Releases Recap: September 16 – 20
This week, we released several titles and updates across the Oculus Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights:
Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son
This VR spin-off based on the 1993 film features an animated narrative with puzzles to solve. In Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son, you wake up as Phil Jr., and you’re back in Punxsutawney where all the strange time loops started. Just like in the movie, you wake up and repeat Groundhog Day over and over until you learn all the life lessons you need.
Perfect For: Fans of Groundhog Day, Spider-Man: Far From Home Virtual Reality, and Gymnasia
Developer: Tequila Works
Available On: Rift Platform
Wands
Previously available on the Rift Platform, Oculus Go, and Gear VR, this fast-paced online dueling game puts your reflexes and wand-wielding abilities to the ultimate test. Arm yourself with over 24 strategic spells and hone your skills in secret workshops in between battles.
Perfect For: Fans of The Wizards, Journey of the Gods, Ninja Legends
Developer: Cortopia Studios
Available On: Oculus Quest / Rift Platform / Go + Gear VR
More Info: “Developer Perspective: Wands VR”
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
13 never-before-released levels titled “Creepy Climb” are now live, just in time for a pre-Halloween treat. Beware though, these new levels will make taking out Dr. Frankenswine and his piggy squad a mad challenge. Oculus Quest owners also get an extra 13 levels of “Maliboo Beach,” which was released previously on the Rift Platform.
Perfect For: Fans of Angry Birds, Ballista, and Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!
Developer: Resolution Games
Available On: Oculus Quest / Rift Platform / Go + Gear VR
More Info: “Fight + Flight: ‘Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs’ Soars Onto Rift”
TribeXR DJ School
Previously available on the Rift Platform, this fully-functional virtual CDJ deck and mixer system lets you easily cut and mix your own tracks from the comfort of your Quest. Import your own music, invite your friends from around the world, and stage your own house parties in VR. Cross-play support lets you drop beats with friends on Rift, too. And, if you’re new to the mixing board, there are DJ bootcamps and 1-on-1 DJ lessons to get you started.
Perfect For: Fans of Electronauts, Audica, and Vinyl Reality
Developer: Tribe XR Inc
Available On: Oculus Quest / Rift Platform
The OmniGallery
Art buffs rejoice! This multiverse of art exhibits is committed to collecting great works of art from the past, present, and future. Walk or teleport through over 60 artworks, with 20 of them featuring detailed narrated descriptions, plus over a dozen 3D scanned sculptures.
Perfect For: Fans of The Kremer Collection VR Museum, Dreams of Dali, and Art Plunge
Developer: Eternal Echoes VR
Available On: Rift Platform
Small Pool
Play Pool, Nine Ball, and Snooker in this virtual billiards room. Play against a friend over WiFi. If you’ve got only one Oculus Go, you can still play together using the mobile app.
Perfect For: Fans of Cueist, SportsBar VR, and Board and Ball
Developer: Paul Gaze
Available On: Go + Gear VR
Live in Oculus Venues:
- September 25 // Oculus Connect 6 Keynote - Day 1 // 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
- September 26 // Oculus Connect 6 Keynote - Day 2 // 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
- September 28 // ESL One: New York 2019 - Semi Finals # 2 // 12:55 – 6:30 pm PT
- September 28 // ESL One: New York 2019 - Semi Finals # 1 // 5:20 - 10:30 pm PT
- September 29 // ESL One: New York 2019 - Cache Reveal & Showmatch // 11:30 am - 2:00 pm PT
- September 29 // ESL One: New York 2019 - Grand Final // 1:30 – 10:00 pm PT


