Something For The Weekend: Feel The Rush Of Oculus

Another week, another weekend and another chance to pick up a great deal on a number of titles. To help you out VRFocus has put together some of the best virtual reality (VR) deals from the Oculus Store for both Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR owners, to help you find your next favourite. As always be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

Sprint Vector

“There’s very little to dislike in Sprint Vector. Sure there will be times when that competitive edge over takes you, getting annoyed when you fudge a jump but that’s to be expected. The single-player has enough to get you started with a few hours of gameplay, yet it’s the multiplayer that’ll have you coming back for more. Here’s hoping that Sprint Vector draws in enough of a crowd to sustain it, rather than becoming another multiplayer focused experience that gets forgotten about. Which would be a shame, because from where VRFocus is standing Sprint Vector is another hit for the studio.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Sprint Vector here.

Sprint Vector is currently on sale for £18.39 (GBP) down from £22.99 and in fact is having a free weekend until 8am BST on 9th April should you want to try the title out before purchasing to celebrate the newly released update.

Ground Runner: Trials

Step into the driving seat in this fast paced sci-fi Hoverbike shooter in which players must go up against the odds sing speed, grace and combat. By using the motion controls to track your hand motions on the bikes controls and the weapons you have to use, Ground Runner: Trials will give you an adrenaline rush unlike no other as you become the most skilled hoverbike pilot there is.

Ground Runner: Trials is currently on sale for for £7.99 (GBP) down from £14.99.

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The Climb

From hoverbikes to scaling heights, The Climb will give you the exhilaration of extreme solo climbing as you climb higher then you ever have before. Take your time and enjoy the view or complete to have the faster time on the leaderboard with both touch and gamepay controls. Powered by the CryEngine, The Climb is a realistic climbing experience without having to leave your own house.

The Climb is currently the low price of £18.99 (GBP) down from £29.99.

Arizona Sunshine

“Arizona Sunshine is by no means a masterpiece, however it is a significant step closer to the VR experiences that early adopters know the technology is capable of. Hesitating to innovate too much, Arizona Sunshine cleverly picks-and-chooses from the key mechanics that have proven to work in four years of PC VR development and brings them to PlayStation 4 feeling almost new. Vertigo Games has created a hugely enjoyable FPS videogame for the early days of VR, but one which will undoubtedly look dated in just a few months.” – Read VRFocus’ Editor Kevin Joyce’s review of Arizona Sunshine on PlayStation VR here.

Arizona Sunshine is currently on sale for £18.39 (GBP) down from £29.99.

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I Expect You To Die

Live out the life of an elite secret agent in this puzzle title that will test all your skills as you attempt to survive deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locations. Can you complete each of the operations using problem-solving skills and your wits along with the power of telekinesis that you also have? No matter what the situation, keep your cool and try to get out alive by using ever resource you have. Can you be an elite secret agent?

I Expect You To Die is now only £10.99 (GBP) down from £18.99.

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Rez Infinite

Winner of Best VR Game at The Game Awards 2016 and the return of a legendary title, Rez Infinite invites players to once again return to the full 360-degrees of mind-blowing synesthesia. Blast your way through waves of enemies and giant transforming bosses full of colours and sounds that sync and bled to the techno soundtrack that fills this title. Rez Infinite offers a fully immersive experience unlike anything else and is sure to give players a wild ride.

Rez Infinite is available for only £10.99 (GBP) which is down from £18.99.

Galaxy Golf

If you are looking for a new way to play crazy golf then why not take a trip to the outer reaches of our Galaxy in Galaxy Golf. Defy gravity as you work your way through tricky terrain and mini-planets in as few shots as possible. Play it safe and go for par or will you launch your ball into an orbit hoping for a hole-in-one? With simple one-touch controls and the freedom of VR to move, aim and view, Galaxy Golf will keep you entertained for some time as you take a golfing trip around the galaxy.

Galaxy Golf is currently over half price on sale for £0.79 (GBP) down from £3.99.

Wheel Rush

Get into the driving seat once again as you burn rubber on a space speedway with no speed limit. Featuring an endless track with obstacles to avoid and plenty of ways to earn points, Wheel Rush is a title that will give you the thrill of riding fast with no limits in your way. Just try not to cash as you race to become the faster rider in the galaxy.

Wheel Rush is currently on sale for the super low price of £0.08 (GBP) down from £0.79.

RUSH

“Take a dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of wingsuit flying with Rush. The intense VR action will have you on the edge of your seat as you soar down mountainsides at breakneck speeds. Weave through canyons, dodge outcrops, and plummeting down sheer drops as you race towards the finish line.”

RUSH is currently only £2.99 (GBP) on sale from £5.99.

Paint VR

Lastly today is something a little bit different as Paint VR is on sale. Have you ever wanted to bring your artist skills to life in VR? Well, with Paint VR you can do just that as your imagination is the only limit here. With a range of different brushes and tools to aid you in creating your next masterpiece, Paint VR is an immersive way to escape the real world and paint.

Paint VR is available for only £1.99 (GBP) right now on sale from £3.99.

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.

March 25, 2018

Something For The Weekend: PlayStation VR Easter Sale

Another weekend and another chance to see what virtual reality (VR) deals are hidden away. This week it is the Easter Sale on the PlayStation store so we picked up a number of PlayStation VR titles to for you consider picking up. With plenty of experience to pick from including tank battles, flying like a bird and even defending your home with a sword there is sure to be something for everyone. As always be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

Battlezone

“Battlezone is arcade VR action at its finest, with options galore allowing players to uniquely hone their combat strategies. With both extensive single-player and multiplayer modes there’s enough here for countless hours of gameplay, so you can comfortably sit cocooned inside these rolling machines of destruction and never get bored, because quite frankly, it’s too much fun. PlayStation VR owners have been enjoying Battlezone for months, if you own an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive you don’t need to have second thoughts about this, Battlezone is one of the best VR titles out there.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham’s review of Battlezone here.

Battlezone is currently on sale for £9.49 (GBP) down from £34.99.

I Expect You To Die

Have you wanted to know what it would be like to be an elite secret agent? Well in this VR puzzle title you can do just that. You must attempt to survive a number of deadly situations in immersive and dangerous locales all while keeping your cool, as any secret agent should, and coming out on top. Do you have what it takes to complete each task and be the best?

I Expect You To Die is currently more then half price, on sale for for £7.99 (GBP) down from £19.99.

Raw Data

“Neo-Shinjuku – 2271. The massive and seemingly benevolent Eden Corporation owns the world. The elite hacker resistance movement SyndiK8 has unearthed the sinister reality behind Eden Corp’s newest line of robotic products. As one of SyndiK8’s elite operatives, your mission is straightforward: infiltrate Eden Tower, steal as much Raw Data as possible, and get out alive—bringing Eden Corp down in your wake. Built from the ground up for virtual reality, Raw Data’s action combat gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal environments of Eden Corp. Become the adrenaline-charged hero of your own futuristic technothriller as you put your wits and endurance to the test.”

Raw Data is currently £11.99 (GBP) down from £30.99.

Ancient Amuletor

“Ancient Amuletor is a fun way to kill a few hours, with some simple, intuitive combat and enough interesting innovations to keep it fresh. Along with the lovely graphics making it nice to look at. Sadly though, the title lacks depth and longevity with only four levels and no particular incentive to reply. The developers have mentioned that some DLC is in the works, though, which could redeem this title above a simple, casual time-killer.” – Read VRFocus’ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty review of Ancient Amuletor here.

Ancient Amuletor is currently on sale for £6.49 (GBP) down from £14.99 with a demo available as well.

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Mortal Blitz

Enter the shoes of ‘Yuhei’ ex- F.O.R.C.E. (governmental elite soldiers), and fight in missions to stop the evil plans of the Dominion’s Teratoma Destruction Plan. With arcade gameplay and gun shooting, Mortal Blitz is a fast paced VR action shooter experience that will see you battling against the odds to stop the villain.

Mortal Blitz is now only £7.99 (GBP) which is half price off, down from £15.99.

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VR Karts

Get behind the wheel and feel the speed and thrill of kart racing in VR with this title. Customize your kart however you like and race against other players in this colorful and family-friendly racing title designed specifically for VR. With support for up to six players to compete against each other in heated races, will you be able to take first place and leave the rest in the dust.

VR Karts is available for only £9.49 (GBP) which is a little more then half price down from £19.99.

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 here.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is £34.39 (GBP) down from the usual price of £49.99.

CastleStorm VR Edition

“Get ready to raze castles and conquer your rivals in CastleStorm VR, an exciting new take on the tower-defense action-RPG phenomenon! Experience CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with a tower defense brawler, in full VR that catapults you onto the battlefield. Throw yourself into the heat of battle as you pit knights, soldiers, archers and even griffins against formidable foes in castle vs. castle combat!”

CastleStorm VR Edition is currently on sale for £4.99 (GBP) down from £11.99.

End Space

“Take command of the most advanced starfighter the United Trade Consortium has ever developed in stunning virtual reality as you battle for control of the Tartarus sector. Protect the UTC’s secret jump-drive technology from the Tartarus Liberation Front insurgents as you fight to maintain the corporation’s dominance and earn yourself fame and fortune in the process.”

End Space is currently only £7.39 (GBP) on sale from £15.99.

Eagle Flight

Expereince the joy of flying through the air as Eagle Flight sends you to the skies of Paris to feel the freedom of flying. Set fifty years after humans vanished from the face of the Earth, wildlife and nature have reclaimed the land and now, flying through the skies with complete freedom, is you. Complete with multiplayer that will get the adrenaline rush going, Eagle Flight is an immersive experience unlike any other.

Eagle Flight is available for only £14.99 (GBP) right now on sale from £34.99.

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

February 18, 2018

Something for the Weekend: Steam Spreads Some Luna Love

The weekend is supposed to be a time of rest, you end up doing chores and things yes but ultimately it’s the two days of the week where you are more likely to meet friends or family, sit back, relax, chill and do the things that you want to do. Yes, something usually will get in the way but to heck with that! So something for you this weekend.

Steam are, naturally enough, all for this espsecially when they’ve got a sale on for the Lunar New Year. You didn’t know it was the Lunar New Year? Well it is. The Year of the Dog incidentally, and Steam are celebrating with a sale. (Naturally.) Today’s selection of virtual reality (VR) titles picked by VRFocus come from it and for the most part the promotional prices end when the sale does after February 19th 2018. So check out the below and maybe save some cash on something good.

Project CARS 2

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Less of a straight racing videogame than a realistic driving simulator, Project Cars 2 lets players experience what driving is like not just on smooth tarmac race tracks, but also on ice, dirt and mud with the addition of other modes such as rallycross and touring races all of which use realistic physics models to make the experience as close to reality as possible.

Project CARS 2 is currently half price, at £22.49 (GBP) rather than the usual £44.99.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Woukd you trust your friends with your life? Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes revolves around one player in VR who’s got a bomb to diffuse, there’s just one problem – how to actually do it. Each bomb is made up of several panels, with wires, dials, timers, codes, symbols and more to figure out. To do this players in the real world have a manual explaining how each particular puzzle works, and it’s only through cooperation and teamwork that avoids everything going boom!

The ultimate test of friendship has a whopping 60% off at present and is available on Steam for a mere £4.39 (GBP) rather than £10.99.

Space Pirate Trainer

Compatibility: Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

“In the case of Space Pirate Trainer the title has built up a pedigree and fan following for one simple reason, playability. Its design and gameplay mechanics aren’t overly difficult or complicated to learn – which is why it’s great as an introductory experience for new VR players – yet for seasoned pros Space Pirate Trainer offers that old school arcade action of ever bigger and more elaborate attacks that try to whittle those lives away as you try to beat your highscore.” – Read VRFocus‘ Senior Writer Peter Graham’s review of Space Pirate Trainer here.

You can purchase the title on Steam at 34% off, for £7.25 (GBP) rather than £10.99.

SUPERHOT VR

Compatibility: Windows Mixed Reality, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

SUPER… HOT. SUPER… HOT. SUPER… HOT! Time moves when you move in this popular videogame for VR and non-VR alike. Survive pristine white rooms filled with vivid red enemies as the air becomes thick with bullet tracer.

You’ve until February 19th to get 25% off of SUPERHOT VR, bringing the price down to £14.24 (GBP) from £18.99.

Battlezone

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

“Straight from the off, Battlezone lets you know what it is and what you’ll be doing – if you’ve managed to avoid coverage like this. There are no fancy intro screens, video’s, or elongated fluff to wade through, as soon as the videogame starts you’re sat in a hulking tank with lights, screens, levers and all sorts dotted around you. Everything feels and looks solid, giving an overwhelming sense of power and control at your finger tips. The tank design is highly stylized, especially the environments, but the inside isn’t too OTT that this couldn’t be some futuristic concept vehicle.” – Read our Battlezone review here.

Rebellion have slapped a hefty discount of 66% off on Battlezone, so make sure you buy it now at £10.19 (GBP) rather than the usual cost of £29.99.

Universe Sandbox ²

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

An Early Access title, this sequel to Giant Army’s popular space simulator is bringing VR support this time around.

“Universe Sandbox ² is a physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale. It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet.”

If you fancy a bit of playing God with the galaxy (or beyond it) you can for £14.24 (GBP) 25% off its usual price of £18.99.

I Expect You To Die

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

The spy’s the limit in this VR title that puts you in the shoes of a sterotypical secret agent dealing with situations straight out of the genre from the fifties and sixties. With surprises around every corner and the odds stacked against you it’s only a matter of time before you perish. Or is it?

I Expect You To Die is on sale through Steam for the slightly odd price of £11.39 rather than £18.99. A 40% discount.

Sports Bar VR

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Casual pub game simulator Sports Bar VR was a PlayStation VR launch title that received a fair amount of acclaim upon release and has since been ported to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. It has enjoyed regular updates since launch, with new mini-games and features being added, such as the addition of a jukebox, updates to multiplayer game-finding features and video streaming capability.

Another specifically for the Lunar New Year sale, which gives 50% off the regular £14.99 (GBP) price to give you a sale value of £7.49.

Raw Data

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Raw Data puts the player in the role of part of the Resistance, who are seeking to bring down the corrupt Eden Corporation, who in the future of 2271, control much of the world. The player can choose from several types of heroes, including Saija the Cyber-Ninja, Bishop the Gun Cleric, or Boss the Street Merc.

Raw Data is on sale now for 30% off its usual price of £29.99 (GBP).

The Solus Project

Compatibility: HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

“Many virtual reality (VR) users are waiting for in-depth experiences which have expansive worlds and tell rich, absorbing, immersive stories. VR is perfectly place to get players involved in an entirely new world, and that’s what The Solus Project aims to do… The first thing that becomes apparent is the atmosphere. Bleak, eerie and uninviting is the surface of the unknown alien planet upon which you find yourself marooned.” Read Rebecca Hills-Duty’s The Solus Project review here.

The title is available on Steam at present for £7.49 as opposed to £14.99.

November 26, 2017

Something for the Weekend: A Veritable VR Pick ‘n’ Mix

Usually on Something for the Weekend, VRFocus tends to pick a selection of discounts from a single store, alternating between them on a weekly basis where possible. As you should be very well aware of by now, this week is somewhat different due to the massive amount of deals on offer thanks to Black Friday. Originally confined to one day, Black Friday has expanded to include the entirety of this weekend and most of the week before it. And VRFocus has covered many, many, many offers relating to VR, so for today decided to do a roundup of the best videogames currently on sale.

Gran Turismo Sport

Compatibility: PlayStation VR

One of the most revered racing franchises finally came to VR, albeit in a slightly cut down fashion with just one-on-one races. For PlayStation VR owners looking to get their racing fix, Gran Turismo Sport has to be up there as one of the best, and it’s already on sale. You’ll find it on the PlayStation Store for half price, retailing for £24.99 GBP rather than £50.

Arizona Sunshine

Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Vertigo Games and Jaywalkers Interactive’s first-person zombie shooter needs no introduction, as one of the best examples of a free-roaming (FPS) where the dead have risen. Available on all the major VR platforms, Arizona Sunshine is currently discounted for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, found in their respective stores for £20.99 instead of £29.99.

I Expect You to Die

Compatibility: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

A VR puzzle title where you find yourself in the role of a secret agent, I Expect You to Die is one of those videogames that shouldn’t be missed, especially as Schell Games added the ‘First Class’ update last month.

I Expect You to Die is available on PlayStation Store for £11.99, while Oculus Rift and HTC Vive owners can find it on Steam for £11.39, saving themselves 40 percent. Oculus Rift owners will also find it included in the Dynamic Pack 1 on Oculus Store.

Battlezone

Compatibility: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Originally released for PlayStation VR’s launch, Rebellion’s Battlezone is one of those videogames everyone should have, and if you don’t own it the only reasonable excuse is that you’ve just bought your first VR headset this very instance.

Battlezone is a tank-based cross-platform multiplayer with a single-player campaign as well. It’s currently 70 percent off on PlayStation Store, retailing for £10.49. On Steam it’s got a 50 percent discount, bringing the cost down to £14.99.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew

Compatibility: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

There are probably hundreds of Star Trek videogames out there, all offering the opportunity to ‘boldly go where no one has gone before’, but with Star Trek: Bridge Crew you get to feel like you’re actually there, as only VR can. Whilst there is a single-player element, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is all about the multiplayer, working as a group of four to complete missions.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew can be found on PlayStation Store for £19.99, Oculus Store for £22.99, and on Steam for £23.99.

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality

Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality

Time for a bit of comedy on this list with Owlchemy Labs’ Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. While you don’t have to be a fan of the Adult Swim cartoon series to enjoy the experience, if you have watched at least a few episodes then it’ll certainly help with all the references made throughout the videogame.

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is currently discounted on Steam for all three headsets, selling for £16.01, saving 30 percent off the normal price of £22.99.

Skyworld

Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality

Another title from Vertigo Games, this time in collaboration with Wolfdog Interactive, Skyworld only launched last month across all three headsets bringing a mixture of turn-based and real-time strategy elements together.

Skyworld is available on Steam for £23.24, or via Oculus Store for £22.99.

Duck Season

Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift

Duck Season is Stress Level Zero’s second VR title, taking inspiration from the 80’s, Nintendo classic Duck Hunt whilst adding a light dusting of horror. You’ll find it on Oculus Store for £10.99 or via Steam for £11.99.

The Talos Principle VR

Compatibility: HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality

Croteam is well known for bringing the Serious Sam series to VR, with four titles already released. Last month the studio brought another of its well known franchises to VR, puzzle title The Talos Principle VR, which also included the Road to Gehenna DLC.

The Talos Principle VR can be purchased through Steam for £22.49, saving 25 percent off the regular price.

October 24, 2017

‘I Expect You To Die’ Gets New Level & Limited Time 20% Discount

New content for the popular VR puzzle game I Expect You To Die (2016) arrived today on all platforms – a free level named ‘First Class’ available to all current and future players. Schell Games has also begun a week-long 20% discount for the title on all platforms.

The stylish, escape room puzzle game I Expect You To Die originally launched for the Oculus Rift in late 2016, quickly expanding to the PlayStation VR platform in December, and finally to the HTC Vive via Steam in April 2017. While receiving positive reviews for its highly polished gameplay and classic spy-caper presentation, the overriding criticism was for its short length, with only four levels to dig into, leaving most players wanting more.

Thankfully, a fifth level named ‘First Class’ is now available for free, where players will experience a ‘relaxing train ride’ through India, as shown in this teaser trailer:

Schell Games Design Director Shawn Patton acknowledged the need for more content in a recent post on the PlayStation Blog. “We understand this issue is the game’s biggest weakness, and frankly, we feel like it’s a good problem to have,” he writes. “In the end, however, we knew we had to address it.”

Patton goes on to describe the team’s approach to developing First Class, hinting at new interactions and gameplay ideas, but carefully avoids giving away the level details. “Just know that there’s nothing more relaxing than the click-clack of a train as it rolls lazily through the majestic mountains of Northern India,” he continues. “Enjoy a soothing beverage or a local delicacy as you read the morning paper. We believe trains are the best place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.”

I Expect You To Die has enjoyed sales success; the company announced the title surpassed $1 million in revenue across all sales channels in August 2017, including the Oculus Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, and Amazon.

“I’m so glad we are able to offer fans new content for I Expect You To Die,” stated Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games. “They have been so supportive of the game. We really think they’ll enjoy this new free level, and their vacation experience should be unforgettable.”

The post ‘I Expect You To Die’ Gets New Level & Limited Time 20% Discount appeared first on Road to VR.

October 19, 2017

Schell Games Release Trailer for I Expect You To Die’s ‘First Class’ Update

A few weeks ago Schell Games announced that it would be launching a new update for its popular escape room style videogame I Expect You To Die. Called ‘First Class’, the update will be going live next week so the studio has released a new trailer showcasing what’s in store.

In the update players will find themselves inside a first-class train cabin on the Shimla Tour Express travelling across India, so eat a donut, smoke a cigar, and drink a cup of tea and as always try not to die.

The First Class update will go live on 24th October, and it’ll be free for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR owners.

VRFocus will continue its coverage of I Expect You To Die, reporting back with any further updates.

September 21, 2017October 25, 2017

I Expect You To Die: First-Class-Update erscheint am 24. Oktober [Update]

[Update] Inzwischen ist das First-Class-Update für I Expect You To Die erschienen. Aus diesem Anlass haben die Entwickler Schell Games zudem einen Trailer veröffentlicht, der Appetit auf das Puzzle-Spiel machen soll. Eine gute Nachricht für Besitzer einer Oculus Rift oder HTC Vive: Auf Steam ist der Titel bis zum 31. Oktober mit einem Rabatt von 20 Prozent zu haben und kostet derzeit knapp über 18 Euro. Im Store von Oculus lässt sich das VR-Spiel für 20 Euro erwerben. Für PlayStation VR (PSVR) im Store von Sony bleibt der Preis bei 25 Euro.

Der erfolgreiche VR-Titel I Expect You To Die von Schell Games für PlayStation VR (PSVR) und PC mit Oculus Rift und HTC Vive konnte bereits viele Spieler begeistern, war aber vielen zu kurz. Das haben sich die Entwickler zu Herzen genommen und veröffentlichen nach monatelanger Arbeit am 24. Oktober neue Inhalte: das First-Class-Update für alle VR-Plattformen bringt einen brandneuen Level für den Agenten-Puzzle-Titel.

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Im Puzzle-Titel I Expect You To Die spielt ihr einen Eliteagenten, der durch das Trial-and-Error-Verfahren Rätsel löst und sich dabei stets in gefährlichen und tödlichen Situationen befindet. Um die zu überleben, stehen euch telekinetische Kräfte zur Verfügung. Aber auch eure Kombinationsfähigkeit ist gefragt, ansonsten heißt es schnell Game Over. Nun erscheint am 24. Oktober 2017 ein neues Update für das Spiel, das weitere Inhalte implementiert und bereits seit April in der Mache war.

Das First-Class-Update für I Expect You To Die von Schell Games bringt nämlich einen neuen Level in das VR-Puzzlespiel. In diesem schlüpft ihr wie gewohnt in die Rolle des Agenten, der sich nach getaner Arbeit von den zuvor erlebten Strapazen erholen möchte. Deshalb bucht er eine Urlaubsreise in der ersten Klasse eines Zuges, der durch exotische Gefilde fährt. Klar, dass nicht alles so klappt wie vorgesehen und erneut blickt ihr wieder einmal dem Tod direkt ins Gesicht.

Derzeit gibt es zwar noch keinen Trailer oder weitere Informationen über die genauen Inhalte, das Studio Schell Games hat jedoch als Appetitanreger dieses Bild veröffentlicht:

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Der VR-Titel I Expect You To Die ist für PlayStation VR (PSVR) im PlayStation Store und für PC mit Oculus Rift und HTC Vive auf Steam erhältlich. Das neue kostenlose First-Class-Update erscheint am 24. Oktober 2017 für alle VR-Plattformen.

(Quellen: Upload VR | Steam | PlayStation Blog)

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September 19, 2017

Travel Across India in I Expect You To Die’s Next Update for PlayStation VR

Schell Games’ escape room style virtual reality (VR) title I Expect You To Die has proven to be a popular experience with the studio having recently announced earning more than $1 million USD in eight months. Now the developer has revealed the next update will be coming out next month, set on a train journey across India.

Called ‘First Class’, in the update players will find themselves inside a first-class train cabin travelling across the country, as usual however the aim is not to die.

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The studio has revealed very little about the update apart from those aforementioned details, with Schell Games’ Design Director, Shawn Patton writing on PlayStation.Blog: “The team is super excited to share this new level with you, but, you know the game — we can’t share too much without spoiling things. Just know that there’s nothing more relaxing than the click-clack of a train as it rolls lazily through the majestic mountains of Northern India. Enjoy a soothing beverage or a local delicacy as you read the morning paper. We believe trains are the best place to meet new friends and catch up with old ones.”

The update will be released on 24th October for PlayStation VR. I Expect You To Die also supports Oculus Rift and HTC Vive so the update will likely be for those headsets as well. VRFocus will get confirmation and let you know.

September 17, 2017

Made with Unity Showcase at Unite Austin 2017 to feature Blocks, Pixel Ripped 1989 and More

Unity Technologies Unite Austin 2017 event will be taking place in October. The software company will be hosting its usual Made with Unity showcase and because Unity is one of the most popular videogame engines for virtual reality (VR) development several VR titles have made the cut.

Made with Unity is an area of the conference dedicated exclusively to projects created by the Unity community, where attendees can take a break from the various talks taking place to play some videogames.

There’s going to be plenty of VR titles on show with Unity choosing: Blocks by Google, Cadillac Virtual Showroom by All Things Media, I Expect You to Die by Schell Games, Pixel Ripped 1989 by Pixel Ripped, To the Top by Electric Hat Games and Voltron VR Chronicles by Digital Domain and DreamWorks.

In addition to those titles VR specialist Fast Travel Games will be showcasing a currently unannounced project for visitors.

Unite Austin 2017 runs from 3rd – 5th October in Austin, Texas. Full conference tickets are on sale now for $500 USD, with student/educator tickets on sale at $175.

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August 30, 2017

Schell Games’ I Expect You To Die Surpasses $1 Million In Revenue

Schell Games’ puzzler I Expect You To Die is the latest VR game to join the $1 million or more in revenue club.

The studio announced the news today, clarifying that the revenue was gained across sales on the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR (PSVR) headsets. The team also released a new mixed reality video to celebrate the news, which you can see below.

Speaking to UploadVR, Schell Games CEO Jesse Schell said that the company was “very pleased” with what the game has earned so far. While not confirming exactly how profitable it had been, Schell did say that the revenue was helping to fund new VR projects. The game was built by a team of around 20 developers.

I Expect You To Die is a secret agent-themed puzzle game in which you search secret bases and evil lairs, often finding yourself up against vicious traps that will require quick thinking to overcome. We quite liked the game, awarding it 7.5 in our full review and praising its use of motion controls.

“We tried, from the very beginning, not to copy existing game genres, but instead to invent a game that takes advantage of what VR is best at,” Schell said of the game’s success. “Whenever a new platform appears, the people who succeed are the ones who create things for it that couldn’t really work on older platforms.”

Earlier this month, Schell Games confirmed that the game will be getting additional add-on content.

The game joins a growing list of VR titles that have been confirmed to have generated more than $1 million, including the likes of Job Simulator, Arizona Sunshine, and Raw Data. Recently, UploadVR also confirmed that Fantastic Contraption belonged on that list. The install bases for these headsets may be comparatively low to popular gaming consoles and PCs, but success stories like this prove that profitability is possible.

I Expect You To Die was one of a handful of games recently confirmed for launch on Microsoft’s new Windows 10 VR headsets, which should be arriving soon. Schell said that the system’s tracking and controllers were “fairly comparable” to pre-existing headsets. Following its release, the team is working on even more VR and AR titles, with Schell confirming that “about 2/3” of the team’s work is with these technologies.

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