PRESENTS.
That’s all people think about in December (I’m speaking about myself of course — oh, are you like that too?).
Well, it’s not ALLLLLL I think about, I also think about lattes, packages arriving from Amazon (a lot) and most importantly escaping this reality and diving into the latest VR games. I love VR, there, I said it. Can we drop it now? Geez…
Anyways, let’s see what my already poor wallet will have to endure this month.
LOFI Katana
Slice the beat with your katana and wave your fan to the rhythm of music. Generate unique gameplay from any song and enjoy the personalised experience of playing your own beats. Welcome to LOFI Katana, your musical sanctuary.
Arashi: Castles of Sin – Final Cut
Take on the role of the deadly assassin Kenshiro as you travel across feudal Japan to defeat the Six Oni of Iga, a bandit group spreading chaos across the land. Through a wide variety of weapons, tools, and techniques, you’ll infiltrate conquered castles and outwit your enemies as you hunt down each Oni.
-With the innovations of Next-Gen VR hardware, immerse yourself in the ultimate shinobi fantasy. Leap from rooftop to rooftop, hide in shadows and perform lethal sneak attacks, survive impossible odds in sword combat, and vanish from the scene just as quickly as you arrived. Heightened graphical fidelity and carefully tuned controls make each new battle more engaging than the last.
-Each castle you conquer is capped off with an exciting battle against one of the Six Oni. Each bandit leader is a unique combatant both in style, personality, and abilities, putting your mastery of the sword to the test. Prove yourself against these fearsome foes as you hone your skills with each new encounter.
-Your mission for justice is not one you take alone. With your canine companion Haru by your side, praised for her advanced AI and usefulness, Arashi brings a unique sense of companionship not found in other VR titles.
-Customize your arsenal as you see fit before each mission with blades, grenades, mines, arrows, blowguns, pistols, and more! Whether you want to make it through unscathed and unseen, or want to face your enemies head-on with style, your choices are always supported.
Arizona Sunshine® 2 Deluxe Edition
Pre-order Arizona Sunshine® 2 Deluxe Edition Now for LIMITED TIME exclusive items:
– Biker Bark Vest
– Worker Watch
– Ducky Weapon Charm
Sharpen your machete and load your shotgun: It’s time to say hello to your old pal, Fred.
Arizona Sunshine® 2, the next-gen sequel to the fan-favorite VR apocalypse, packs even more gore-geous zombie action! Narrated by the unmistakable quips of our dark-humored protagonist, Arizona Sunshine 2 sets you on an all-new limb-strewn adventure in search of answers. In a post-apocalyptic world where every bullet counts, experience the thrill of realistic combat as you wield all-new and fan-favorite weapons–from shotguns to machetes and flamethrowers. And what’s better than braving the end of the f*cking world? Surviving it with your new best friend–Buddy. That’s not all, as co-op mode makes its return.
The Deluxe Edition includes the base game plus exclusive bonuses:
– Undead Buddy
Go on a zombie-obliterating adventure with this lovable four-legged companion-turned-undead killing machine. Why, you ask? Because you can and it’s pretty freaking cool, that’s why.
– Freddy Flesh Hands
Turn your hands into the spitting image of the claws of the zombies you’re about to take down.
– Doggy Weapon Charm
Add a dash of canine personality to those deadly guns of yours with this weapon charm in the image of your best friend!
A Standard Edition is available at launch on December 7th for $49.99
LEGO® Bricktales
PRE-ORDER NOW TO GET AN EXCLUSIVE ALIEN TROOPER OUTFIT!
In LEGO® Bricktales, discover an innovative brick-by-brick building mechanic to design puzzle solutions from your own imagination. See your creations brought to life in a beautiful LEGO world where every problem has a constructive resolution.
Embark on an epic adventure across a world of beautiful LEGO diorama biomes crafted brick by brick as you search for inspiration to help your grandfather reinvigorate his rundown amusement park with your little robot buddy in tow. Your journey will take you to the deepest jungle, sun-drenched deserts, a bustling city corner, a towering medieval castle, and tropical Caribbean islands. Help the minifigures of these worlds by solving puzzles and unlock new skills throughout the story to further explore these worlds and uncover the many secrets and mysteries they contain.
From purely aesthetic creations, such as a market stand or music box, up to functional physics-based puzzles like building a crane or gyrocopter – each diorama offers a variety of construction spots with the freedom of intuitive brick-by-brick building. In each spot you are given a set of bricks and it’s up to you to figure out a unique build that will work. On top of specific puzzles and quests, there are additional builds in the amusement park so you can customize the rides to make them your own!
Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway
Wallace and Gromit are preparing for a well-earned golfing getaway. They’ve even created a new Auto-Caddy contraption to join them!
But Wallace soon discovers he has his dates mixed up, and they need a quick solution to make up time! There’s only one option…they’ll have to take the Rocket and hope nothing goes wrong along the way… 🚀!
Before long, mishaps and mayhem send the team hurtling into deep space on an epic new adventure.
Will this be a holiday to remember? Or one they’d rather forget…
Step into their world and play your part to find out!
FEATURES
🚀Blast off on an epic story-led adventure.
🐾Play from the perspective of Wallace, Gromit and their brand new contraption Auto-Caddy!
🕹️Enjoy re-playable mini-games along the way.
🎥 Explore some of their most iconic environments and new ones in a story chock full of the heart and humour of a classic Aardman film.
🪐Discover strange worlds, encounter new life forms, and, well, eat cheese and crackers!
👪 A fun-tastical mix of story and game for all the family.
✋Playable with Hand-Tracking or Controllers.
🏆 From the multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman (Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep) and immersive storytelling experts Atlas V (Madrid Noir, Gloomy Eyes, Battlescar).
Racket Club
Racket Club takes all the fun of tennis and pickleball to create a brand new racket sport, built from the ground up for VR.
🎾 REAL FUN – Keep your eye on the ball as it bounces off of every wall as you rally for the win! Play in singles or doubles multiplayer, go for single-player glory in Career Mode, and hone your skills in drills and practice.
👟 REAL MOVEMENT – Racket Club employs physics and interactions as close to real life racket sports as you can imagine. It’s all as natural as lacing up your tennis shoes.
🤼 REAL INTERACTIONS – Engage with players on and off the court just like in the real world – spectate, socialize, or step onto the court in an authentic club experience.
🥽 MIXED REALITY – Blending the virtual court with a player’s real environment, users will be able to set up clear court walls in the world around them, making it easier to see their space as they take big swings and rally for points.
Coming December 14, 2023. Pre-order today!
Neko Atsume Purrfect Kitty Collector
Get Closer to the World of Cats!
“Neko Atsume Purrfect Kitty Collector” is a simulation game featuring a whopping 46 different types of cats. In this game, you can do more than just leisurely observe free-spirited cats; you can play with them using a cat teaser, stroke their bellies, and even pick them up for a cuddle. At the delightful yard location, home to uniquely charming cats like “Calico cat,” “Odd-eyed cat,” and “Big fat cat,” you are sure to encounter your purrfect feline companion. Enjoy the uninterrupted “Life with Cats” to the fullest.
Asgard’s Wrath 2
Pre-Order now and get an exclusive in-game weapon and armor set: The Armor and Sword of the Sun God Ra. Can’t wait for more content? Pre-Order and immediately unlock a free download of Asgard’s Wrath 1*, a Meta Quest home environment, and an exclusive Asgard’s Wrath 2 character bundle to use in POPULATION: ONE.
Awaken, Cosmic Guardian – The fate of reality lies in your hands. Travel across vast realms inhabited by the gods in pursuit of the Trickster God Loki, who threatens to undo the threads of the universe. It’s up to you to battle gods and monsters alike as you take on one of the biggest and most epic scale Action RPGs ever experienced in VR. Alongside legendary Egyptian gods, you’ll fight deadly warriors and awe-inspiring mythical creatures through physics-based, visceral combat with unique weapons and playstyles. Possess unique mortal heroes and convert loyal animals into your own warrior followers as you explore a massive, free-roaming and living world and solve mind-bending god-scale puzzles.
The sequel to one of the most critically-acclaimed VR games ever, Asgard’s Wrath 2 is the massive VR adventure you’ve been waiting for.
*Asgard’s Wrath 1 requires a VR-ready PC.
Towers and Powers
In Towers & Powers you’ll find yourself in an ancient land surrounded by the beautiful landscape, elegant buildings, mythical creatures and… chaos! These gorgeous places are under attack! As one of the gods, you’ll have to save your residents and keep their islands from falling. But the rules forbid you from intervening directly… So what can you do? Only one thing is left: take your powers in your hands!
Create your own teams of peasants, priests, warriors and magicians, decide which buildings they need, use your powers to defend allies and trap foes. Awaiting you on your island you’ll find economic and military tasks to accomplish, exciting battles and travels to undertake, and loyal worshippers, cruel enemies and monsters to encounter. Are you ready to start your divine journey?
– Tower defense in VR!
– Play standing or sitting, alone or with your cat next to you!
– Inspect the battlefield from every perspective!
– Build towers that combine different types of units!
– Use your units not only in towers but also on battlefields!
– Accumulate mana and cast spells with your very own hands!
– Build barricades to hold back enemies!
Become an ancient god!
Tales of the Aswang VR
Tales of the Aswang is a VR game that explores the myths and the epic creatures of Filipino oral tradition compiled from books written by Maximo Ramos and stories passed on through generations of storytelling and remembrance.
| Title | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| LOFI Katana | Meta Quest, PCVR, PSVR2 | 12/01/2023 |
| Tales of the Aswang VR | PCVR | 12/20/2023 |
| Towers and Powers | Meta Quest, PCVR, PSVR2 | 12/15/2023 |
| Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway | Meta Quest | 12/07/2023 |
| Neko Atsume Purrfect Kitty Collector | Meta Quest | 12/14/2023 |
| LEGO® Bricktales | Meta Quest | 12/07/2023 |
| Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut | Meta Quest, PCVR, PSVR2 | 12/05/2023 |
| Arizona Sunshine® 2 Deluxe Edition | Meta Quest | 12/07/2023 |
| Racket Club | Meta Quest, PCVR | 12/14/2023 |
| Asgard's Wrath 2 | Meta Quest | 12/15/2023 |
Yoooooo ASGARD’S WRATH 2 MEGATON! Sorry (but… not), I’m excited about this game! I think there is even still a deal running right now where if you buy a Quest 3 you get a free copy so don’t rest on that. Also, that Lego game could be killer fun.
Some solid PSVR2 releases this month too.
Don’t worry, 2024 has got some goodies which we’ll look at as we get to the end of the year.
