Subj : There's only one good way to celebrate Star Wars day, and that's To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Sat May 04 2024 11:15:05 There's only one good way to celebrate Star Wars day, and that's with these Meta Quest 3 games and apps Date: Sat, 04 May 2024 10:00:48 +0000 Description: Want to enjoy Star Wars day the right way? Check out these VR games and apps that'll immerse you in a Galaxy far far away. FULL STORY ====================================================================== May the Fourth, also known as Star Wars day, is today and for Meta Quest 3 (or Oculus Quest 2) owners there are some far better ways to celebrate than simply watching one of the classic films. Thats because you can immerse yourself in a galaxy far far away with some stellar Star Wars VR titles. Whats more there are some superb savings to be had on my favorite Star Wars VR game Star Wars Pinball right now, making it the best time to pick this title up if you havent already. There are others you can check out too that arent discounted like Vader Immortal and Tales from the Galaxys Edge , as even at full-price theres a lot to love about them. Alternatively you can celebrate Star Wars day the traditional way with a marathon of the Star Wars films in order , or by reading up on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew which is set to land later this year. Star Wars Pinball VR Okay, okay, I know pinball wont leave you feeling like a lightsaber-wielding badass, or a slick space pirate, but I promise you have to try this game out. If only because its currently massively on sale coming in at just $8.49 / 6.79 instead of $24.99 / 19.49 just for Star Wars day. Star Wars Pinball VR reimagines the iconic digital cabinets Zen Studios has crafted over the past few years in a full VR experience. They are situated in a fans dream hangout space you can decorate with collectible goodies that you unlock by getting high scores and competing challenges, and the pinball machines themselves are a delight. They capture the retro-chic flair that real world pinball machines offer, while delivering on digital expectations by featuring interactive elements that wouldnt be possible in real life. There are 10 total cabinets to master, but if you want to mix things up further you can explore the Career mode; it adds various restrictions and powers to your gameplay that force you to mix up your playstyle. Ive enjoyed this game since it first released, and will admit to almost falling over a few times because Ive been so immersed in the game that I tried to lean on a cabinet that wasnt there. If you havent tried it already you absolutely should right now, especially because its at a bargain price. Vader Immortal No villain, nor character in general, is more iconically Star Wars than Darth Vader. So what better way is there to celebrate Star Wars day than with a trilogy inspired by the Sith Lord himself. As a smuggler who picked the wrong planet to explore the fiery world of Mustafar which Vader calls home you must use your lightsaber skills and latent force powers in order to survive the adventure that fate has thrust you into, including an encounter with Vader himself. This series is far from fault-free chief among its issues is its fairly brief even spread across three games but the lightsaber combat feels exactly like you always dreamed it would. The force abilities are clunkier, but again itll be exactly what everyone whos ever tried (and failed) to pull an out-of-reach object closer by willing it towards them ever wanted. The other downside of grabbing Vader Immortal right now if youre interested is you can only pick each entry up individually. Theyre often bundled together in a package that comes with a big discount but thats currently not the case so if youre not desperate to play this game today you might want to hold off until its on sale. Supernatural If you want to swing a lightsaber around or at least something like one and get a little fitter whirl youre at it, then check out Supernatural. I got hooked on the VR fitness app during my month-long VR workout experiment with my Meta Quest 3, and recently Ive been enjoying its limited time Star Wars-themed Flow sessions. My personal favorite one is the Dark Side list because it features Duel of the Fates its so much fun to do battle while this tune blasts through my headsets speakers. But theres also a general Star Wars and a Light Side mix if you dont want to embrace the Siths teachings. Just act fast as these Star Wars levels are leaving very soon. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxys Edge If youre less interested in being a laser sword-wielding space wizard, and would rather be like the blaster touting characters in The Mandalorian or Andor, then Tales from the Galaxys Edge will be right up your street. Set in Batuu the same location you can travel to at Disney World in Orlando Florida you must help some familiar droids as you adventure through the wilds of this Outer Rim settlement. Once youre done you can continue this quintessentially Star Wars story with the Last Call DLC, and if youve enjoyed the main game I know youll enjoy this expansion too. As an extra bonus, you can additionally explore tales from Star Wars rich history, with short bonus IG-88 and AdySun Zee (a Jedi Padawan) missions. Theyre very much secondary to the main games plot, but theyre great minigames especially if youre sharing the experience with friends and family who just want a quickfire burst of Star Wars. You might also like A new trailer for The Acolyte includes a fan-favorite link to the prequel movies Get the lowdown on Andor season 2, which should arrive in 2025 Read up on everything about The Mandalorian season 4 ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/theres-o nly-one-good-way-to-celebrate-star-wars-day-with-these-vr-games-and-apps --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .