Harmonix announced a brand new VR rhythm game on Twitter today called Audica. Based on the footage it looks like it’s a mixture of first-person shooter mechanics with the same style of rhythm-based music gameplay the developer has become known for. Other than the announcement tweet and debut trailer we know basically nothing about Audica at this time. You can see the announcement trailer here: Here’s what the Steam page has to say: Audica is a VR Rhythm Shooter from Harmonix, the makers of Rock Band™ and Dance Central™. Armed with a pair of rhythm blasters, you shoot and smash targets to the beat of a soundtrack featuring songs from some of the world’s most popular electronic artists. The better your timing, accuracy and form, the better your score. The better your score, the higher your place on the Audica Leaderboards. Audica is incredibly intuitive and immersive from the first time you play – use your blue and orange blasters to shoot … [Read more...] about Audica is Harmonix’s new VR music shooter
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Harmonix’s answer to ‘Beat Saber’ is a VR rhythm shooter
Beat Saber has become something of a hit in the rhythm game scene thanks to its clever VR mechanics, and the veterans at Harmonix clearly want to offer their own response. They've unveiled Audica, a VR-only title where you blast the notes instead of slicing or tapping them. You're testing both your aim and your knack for keeping time, really. The soundtrack includes tunes from "some of the world's most popular electronic artists" (no Rock Band-style jams here), and you'll naturally compete against others on global leaderboards. … [Read more...] about Harmonix’s answer to ‘Beat Saber’ is a VR rhythm shooter
Harmonix’s new game Audica looks like Beat Saber with guns
Harmonix has announced a new virtual reality “rhythm shooter” game called Audica, which is launching as an Early Access game for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive on March 7th. Based on the first trailer, it’s a musical shooting gallery reminiscent of AudioShield or Beat Saber, another VR title that turns highly physical combat into a rhythm mechanic. Audica is the latest of several Harmonix VR music games, including its 2017 game Rock Band VR. Its initial version will come with 10 songs and one weapon set. By late 2019, it’s supposed to have 25 or more songs that you can play with several different weapons and environments. According to Game Informer, which previewed the game, Audica focuses on electronic music. Its launch songs include “I Want U” by Alison Wonderland, Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love (Afrojack Remix),” and “Splinter” by Savant. Audica is primarily licensed music, with some custom tracks by Harmonix “friends … [Read more...] about Harmonix’s new game Audica looks like Beat Saber with guns
Monoprice’s two desktop headphone amps are spectacular
I've covered a number of high-end headphones this year, but it's been a while since I've reviewed a desktop headphone amplifier designed to bring out the best in those headphones. So when Monoprice's $770 Monolith Liquid Platinum amp showed up on my doorstep, I had high hopes it would shine. The amp was accompanied by its pint-size little brother, the $100 Monolith Liquid Spark. Before we go any further I have to talk about the amps' designer, Alex Cavalli. I've long admired the high-end headphone amps he designed for his company, Cavalli Audio. Sadly, that company closed shop, but the good news is Cavalli is now designing much more affordable headphone amps for Monoprice. Meet the Monolith Liquid PlatinumThe amp's front panel is straightforward, from left to right there's a power button, 6.3mm headphone jack, a second four-pin stereo XLR balanced headphone jack, volume control knob and a tiny button that switches between the balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs. … [Read more...] about Monoprice’s two desktop headphone amps are spectacular
Monoprice’s two spectacular desktop headphone amps
I've covered a number of high-end headphones this year, but it's been a while since I've reviewed a desktop headphone amplifier designed to bring out the best in those headphones. So when Monoprice's $770 Monolith Liquid Platinum amp showed up on my doorstep, I had high hopes it would shine. The amp was accompanied by its pint-size little brother, the $100 Monolith Liquid Spark. Before we go any further I have to talk about the amps' designer, Alex Cavalli. I've long admired his high-end headphone amps he designed for his company, Cavalli Audio. Sadly, that company closed shop, but the good news is Mr. Cavalli is now designing much more affordable headphone amps for Monoprice. Meet the Monolith Liquid PlatinumThe amp's front panel is straightforward, from left to right there's a power button, 6.3mm headphone jack, a second four pin stereo XLR balanced headphone jack, volume control knob and a tiny button that switches between the balanced XLR and single-ended RCA … [Read more...] about Monoprice’s two spectacular desktop headphone amps