Explore Ionia, a verdant land of music and magic on your quest to save the Harpa, a mythical being whose habitat is on the brink of destruction. Solve puzzles as you traverse ancient ruins, luminescent caves, breathtaking ravines, and lush forest canopies. Utilizing VR controllers, go hands-on with Ionia’s music-inspired flora and fauna.

The beauty of Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA

Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA shines a light on a truly immersive, gorgeous world unlike anything in VR gaming. At the intersection of visuals and musical flourish lies an important message about saving our natural world before it’s too late.

Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA’s achievements in art, sound, and design won multiple nominations at the Raindance Film Festival, several Indigo Design Awards, an Epic MegaGrant, and an official selection at 2020’s Cannes XR Development Showcase, part of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

While Ionia is a virtual world, ROTU Entertainment’s team of filmmakers, musicians, and visual artists looks to inspire positive change in the real world. Five per cent of all proceeds from Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA will benefit the environmental non-profit Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, founded in 2002 by Steve and Terri Irwin. Robert Irwin, the wildlife activist and photographer, appears in the launch trailer to celebrate the conservation efforts players will undertake in IONIA.

“Saving the Harpa and the Ionian forest mirrors our dreams for our own, precious world. We hope to inspire players to think critically about what they can do for the planet we share, through hands-on exploration only VR gaming can make possible.”

said Jason Parks, ROTU CEO.

Save the Harpa today at the Oculus Store for Oculus Quest and Steam VR for Valve Index, Oculus Rift S, HTC Vive, Vive Pro, and HP Reverb G2. The PlayStation VR version will release in the coming days.

For more information about Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA, please visit the official website, follow the game on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and join the official community on Discord.

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Last Labyrinth – A VR Escape Adventure Game

Last Labyrinth is a VR escape adventure game, where the player is trapped in an obscure mansion and joins forces with the mysterious girl, Katia, to solve numerous riddles in an attempt to escape from the mansion.

You are vulnerable and tied up. With your arms and hands bound and immobilised in a wheelchair, you are at the mercy and reliance of Katia. She is your only way of escape from the mansion in an intensive, meticulous and inventive series of escape room puzzles. The ever increasing complexity of riddles, and their diversity, which may be number related or brain-teasing weight balancing, must be solved in order to venture on.

Uniquely constructed and designed puzzles, minimalistic controls to ensure fluid and intuitive gameplay are accentuated with stunning atmospheric music.

A high-profile team

The expertise behind the creation of Last Labyrinth is unmatched within the VR genre. Created by a team of veteran Japanese developers whose previous works include classic titles such as ICO, The Last Guardian, Shadow of the Colossus, Puppeteer and the Doko Demo Issyo series (Toro, the Sony Cat).

The voice of the mysterious girl Katia is Stefanie Joosten, who played the role of the beautiful, wordless sniper “Quiet” in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. She works as a model, actress and singer in Japan and abroad. Stefanie Joosten feels honoured to be part of Last Labyrinth:

“It’s a huge honour to be part of Last Labyrinth. When I first played the demo, I immediately felt completely sucked into its mysterious world. It lets you experience VR in a way I have never seen before. I think it will be a completely new experience to players worldwide.”

The theme song was composed by Hiroki Kikuta, who has worked on numerous games including Secret of Mana and Soulcalibur V.

Last Labyrinth is a virtually unmissable and distinctive encounter where reality is closer than you imagine. Can you escape a hostile mansion along with a girl words cannot reach?

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Available for free until the 19th of April before rising in price to $6.99, the new song pack features EGOIST’s All Alone With You, Planetes, Ghost of a Smile, Kimi Sora Kiseki and Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta, all of which can be played in both VR and controller modes. Fans of all skill levels can challenge themselves to master multiple difficulty levels of these hits fitting to DEEMO -Reborn-‘s melancholic setting.

The 13th in a series of DLCs, the EGOIST Special Selection brings the total number of downloadable songs to 65. The J-pop duo joins a renowned roster of collaborators including Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu’s Earthbound Papas, metal band Jigoku Quartet’s guitarist Shinichi Kobayashi, and electronic and contemporary classical group Mili. Each of the first 12 five-song packs contains two VR mode and three controller mode tracks.

Explore titular character Deemo’s breathtaking castle and master a piano whose beautiful melodies have the power to grow a tree to unbelievable heights. With gameplay alternating between musical performances as Deemo and exploration as his unexpected visitor, DEEMO -Reborn- presents its beloved and touching tale as an unforgettable and immersive PlayStation VR experience.

“EGOIST’s songs are a perfect fit for the atmosphere and gameplay of DEEMO for both VR and regular TV screens, said John Davis, G&R Representative, UNTIES. Collaborating with EGOIST on a DLC was very special for all of us and their songs make a great addition to the ever-expanding pool of music in DEEMO -Reborn-“

The EGOIST Special Selection DLC will be free until April 19th and cost $6.99 after that. The first 12 song packs are available for $4.99 each or as a season pass for $29.99. The season pass does not include the EGOIST Special Selection DLC. An animated DEEMO film is also on the way and expected to wrap up production in 2020.

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The new game from Chahi, the creative mind behind Another World, Heart of Darkness and From Dust, is a dreamlike odyssey through a wild, simulated ecosystem. In this strange, uncharted world, form delicate bonds with fascinating and exotic creatures, solve environmental puzzles and unfold the mysteries of a land born from long-lost Internet data.

How do you build a Paper Beast?

Created from the ground up for virtual reality, Paper Beast invites intrepid explorers to understand this dreamlike world through the real-time consequences they create. In adventure mode, collaborate with fascinating wildlife and shape the environment to overcome obstacles or resolve puzzles, with everything from weather and terrain deformation to the way animals respond fully simulated.

The almost-infinite play space of the sandbox mode approximates a god game experience, where experimentation and ecosystem play a major role. The player can sculpt the terrain, play with the weather, and interact with creatures and plants. All consequences are calculated in real-time by the deep physics engine that powers Paper Beast.

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Exploration is intertwined with puzzle-solving elements and movement is ‘joystick-driven’, meaning players absorb the haunting sites at their own pace. On foot, boat or balloon, players will discover barren landscapes and lonely statue-like figures that reveal small clues to push them forward in their journey.

Martin Wheeler, solo developer for Recluse Industries says, “Inspired by the struggles I’ve had with feelings of loss and depression; Separation is a journey through a barren landscape of ruin, littered with empty shell-like structures. In its symbolism, the game is seeking a path through grief.”

Continues Wheeler, “We’re too connected at times – calm, solitary experiences are becoming rarer in our crowded space. We need those moments more than ever and Separation might be the virtual retreat needed for urban recluses.”

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Build your own world within Paper Beast & its newly revealed mode

The new Sandbox mode approximates a god game experience, as active experimentation with Paper Beast’s intriguing ecosystem plays a major role. Players can form and manipulate the environment, influence the weather and experiment with the deep physics engine that powers Paper Beast.

Experience the distinct characteristics of Paper Beast’s wildlife in this brand-new mode, as creature behaviour is profoundly dependent on the elements. Special focus is given to immersion and environmental simulation. Players can interact with eleven different hybrid animal species, as well as plants, geological elements, and even the sun.

“The Sandbox mode is the place for players’ creativity and experimentation, says Eric Chahi. Imagine creatures creating dams and diverting water, but what happens if you freeze the water? It’s up to you to find out. For our part, we’ve discovered a lot of emergent behaviour while playing. I’m sure the gaming community will surprise us!”

The Paper Beast sandbox mode will coexist with a captivating story in which intrepid player-explorers discover a blossoming virtual world where the environments and quirky animals have independently evolved from lost code and forgotten data. Following an unspoken narrative, players will solve environmental puzzles and interact with fascinating wildlife that adapts its behaviour to the player’s actions.

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In this platforming adventure, you’ll need to avoid pitfalls, solve puzzles, and build your way through various obstacles, either alone or with a friend, in order to escape the nefarious Underworld.
This award-winning adventure sees you play as both Carly, where she co-operates with a block-building – and throwing – Reaperman.

Players can either control both characters individually or play locally with a friend across 50 levels of platforming fun.

You will need to rely on the abilities of both in order to survive and make it through to the next level by rotating levels, gathering cubes and planks for stacking, and earning collectibles throughout the journey.
Each player will see a different screen with one playing as the Reaperman in the PSVR headset and the other playing as Carly on the TV. This will encourage communication and creative thinking as there’s not always just one way to finish a level. In Carly and the Reaperman: Escape from the Underworld, co-operative play is encouraged to get the most out of the game.

Throughout the game, you will also be able to unlock various hats and customisables to mix up the gameplay aesthetic as you dare to face the horrors of the Underworld.

Of the announcement Johan Högfeldt, CEO and Lead Developer of Odd Raven Studios, says “Doing a physical release of Carly and the Reaperman is truly a childhood dream come true! If you add the fact that we are doing it with Perp Games, who have a long and successful history of launching VR games on the physical market, we couldn’t be happier. We hope that this will allow more people to discover the magic of sharing a VR adventure with someone else.”

Rob Edwards, Managing Director of Perp Games, loves the emphasis on co-operative gameplay in Carly and the Reaperman. “Working together to solve puzzles, with increasing difficulty and new challenges emerging, Carly and the Reaperman is an exciting example of how effective co-operative gaming can be in Virtual Reality, and we’re delighted to be working with Odd Raven on their groundbreaking debut title.”

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Experience a moving tale full of music and mystery in a rebuilt and extended version of the popular rhythm game. PlayStation 4’s exclusive content includes more than 25 new tracks, raising the total to more than 60 songs. Perform as Deemo, a magical creature whose beautiful piano melodies have the power to grow a tree to unbelievable heights. Harness Deemo’s musical talents help the girl who fell from the sky and into his life climb the tree and find her way home.

Immerse yourself in a fully 3D version of Deemo’s breathtaking castle, complete with different rooms to unlock and explore. Solve puzzles, perform new songs, and get swept away in a fantasy world brought to life with PlayStation VR and PlayStation Move controller support. Alternate between musical performances as Deemo and exploration sequences as his young visitor, watching their relationship grow and thrive like the tree, in a touching tale and unforgettable experience.

“Deemo -Reborn- is more than a remake of a beloved rhythm game, said John Davis, G&R Representative, UNTIES. It’s an entirely new experience. Rayark’s mastery of the genre and the addition of PlayStation VR functionality help bring Deemo’s story to life like never before.”

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In Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son players assume the role of Phil Connors Jr., the son of Phil Connors from the iconic film, who returns to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania only to become trapped in a time loop just as his father once was. Players will solve puzzles and explore the world introduced by the film as they try to break out of this time loop. Watch the new gameplay trailer below!

A demo for Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son is available for attendees of Gamescom this week in Cologne, Germany. Members of the media interested in playing a demo of the game on PlayStation VR are encouraged to visit the Sony Interactive Entertainment Booth, Hall 7, Booth A010 on today. Fans and members of the public interested in demoing the game for themselves should visit Dell booth, Hall 7.1 – Stand B030, Wednesday, August 21st through Saturday, August 24th.

Featuring beloved places and personalities from the film as well as new characters, Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son includes fun puzzles that players must overcome as they solve the mystery of their own time loop. Along the way, the charming but arrogant and social media-obsessed Phil Connors Jr. will learn valuable lessons about life, love, and family.

Tell us more, tell us more, tell us more

“At Sony Pictures Virtual Reality, we are focused on extending beloved IP into new mediums and reaching new audiences. ‘Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son’ is a perfect example of that,” said Jake Zim, Senior Vice President of Virtual Reality at Sony Pictures Entertainment. “By continuing the world of ‘Groundhog Day’ in a VR game, we can introduce a new generation to the magic of the film and expand upon this universe. While the game introduces a new, modern story and protagonist, the themes explored by the original film remain true to this day.”

“Telling stories through new mediums is a focus of our work at MWM Immersive, and VR gives us an incredible opportunity to tell a fresh, modern-day Groundhog Day narrative,” said Ethan Stearns, EVP of Content at MWMi. “Extending a film’s narrative into an interactive medium can be difficult, but the world of ‘Groundhog Day’ was a perfect opportunity to combine a film’s unique storytelling archetype with a game’s core mechanic.”

“VR allows players to explore unique worlds, discover stories and interact with characters in entirely new ways,” said Raul Rubio, CEO and Creative Director of Tequila Works. “The iconic world and characters of ‘Groundhog Day’ are incredibly rich and memorable and we’ve used them as a jumping-off point for a contemporary experience and story.”

Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son is available for pre-order from today on the PlayStation Store, Oculus Store, Viveport, and Steam. PlayStation Plus members can pre-order the game at a discounted price of $26.99.

For a limited time, pre-orders also include a digital copy of “Groundhog Day” the movie, available after the release of Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son (available only in the US and Canada). In addition, the official soundtrack for the game will also be available digitally on September 17. The original 1993 film is also available now to watch again and again via disc and digital.

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Featuring the largest mission to date, The Damned DLC will launch for PC VR and PlayStation VR headsets on August 27th and will be available to Oculus Quest players when AZ launches for Oculus Quest later this year.

Already available for leading VR platforms, Arizona Sunshine is a market leading VR game in both consumer sales and critical opinion, with fans around the globe counting Arizona Sunshine as the ultimate zombie VR title.

Released to critical and fan acclaim on each format to-date, Arizona Sunshine offers intuitive and immersive controls, set against compelling gameplay and narrative that keeps players coming back for more.

“We’re excited to be bringing Arizona Sunshine to the headset of freedom and possibilities later this year,” said Arjen van Heck, Programmer at Vertigo Games. “It will be the VR zombie shooting experience players have come to love, rebuilt entirely for Oculus Quest.”

This is a full-feature game that puts you in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, embarking on a journey in search of human contact across post-apocalyptic southwestern America. Join forces with a friend in co-op multiplayer or jump into the endless multiplayer Horde mode for up to 4 players.

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