Intro Oculus is building their lineup of exclusive
games by working with some smart developers.
New Rift titles are taking advantage of head tracking and some titles are showing off the
precise control that the Oculus Touch can provide.
Sometimes exclusivity changes due to timing and plans, but here are the current Top 10
Oculus Rift Exclusives that we're anticipating.
VR Sports - TBA VR Sports gives you a chance to dabble in
a multitude of sports events.
You'll get to strap on a football helmet and lead a team to touchdowns and wins.
Shoot basketball hoops on the court.
And skate down the ice in hockey.
Sports games on the wii and Kinect provided casual fun for parties, so let's see if the
Rift can replicate the same feeling in first person virtual reality.
Damaged Core - TBA Damaged Core is a first person shooter that
tackles the ongoing theme of a robot apocalypse.
In a dystopian future, mankind is on verge of extinction after a robotic uprising led
by an artificial intelligence known as the core.
The world is just a resource to be absorbed by the core.
Ironically, players will control a different AI unit built by the human resistance to save
the planet.
Unlike most shooters, you don't move, walk, or run in this game.
Instead you teleport to different locations and use head tracking to aim at your enemies.
Damaged Core could be an interesting attempt to build a first person shooter for the Rift
from the ground up.
Dead and Buried - TBA Dead and Buried is a first person shooter
western that's let's you play all the cool the parts of being a cowboy.
Utilizing the Oculus Touch controls, the game let's you fire your revolvers at targets.
You can dual wield weapons and even spin your gun in between shots.
The highlight of the game is mixing head tracking with the precision of touch controls.
You aim down sights naturally and peak around cover when you can.
There's no more press X to reload.
Every action is a movement.
Even holstering or drawing your weapon is performed through the touch controls.
I Expect You To Die - TBA I Expect You To Die let's you play as in stereotypical
spy situations from the movies.
The game puts you in control of an elite secret agent where you have to survive a series of
deadly situations.
You'll have to complete various missions using whatever you find in the environment.
It's a puzzle game, but the setting is what makes it interesting.
You'll have to use your ingenuity to escape from these traps.
Set in a first person perspective, you'll have to use the head tracking of the Rift
to search your environment for clues and solutions to puzzles.
The Climb - TBA The Climb is built on the CRYENGINE and probably
has some of the most impressive visuals on the Rift.
The Climb let's you experience rock climbing in first person virtual reality.
Set in a vibrant oceanfront Asian setting, there's exotic temples on rocks and sailboats
on the coast.
It's a tranquil environment to be in if you aren't afraid of heights.
Chronos � March 28 Chronos is an atmospheric RPG that chronicles
one young man�s lifelong quest to save his homeland from a great evil.
The protagonist seeks an ancient labyrinth which holds the secrets necessary to restore
life and peace to his home.
But the labyrinth only opens once a year and it's a test to see who can pass.
The game combines many adventure elements with RPG mechanics and it's a unique approaching
to character leveling and exploration.
Every time you enter the labyrinth you learn more secrets, but your character continues
to age and it effects the way your abilities.
Chronos is a game about time: as your character ages, you have to approach the dungeon differently.
As a young man you�re nimble and brash.
In middle age you�re stronger and a bit more experienced.
As an old man you�re weak and frail, and must rely on magics and knowledge of the old
tomb in order to survive.
Edge Of Nowhere � Spring 2016 Edge of Nowhere comes to us from Insomniac
Games who are known for fun and vibrant titles like Ratchet And Clank and Sunset Overdrive.
Edge of Nowhere takes a different premise.
You're in the antarctic in search of a missing expedition.
You venture into the unknown and the challenge is surviving and traversing in the arctic
environment.
It's both a mystery and an adventure because the environment is dangerous and there are
many secrets to find.
The third person perspective is intended to make you feel the effects of the environment.
Standing on a cliff or navigating in harsh weather is amplified in virtual reality.
Rock Band VR � TBA 2016 The path to being a famous rock musician isn't
always possible.
But Rock Band VR will let you play as one.
Previous Rock Band games let you watch your band playing on stage.
This one puts you in first person perspective on the stage facing the crowd.
You're actually in the band now.
Combining the rock band guitar controller with the Oculus Touch, the game can track
your guitar as you play.
Rock Band VR shows the potential for a mainstream appeal with the Rift.
Lucky's Tale � Bundled With Rift
Lucky's Tale is a 3D platformer reminiscent of old school games like Super Mario Sunshine.
You play as the character Lucky as he runs, spins, and jumps through levels.
The world is very colorful and vivid.
And the levels look huge with plenty of areas to explore.
Lucky's Tale campaign is projected to last 4 to 8 hours but there's replayability from
different modes such as Time Trials, Hidden Coins, and Secret Collectables.
The game uses the tracking of the Rift to eliminate the need for camera control.
Instead, you can look around the environment with head tracking.
Lucky's Tale comes bundled in with the Rift.
Eve Valkyrie � Bundled With Rift Eve: Valkyrie is the biggest showcase game
for the Rift.
Developed by CCP Games the devs known for Eve Online and Dust 514, Eve: Valkyrie is
a multiplayer dogfighting shooter set in the Eve universe.
Eve takes advantage of VR by allowing 360 degree viewpoint with action combat going
on all around you.
The game will have a rank and reputation based character progression system.
And there will be plenty of customization for ships.
Ships have three distinct roles.
There's the fighter class with medium armor and gatling pulse lasers.
There's the heavy class with high density armor, composite heat shields, and direct
plasma injectors.
The game will also be voiced by Katee Sackhoff, known for many Sci Fi series such as Battlestar
Galactica, Riddick, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
EVE: Valkyrie should be an immersive space sci fi experience and it comes bundled in
with the Oculus Rift.
It's currently Rift exclusive on PC because Oculus is co-publishing the game, but they
have also discussed bringing the game to Playstation VR.
Outro The
Rift has a unique combination of games.
From 3D platformers to space shooters, and even western inspired gun games.
What are your favorite upcoming Rift games?
Let us know in the comments and subscribe to the skilled channel for more upcoming games
previews.
Backups ESPER 2
Damaged Core
Dreadhalls Dragon Front
Herobound: Spirit Champion Oculus Arcade
ADR1FT AirMech: Command
EVE: Gunjack
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