Interview with Ben Hinchliffe - Game Designer for DigVR

Ruff Talk VR

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On this episode of Ruff Talk VR we are joined by Ben Hinchliffe - Game Designer for DigVR! An upcoming VR game made by developers Just Add Water and published by Wired Productions! Ben has quite the background prior to transitioning to VR, working many years at Rockstar. A love for VR brought him to Just Add Water and he joins us today to tell us more about DigVR! Listen a we get to know Ben, his background, more about their upcoming game DigVR, and more!
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DigVR Meta Quest Store Link: https://www.meta.com/experiences/6128709557192619/
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2441700/UNDERDOGS/
Store Description:
DIG VR captures the sheer joy, adrenaline and frustrations of life on a digger in an exciting experience for novices and pros. Featuring authentic, immersive controls that recreate the feeling of driving a real digger, DIG VR is a light-simulation game with a casual arcade-twist!
Grow your business in the charming town of Diglington, a place where everything can be fixed by the power of a digger. Take on a variety of jobs for the town's residents - from traditional construction jobs, to more obscure requests! Accompanying you is DIG FM, a dedicated radio station with a wide selection of music to brighten any day.
Progress from micro-sized to colossal diggers, with a diverse set of attachments to overcome any challenge. Dig in style by unlocking over 70 customization options to suit your aesthetic!
Available to play solo or with a friend, get hands on with the fast-paced mini-games or unwind in the sandbox mode. Then, discover a trove of Lost Treasure in a standalone mode where new items are added regularly.
Whether this is your first time operating a digger or you’re already a master, digging fortunes await!
Key Features:
•The first ever digger game developed exclusively for Meta Quest
•Choice of authentic & simplified controller schemes
•Career Mode Campaign with options for serious & casual players
•Unlock new machinery & attachments
•Personalize your digger with decal, paint & skins
•Play with a friend in select modes
•Discover new items regularly in Lost Treasure mode

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