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3lb Games Unveils Grokit Twilight Echoes Summer Content Update 

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Lansing, Michigan (June 17, 2024) - 3lb Games today released its fourth content update to its multiplayer mixed reality, hand-tracking party game – Grokit. This new summer update is called “Twilight Echoes” and is set to redefine the virtual social game experience by using the latest in XR technology. Drawing inspiration from classics like WarioWare™ and Mario Party™, Grokit immerses players into a world of whimsical challenges and rapid-fire fun with its short-burst microgames. Competition with other players (up to 4) drives the pace and keeps things moving.  

3lb Games will showing Grokit: Twilight Echoes at the AWE Conference in Long Beach (June 18-20) Booth #801(right next to XR Hall of Fame), as well as Grokit’s newest unreleased feature – Meta Quest’s colocation.

Built exclusively for XR, Grokit leverages the latest features of the Meta Quest 3, delivering unparalleled player presence through hand-tracking, room understanding, and spatialized audio. With deterministic physics ensuring a seamless gaming experience, every player is guaranteed to see, feel, and hear the same dynamic gameplay.

Quest Store Page: https://www.meta.com/experiences/3388893331234972/ 

Watch the Trailer here 

Grokit’s Twilight Echoes include:

  • New Micro Games

    • Void Feeder - Incorporating 3lb Games’ popular Vault of Stars game, Grokit now includes a Vault of Stars-themed version of the Feeder game, with shadow motes and void portals.

    • Golem Smash - Get into a golem body and use the powerful stony fists to reach out and squish the invading shadow motes.

  • Enhanced Features: 

    • In-Game Voice automatically lets players join voice channels when they join a room. 

    • Microbot Companion gets a voice and brings helpful tips to players

    • Left-Handed option for improved accessibility

    • Player Game List Filter to search GroKit’s growing games list more easily

  • New Vault of Stars based Environment and Music 

  • Expanded Customization: Personalize your gaming experience with new cosmetics, including Vault of Stars-themed accessories and all-new expressive emojis.

As Grokit continues to push the boundaries of XR gaming, the Twilight Echoes Summer Update marks a significant leap forward in innovation and entertainment. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of XR, Grokit lets every player experience virtual gaming like never before alone or with friends. 

Grokit is currently available for Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 2. For more information about 3lb Games, Grokit and the Twilight Echoes Summer Update, visit https://3lbgames.com/

Developer and Publisher: 3lb Games Inc.

Genre: Social, Action, Arcade

Website: http://www.3lbgames.com/grokit

Product Page: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/3388893331234972

Price: $14.99

Age Rating: E for Everyone

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Media Contact:

Lauren Moulder

Lauren.Moulder@3lbgames.com

About 3lb Games - Need boilerplate

3lb Games, a Michigan-based studio co-founded by Robin Moulder, specializes in XR video game and immersive experience development. Known for games such as Grokit, Space Dragon, and Vault of Stars, the company has been a key player in the XR ecosystem since 2016. They've launched titles on platforms like Meta Quest, SteamVR, Oculus Rift, and Pico, and have collaborated with various companies in different sectors. Notable partnerships include developing XR Workout, bringing Slime Rancher into VR, and creating VR applications for businesses like Henkel and Tucson Medical Center. In 2022, they launched 3lbXR, aimed at accelerating the XR ecosystem, and introduced GroKit Core in 2024, a spatial computing & AI platform.