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An Oculus Quest (or should we say Meta Quest) and virtual reality podcast! A father/son duo talking everything VR! Featuring hosts Dscruffles and Stratus, each episode our hosts review a different Meta Quest Store game for the Meta Quest 2. Featuring gameplay information, discussion of pros and cons, debating, some miscellaneous banter, and a final review score. This podcast also features reviews of virtual reality games and experiences on the hidden Meta Quest store known as App Lab. As well as interviews with game developers and VR news discussion, Ruff Talk VR is quickly becoming the premier podcast for all things Oculus Quest and virtual reality! Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!

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United States

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An Oculus Quest (or should we say Meta Quest) and virtual reality podcast! A father/son duo talking everything VR! Featuring hosts Dscruffles and Stratus, each episode our hosts review a different Meta Quest Store game for the Meta Quest 2. Featuring gameplay information, discussion of pros and cons, debating, some miscellaneous banter, and a final review score. This podcast also features reviews of virtual reality games and experiences on the hidden Meta Quest store known as App Lab. As well as interviews with game developers and VR news discussion, Ruff Talk VR is quickly becoming the premier podcast for all things Oculus Quest and virtual reality! Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show!

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English


Episodes
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VR News - RAGER PS VR2, Peak Rhythm, Cave Crave, Forefront, Deadly Deliver Update, New VR Games, and More!

2/23/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are starting the week talking all the latest VR news! Including RAGER getting a release date on PS VR2. News of Grimlord coming to PS VR2. Mew VR games such as Peak Rhythm and Vortex 9, game updates to the likes of Cave Crave, Forefront, Deadly delivery, and other. Headset news from Pico, and more! 0:00 - Episode Start 1:25 - Neolithic Dawn New Survival Mode 4:55 - Rager PS VR2 release date 7:20 - Deadly Delivery New Rooms 8:30 - Exorcist VR Name Change 13:05 - Cave Crave Reveals Tham Luang 17:10 - Forefront Major Update and Price Increase 28:10 - Grimlord on PS VR2 30:35 - Horizon+ 1 Million Active Subscribers 34:20 - Vortex 9 on Meta Quest 36:05 - Peak Rhythm 39:25 - ZIX Free to Play Spin-Off 41:20 - Pico New OS Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:54:29

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - February 8th, 2026

2/22/2026
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalk Support the show

Duration:00:57:20

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VR News - Titan Isles PS VR2, Forefront PS VR2, Viper Vice, Crossings, Grim Horse Update, Bootstrap Island, Game Updates, New Games, and More!

2/16/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including new VR games we played such as Viper Vice, Crossings, and a new update from Grim featuring horses! We also saw some great PS VR2 announcemnts such as Forefornt coming to the console and Titan Isles release date. We also talk some updates from Bootstrap Island, Into The Radius 2, and Cards & Tankards. The Quest 3S on sale, Quest 4 confirmation, and more! 0:00 - Episode Start 1:10 - Grim Horses Update 6:25 - Crossings 16:00 - Viper Vice 33:15 - Titan Isles PS VR2 Release Date 36:00 - Forefront PS VR2 39:20 - Bootstrap Island Full Launch 41:20 - Cards & Tankards Season 3 44:15 - Into The Radius 2 Update 0.14.4 46:15 - Quest 3S Sale 47:50 - Quest 4 Still On Roadmap 51:35 - Haymaker Update Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:57:31

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - February 8th, 2026

2/15/2026
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalk Support the show

Duration:00:37:45

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VR News - Steam Frame Update, Golf+ Golf Sim, TMNT VR Demo, Orcs Must Die, Spymaster, New VR Games, and More!

2/9/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the altest VR news! including news on the Steam Frame, some more moves from GOLF+ and sim golf, news on a TMNT VR demo and new gameplay trailer, newly announced games like Spymaster, a Glassbreakers $1000 tournament, Beat Saber x Bad Bunny Shock Drop, and more! 0:00 - Episode Start 3:30 - Steam Frame price and date update 9:05 Beat Saber x Bad Bunny Shock Drop 14:30 - TMNT VR Steam Next Fest Demo 16:35 - Golf+ MR Golf Sim 24:30 - Orcs Must Die new release date 28:00 - Spymaster 30:45 - New Joint Venture For Free to Play Games 32:40 - Glassbreakers $1000 Prize Tournament 35:30 - TMNT VR New Gameplay Video Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:39:30

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - February 8th, 2026

2/8/2026
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalk Support the show

Duration:00:41:18

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VR News - Virtual Hunter, GOLF+ PCVR, The Magician VR, Lynx-R2, Quest v85, New VR Games, Updates, and More!

2/2/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back at it talking all the latest VR news! Including Virtual Hunter coming to Meta Quest and PS VR2 this March, GOLF+ hitting PCVR and flatscreen, a new Synth Riders Queen song drop, The Magician VR, a Jolly Match 3 MR update, Quest v85, the newly announced Lynx-R2, and more! 0:00 - Episode start 2:20 - Virtual Hunter PS VR2 and Meta Quest 9:20 - GOLF+ PCVR and PC Flatscreen 17:20 - Queen "We Are The Champions" - Now available in Synth Riders 21:00 - The Magician VR Is A New Fantasy Appearing On Quest Soon 26:20 - Jolly Match 3 MR Player Profiles & Competitive Leaderboards 29:25 - Quest 3 v85 PTC Can Turn Any Surface Into A Virtual Keyboard 34:45 - Lynx-R2 Has 126° Field Of View Via Aspheric Pancake Lenses 40:45 - Quest's New 'Navigator' UI Becoming Default As Horizon Feed To Be Removed Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:48:10

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - February 1st, 2026

2/1/2026
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8 Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalk Support the show

Duration:00:46:36

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VR News - Guardians Frontline Update, Walkabout Mini Golf Layoffs, Thief VR Update, Luke Ross VR Mods, and More!

1/26/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are remote due to a massive snowstorm in our neck of the woods. But the show must go on! We are talking some updates from Guardians Frontline and Thief VR. As well some unfortunate news from Walkabout Mini Golf regarding some team layoffs. We also talk the situation with VR modder Luke Ross. As well as some comments regarding the Meta layoffs from both Andrew Bosworth and Palmer Luckey. Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:56:40

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VR News - Meta Layoffs and Studio Closures, Walkabout Mini Golf Tiki a Coco, Forefront New Map, How To God Update, Legendary Tales, and More!

1/19/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back to talking all the latest VR news! Unfortunately this includes some sad news on the Meta end with many layoffs to their Reality Labs division and many of their studios closing including Twisted Pixel, Armature and Sanzaru Games, as well as reductions to the Supernatural team. We also talk our thoughts on the newest course from Walkabout Mini Golf - Tiki a Coco. As well as an update and new map from Forefront. Our room live in How To God. Legendary Tales on the Meta Quest. And increase in Meta Smart Glasses production. And much more! Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ 0:00 - Episode Start 1:00 - Walkabout Mini Golf Tiki a Coco course 13:40 - Forefront new "Tunnels" map 28:00 - How to God update 34:10 - Meta Layoffs and Studios Closing 54:00 - Legendary Tales on Meta Quest 55:45 - Meta increases smart glasses production Support the show

Duration:01:02:56

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Walkabout Mini Golf Interview with Don Carson and Nate Terhune

1/16/2026
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Duration:01:01:11

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2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards Winners

1/12/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are announcing the winners for this years 2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards! It was a tough pick for these categories, and even just being a nominee is a big deal in a market with so many great releases. Listen for the winners! Vote for the winners here: https://forms.gle/Zn5VFTAF82q3vqvSA Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:01:01:48

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - January 11th, 2026

1/11/2026
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8 Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalk Support the show

Duration:00:59:33

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Interview with Steve Corrigan - Roto VR Head of Developer Relations

1/9/2026
We are joined today by Steve Corrigan - head of developer relations at Roto VR! This VR accessory looks to blend immersion and haptics, while reducing VR nausea. Listen as we get to know Steve and learn more about Roto VR! Save 25% off a Roto VR chair using code word RuffTalkVR at checkout! Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:51:05

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2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards Nominees

1/5/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are announcing the nominees for this years 2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards! From genre specific awards such as survival game of the year, to the fan voted game of the year, and the main game of the year award, we have a stacked list of nominees from this year! Vote for the winners here: https://forms.gle/Zn5VFTAF82q3vqvSA Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:51:01

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - January 4th, 2026

1/4/2026
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8 Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalk Support the show

Duration:00:52:29

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Interview with Mark Roemer - Co-Founder of Realize Music: Sing

1/2/2026
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are joined by Mark Roemer, co-founder of the studio behind Realize Music: Sing! Listen as we get to know Mark, his background in music, learn more about Realize Music: Sing, and more! End of Year Awards Nominee Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/KVPai6K4qGFsFJC36 Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:57:49

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2025 Ruff Talk VR Award Categories Announcement

12/29/2025
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are announcing the categories of this years 2025 Ruff Talk VR Awards! It's been a stacked year of releases and it's not easy task to filter the best of the best! Visit the link below to submit your nominee suggestions! Nominee Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/KVPai6K4qGFsFJC36 Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:01:00:09

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[Bonus Episode] YouTube Live Community Hangout - December 28th, 2025

12/28/2025
Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! This is a bonus episode on the podcast feed of our YouTube Live community hangout from Saturday! Come hangout with us during the live which is usually Sunday at 3pm ET (Exact details weekly are on our Discord). Listen as we hangout and talk VR with some of our community! Showcase form: https://forms.gle/HxwkK9zuwydwbkKM8 Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ Support the show

Duration:00:40:03

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VR News: Ghosts of Tabor Wipe + Splinter Cell DLC, Dawn Of Jets, Zero Caliber, Espire: MR Missions, New VR Games, Updates, and more!

12/22/2025
On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are starting the week talking all the latest VR news! Including Ghosts of Tabor's wipe and Splinter Cell DLC! As well as Trombone Champ: Unflattened's "Celeste" DLC! Full game launches to games such as Dawn Of Jets and Banners & Bastions. Game updates to game such as Iron Rebellion. Meta's Hand Tracking 2.4 update, and more! Use code RUFFTALKVR at checkout to save on any game or hardware on the Meta Quest store and help support the show! Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvr If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ 00:00 - Episode Start 14:25 - Ghosts of Tabor Wipe and Splinter Cell DLC 21:50 - Beat Saber Coldplay DLC 27:00 - Gorn 2 holiday update 28:10 - Espire: MR Missions 31:50 - Meta Quest Hand Tracking 2.4 35:20 - Maestro Pirates Of The Caribbean DLC 37:45 - Banners & Bastions full release 39:15 - Dawn Of Jets full release 45:30 - Third Party Horizon OS headsets cancelled 49:55 - Zero Caliber PS VR2 53:40 - Meta Holiday Sales 57:00 - Puzzling Places holiday update 1:00:49 - Meta Interaction SDK update 1:02:35 - Trombone Champ: Unflattened Celeste DLC 1:07:55 - Meta Quest Disney+ app 1:10:00 - Spatial Ops update 1:12:55 - VR Giants Quest 3 1:14:20 - On Point full release 1:16:50 - Meta CTO "VR is not dead" at Meta 1:19:10 - Iron Rebellion "Foundations" update 1:22:00 - Upcoming VR Games Support the show

Duration:01:25:34