Meta is back with another VR showcase for 2023, and the first major announcement of the event is the reveal of the new Meta Quest 3 headset. The Quest 3 will retail starting at $499 this fall, with a price drop expected for the Quest 2.

The Quest 3's specs will be revealed at a later date, but all games shown during the event will be compatible with the current range of Quest VR headsets. Further, the games shown during the event are all slated to launch within the year, with the caveat being that unexpected delays could potentially push their releases a bit further out.

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Samba de Amigo: Party Central

Kicking off the showcase is a rhythm game by Sega that revisits a 1999 arcade classic. In Samba De Amigo: Party Central, players dance with a pair of maracas while hitting approaching targets and striking poses to the beat of the song. The game also features online gameplay so that players can dance beside their friends with custom avatars.

I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine

Confirmed for release on the Meta Quest Store in Summer 2023, the spy series threequel I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine is full of physics-based interactions in a comedic spy movie setting. Players will use the Quest's touch controls to handle a range of interesting gadgets as they engage in a variety of "spy-jinks." To celebrate the reveal, the game is currently 10% off on the Quest store.

Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire

Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire is a single-player horror game featuring vampires, the game places a strong emphasis on stealth, and uniquely, the player's noise level. Players need to be careful not to make too much noise as they sneak around the environment, solve puzzles, and deal with the vampires stalking the halls.

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord

Debuted at last year's VR showcase, today's event gave a first look at some gameplay footage of Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord along with some live-action scenes. Ghostbusters HQ was revealed as a pre-mission lobby with the squad of Ghostbuster players gearing up with the franchise's iconic proton packs and PKE meters before heading out to tackle a variety of ghostly entities in virtual reality.

UNDERDOGS

VR gamers are always hankering for new mech games to fulfill their Gundam and MechWarrior fantasies, and it looks like UNDERDOGS might be a worthy addition to the genre. Set in a dark futuristic arena that brings to mind the gladiators of ancient Rome, players will control hulking mechs with brutal melee weapons as they face off against various monsters and other mech pilots in an arena setting.

The next evolution of NFL PRO ERA

NFL wide receiver Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins joined the show to present "the next evolution of NFL Pro Era." The NFL-licensed VR football game from last year is coming out with a major update that will be expanding the game's roster, improving multiplayer, and introducing additional features and new modes. Based on some of the gameplay stats revealed from the last year, NFL PRO ERA has been a popular title among fans of VR sports games.

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Racket Club

Harkening back to everyone's favorite Wii Sports game, Racket Club is a perfect title for VR newcomers and fans of racket sports. Notably, Racket Club is developed by Resolution Games, the studio behind the VR tabletop RPG hit Demeo. Players can play single-player or hop online for multiplayer pickup games, and they can also socialize courtside when it's time to take a break.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice

Brought by Fast Travel Games, Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice brings the long-running Vampire: The Masquerade franchise to virtual reality. Players will take on the role of a vampire as they explore the dark streets of Venice's canals and streets using superhuman vampire abilities and, of course, drinking plenty of blood along the way.

Dungeons of Eternity

Dungeons of Eternity is a randomly-generated fantasy dungeon crawler featuring a wide range of weapons including magical swords and spell-casting staffs. The game features physics-based combat against creatures like skeletons and scorpions, with the promise that each run will play out a bit differently. The game can be played single-player or online with friends, and players can also craft randomized weapons to outfit their characters.

The 7th Guest

This showcase has brought a number of reboots of old classics, and The 7th Guest is no exception. Revisiting the 1993 puzzle adventure in virtual reality, this is a horror puzzle game set in a haunted house that brings to mind classics like Myst and The Room, with magical contraptions that will enable some mind-bending puzzle mechanics.

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Arizona Sunshine 2

One of the most well-regarded VR games is finally getting a sequel later this year. The original is considered one of the best zombie games on VR, and Arizona Sunshine 2 appears to have notably improved visuals. The trailer shows off the game's weighty physics as the player yanks out a machete stuck in a nearby zombie. Melee weapons were notably absent from the original game, so players can look forward to getting up close and personal this time around.

Stranger Things VR

The trailer for Stranger Things VR kicks off in the Upside Down, with the player traveling through the supernatural landscape and facing off against various horrifying monsters that fans of the show may recognize. Interestingly, players will be taking on the role of Stranger Things antagonist Vecna, providing a unique look into the backstory and motivations behind the otherworldly villain.

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable

A seemingly perfect premise for a VR game, Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable will send players to face off against Titans with the scout regiment, swinging through the air with Attack on Titan's iconic ODM gear. Although the trailer is pre-rendered, it appears to be an in-engine trailer, so gamers can probably expect the gameplay to feature similar visuals and mechanics. The trailer only shows footage of the cityscape behind the wall, so it'll be interesting to see if other environments like the outside forest are utilized as well.

Bulletstorm

People Can Fly's classic skill shot shooter Bulletstorm is finally coming to VR later this year. The original Bulletstorm has already been the target of VorpX VR mods in the past, but the official VR release is obviously far more refined. Players will also face off against hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses in action-packed sequences, using an over-the-top arsenal of weapons including the fan-favorite energy leash.

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Assassin’s Creed: Nexus VR

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Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR was confirmed for a release later this year, although no trailer or further information was revealed during the event. For now, gamers can look forward to a more detailed announcement from Ubisoft on June 12.

Asgard’s Wrath 2

A follow-up to 2019's Asgard's Wrath on PC VR, the standalone sequel for Meta Quest will have players fending off Loki's forces using powerful magical weaponry and melee weapons. There are plenty of puzzles to solve, mounts to ride, and gigantic bosses to fight. Players will explore vast open worlds within the Norse realms like the Land of Fire and the scorching deserts of ancient Egypt, battling gods and various mythical creatures. There are also tons of side activities like crafting, fishing, side quests, and minigames. The trailer promises an impressive 60 hours of gameplay, which is a rather impressive amount of content for a VR game.

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