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Here Are Some Of The VR Games Attending EGX 2018

Later this month videogame developers, publishers and players will get meeting in Birmingham for EGX 2018. Being one of the biggest gaming events to take place throughout the year in the UK, it is a fantastic chance for people to get hands-on with countless number of videogames. Among the large list of AAA releases sit a number of virtual reality (VR) titles that are inviting players to immerse themselves in a range of different experiences, which are definitely worth checking out.

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Starting things off with a bang, PlayStation are bringing a number of different PlayStation VR titles to the show including the upcoming Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Blood & Truth and the ever popular Wipeout Omega Collection with it’s VR mode. These titles all offer a different and unique experience and showcase just what the PlayStation VR headset is capable of doing. Other PlayStation VR titles on display at the show are the much anticipated Tetris Effect from legendary videogame developer behind REZ Infinite, Tetsuya Mizuguchi.

The list doesn’t end there. Maybe you want to experience some fast paced action at the show. If that is the case then Skyfront VR will be for you. Offering intense multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) fun, players will be flying through zero-gravity battle arenas as they fight for the best score. Speaking of zero-gravity, the roguelike space shooter Everspace with it’s VR support will also be attending the show. Likewise Sublevel Zero Redux and its six-degrees-of-freedom will also be in attendance.

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Other experiences that players will be able to immerse themselves in at the show include They Suspect Nothing. In which players need to blend in as a robot and complete a series of mini-games. Arca’s Path VR will be there as well with it’s charming visual design and captivating gameplay from developers Dream Reality Interactive and Rebellion. There is even a chance to check out Titanic VR in which players will explore the famous ship and learn more about the events that unfolded. Finally, the ever popular Beat Saber will also be at EGX 2018 giving those at the show a chance to let lose and enjoy some rhythm gameplay.

EGX 2018 will be taking place at The NEC in Birmingham from 20th to 23rd September, 2018. Tickets are still available for those who need one and can be purchased from the event website and you can see the full list of games playable here. VRFocus will be sure to bring you all the latest on the VR happenings of the event so stay tuned for more.

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Sublevel Zero Redux Update Adds new Content and VR Support

SigTrap Games’ 6 degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) shooter Sublevel Zero supported Oculus Rift in an early beta form back in 2016, but with a new update today that support has been officially rolled out to the headset as well as HTC Vive.

While the title was originally called Sublevel Zero, the studio has renamed the videogame Sublevel Zero Redux due to the size of the update released today. Alongside full VR support loads of new content has been added. This includes a remastered campaign, with unlockable levels and harder modes; expanded procedural generation adding over 70 new rooms; new enemies with additional elite variants of existing enemies; new localisation options and a whole lot more.

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Lead programmer Dr Luke Thompson said in a statement: “We created the first outline of Sublevel Zero at a game jam, as a love letter to games we grew up with like Descent and Forsaken. From the start we knew it would be awesome in VR, and though it’s taken us a while to finalise support we think it’s been worth the wait.”

While lead artist Gary Lloyd commented: “We’re really excited about the upcoming release of Sublevel Zero Redux on PC. It’s been great to see such a positive response from the community and we can’t wait to see what people think of the extra content.”

Sublevel Zero Redux is available through Steam, GOG and Humble for both existing Sublevel Zero players and new players. The price remains at $14.99 USD, with a one week 35 percent launch sale.

VRFocus will continue its coverage of Sublevel Zero, reporting back with the latest announcements.

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Zero-G Shooter Sublevel Zero Getting Full VR Support

Developer Sigtrap Games has announced that shooter Sublevel Zero will be receiving a large update on PC, Mac and Linux to upgrade the title to the expansion Sublevel Zero Redux; an update which will fully implement virtual reality (VR) support for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

Sublevel Zero is a space shooter where the player takes command of a gunship with a mission to loot other ships and craft technology. A vast underground facility is available to explore and fight through, with procedurally-generated environments rendered in zero gravity for a full 6DoF experience. Items available to unlock such as blueprints, levels and more powerful enemies to face in subsequent playthroughs.

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The title will receive a fully remastered campaign, along with new enemies and unlocks and a hidden weapon that dedicated players will be able to find. Difficulty settings have been revamped to allow experienced players more of a challenge. An extra 70 procedurally generated rooms have been added, along with more enemy types and elite enemies for an extra challenge.

Lead artist Gary Lloyd said in a statement: “We’re bringing all the new content, features and extras from the console version back to PC, Mac and Linux, absolutely free, to say thank you to all our dedicated fans. And we’re really excited to be releasing VR support!”

 

“We created the first outline of Sublevel Zero at a game jam, as a love letter to games we grew up with like Descent and Forsaken. Since then an amazing community has formed around the game, and we’re so pleased to be able to bring back the console content for free as a thank you to the gamers who have supported us all the way,” added lead programmer Dr Luke Thompson.

Sublevel Zero Redux will launch on the Oculus Store on 13th July 2017 along with the update, which will be available through Steam, GOG and Humble for both existing Sublevel Zero players and new players. The price will remain at $14.99 (USD).

A teaser trailer for Sublevel Zero Redux is available to view below.

VRFocus will continue to bring you news and updates on upcoming VR-supported titles.