Boneworks Imminent, Hololens 2 Shipping & Win Box VR On PSVR || VRecap

Does it smell like Friday to you? It does to us. That can only mean one thing; it’s time for the VRecap.

This week brings a host of virtual and augmented delights all wrapped up in pretty bows. First up, we just learned the release date for Stress Level Zero’s highly anticipated VR first-person shooter (FPS), Boneworks. Like you, we’ve been waiting for ages to get our hands on this one, and we’re very happy to see we won’t have to wait too much longer.

Next up, something you don’t have to wait for. That’s right, Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is finally shipping to customers. The second iteration of the company’s AR headset is leaner and meaner, but does that mean you should buy one? Before you answer, consider the fact the kit costs some $3,500. Yeah, maybe put the wallet away.

Oh and a bit of Beat Saber news wraps up this week thanks to a collaboration with one of the most popular games of recent years. And, no, it’s not Superhot.

Over in releases we’re talking about the launch of Pistol Whip and the full release of Audica. Combine that with the Beat Saber news and it’s a big week for action rhythm game fans. Comments, meanwhile, cover the breadth of headlines we’ve had this week. As usual, you got opinions.

Finally there’s our competition, which this week includes physical copies of ace VR fitness game, BoxVR on PSVR. You might think the world is all-digital now, but think about the calories you’ll burn getting off your butt to put the disc in the console. Problem solved.

GIVEAWAY: Win A Free Physical Copy of BoxVR on PSVR!

Aaaaaand that’ll do us for this week. Next week is release madness, so make sure to stay tuned for some big reviews!

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Rocket League x Monstercat Music Pack Rocks Onto Beat Saber

Rhythm action videogame Beat Saber has previously partnered with Monstercat for its music DLC packs, continuing the popularity of the virtual reality (VR) experience. Today another pack has been released, with the pair collaborating with Rocket League, bringing not only new music but a new look as well.

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The Rocket League x Monstercat Music Pack has been inspired by the vehicular soccer title, offering 6 songs old and new while dropped into a Rocket League-themed environment.

The tracks are:

  • Tokyo Machine – ‘PLAY’
  • Stephen Walking – ‘Glide’
  • Slushii – ‘LUV U NEED U’
  • Tokyo Machine – ‘ROCK IT’
  • Dion Timmer – ‘Shiawase’
  • Slushii & Dion Timmer – ‘Test Me’

“At Monstercat, we are incredibly excited to have our gaming partners come together to create a memorable collaboration experience powered by our passionate artists,” said Gavin Johnson, Head of Gaming in a statement.

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In addition to the music pack Rocket League players all around the world can get two new customization items for free (a Topper and Boost) featuring the cubes from Beat Saber.

Beat Saber is available for multiple VR headsets including Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and PlayStation VR. Last month saw developer Beat Games release a Panic at the Disco music pack and there has also been one for Imagine Dragons. Other partnerships have included teaming up with SUBPAC on a branded limited-edition backpack. The big new feature the studio has yet to set a date for is 360 mode. This expands the Beat Saber formula so that those flying blocks no longer come from one direction, alternating from side to side, which should make the experience even more energetic.

VRFocus gave Beat Saber a full five-star review: “Who would have thought slashing coloured blocks with glowing sabers in time to electronic music could be so addictive, instantly evoking that ‘one more go’ idiom that defines great videogames that you just can’t put down.” As further updates are released for VR’s most popular rhythm action videogames, VRFocus will keep you updated.

‘Beat Saber’ Gets New ‘Rocket League’ Monstercat Music Pack DLC

Beat Games, the Czech Republic-based studio behind Beat Saber (2018), is again making good on their promise to keep the fresh music flowing to their block-slashing VR rhythm game. Starting today, you’ll be able to download the newest paid DLC pack featuring some of the catchiest tunes to find their way into Rocket League (2015).

The game’s newest music pack contains six songs you may recognize from the popular vehicular soccer game, provided by Monstercat, long-time music partners of both Rocket League and Beat Saber.

To go along with the tracks, the music pack is also adding a new beat-slashing environment inspired by Rocket League, which features goalposts flanked by a pair of rocket-powered cars.

Here’s the track list below:

Selling for $9, you’ll find the Rocket League x Monstercat music pack on Steam (Vive, Rift, Index, Windows VR), the Oculus Store (Rift, Quest), and the PlayStation Store (PSVR).

In a bit of a weird crossover, Rocket League also now features two new Beat Saber-themed customization items—a beat-block Topper and Boost animation—letting you show off your love for the VR game.

This brings the game’s paid DLC music packs to a total of four, including music packs from Panic at the Disco!Imagine Dragons, and Monstercat Music Pack Vol. 1.

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Beat Saber Rocket League Music Pack DLC Tipped For Release

It looks like the upcoming Beat Saber announcement that was recently teased for November 7th is a new music pack in partnership with Rocket League developer, Psyonix, and music label Monstercat.

We found out about the new Beat Saber music pack from a video created by YouTuber Get To Da Choppa VR in which he points out a PSN Store listing for the pack was found already ahead of any sort of official announcement. Unless it has been taken down by the time you read this, you can see it listed right here. We’ve also included an image for reference in case it gets taken down prior to release:

As you can tell this new Beat Saber music pack includes six songs, all of which are used in Rocket League, and will cost $8.99:

  • Tokyo Machine – ‘PLAY’
  • Stephen Walking – ‘Glide’
  • Slushii – ‘LUV U NEED U’
  • Tokyo Machine – ‘ROCK IT’
  • Dion Timmer – ‘Shiawase’
  • Slushii & Dion Timmer – ‘Test Me’

Notably, this is the second cheapest Beat Saber music pack to date, ahead of only the $6.99 four-song Panic! at the Disco pack. The music pack follows a trend of focusing mostly on electronic-style music, which is great for fans of that genre. Here’s Tokyo Machine’s PLAY for reference:

Notably, this new Beat Saber music pack that’s partnered with one of the most popular indie games of the generation (Rocket League) launches on the same day as Pistol Whip, Cloudhead Games’ upcoming new rhythm shooter. You can see tons of gameplay footage of that on our YouTube channel and keep an eye out for our review once it launches later this week.

Let us know what you think of the selections down in the comments below!


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