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VR and Beyond!Strap in, gamers! The Daggerless Gaming Dispatch is here to hurl you into the hottest gaming news from July 21–28, 2025, with no fluff and all the fire. This week was an absolute banger with epic releases, mind-blowing VR drops, and industry drama that’s got X on fire. Let’s dive into the madness!New Games That’ll Melt Your BrainThis week unleashed a flood of killer titles across platforms, including VR gems that’ll glue you to your headset. Here’s what’s got players losing their minds:
- Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch 2, July 24): Nintendo’s party extravaganza packs over 110 minigames! From motion-control minigolf madness to merry-go-round chaos, it’s multiplayer gold. X is buzzing with love for the variety, though some are side-eyeing the iffy motion controls. You grabbing those Joy-Cons?
- WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, July 24): This soulslike set in the dark Ming Dynasty is serving Elden Ring vibes with a supernatural edge. Slash through grotesque monsters in a lore-drenched world. X users are hyping it as “Sekiro’s glow-up” — you ready to die a lot?
- Luto (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, July 24): A psychological horror trip that traps you in a house with no way out. Eerie puzzles and chilling vibes are gripping horror fans on X. Perfect for late-night scares.
- BRUTAL JOHN (PC, July 22): A boomer shooter dripping with ‘90s FPS nostalgia and a crypto-dystopian twist. You and your dog (!!) blast through a rogue-tech world. X is eating up the retro chaos — it’s Doom with a furry sidekick!
- Wildgate (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, July 24): This PVP shooter blends ship-to-ship battles with boots-on-the-ground insanity. Hunt artifacts, dodge traps, and hope your squad’s got your back. X loves the high-stakes action, but newbies warn it’s a brutal learning curve.
VR Titles Lighting Up JulyVR fans, July’s serving some serious heat! Here’s the lowdown on the latest virtual reality bangers, pulled from the freshest sources:
- Total Chaos (PC VR, July 24): A gritty, post-apocalyptic nightmare hits PC VR, mixing intense combat with a haunting vibe. It’s been cooking for years, and X posts are hyped for its raw immersion. Ready to dive in?
- Space Drop (PSVR2, late July): A PSVR2 exclusive that’s got players buzzing with its sleek sci-fi action. Early testers on X are raving about the fluid controls and jaw-dropping visuals. Sony VR fans, this one’s for you.
- Jungle Man (Quest 3, July): From Fun Train Inc. (Tarzan VR crew), this mixed reality puzzle platformer takes you swinging through lush jungles. X users are vibing with its creative puzzles and vibrant visuals, but it’s Quest 3 only.
- Requisition VR (Quest, Pico, July): A zombie survival shooter all about scavenging and chaos. Dropping alongside other July titles, it’s got X buzzing for its co-op carnage and relentless undead hordes.
Check out UploadVR’s July roundup for the full list of VR drops across Quest, SteamVR, PSVR2, and Pico.VR News: The Future’s Insanely ImmersiveThe VR scene is popping off with some spicy updates this week:
- Meta’s Next-Level Prototypes: Meta Reality Labs dropped a teaser video showing off prototype headsets with ultra-wide field-of-view for VR and mixed reality. X users are geeking out over the immersion potential, though we’re still waiting on a release date.
- Bigscreen Beyond 2e: VRChat Edition: VRChat teamed up with BigscreenVR for the “lightest VR headset ever,” built for max VRChat immersion. X is hyped, but some are roasting Bigscreen’s vague marketing. Drama aside, it’s a win for social VR fans.
- Full-Body Tracking Goes Mobile: Shiftall Global’s beta VR Manager for iOS/Android lets Quest and Pico users rock full-body tracking with HaritoraX 2 — no PC needed. X is buzzing about becoming a fully tracked avatar on the go.
Industry Drama: Layoffs, Lawsuits, and a Labor WinThe gaming world’s serving some serious tea this week:
- Funko’s Funky Fall: The collectible giant’s in deep with a $28 million Q1 loss and $200 million in debt. They slashed 20% of their workforce and ditched CEO Cynthia Williams (ex-Wizards of the Coast). Tariffs are hitting hard, and X fans are feeling the pain.
- Subnautica 2’s Legal Firestorm: Krafton fired three Unknown Worlds founders (CEO Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire) over a $250 million bonus dispute tied to Subnautica 2’s delayed 2026 release. The founders are suing for wrongful termination; Krafton’s blaming mismanagement. X is a warzone of hot takes — who’s got your vote?
- Zenimax Workers Score Big: Zenimax Workers United landed a game-changer with Microsoft: a 13.5% raise, better QA pay, and protections against random firings and rampant AI use. After nearly a year of industry strikes, this is a massive W. X is cheering — could this spark more union wins?
- Steam’s AI Takeover: A Totally Human Media report dropped a bomb: 7% of Steam’s library now uses generative AI, with 8,000 titles in 2025 alone leaning on it for art, voices, or music. That’s an 800% spike from last year! X is split — some call it a creative hack, others a soulless cash grab. Where you at on this?
What’s Coming Up?July’s going out with a bang! Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (July 31) revives the side-scrolling classic with brutal action, while Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game (July 29) serves cozy Hobbit farming vibes that X is already swooning over. August is stacked with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Mafia: The Old Country ready to dominate. VR fans, mark your calendars for World War Z VR (late September) for zombie-slaying chaos and Ghost Town (August 24) for spooky puzzle vibes on Quest.That’s your Daggerless Gaming Dispatch for July 21–28, 2025! We’re keeping it raw, real, and ready for you to jump in. What’s got you hyped — VR, shooters, or something else? Slam it in the comments or slide into our X DMs. Stay sharp and game on
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