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Press release:
Rotterdam (NL), December 14, 2021.
Vertigo Games, the VR specialist publishing and development arm of the global Koch Media Group, and Anotherway, a VR development studio with roots at Microsoft Hololens and Activision, have today released the critically acclaimed VR music game “Unplugged” on PC VR via Steam (Valve Index Controller compatible headsets only).

The launch is accompanied by a free update on both Meta Quest and PC VR* that introduces an exclusive, tailor-made song by Steel Panther to the game’s setlist of over 20 rock songs. Unplugged first launched on Quest 2 in October of this year and was received with very positive feedback from the community and renowned VR specialists.

Exclusive collaboration with rock band Steel Panther
Unplugged is all about rocking out hard on a virtual stage, which couldn’t be more fitting to the inimitable front-man Satchel of Steel Panther. Having him as the in-game mentor, guiding players on their way to virtual rock-stardom, elevates Unplugged’s rock ‘n roll looks and feel. Steel Panther taking this one step further by creating ‘Unplug Yourself’, a tailor-made song for the game, is a dream come true for Anotherway. They said: “We are beyond thrilled about Steel Panther creating a song for us. As long term fans of the band, having Satchel in the tutorial felt like a huge accomplishment. We were never expecting to extend the relationship to the point where Steel Panther would compose a tailored song for Unplugged! They embody the spirit of the game perfectly, and we are very excited to keep working with them.”

‘Easy Peasy’ Difficulty mode and pass-through
Besides an exclusive Steel Panther song, the update also includes a new ‘Easy Peasy’ difficulty level to both platforms. The PC VR* version of Unplugged comes with all previously released updates to the game as well. For all Quest 2 players, Unplugged now supports mixed reality via Quest Passthough, which allows them to blend the game’s virtual stage with their living room. Rocking the stage and seeing your family and friends cheer you on as you play is a perfect combination that comes right time for the holidays.

Published by Vertigo Games and developed by Anotherway, Unplugged is available now on PC VR* and Oculus Quest 2 for an SRP of €/$ 24.99. For more news about Unplugged, find Unplugged on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and sign up for the newsletter at unplugged-vr.com.

*Valve Index Controller compatible headsets only

About Unplugged
Jump on stage in Unplugged and rock out to some of the biggest and most insanely cool songs from world-famous rock bands, including The Offspring, Weezer and Ozzy Osbourne. Strap on your VR headset and use hand-tracking to play air guitar live on stage in front of ever-growing crowds. Pick from a selection of virtual guitars and amps to power yourself through an incredible rock journey. Match your fingers to the chords, strum the strings at the right time and become a rock legend. For the love of rock!

Become a rock legend: Perform your favorite rock songs on a live stage
Own the stage: Engage the crowd with the rock performance of a lifetime
Build your career: Unlock new songs and venues, and earn guitars and more
Rise to fame: Compete with others to become a leaderboard superstar
Three ways to jam: Start in easy mode, jam in normal mode and rock out in hard mode
Go on a rock journey: Experience 5 decades of famous rock songs, guitars, amps and more
unplugged-vr.com

About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games is a multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Los Angeles, California. With teams in the areas of development, publishing and LBE (location-based entertainment) distribution, the company offers a growing portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences both inside of the home, and outside of the home through its leading LBE content provider and management platform SpringboardVR. Games include Vertigo Studios’ evergreen brand Arizona Sunshine®, the epic VR action FPS After the Fall®, and the music game Unplugged VR®. The company recently announced it has 5 more high-end titles in the pipeline for the coming years. Vertigo Games is a Koch Media Group company. vertigo-games.com

About Anotherway
Anotherway is a newly formed VR development studio, founded in 2020 by Ricardo Acosta and Julia Casal. For many years, Ricardo and Julia worked as developers for major clients and agencies such as Microsoft Hololens and Activision. While these environments were ideal for learning and skill development, the two always felt a need to build something of their own, on their own terms, away from the corporate grid. During lockdown, they started working on their own passion project “Unplugged”, which seemed to really resonate with the VR community. Realizing the potential Unplugged held, Ricardo and Julia decided to break their corporate chains and chase their ambitious dreams. Anotherway was finally born. unplugged-vr.com

About Steel Panther
For the uninitiated, Steel Panther was formed in 2000. Hailing from Los Angeles, the epicenter for rock n’ roll in all its debauchery and glamour, Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. Steel Panther is a global phenomenon with four full-length albums, touring across the world, platinum-level You Tube status and high-profile television appearances such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Larry King Now, and FOX NFL Sunday.