Tag: Vader Immortal – A Star Wars VR Series (video game)

Video Game Review: Vader Immortal VR Series

Vader Immortal VR Series Key Art

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Vader Immortal is a VR-only game series by ILMxLABs and Oculus Studios, spread across three episodes, that puts the player in the shoes of a smuggler caught by Imperial forces on Mustafar and roped into helping Darth Vader himself with his latest machinations. The episodic nature means it’s both easy to digest and a quick game, with longevity in the form of Lightsaber Dojos, while the VR controls, concepts, and implementation offer an immersive enough experience, with some drawbacks. And while the story which unfolds is intriguing, it can feel like a retread for those that read the Sith Lord’s comic series. Continue reading “Video Game Review: Vader Immortal VR Series”

Vader Immortal Episode One Trailer, New Details Arrive (SWCC 2019)

Announced back in September 2018, Vader Immortal: A VR Series got its own panel at Celebration Chicago 2019, offering up a trailer and some new details about the experience. Vader Immortal is about a smuggler who gets pulled into Vader’s nefarious schemes on Mustafar, finding out they have Force sensitivity in the process. Focusing mostly on the first episode of the series, the panel revealed the series ties into events from the Secrets of the Empire VR experience (the ancient saber?), while some hints about its story reside in the final arc of last year’s Darth Vader – Dark Lord of the Sith, “Fortress Vader,” where structures were seen hidden far beneath Vader’s Castle, which I believe players will visit as the trailer seems to show a visit to ancient ruins. Players will be joined by your expected funny droid companion, ZOE3, and she’s played by Maya Rudolph (!) so you know she’ll be funny, while interactions will be aplenty with Mustafarians, hence the exploration of deep, dark corners of Mustafar; I was dying to see under their helmets in the Vader comic, and now they have been unmasked! The first episode will be focused on lightsaber combat and training you with the basics, with Episode II to include Force powers, but Episode I‘s training dojo will be something you can play endlessly even once the episode is over. The VR series is still set to premiere with Oculus Quest, the untethered, cheaper Oculus, this spring, but no concrete release date was announced. Check out some screenshots below and head over to the official site for more details. Continue reading “Vader Immortal Episode One Trailer, New Details Arrive (SWCC 2019)”

Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Overload: Panel Schedules, Merchandise, Virtual Queuing, Guests, and More! (UPDATED)

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With Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 less than a month away, the details have solidified about all aspects related to the con, from the final schedule of panels (which I’ll pick a Top 5 for each day), how the new virtual lottery/queuing system works, exclusive Celebration Store merchandise has been revealed, and of course a plethora of guests announced for photo-op/signings/mysterious panel appearances. I’ve throw all that info together into one post, just below, so get all your SWCC 2019 info right here! Continue reading “Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Overload: Panel Schedules, Merchandise, Virtual Queuing, Guests, and More! (UPDATED)”

Vader Immortal VR Series on Oculus Quest Announced for 2019

ILMxLAB has been experimenting with VR experiences for a few years now and each one has been magical in their own right, but this upcoming Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode 1, with the help of a new Oculus VR device, the Oculus Quest, looks to be the next and most freaky step yet. More details below, including my thoughts on how it connects to the previous VR experience, Secrets of the Empire! Continue reading “Vader Immortal VR Series on Oculus Quest Announced for 2019”