Dan and Samson are back after spending a few days together in Boston for PAX East 2026! We share the stories from our trip, including the new VR games we played, Retro games, checking out Samson’s impressive game collection on more. Shout out to Nobel Squashy for bringing the good vibes to the trip as well!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:58 Housekeeping

03:26 Comments

06:13 PAX East 2026 Stories

48:38 VR Games Showcase

57:24 Rec Room is Over

1:01:24 Flag Games Announcement

1:02:35 What Samson Is Playing

1:07:11 Games Out This Week

We have a treat for you today, we’re joined by Games Journalist for Upload VR - Mike Johnson, who has just come back from GDC. He got to check out a bunch of new VR games, like The Boyz, Little Nightmares and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! We’re also getting to know him today, with a series of questions from our listeners. Enjoy!

PS: Sorry for the broad chapters, I’m in between traveling so didn’t have time to watch it all. - Dan

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RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY

QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE

Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH

Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91

Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:07 Housekeeping

03:50 Mike’s Interview with Mighty Coconut

07:35 Getting to Know Mike from Upload VR

53:58 Mike’s Experience at GDC 2026

1:11:36 VR News

1:26:32 What We’ve Been Playing

1:33:29 Games Out This Week

There has been some great game updates to talk about today, Synthriders have added a new progression system, Crafting Crimes is getting ready for their next episode, Smash Drums adds a new campaign, Little nightmares has a new release date and more! Join us for a fun, random podcast. Don’t forget to send us your comments into Spotify, Youtube, Discord or letstalkoculus@gmail.com

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RAYBAN Meta Headliner: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/87vVR1nRY

QUEST 3 Carrying Case: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/EVzw35SBE

Elite Strap with Battery: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9F1EXS9wH

Elite Strap: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/FuGn77L91

Charging Dock: https://www.meta.com/affiliates/9RC9HEGq8

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Quest Referral Spreadsheet...over 150 games!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kssKH2L8cSZCwbJ2S6aZQwvbIZsjZ0s1UcCHKotJ3ic/edit?usp=sharing

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#VR #quest3s #Quest3 #Meta #xr

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

03:15 Housekeeping

04:01 Listener Comments

11:52 Using VR on the Plane?

24:07 Synthriders New Progression System

33:02 Smashdrums Career Mode

41:10 Crafting Crimes VR Episode 2 Impressions

51:28 Little Nightmares VR Release Date

59:10 Spacious Places Meditation Impressions

1:04:20 Thrill Of The Fight 2 E-Sports!

1:06:58 Game Updates (Demeo Battlemarked and Breachers)