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Zen Studios VR Collection Gets Release Date and New Trailer

It was announced earlier this Summer that a selection of virtual reality (VR) titles from independent developer Zen Studios would be bundled together to head to the PlayStation VR, with Perp Games assisting as the publisher. Fans will be able to get a better idea of what to expect and when to expect it thanks to a new trailer and the release date announcement.

The Zen Studios VR Collection includes four VR titles created by Zen Studios, including Out of Ammo, CastleStorm VR, Infinite Minigolf VR and Pinball FX2 VR, all of which will be heading to PlayStation VR on 19th October, 2018.

Perp Games has indicated that the collaboration with Zen Studios is part of the company’s aim to deliver the best possibly library of videogames to the PlayStation VR.

Of the announcement, Vice President of Publishing, Mel Kirk says “We see how virtual reality is changing the future of gaming and Zen is excited to be a leading developer and publisher in quality VR titles. We couldn’t wait to get this fun VR collection into the hands of more PlayStation VR gamers by expanding into the box retail market and Perp Games helped make this possible.”

Infinite Minigolf is, as you would expect, a VR minigolf title, but one tat lets players create, share and play their own minigolf course.

CastleStorm VR is a hybrid tower defence/RPG that puts players in charge of protecting their own castle while attacking another with a range of knights, soldiers, archers and fantastical creatures such as griffins.

Out of Ammo is a VR strategy title where players need to build defences to hold of waves of enemies.

Pinball FX2 VR is an immersive pinball experience that includes advanced physics, 3D graphics and a range of tables to choose from.

Out of Ammo - Screenshot - "Overwatch"

Rob Edwards, MD of Perp Games is thrilled to finally announce this special project, “Zen Studios is one of the market leaders in bringing fun and exciting product to PlayStation VR. We are delighted that we can bring these titles to the boxed retail market and allow all those people who prefer Physical Product to experience these four great games.”

The trailer for Zen Studios VR Collection can be viewed below. Further news on this and other VR projects will be here on VRFocus.

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PlayStation VR Arcade Throwback Operation Warcade Heads To U.S. Retail Next Month

You may have read articles from a number of outlets in recent weeks about how virtual reality (VR) is potentially the saving grace for the arcade industry. Of course, the growing push and roll out of VR experiences that fall under the digital out-of-home entertainment (DOE) bracket is nothing new. As anyone who has read guest writer Kevin Williams’ The Virtual Arena column will be able to tell you.

Operation Warcade screenshot

However, one thing we have also seen is the arcade being increasingly represented within VR itself. With a number of videogames applications and looking to recapture the feel of going to the arcade complete with throwbacks to classic games of the day. One of the most notable we’ve seen recently is Operation Warcade, a title that brings back memories of the likes of Operation Wolf and other ‘uzi bolted to a cabinet’ shooters from the early eighties where the digital bullets fly and the enemy bodycount is high.

Developed by Ivanovich Games for the PlayStation VR and published by Perp Games has now been confirmed as heading to the North American retailers on September 4th, 2018 and will be priced at $29.99 (USD), incorporating 100 missions across 36 levels.  Listed features for Operation Warfare include:

Immersion Mode
After shooting various immersion points through each map, players are warped into the environment, putting the player
directly behind the steering wheel of a jeep, in the cockpit of a military jet and other intense situations.

Retro VR Feel
With over 10 hours of gameplay, Operation Warcade brings the rush of nostalgic arcade-style play to gamers in an all-new experience built from the ground up specifically for VR platforms.

Operation Warcade VRHardcore Mode
Once players have mastered the art of taking dudes out repeatedly, they can go gung-ho in hardcore mode, where each environment is condensed into a single level with a limited number of retries.

Online Leaderboards
Players can compare their kills to others through an online leaderboard to see who’s the biggest bad ass of them all.

“We have fond memories of making trips to the arcade to spend coins for hours of fun, and we love having that feeling again with Operation Warcade” Commented Mickey Torode, Director of Publishing at Perp Games. “VR’s ability to fully transport you, like you’re standing in front of a classic arcade machine, is fantastic – and it goes even further, letting you literally step into the machine.”

VRFocus will bring you more news about upcoming PlayStation VR titles very soon.

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PlayStation VR Arcade Throwback Operation Warcade Heads To U.S. Retail Next Month

You may have read articles from a number of outlets in recent weeks about how virtual reality (VR) is potentially the saving grace for the arcade industry. Of course, the growing push and roll out of VR experiences that fall under the digital out-of-home entertainment (DOE) bracket is nothing new. As anyone who has read guest writer Kevin Williams’ The Virtual Arena column will be able to tell you.

Operation Warcade screenshot

However, one thing we have also seen is the arcade being increasingly represented within VR itself. With a number of videogames applications and looking to recapture the feel of going to the arcade complete with throwbacks to classic games of the day. One of the most notable we’ve seen recently is Operation Warcade, a title that brings back memories of the likes of Operation Wolf and other ‘uzi bolted to a cabinet’ shooters from the early eighties where the digital bullets fly and the enemy bodycount is high.

Developed by Ivanovich Games for the PlayStation VR and published by Perp Games has now been confirmed as heading to the North American retailers on September 4th, 2018 and will be priced at $29.99 (USD), incorporating 100 missions across 36 levels.  Listed features for Operation Warfare include:

Immersion Mode
After shooting various immersion points through each map, players are warped into the environment, putting the player
directly behind the steering wheel of a jeep, in the cockpit of a military jet and other intense situations.

Retro VR Feel
With over 10 hours of gameplay, Operation Warcade brings the rush of nostalgic arcade-style play to gamers in an all-new experience built from the ground up specifically for VR platforms.

Operation Warcade VRHardcore Mode
Once players have mastered the art of taking dudes out repeatedly, they can go gung-ho in hardcore mode, where each environment is condensed into a single level with a limited number of retries.

Online Leaderboards
Players can compare their kills to others through an online leaderboard to see who’s the biggest bad ass of them all.

“We have fond memories of making trips to the arcade to spend coins for hours of fun, and we love having that feeling again with Operation Warcade” Commented Mickey Torode, Director of Publishing at Perp Games. “VR’s ability to fully transport you, like you’re standing in front of a classic arcade machine, is fantastic – and it goes even further, letting you literally step into the machine.”

VRFocus will bring you more news about upcoming PlayStation VR titles very soon.

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New Screenshots of The Walker for PlayStation VR Wander into View

Forthcoming PlayStation VR exclusive The Walker has remained pretty elusive since its announcement earlier this year; however the reveal of a western release last month is likely to begin building the anticipation. With that, a new selection of screenshots taken from the videogame has been revealed.

The Walker key art

The Walker casts the player as the last known descendant of the ancient, mystical Fangxiang family, famed for their accomplished mix of swordsmanship and sorcery. A demonic army is sweeping through Shanghai and you stand alone to meet them, fighting off waves of the monstrous militia horde and battling between sweeping boss showdowns. In The Walker, players can infuse a variety of weapons with special powers stand as they attempt to stand their ground against the forces of evil.

A modern horror story in a major Asian city, modern Shanghai meets myth and magic in this epic horror combat game exclusive to PlayStation VR. The screenshots revealed from the videogame however, included below, demonstrate little of this action. Instead concentrating on a single shadowy figure for the most part, dressed head-to-toe in a black robe, and a just a single shot of one of the enemies players will face in The Walker.

The Walker promises to deliver a full 360-degree experience in a virtual rendition of Shanghai, split across six distinct districts. Players will use the PlayStation Move motion controllers to represent their hands in-game, though exactly how movement – suggested to be smooth locomotion – will be handled has not yet been revealed.

Set for release later this year, it’s not currently known whether or not the retail edition – published by Perp Games – will launch alongside the digital release via the PlayStation Store. Hopes remain high that more details will be revealed at this week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Los Angeles, where VRFocus are on the show floor reporting back with all the latest VR news.

The Walker can be pre-ordered now via Amazon and Play Asia, despite not yet having a specified release date. VRFocus will keep you updated with any further information regarding the western release of The Walker and other VR titles from Winking Entertainment.

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The Walker screenshot
The Walker screenshot
The Walker screenshot
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The Walker screenshot

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Apex Constuct for PlayStation VR hits Retail Stores in Europe

Having launched the digital version of Apex Construct earlier this year for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, developer Fest Travel Games in collaboration with Perp Games have announced the physical copy launch for PlayStation VR owners in Europe.

Confirmed to be happening back in April, the boxed PlayStation VR version is available across Europe at all major retail stores including GameStop, GAME and Amazon today. The price is the same as the for the digital version, with most retailers listing the game for €29.99 EUR/$29.99 USD.

The first virtual reality (VR) title from Fast Travel Games, Apex Construct puts players in a futuristic world full of synthetic creatures, caught in a conflict between to rival AI’s. Progressing through the adventure, players will gradually reveal what actually happened to the world they once knew, aided by their trusty bow. This upgradable bow, arrow & shield setup is their only offense/defense in this twisted world.

This week also saw an update released for the videogame. Called Cygnia Cup Challenge, this adds a competitive edge to Apex Construct taking players away from the core single-player campaign and testing their skills in a target arena. Whilst the update is still a solo experience, the Cygnia Cup Challenge does feature online global leaderboards so players can track their scores with others.

VRFocus was very impressed with Apex Construct giving the PlayStation VR version a five star review, saying: “Despite some minor gripes, its clear that Apex Construct represents the way forward for VR videogames, an absorbing, intriguing experience that draws you in with a rich world complete with its own history and mysteries to be unravelled as well as a fluid combat system. Apex Construct is the standard by which future VR titles will be judged, and an indicator that VR has stepped up its game.”

Whilse available now for European customers in both digital and boxed forms, Fast Travel Games has confirmed a physical version will be coming to North America in July 2018. For any further updates on the videogame or studio, keep reading VRFocus.

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Tiny Bull Studios Release New GIFs For Upcoming VR Title Blind

Tiny Bull Studios’ upcoming virtual reality (VR) title Blind has been on the radar for some time now. The title invites players to navigate an unfamiliar world without the traditional visual complexity and instead, users must tap their cane in order to emit sound wave which reflect off – and therefor highlight – surrounding objects. Now Tiny Bull Studios’ have released a number of new GIFs that show the title off in action.

Blind

The narrative-driven psychological adventure will require players to forget what they know about sight and relay on echolocation in order to progress through the title. Playing as a young women who wakes up in a strange room with little memory of how she got there, only able to know for sure that she has lost her sight. With a sinister presence called the Warden lurking around the mansion players will need to explore, solving puzzles as they adventure deeper into the building all while trying to uncovering the mystery of what’s happened.

Born out of the Global Game Jam in 2014, which had the theme of “we don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are,” the team behind Blind won the award for Best Game at the Turin (Italy) jam site with the entry Come to See My House. Since then Tiny Bull Studios have been working hard to bring the prototype into a full title with the support of their publisher Surprise Attack Games.

Blind

The new GIFs show the echolocation in action in a number of different situations. This includes walking around the building with a hand reached out so to feel for surroundings. Solving puzzles, picking up skulls and even approaching a still figure in the middle of a room. All of these showcase just how effective the echolocation gameplay system looks to work and it is sure to make for a immersive gameplay experience when the title finally releases.

There is no official release date for Blind yet other than the Q2 2018 listen on the titles official Steam page. It is confirmed to be releasing with support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive along with a PlayStation VR release planned for later this year, published by Surprise Attack Games. There is no word on Windows Mixed Reality compatibility at this time. The PlayStation VR release will also be getting a retail release thanks to publisher Perp Games and is available to pre-order via Amazon and Play Asia at this time though again, no release date is mentioned.

VRFocus will be sure to bring you all the latest on the title moving forward so make sure to stay tuned for more on Blind.

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PlayStation VR Exclusive The Walker Stumbling Towards North America & Europe

Winking Entertainment, developer of the hugely popular virtual reality (VR) title Unearthing Mars and the forthcoming Reborn: A Samurai Awakens, revealed The Walker, a new PlayStation VR exclusive videogame, for release in China early in 2018. Now however, the title has been confirmed for a western release, including a retail edition courtesy of Perp Games.

The Walker key art

The Walker is based in a time where traditional Chinese culture is on the crossroads of modernisation. The videogame combines the ancient Chinese art of exorcism with modern weapons and equipment, casting players in the role of exorcists with the ability to use Chinese paper Talismans as they battle their way through grotesque monsters and demons in order to protect the city. As the last known descendant of the ancient Fangxiang family, it rests upon your shoulders to live up to your famed lineage thanks to the ability to use mystical perks and charms to destroy all who stand before you.

A variety of customisation mechanics are included in The Walker in order to keep the gameplay fresh on repeated play. Players can combine the use of firearms and swordplay with spellcasting, giving their weaponry unique special powers. As they face-off against legions of demons, players will also find themselves going toe-to-toe with gigantic bosses with randomised attack patterns.

Winking Entertainment are promising total 360-degree movement with smooth locomotion in The Walker, as they recreate the streets of Shanghai through a core questline, mini-game challenges and boss fights. No hands-on time with The Walker has yet been made available; however it’s possible that the videogame will appear in some form at next month’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Los Angeles. VRFocus will be on the ground at E3 reporting back with all the latest VR news.

The Walker box art

No official release date has yet been announced for The Walker, either digitally via the PlayStation Store or the retail edition of the videogame. However, Perp Games has already made the latter physical release available to pre-order via both Amazon and Play Asia, with a suggested retail price (SRP) of £19.99 GBP. VRFocus will keep you updated with all the latest details on The Walker and other VR titles from Winking Entertainment and Perp Games.

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Blind Sets Sights on PlayStation VR Retail Edition

Tiny Bull Studios’ Blind has been on the radar for some time. With a PC release for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive expected soon, the development team had already confirmed that a PlayStation VR edition was set to follow later in the year. Now however, it appears that Tiny Bull Studios has entered into a publishing agreement with Perp Games for a retail edition of Blind.

Blind Screenshot 1

An interesting and surreal interpretation of echo location, Blind challenges users to navigate a virtual reality (VR) environment without the traditional visual complexity; instead, users must tap their cane in order to emit sound waves which reflect off – and thus highlight – surrounding objects. The player must use this asset to solve puzzles as they explore the mansion in which they are held captive by a mysterious puppet master.

VRFocus has met with Tiny Bull Studios on numerous occasions, most recently at Gamescom, Cologne, last year. CEO Matteo Lana revealed during an interview that Blind was borne as part of 2014’s Global Game Jam, suggesting that four years of the team’s lives have been invested in this intriguing VR experience.

Blind doesn’t yet have an official release date, however Tiny Bull Studios has confirmed that an Oculus Rift and HTC Vive compatible edition will be launching ‘this spring’, with a PlayStation VR release to follow later in the year, published by Surprise Attack Games. There’s currently no word on the suggested Windows Mixed Reality compatibility, and while many may suggest it’s safe to assume the Steam release will support this range of head-mounted displays (HMDs) also, there’s no indication of this on the videogame’s official Steam page.

The retail edition of Blind, set to be published by prolific retail-packagers Perp Games, does not have a release date currently. It’s not yet known whether the retail edition of Blind will coincide with the videogame’s digital release via the PlayStation Store, however pre-orders for a European edition are already available via Amazon and Play Asia. VRFocus will of course continue to keep you updated with all the latest details on Blind and other forthcoming PlayStation VR releases.

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Moss EU Release Date Confirmed for Retail Stores

Yesterday VRFocus reported on Polyarc bringing its popular virtual reality (VR) title Moss for PlayStation VR to retail in the US in June. Today, the studio has now confirmed the launch date for European customers interested in getting hold of a physical copy. 

Moss box art

While Moss will be released in the US on 12th June, European players will have to wait a few extra days with the launch set for 15th June 2018. There will be no difference in price between the digital and disk-based versions of Moss, both retailing for £24.99 GBP.

The physical launch is thanks to a partnership between Polyarc and Perp Games, the latter of which has helped several VR titles for PlayStation VR come to retail locations. They have included Time Carnage, The American Dream, Radial-G: Racing Revolved, VR Karts, and Don’t Knock Twice. Then there is Apex Construct and Operation Warcade still to come.

First announced during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2017 in June, Moss features and adorable little mouse called Quill who sets out on an adventure seeing her solve puzzles and explore a larger-than-life world of caves, forests, and foreboding ruins that are filled with ancient artifacts, mysterious creatures, and sprawling views.

Moss SCREENSHOT 20

Launched back in February, Moss soon became the number one downloaded title for PlayStation VR in North America during March after Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) released the figures.

Moss has been a sure fire hit with players and critics alike, with the title gaining VRFocus’ full five stars in a review which said: “Moss is a flawlessly crafted experience starring a character that absolutely deserves to be the face of modern VR. Every inch of the world shows attention to detail, and a story is woven that draws you in, making you truly invested in the world and in Quill as a person. All that can be wished for is that there was more.”

If Polyarc has any more details to share regarding Moss, VRFocus will let you know.

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Fast Travel Games Announce Physical Release For Apex Construct

For hardcore videogame collectors there is little more satisfying than seeing a physical copy of a favourite title on your shelf. This is often a pleasure that virtual reality (VR) fans must forgo, as VR relies mostly on digital distribution. Fast Travel Games will be plugging as last one hole in your physical videogame library, though with the announcement of a physical release for Apex Construct.

Developer Fast Travel Games have teamed up with publisher Perp Games to bring a physical version of the PlayStation VR title to retailers.

Apex Construct takes place is a devastated, post-apocalyptic future where machines have taken over the planet. As the last surviving human, you need to navigate the shattered ruins of civilisation and unravel the truth of the war between two AIs, Mothr and Fathr. To aid in your fight against the machine that patrol all over the wastes of cities, you have a futuristic bow and an energy shield, which can be combined into a flexible attack and defence.

The title received praise from nay critics, with the review from VRFocus saying: “Its clear that Apex Construct represents the way forward for VR videogames, an absorbing, intriguing experience that draws you in with a rich world complete with its own history and mysteries to be unravelled as well as a fluid combat system. Apex Construct is the standard by which future VR titles will be judged, and an indicator that VR has stepped up its game.”

Fast Travel Games PR & Marketing Manager Andreas Juliusson says “Since releasing Apex Construct as a digital game, we have been contacted by A LOT of players asking for a boxed version. With the majority of PlayStation 4 owners still preferring to buy games on a disc, making the decision to release Apex Construct in retail together with Perp Games was important to ensure our acclaimed debut title can be enjoyed by as many PSVR players as possible.”

Rob Edwards, MD of Perp Games says “Fast Travel Games is a great team, full of passion, talent and experience. It is no surprise they have created a real VR masterpiece in Apex Construct which demonstrates just how far PlayStation VR games have developed over the past year and a half. We think many of their fans and many PSVR fans, will be excited to hear that this great game is coming out in a box.”

The physical edition of Apex Construct will be available from participating retailers from June 2018. VRFocus will provide an update of the exact date when it has been confirmed.