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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jan 8

2025 SHORTFORM VR REVIEW 🧵

1 - Everything about this game is average. Puzzles are idiotproofed by a hint-giving parrot you can't shut off. The combat is okay & that verb goes for the game as a whole. It's just okay. Graphics, gameplay, everything.

3/5

Full review on Youtube

#piratesvrjollyroger

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · 2d

Slight correction. Endless multiplayer came last year (did a video on it). This update just improves and expands it.

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Sep 9

I love all of this, but Arken Age not being in the GOTY running hurts my heart.

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Henry Stockdale @henrystockdale.com · Sep 8

Proud to announce that I am one of the eight judges in this! Really happy to see SteamVR being celebrated like this, looking forward to this dropping next week

VR Forever 🔜 September 18th to 23rd @vr-forever.com · Sep 8

🔥 Introducing VR Forever 🔥

Coming to Steam from September 18th to 23rd

VR dedicated Steam Event
- Over 130 participating games
- Deep discounts
- New demos
- Announcements
- Surprise launches

Plus the first-ever VR Forever Awards 🏆
- 30 games
- 6 categories
- 8 industry judges

More info 🧵👇

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jul 7

SAME! I've already bailed. Never been a gacha guy and the story is not compelling enough to keep me engaged.

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Fireproof Games @fireproofgames.com · Jun 30

Blimey, Ghost Town just won the ‘Best Game’ award at the Raindance Immersive Festival🥳!
As a small indie studio it means a lot to us seeing Ghost Town getting this kind or recognition, so big thanks to the organisers and judges @raindance.org 🙌
www.raindanceimmersive.com/2025-awards

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 28

I’m in Act Two and loving it

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 28

Dammit.

Cyan Worlds @cyan.com · Jun 27

Hi all—we're sorry to say that we've had another round of layoffs at Cyan.

We've updated our previously shared sheet to reflect folks still (or newly) looking for opportunities:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NURnVwfeqolPAVN-Dn44UpXZS3bRVMaCNQczIzhIpdc/edit?usp=sharing

Cyan Alumni - PUBLIC Contact Info - Responses

docs.google.com

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KroyVR @kroyvr.bsky.social · Jun 27

Bundle of VR greatness

h/t @liveopenmike.bsky.social

www.humblebundle.com/games/upload... #vr #pcvr

Upload VR Summer 2025

Get lost in the new frontier of gaming with our fresh VR bundle for summer—pay what you want and get standout VR titles like Until You Fall today!

www.humblebundle.com

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 25

My @polyarcgames.com Discord takeover kicks off in a few hours (6p ET, 3p PT)! 🐭

I'll be chatting with Polyarc's Design Director Chris Bourassa, Senior Artist Kieran Lampert, & Community Manager Kristen Carlisle about Moss, Glassbreakers (mostly), and the state of the #XR ecosystem.

See you soon!

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 23

15 - At first, this felt more concerned with MTX than meaningful content, but the last two update after leaving early access remedied that. This game has infinite room for growth from an already rock solid foundation. Great stuff and I hope development continues.

4/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 23

14 - I loved Vertigo 2, despite some nebulous storytelling. It was jarring after being Sonia for two full games to transition to Brian being the protag, but the gameplay holds up, the level & creature design is still top notch, and it neatly wraps up an at times tough-to-follow plot.

4/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 21

I’m in the middle of a game rn that has me wanting to make a new “best boss fights in VR” list video. My last one is two years old now. It needs updating.

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 20

I don't know how I brainwashed @polyarcgames.com, but they're letting me take over their Discord again to grill, I mean leisurely chat with the team about Glassbreakers! 🐭

Join me next week for a roundtable talking about the new characters and any secrets I can pry out of them. 👀

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

13 - I grew up in the gaming era this game represents, so I related to this one a bit more than its predecessor. Again, Arvore nails the aesthetics & despite the limited runtime, the gameplay switches things up so often I was dying for more when it was over. Absolutely tremendous.

5/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

12 - Long overdue to play this game-within-a-game gem. Some legitimately challenging platforming and the Matryoshka doll-like set up was terrific. Great boss fights and Arvore nails the aesthetic. Any gamer mid 30s and up will appreciate this kick of nostalgia.

4/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

11 - It's 2025 & a developer thought a VR movement system where you can ONLY move in a straight line & snap turn was a good idea. The admittedly fun horse races are hurt by clunky controls.

With patches, this would be awesome. As is... only cozy or horse loving gamers should apply.

2/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

10 - Civ VII VR - A MESSY VR implementation plus bad onboarding makes this a hard sell for newcomers to the franchise like me. For those starved for this genre in VR, get through the friction & there's something here, but I have a hard time seeing anyone preferring this to the flat game(s).

2/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

9 - The predecessor to my frontrunner for 2025 VRGOTY (Arken Age). Some parts really haven't aged well (stiff NPC & enemy animations, for one), but weapons are fun, combat is passable, & the two boss fights were pretty fun. Worth a grab on a sale.

3/5

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

8 - Wow, I'm behind. A nice little bit of 'Life Is Strange'-like storytelling marred by a clunky node teleport movement system & some odd rhythm minigame mechanics. Get past the friction and there's a REALLY good story being told here.

3/5

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Jun 6

On my Twitch streams, we play a game called 'Guess The Clip' where viewers can win stream currency if they correctly guess the game in the clip from a previous #VR livestream.

Can you name this game? First correct guess gets a cookie!

@kroyvr.bsky.social, you're not allowed to respond.

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Henry Stockdale @henrystockdale.com · May 20

A bit later than usual but our showcase is back this July!

UploadVR @uploadvr.com · May 20

The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2025 will premiere July 11th, 10am PT on the IGN and UploadVR Youtube channels:

www.uploadvr.com/announcement...

Announcement! The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2025

The UploadVR Showcase - Summer 2025 will premiere July 11th, 10am PT on the IGN and UploadVR Youtube channels.

www.uploadvr.com

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Apr 27

A quick recap of the "great" year VR is having, or at least the narrative others would like you to believe.

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Apr 23

If you missed the @polyarcgames.com s town hall I hosted, catch the full Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss discussion with Polyarc's Design Director, @chrisbourassa.bsky.social, on my YT channel.

Link in bio.

#questcreatorpartner #vr #metaquest #pcvr

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Apr 22

If you missed the @polyarcgames.com town hall I hosted, check it out now on my channel.

youtu.be/Z4apEfG7jJI

Inside Polyarc Games: A Look at Their New VR Adventure Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss

YouTube video by Live Open Mike

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Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Apr 17

The Glassbreakers town hall starts in about 2 hours! Join @chrisbourassa.bsky.social & me for a chat about the next @polyarcgames.com title.

Afterwards, I'll be on Twitch giving away copies of
@vermillion-vr.com, including the new Moss pack!

Live Open Mike @liveopenmike.bsky.social · Apr 15

I am HONORED to host the FIRST Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss Town Hall in the @polyarcgames.com Discord this Thurs (2p PDT/5p EDT/10p GMT)!

I'll be chatting w/Design Director, Chris Bourassa about the game's development & future outlook.

Join the Discord: discord.com/invite/polya...