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Superhot - Game of the Day
Superhot VR
Superhot is a truly fantastic, mind-boggling, time-altering and challenging puzzle game, that really takes you out the real world and allows you to be the action hero that you always wanted to be.
The game was already an incredible success on multiple platforms, but having now moved into virtual reality, you really do feel like a part of the game. Punch, shoot and smash your way through enemies in a series of innovative and puzzling levels, that will truly test every fibre of your wits and reflexes. Dodge bullets matrix style – check! Cut bullets in mid-air with…
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The Lab - Game of the Day
Gaming Juggernaut Valve are back with their newest offering: The Lab! With classic titles such as Half-Life, Portal, Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 under their belt, you know what to expect from this developer by now and The Lab definitely lives up to the hype.
Fully utilising the full power of the HTC Vive and VR technology, The Lab transports players to a variety of worlds where they will defend their castle from invading hoards of enemies, explore the depths of space, take a vacation to the Icelandic mountains, and so much more! Variety is certainly the spice of life…
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Zombie Training Simulator - Game of the Day
Today's Game of the Day is Zombie Training Simulator! Acceleroto inc. has created the world's first VR simulation that is built specifically to prepare players for a potential upcoming zombie apocalypse.
Train and unlock powerful weapons including pistols, shotguns and machine guns. Learn the incredible zombie stopping power of each weapon. See how much zombies love fresh meat, sound and explosives. You'll need all these skills to conquer the incoming zombie hordes and each wave is more challenging than the last!
Zombie Training Simulator is perfect for adults and kids alike, and the cartoon-based art style looks beautiful when viewed…
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Rocket League - Game Of The Day
Think Football with cars, Rocket League allows you to be the footballing legend you've always dreamed of. Flip, fly and flick your way to victory in rocket powered vehicles of your own design.
Featuring a bustling online community, with a casual mode for the player just looking for a good time and competitive mode for the player seeking more. Link up with a friend for an intense, teamwork focused 2v2, as well as the standard 3v3 mode. Or if teamwork isn’t your thing then a 1v1 option is also available.
Competing is only one part of this massive game, there is also…
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Plank Not Included - Game of the Day
4 Fun Studio's Plank Not Included is a perfect example of how virtual reality can take immersion to the next level.
You are tasked with walking across a plank which is balanced precariously only a few feet above a pavement as people walk past, all the while you are attempting to capture two humming birds with a net. Once they are caught you are then taken to another plank, higher up off the ground than your last.
With a large variety of levels in height and surroundings, Plank Not Included is a fantastic gem that really does test your resolve while you try your best to look as brave as possible…
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Abode - Game of the Day
Are you a fan of Breakout Manchester or even Escape Room games in general? Maybe just point and click escape games online? Regardless of your expertise in breaking out of locked rooms, Abode has something for everybody! Can you solve the mysteries that lie in this puzzle-filled room or will you buckle under the pressure?
Abode is the perfect virtual reality escape room for beginners and intermediate players alike, with an estimated average escape time of 45 minutes. Using your initiative, the fantastic implementation of the motion controllers, as well as the generous supply of hints within the game, search…
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Fruit Ninja - Game of the Day
Everyone's favourite sword-wielding and fruit-slashing app developed by Halfbrick is available in vibrant and colourful detail with the mind-blowing immersion of virtual reality that allows you to become a Fruit Ninja.
Moving the app into a fully immersive virtual reality experience feels completely natural as you go from swiping your finger across a mobile screen to cut the fruit, to swinging your arm with a fully-tracked motion controller in a beautifully rendered 360 degree environment to slice fruit effortlessly in two with your samurai swords.
With quite a few different game modes to try you really are spoiled for choice…
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Starcraft II - Game of the Day
The King of real-time strategy games, better known as RTS, Starcraft II, developed by Blizzard, sets the standards and excels in every department, giving gamers the chance to really prove they are the best in the genre in intense player-vs-player matchups.
Boasting three unique races, Terran, Protoss and Zerg, and an incredible number of unique units for each, strategies and plays are ever evolving with decisions being made in real-time. Whatever the matchup, face a unique challenge with each game as plays and misplays develop during the match.
For those wanting the challenge of the ladder, enter the leagues where…
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Dota 2 - Game Of The Day
Valve's answer to the Multiplayer Online Battle Arena genre, DOTA 2 is perhaps the most recognisable name in eSports at the moment. Team up with up to 4 other players, choose your heroes, and do battle across a large arena as each side attempts to destroy the others' base.
Play as 115 unique heroes as you create a team capable of coming together and defeating your opponents. Push each lane with your armies, destroying powerful towers along the way until you finally make it into the enemy base. Just be sure they don't reach yours first!
A game that is…
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I Expect You to Die - Game of the Day
Today’s game of the day is the James Bond inspired I Expect You To Die. In this challenging yet thrilling puzzle game you will be taken on a variety of immersive and dangerous adventures as you attempt to save the world from disaster!
Referred to many critics as the gold standard of VR puzzle gaming, I Expect You To Do is a true essential and is a firm favourite amongst the staff here at Virtual Hideout Manchester! You must use your problem solving, wits and fantastic telekinetic powers to evade capture and save the world.
This is a must-play experience…
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Causing a Rift
It's true we are lovers of our tried and tested HTC Vives we have here at VH but curiousity took over and we couldn't help ourselves. We are far from alone in this; Oculus has seen it's sales creep up on its rivals and perhaps this is due to the lower price point rather than performance. However, with HTC opening up their digitalstore (Viveport) to its competitor's users the temptation was all too much.
We were ready to explore and we happy to do so considering the contributions Oculus are making not only to technology but also to education. Both…
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Countdown to the Top 10!
We have a lot of amazing games for customers and staff to alike to play here at Virtual Hideout, and with over a hundred incredibly-immersive experiences to try, it can be a little hard to decide what to have a go on next! For those of you that are struggling to know exactly what to play on your next trip to Manchester's number one Virtual Reality Gaming centre, we're putting together a list of our Top 10 titles that are playable when you book in for a session with us.
Starting tomorrow, September 14th, we'll be updating our blog and…
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Number 10 - Fruit Ninja
Our top 10 list of games begins today, and at number 10 is the highly-addictive Fruit Ninja.
A very popular game with everyone, whether it's families playing for the first time or friends competing for the the highest score, Fruit Ninja is the game that's easy to pick up and play with enough game modes to keep you entertained for hours.
Arcade gives you sixty seconds to grab the highest score you can while avoiding the bombs, Classic mode challenges you to hit every piece of fruit with you only able to miss three pieces before it is all over,…
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Number 9 - The Lab
The number 9 spot on Virtual Hideout's list of Top 10 VR games goes to none other than Valve's The Lab! If you're a fan of the developer's other titles such as Team Fortress, Portal, and Half Life, you'll love what The Lab has to offer.
Chock full of Valve's signature humour, flawless animations, and an array of addicting gamemodes, The Lab has something for players of all age groups. Whether you're defending your castle from invaders with a bow and arrow, fixing the Portal 2 robots, firing personality cores from a huge catapult, or even exploring the universe, it's…
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Number 8 - Richie's Plank Experience
Perhaps the most memorable title available at Virtual Hideout currently is Richie's Plank Experience. For our customers, there's nothing to round off their 'First-Timer' session quite like a trip up Richie's famous elevator! Therefore, we simply had to include Richie's Plank Experience in our list of Top 10 VR Games.
A simple game with a simple premise, simply step into the elevator and head up to the infamous 'Plank' level. After a little calming elevator music washes away the stresses of the day, the doors finally open and Virtual Reality has suddenly never felt so real. Can you handle the…
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Number 6 - Bullet Sorrow
A game for all those old-school Time Crisis fans out there, or simply for those with a love for action, Bullet Sorrow caters to all our shooter needs. Armed with a pistol in each hand and an array of powerful weaponry, players must make their way through each level without taking too much damage.
What really makes Bullet Sorrow deserving of its Number 6 place on our list of Top 10 VR Games is its iconic Bullet Time function, allowing players to slow down time in order to better eliminate their opponents. Dodge enemy bullets as they approach and fire…
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Number 7 - I Expect You To Die
On our countdown to the number 1 game here at Virtual Hideout, we have "I Expect You To Die"clocking in at a worthy 7th position! Are you a fan of escape rooms? A James Bond connoissuer? Or even a lover of espionage thrillers? If so, then this is the perfect game for you!
Most of our Virtual Reality games require you to be standing and moving around to be part of theaction. This game requires you to take a seat and use your mighty powers of telekinesis, to solve challenging and cleverly thought out puzzles in order to save the…
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Number 5 - Space Pirate Trainer
For those that love games about space, pirates or space pirates, Space Priate Trainer comes in at number 5 on our top 10 virtual reality games.
Reminding us of classic arcade games, such as Space Invaders, Space Pirate Trainer blasts its way into virtual reality with a fantastic soundtrack, incredible visuals and a variety of unlockables that are sure to keep you entertained.
What makes it truly unique is the way in which you can change it up. Want two guns? No problem, reach over your shoulder with the controller and when you next bring it back forward you will…
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NUMBER 4 - GORN
Up next in the countdown we have the worthy contender GORN; the self declared "ludicrously violent" gladiator simulator available on both the Steam and Oculus store.
While it is somewhat blood and agression heavy, the stylised ignorant animation softens the blow (pardon the pun) of the game's brutality. For those of you familiar with Zombie Training Simulator and games of similar approaches to graphics that aren't centred around realism, you'll understand that the gore levels are never overwhelming but the games are still an endlessly entertaining source of stress relief; because nothing calms you down like smashing in the face…
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Number 3 - Beat Saber
With just three games left to reveal, we're happy to announce that Number 3 on our list of Top 10 VR Games goes to Beat Saber!
A rhythm game like none other, Beat Saber is similar to Guitar Hero if you replaced the standard guitar controller with two very real lightsabers. If dual-wielding laser swords isn't enough for you, you'll be cutting down approaching blocks in the indicated direction, making sure to slice each one with the corresponding saber, whilst frantically dodging approaching red walls.
Choose from a range of custom songs, including well known titles such as Toto's Africa,…
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Number 2 - Arizona Sunshine
We're down to our final two titles in our list of Top 10 VR Games and the award for second place goes to the ever popular Arizona Sunshine! A zombie shooter like no other, Arizona Sunshine truly puts players in the midst of a zombie apocalypse, armed with only their wits and an arsenal of powerful weaponry.
Experience a full story in the game's Campaign mode or see how long you can last in Survival, it's up to you! Move around the virtual environment, solving puzzles, collecting weapons, and most importantly - blasting zombies in the head.
How prepared are…
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Number 1 - SUPERHOT
There can be only one, and of course that means that the top rated game in our top 10 virtual reality games list is the unique SUPERHOT, the FPS game where time moves only when you move.
Boasting features such as Endless mode, in which you rack up as many kills as you can before dying, to Challenge mode where you can attack SUPERHOT with a timer, and even a giving the players a Replay Editor so that they can upload their runs for everyone to see.
SUPERHOT is unique in it's design and play, a game that everyone loves,…
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Celebrate with Virtual Hideout
So, you have a celebration coming up? Looking for something to do for a Birthday celebration or even planning a Christmas event? You should check us out here at Virtual Hideout!
There are plenty of games here ideal for this situation! You can beat your friends at FRUIT NINJA, have a shootout on SPACE PIRATE TRAINER, or dare each other to explore the haunted house in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE LOST SOUL. We have several packages ideal for the party situation, from beginners to gaming veterans.
Go to the booking page to reserve your slot ASAP, we expect them to go…
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Halloween - Scarier in Virtual Reality!
Here at Virtual Hideout, something lurks in the darkness, something is amiss... We hear bloodcurdling screams from the basement... we hear creaking doors shutting behind us late at night... and we just can't shake the chill in our bones...
What could possibly be going on?
Wait.
Maybe... just maybe... our new list of fantastic horror games are seeping into our reality!!
With the fantastic horror festival "Grimmfest" behind us (not to mention Halloween fast approaching!), we have an updated library of the best horror games available in virtual reality. Sure to give you a fright and chill you to the…
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VR Games we are most excited to play in 2019
VR Games we are excited for in 2019
Virtual Reality is ever changing, ever evolving and fast becoming a new viable way to play games. The mediums between playing games have changed vastly over the years, with mouse and keyboard, and controllers being the main way of directly interacting with games. With VR, your entire being is the new medium; from movement with your hands, to couching and running around a set play area. This opens a new dimension of immersion available to gamers and developers alike, with very exciting concepts and genres of games that simply wouldn’t be possible…
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Virtual Hideout's Favourite games: Our current top 3!
Here at Virtual Hideout, we like to think of ourselves as VR connoisseurs. From the far reaches of outer space (Serious Sam) to a corner office in a post human world (Job Simulator), we've explored and conquered a lot. The greatest games to us are those that time and time again pull you back in for more. Whether it's the promise of unlocking new levels, or hitting that illusive full combo (Beat Saber), these are the games that make us excited to pull down that headset and ready ourselves for adventure. Here's a list of the top 3 games that we…
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5 Fun and Unique Things to Do in Manchester
Catch a movie or play at HOME
If you’re local to Manchester, you’ll probably be familiar with this arts centre just off Oxford Road. With two theatres, an art gallery, and five cinema screens, HOME is the perfect place for unique entertainment across a variety of media. They’ve got some great stuff on over the summer, too - check them out!
Try an escape room at Breakout Manchester
Our pals over at Breakout Manchester bring a unique level of immersion to their escape rooms. With 15 themed rooms to pick from (and that’s just in Manchester!) the possibilities are…
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