Interview with Barbaria Developer and President of Stalwart Games - Andrew Jepsen

On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus are joined by Andrew Jepsen, President of Stalwart Games, the developers behind Barbaria! A brand new VR game on the official Meta Quest store that we reviewed this past Wednesday, we are absolutely hooked on it! As such we are very excited to sit down and talk with Andrew about how this game came to be, what's next for Barbaria, his background in development, and more! If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Ruff Talk VR Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSThis podcast was sponsored by Kiwi Design - the premier company for Oculus Quest accessories. Visit our affiliate link below to shop for your VR accessories including knuckle straps, lens protectors, head straps, link cables, and more while also supporting the podcast!Affiliate Link: https://www.kiwidesign.com/?ref=RuffTalkVRGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code RUFFTALKVR at MANSCAPED.com!Barbaria Store Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5296016923775393/Store Description:Do you have what it takes to be the Mightiest in Barbaria?Welcome to a brutal world where visceral motion-controlled combat blends seamlessly with god-scale base-building and asynchronous multiplayer raids.Use fists, axes, swords, bows, rocks, or anything you can grab to dominate your foes in intense 1st-person combat. Then jump out to your immortal form and watch your minions carry on the battle while you rain down meteors from above. Systemic combat, versatile enemy AI, and player-created defenses make every battle unique.But remember, you aren’t the only Semigod in Barbaria! Attack other players’ realms to increase your Mightiness, and receive rewards when you successfully repel others. Watch replays in miniature from your Stronghold, then strategically place and upgrade more structures, champions, and minions to keep future attackers at bay.Features:● Kill it your way: 1st-person combat with a variety of weapons and minions who can serve as both allies and enemies● Asynchronous Multiplayer: Attack player-created realms, and get attack notifications each time you launch the game● Realm Building: Snap together realm Fragments and strategically set up your defenses● Raid Replay: Watch tabletop replays of attacks on your realm by other players● Death from Above: Hop out to god-scale and use Ancient Powers to direct the battle from on high*We are paid a commission through affiliate links to help support the podcast on the Kiwi links abovePodcast support link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rufftalkvrSupport the show