

All in all Headmaster is a well put together title that the majority of VR gamers will find enjoyable. It does feel a bit 2016 in its gameplay offerings, with VR having moved on leaps and bounds in terms of the depth of content available. Headmaster is a tongue in cheek experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously, supplying light hearted fun mixed with good physics, and that’s no bad thing.

80%

Awesome

Verdict

August 30, 2017September 21, 2017

Headmaster für Rift und Vive im Head-on-Video [Update]

[Update] Chris und Patrick von den VR-Nerds setzen die Brille auf und treten im Kopfball-Duell gegeneinander an. Wer behält am Ende den kühleren Kopf?

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Das bisher exklusiv für die PSVR erhältliche Kopfball-Spiel Headmaster ist heute auch für die Oculus Rift und HTC Vive erschienen. Gleichzeitig gibt es in der PC-Version einige neue Features zu bewundern. So darf man beispielsweise den Party-Modus nun alleine spielen oder ganz entspannt und ohne Hektik in der Practise Zone den korrekten Kopfball üben.

Headmaster: Das Spiel mit Köpfchen jetzt auch für PC

In unserem Test konnte der Sporttitel Headmaster trotz der schlichten Grafik als motivierender und vergnüglicher Zeitvertreib überzeugen. Wie der Name schon andeutet, muss man bei dem Titel Köpfchen haben. Also einsetzen, denn mit dem Kopf köpft man Bälle möglichst genau in vorgegebene Ziele.

Headmaster für PSVR, Oculus Rift und HTC Vive

Dabei beweisen die Entwickler durchaus Kreativität und schaffen teilweise recht absurde Szenarien. Nach unserem Test im Oktober letzten Jahres erschien im März 2017 ein großes Update, das den Multiplayer-Party-Modus nachrüstete. Bis zu sechs Spieler können in diversen Leveln um die Wette köpfen. Außerdem möbelte der Entwickler die Framerate auf der PlayStation 4 und PlayStation 4 Pro auf 90 hz auf.

Für die Versionen für die Oculus Rift und HTC Vive packt Headmaster nun neue Features aus der Sporttasche aus. Von Anwendern wohl heiß gewünscht, gibt es jetzt eine Practise Zone, in der man ganz entspannt den guten Kopfball trainieren kann. Etwas ungewöhnlich mutet an, dass man den Party-Modus jetzt auch alleine bestreiten kann. Der Entwickler nennt das den „Lonley Party Mode“. Etwas einsam geht es auch im neuen Stadium-Level zu, bei dem man seine Kopfballkünste ganz friedlich in einem leeren Stadium verbessern kann. Im Beta-Status ist der „No Hands Support“, bei denen der Spieler bandagierte Hände erhält. Die darf man zwar nicht einsetzen, aber manche Testspieler hatten sich beklagt, dass sie ihre Hände in der VR nicht sehen können. Das optionale Feature muss erst freigeschaltet werden.

Headmaster ist ab sofort im Oculus Store und bei Steam erhältlich. Der Preis liegt bei knapp 20 Euro.

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August 30, 2017

Practice Those Football Skills as Headmaster Flies Onto Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

For the launch of PlayStation VR Frame Interactive released its football inspired virtual reality (VR) title Headmaster. Today the studio has announced the surprise launch of Headmaster for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

As the videogames title implies, Headmaster is all about using your head to return balls, aiming for targets to attain the highest score. Rather than just a straight port, Frame Interactive has been working on several new features for the PC version.

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Firstly, there’s a new practice zone for you to try your skills at before heading into the main campaign. The area has unlimited chances and no pressure to win, with added motion trails to the balls to help hone in on targets. A massive, vacant stadium level has been included to offer more variety.

The Party Mode – of which there was one level for PlayStation VR’s launch and then expanded upon in March – now has single-player support. So there’s Pass and Play local multiplayer score competition with 11 levels or Lonely Party Mode if no ones about.

Lastly there’s No Hands Support which is currently in beta. After running tests with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive the studio received feedback that the videogame felt weird without hands – even though it’s all about using your head – so the team created Handball Avoidance Mitts for those that want them. The feature isn’t automatically enabled, you just have to activate it in the options menu.

Headmaster goes live on the Oculus store and Steam today. For any further updates keep reading VRFocus.