Salmi Games Returns With New VR GAME Drifters!

In this episode, CBVR host  GamesWithTea  chats with Yacine Salmi, founder and CEO of Salmi Games, about the development of their brand new VR game Drifters: Blackout Crew as well as discussing Sweet Surrender. The chat leads into the challenges and opportunities in the VR industry, and explores the future of VR hardware and software.-Meta Quest Affiliate: 10% off all Quest Games Here - https://tinyurl.com/39mxmkcv - or use code CBVR on the Meta store for a discountAll links, including Discord: https://linktr.ee/crossbuttonvr-Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest introduction02:08 Announcing Drifters: The new space extraction shooter04:20 Reflections on the development and post-mortem of Sweet Surrender07:14 What makes Drifters unique in VR09:31 Inspiration behind creating an extraction shooter in VR11:29 Differences between Sweet Surrender and Drifters14:05 The importance of game content updates and longevity15:59 Art style choices and technical limitations18:44 Support for multiple platforms and future plans20:50 Lessons from past development and community engagement24:29 Art style consistency and technical decisions31:14 Platform support and upcoming releases35:07 The VR market's current state and industry challenges48:29 The potential impact of Steam VR Frame on the industry56:05 The importance of native VR development and community feedback57:55 Closing thoughts and future outlook