Episode 1.4 Oculus Quest 2...a VR-yyy Special Episode

On this podcast episode of The Middle School Mind, we talk about the Oculus Quest 2 VR system and why kids want this system this holiday season.

Today’s podcast highlighted the Oculus Quest 2 VR gaming system that are in high demand for both kids and adults this year:

All I want for Christmas is an Oculus Quest 2

What is Virtual Reality (VR)?

Oculus Quest 2 VR system is Meta Platforms latest offering in next-generation virtual reality gaming and entertainment systems — This is what you think VR is in your head. Image courtesy of Forbes.

What are the popular games for the Oculus Quest?
Beat Saber – kind of like Guitar Hero meets Fruit Ninja. Billie Eilish has her special edition Beat Saber music pack. If Eminem released a Beat Saber music pack, you would get a great workout.

Oculus Rift vs. Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Quest 2

Blade & Sorcery – may not be for all ages as there may be blood and guts, try it before you buy it if there’s a demo version. Blade & Sorcery is also similar to another VR game called Boneworks.

Screen capture of a first-person VR game called Blade & Sorcery which allows the user to simulate medieval combat — Screen capture of Blade & Sorcery courtesy of game-virtual-reality.com.

Job Simulator. Play as a robot to do these random jobs. Be a store clerk, a chef, an accountant or work at a car wash. Do the work and don’t get paid.

I would not have believed it until I saw it for myself. Job Simulator exists and you check VR e-mails and jump on VR conference calls. Image courtesy of oqplay.com.

Vader Immortal – a Star Wars inspired game for the Oculus

VR systems allow users to immerse themselves into their favorite science fiction franchises like Star Wars like no other game in the past — Amazing. Take. My. Money. Now. Image courtesy of Variety.com.

Our regularly scheduled pitch to Mr. Jeff Bezos for sponsorship

Pick us, Mr. Bezos! Image courtesy of Economic Times/India Times.

Games that have no business being made for the Oculus (or any gaming system for that matter)

Sitting Chair Simulator – hold on to your seats, literally, hold on and have a seat. Sit and don’t be fit.
Netflix TV Static Screen – imagine watching Netflix over someone’s shoulder on a blurry screen with bad audio.
Poke Simulator – you are constantly being poked and poking other people.
Fart Game – you make fart noises and you are rated on how it sounds.

Quiz Time: We Play “Game Or Not a Game” – which of these games are real VR games and which are made up?

Moss – Game or Not a Game?

Moss looks amazing. Image courtesy of Variety.

Oculus Raft – Game or Not a Game?
Werewolves Within – Game or Not a Game?
Thumper – Game or Not a Game?
Bob Ross‘ A Little Bit of Happy – Game or Not a Game?

Game or no game, this would be amazing for VR. Send us the royalty checks when someone develops this VR painting game. Image courtesy of news.artnet.com.

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If you want to listen to more episodes featuring games, take a listen to the Minecraft episode where son and I talk all about Minecraft. Thanks for your support!

Special Thanks

MyInstants.com “ding” and “buzzer” sound effects used during our Game or No Game segment
“One Day Soon” by Smith the Mister is the opening and ending song for The Middle School Mind podcast
CNET published a 2018 article highlighting the 51 Best VR Games of the year, some of these games we referenced in Game or No Game

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Episode 1.4 Oculus Quest 2…a VR-yyy Special Episode