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The Gallery Episode 2 Heart of the Emberstone

 
Cloudhead Games Holiday BundleDec 24, 2019 - Community AnnouncementsHey all! If you follow our studio, you might know that we released a new game outside of the Gallery series early last month. Pistol Whip is a new kind of action-rhythm FPS, mixing the pulse-pounding pace of an FPS with the flow-state energy of a music game. Pistol Whip is a gameplay departure from our puzzle/adventure fare, but shares a lot of the same values we displayed with The Gallery series and Aperture Hand Lab -- game feel, cinematic styling, and an almost-puzzle-game-like experience turn Pistol Whip from an arcade rail shooter into something unique in VR, with unprecedented player agency as a rhythm game. As part of the Steam Winter Sale, we're introducing a limited time bundle: The Cloudhead Games Holiday Bundle, featuring both episodes of the Gallery and Pistol Whip. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/7388622/a755cfc9786da34a9f9da0ce004f8ba4642d3469.png Separately, both episodes of The Gallery are 60% off, but as part of the bundle, you can claim an additional 10% off of Pistol Whip if you're interested in our latest outing. If you already own The Gallery, you can use the complete the bundle feature to collect a well-earned discount on Pistol Whip as a thank you for your support. If you end up grabbing Pistol Whip, or continuing your adventure with The Gallery, please leave a review for us -- they're always helpful spreading the word. The Cloudhead Games Holiday Bundle will be available for the duration of the Winter Sale. Thanks as always for your support and have a great holiday season. Love, Cloudhead GamesSummer Sale and Valve Index SupportJun 26, 2019 - Community AnnouncementsHi. It's the Summer Sale. Starseed is 60% off. Emberstone is 60% off. Together they're 64% off. I don't know how that math works, but I know you can get both games for under $20. Want more games? Try the Pioneer Bundle for 63% off and get 5 of the best games in VR for a ridiculous low price. Note: If you don't buy the game in the next 15 minutes I'm legally allowed to leave. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30663632/32997fd619f78db58f72616158d1af99f8ecf8b8.png Now that that's out of the way... For the upcoming launch of Valve Index, we've released a set of new controller bindings to add support for the capacitive touch features of Index. What this means for The Gallery is that you can naturally grab objects and interact with the world just by—and I know this is going to sound complicated, but hear me out—reaching out and grabbing. With your real hand. No buttons needed. To enable these controls, open SteamVR and go to Settings > Controller Binding (or Devices > Configure Controller on desktop) and find The Gallery in your list of applications. For more info, check out this thread. If you've played Emberstone before on Vive or Oculus, it's like a whole new experience on Index. You basically have a Jedi force power controlled entirely by grip detection—naturally opening and closing your hand to activate. If you're new to the series, you can try a level for free with our Coliseum demo, or start the adventure with Call of the Starseed (60% off, remember). https://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/The_Gallery__Episode_1_Call_of_the_Starseed/ Finally, we've launched a new collaboration with Valve called Aperture Hand Lab, a short experience that utilizes the high-fidelity finger tracking and pressure sensitivity of Index Controllers. You can try it for free starting yesterday! https://store.steampowered.com/app/868020/Aperture_Hand_Lab/ Happy Summer!Our latest coupon is live! Check your inventory for 50% off Superhot VR!Jun 7, 2019 - Community AnnouncementsEarlier this year, we launched a new initiative to introduce Coupon Swaps for our "Cloudhead Faves." Each month, Gallery owners have received an exclusive discount for some of the best and most compelling games in VR. This month, as lead up to E3, the Superhot team has partnered with us to offer 50% off Superhot VR, one of the most defining games of VR's first generation. To access your exclusive coupon, simply click the green envelope at the top of your Steam app to visit your inventory. You can then use the coupon to get 50% off Superhot VR. The coupon will expire 48 hours after you get the notification. If you want to know more about Superhot VR, check out the Steam page below. https://store.steampowered.com/app/617830/SUPERHOT_VR/?curator_clanid=32938820 And here's what we had to say about it: "You basically get to feel like John Wick without your dog having to die. Which is nice because it means I can feel like a bad ass and also hug my dog." We hope you've been enjoying the coupon series, and we hope to continue offering exclusive discounts to help you experience more VR in future. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30663632/55dafff9828eec0d4749342a4e3a1d4b44efbbfc.jpg -- March: April: Space Pirate Trainer May: Electronauts June: SuperhotCheck your inventory! Gallery owners now get 15% off "A Fisherman's Tale"Feb 28, 2019 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, adventurers! Starting today, owners of The Gallery should see a special coupon in their Steam inventory for "A Fisherman's Tale" -- one of our favourite VR games so far this year! To access your exclusive coupon, simply click the green envelope at the top of your Steam app to visit your inventory. You can then use the coupon to get 15% off A Fisherman's Tale. The coupon will expire 48 hours after you get the notification. If you want to know more about A Fisherman's Tale, check out the Steam page below. https://store.steampowered.com/app/559330/A_Fishermans_Tale/ And here's what we had to say about it: "A fantastic little adventure that turns your brain inside out. Delightful characters, set pieces, & narration--this is a uniquely told & imaginative story showcasing the power of scale in VR." Finally, in case you didn't know, you can also check out this review and others on our "Cloudhead Faves" curator page where you can find more games plus follow us to get notifications for any new games we release. We hope to be able to offer coupons like this for more games we love in the future. For now, we hope you enjoy this beautiful adventure from Innerspace VR! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/30663632/a744fb1f8a47f3c3422d0ad5380650425e1f37fa.jpgHappy New Year! Official Soundtrack release and Winter Sale on now!Jan 2, 2019 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to a new year of adventure! To start it off right, we're releasing the Original Soundtrack for Heart of the Emberstone (done by award-winning Skyrim composer Jeremy Soule) at long last to all owners as FREE DLC. Whether you own the adventure already or if you pick it up now for 50% off during the Steam Winter Sale (until January 4), just visit our store page and find the "DLC" section to download it. To launch the soundtrack, go the music tab in your library. If you installed the DLC and don't see the soundtrack, go to Settings > Music > Scan Now and it should appear. https://store.steampowered.com/app/891440/Heart_of_the_Emberstone_Original_Soundtrack/ If you're new to the adventure, or are still answering the Call of the Starseed, Episode 1 is also 50% off during the sale and also includes a free OST. And of course, pick up both episodes for an additional 10% off for a grand 55% discount. We've got more surprises and new reveals in store soon, so as always you can keep up with the latest releases with our swanky Steam Developer Page or on social media @CloudheadGames...Game of the Year Celebration - 50% off!Oct 19, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsWe're incredibly honoured to say that Heart of the Emberstone took home "Game of the Year" at the 2018 VR Awards! While Emberstone released at the end of last year, we missed the window for the 2017 show and were excited to be in contention for this year's contest. Heart of the Emberstone and The Gallery as a whole has been a labour of love for us from the very beginning of this new era of VR. Among the many action and rhythm games across the platform, we know that story-driven adventure games like The Gallery are a tough sell. We appreciate all of you who have taken the plunge and joined us on this journey to something different, and we hope you can continue to join us for what we've been quietly cooking for the future of VR... In the meantime (you know I gotta do it), if you haven't yet joined the adventure, both Heart of the Emberstone and Call of the Starseed are 50% this weekend. We'll see you on the other side of the Starseed soon. https://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/The_Gallery__Episode_1_Call_of_the_Starseed/Steam Coupon Round 2 is Live!Jul 20, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsFor all owners of Call of the Starseed on Steam, you should now see an inventory notification for new a coupon giving you 40% off of Heart of the Emberstone! Take your adventure through The Gallery to the next level on the world of Ember in Episode 2. Wield an incredible new power and meet new characters across multiple hours of gameplay, story, and wonder. Find Elsie, uncover the history of Ember, and reveal the true intentions of the dark figure in the Starseed. https://store.steampowered.com/app/526140/The_Gallery__Episode_2_Heart_of_the_Emberstone/Steam Coupon + Humble VR SaleFeb 8, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsWander your little mouse cursor to the top of your Steam inbox this morning and may see a special coupon has been added to your inventory. If you own Call of the Starseed on Steam, you should now have a 25% discount on Heart of the Emberstone. If the game has been sitting in your wishlist as you recover from your winter splurge, now’s a great time to continue the adventure. If you already own Heart of the Emberstone (thank you Steam Coupon + Humble VR SaleFeb 8, 2018 - Community AnnouncementsWander your little mouse cursor to the top of your Steam inbox this morning and may see a special coupon has been added to your inventory. If you own Call of the Starseed on Steam, you should now have a 25% discount on Heart of the Emberstone. If the game has been sitting in your wishlist as you recover from your winter splurge, now’s a great time to continue the adventure. If you already own Heart of the Emberstone (thank you Achievements, Trading Cards, and Chinese localization now live in v1.1.0!Dec 18, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsOur latest update to Heart of the Emberstone introduces achievements, trading cards, and our first localized language. These new achievements will bring you back into the world and invite you to explore Ember in unique ways. There’s even a few secret achievements in there we think achievement hunters will really enjoy. We spent a lot of time trying to find a compelling way to translate a VR game without losing the original narrative built into the world. We ended up with a panelized localization system that overlays in-game texts to maintain their style. It’s pretty nifty and we feel it prevents the intent from getting lost in translation. Lastly, this first major update includes trading cards and badges and wallpapers and emoticons. All the snazzy stuff you need to pretty up your Steam profile with Heart of the Emberstone swag. Full patch notes below. v1.1.0 Changelog --------------- -Added Chinese Localization -Added 27 achievements -Steam Trading Cards will now drop during gameplay -Fixed issue causing missing VO on Oculus -Fixed syncing issues with some subtitles -Reduced application filesize -Reduced application and scene load timesAchievements, Trading Cards, and Chinese localization now live in v1.1.0!Dec 18, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsOur latest update to Heart of the Emberstone introduces achievements, trading cards, and our first localized language. These new achievements will bring you back into the world and invite you to explore Ember in unique ways. There’s even a few secret achievements in there we think achievement hunters will really enjoy. We spent a lot of time trying to find a compelling way to translate a VR game without losing the original narrative built into the world. We ended up with a panelized localization system that overlays in-game texts to maintain their style. It’s pretty nifty and we feel it prevents the intent from getting lost in translation. Lastly, this first major update includes trading cards and badges and wallpapers and emoticons. All the snazzy stuff you need to pretty up your Steam profile with Heart of the Emberstone swag. Full patch notes below. v1.1.0 Changelog --------------- -Added Chinese Localization -Added 27 achievements -Steam Trading Cards will now drop during gameplay -Fixed issue causing missing VO on Oculus -Fixed syncing issues with some subtitles -Reduced application filesize -Reduced application and scene load timesTry for free with Heart of the Emberstone: Coliseum!Dec 18, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsIntroducing Heart of the Emberstone: Coliseum! Taken straight from the heart of adventure, Coliseum is a special sandbox version of a level found in The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone, made available free for virtual reality. We wanted to give players a way to delve into the mystery, master the Gauntlet, and get a taste of the world of fantasy and adventure found within The Gallery. This sandbox version is a telekinetic playground built for you to easily try and share a piece of the experience. If you’re new to the series, Coliseum is a way to try a slice of the game risk-free. If you’re a returning player, Coliseum offers you a quick way to wield the Gauntlet or pass a demo to a friend when you’re showing off your headset. Really, we wanted to break up the monotony of the usual arcade fare in VR with a taste of a bigger adventure. Coliseum is a showcase for enthusiasts like you to experience tailor-made VR gameplay and story for free. If you like it, let us know what you think in a review, share it with a friend, and continue the adventure in the full experience. http://store.steampowered.com/app/767690/Heart_of_the_Emberstone_Coliseum/Try for free with Heart of the Emberstone: Coliseum!Dec 18, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsIntroducing Heart of the Emberstone: Coliseum! Taken straight from the heart of adventure, Coliseum is a special sandbox version of a level found in The Gallery - Episode 2: Heart of the Emberstone, made available free for virtual reality. We wanted to give players a way to delve into the mystery, master the Gauntlet, and get a taste of the world of fantasy and adventure found within The Gallery. This sandbox version is a telekinetic playground built for you to easily try and share a piece of the experience. If you’re new to the series, Coliseum is a way to try a slice of the game risk-free. If you’re a returning player, Coliseum offers you a quick way to wield the Gauntlet or pass a demo to a friend when you’re showing off your headset. Really, we wanted to break up the monotony of the usual arcade fare in VR with a taste of a bigger adventure. Coliseum is a showcase for enthusiasts like you to experience tailor-made VR gameplay and story for free. If you like it, let us know what you think in a review, share it with a friend, and continue the adventure in the full experience. http://store.steampowered.com/app/767690/Heart_of_the_Emberstone_Coliseum/Hotfix v1.0.3 is live!Nov 24, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHey all, We're currently working toward a big update and some other surprises next month. v1.0.3 went live last night in preperation for those changes. For all four of you that didn't see that the Steam Autumn Sale started, you can currently get Heart of the Emberstone for 20% off. You can also gift yourself or a friend Call of the Starseed for 75% off, or the price of two donuts and a double double at Tim Hortons. http://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/The_Gallery__Episode_1_Call_of_the_Starseed/ If you've already played, spread the good word and leave us a review to let us know what you think of the adventure! Bad words are fine too but they just show up as these ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ heart emoji, so there's not much point. v1.0.3 Changelog --------------- -Deleting game save will now actually delete everything -Player can no longer obtain key power early -Fixed bug preventing key power acquisition when handedness switched -Fixed bug causing accidental blinks after comfort turns in OVR -Player can now comfort turn during transports -Key object should now socket properly in the Temple -Fix for end-game listener -Began structual work for upcoming achievement updateHotfix v1.0.3 is live!Nov 24, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHey all, We're currently working toward a big update and some other surprises next month. v1.0.3 went live last night in preperation for those changes. For all four of you that didn't see that the Steam Autumn Sale started, you can currently get Heart of the Emberstone for 20% off. You can also gift yourself or a friend Call of the Starseed for 75% off, or the price of two donuts and a double double at Tim Hortons. http://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/The_Gallery__Episode_1_Call_of_the_Starseed/ If you've already played, spread the good word and leave us a review to let us know what you think of the adventure! Bad words are fine too but they just show up as these ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ heart emoji, so there's not much point. v1.0.3 Changelog --------------- -Deleting game save will now actually delete everything -Player can no longer obtain key power early -Fixed bug preventing key power acquisition when handedness switched -Fixed bug causing accidental blinks after comfort turns in OVR -Player can now comfort turn during transports -Key object should now socket properly in the Temple -Fix for end-game listener -Began structual work for upcoming achievement updateSteam Autumn Sale: Get The Gallery bundle 48% off.Nov 22, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsIf you or someone you love is suffering from "I've Heard Great Things, But I Haven't Played The Gallery Yet" syndrome, the Steam Autumn Sale may be right for you. Act now to get Call of the Starseed and Heart of the Emberstone together for 48% off, at the low-low price of $26.08. Crafted by our team of expert engineers, playing Call of the Starseed and Heart of the Emberstone is a sure remedy to your ailment. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/7388622/2b9070ab5fd1907bc8c4ea1679ec991c3ecded0e.png As an added bonus, you can get the original "Call of the Starseed" built-for-VR adventure game for a whopping 75% off for a limited time. Call of the Starseed is the perfect experience for those rainy days with its patented story-driven mystery and VR fantasy spectacle. Or gift it to a friend who needs that perfect excuse to be late for Thanksgiving dinner. http://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/?snr=1_5_9__205 This offer is only available for a limited time.Steam Autumn Sale: Get The Gallery bundle 48% off.Nov 22, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsIf you or someone you love is suffering from "I've Heard Great Things, But I Haven't Played The Gallery Yet" syndrome, the Steam Autumn Sale may be right for you. Act now to get Call of the Starseed and Heart of the Emberstone together for 48% off, at the low-low price of $26.08. Crafted by our team of expert engineers, playing Call of the Starseed and Heart of the Emberstone is a sure remedy to your ailment. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/7388622/2b9070ab5fd1907bc8c4ea1679ec991c3ecded0e.png As an added bonus, you can get the original "Call of the Starseed" built-for-VR adventure game for a whopping 75% off for a limited time. Call of the Starseed is the perfect experience for those rainy days with its patented story-driven mystery and VR fantasy spectacle. Or gift it to a friend who needs that perfect excuse to be late for Thanksgiving dinner. http://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/?snr=1_5_9__205 This offer is only available for a limited time.Welcome Windows MR! The world of Ember awaits.Nov 15, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsYou may have noticed a fun new icon on our Heart of the Emberstone page: Windows MR support! We're excited to announce that you can now play The Gallery with your Windows MR device using the Windows Mixed Reality SteamVR Preview. For more details on how to play SteamVR games using your Windows MR headset, download the Windows Mixed Reality SteamVR Preview, and read this post by SteamVR. If this is your first experience with The Gallery, check out our first episode, Call of the Starseed, to get started. http://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/The_Gallery__Episode_1_Call_of_the_Starseed/ Welcome to the SteamVR family--we hope you enjoy the adventure!Welcome Windows MR! The world of Ember awaits.Nov 15, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsYou may have noticed a fun new icon on our Heart of the Emberstone page: Windows MR support! We're excited to announce that you can now play The Gallery with your Windows MR device using the Windows Mixed Reality SteamVR Preview. For more details on how to play SteamVR games using your Windows MR headset, download the Windows Mixed Reality SteamVR Preview, and read this post by SteamVR. If this is your first experience with The Gallery, check out our first episode, Call of the Starseed, to get started. http://store.steampowered.com/app/270130/The_Gallery__Episode_1_Call_of_the_Starseed/ Welcome to the SteamVR family--we hope you enjoy the adventure!Hotfix v1.0.2 is live!Oct 20, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsIn case it wasn't obvious from the title, we’ll be continuing to support Heart of the Emberstone with updates over the weeks. Bugs, performance, some content, all sorts of flavours. As our first step, I'd like to introduce you to v1.0.2. It's basically the Heart of the Emberstone you've come to know and love over the last 48 hours, but with some more bug fixes! Cool, right? If you've found a bug, don't forget to let us know on our handy bug forum. But in seriousness, thank you all so much for your support since launch--it's been incredible so far. Please keep sharing your experiences in your reviews. Post your favourite moments in the forums. Let your mom know on Snapchat, or Google+, or whatever, it’s all good. Let us know what we should keep doing, and let us know what you want to see from us in the future. You know where to find us. v1.0.2 Changelog --------------- -Player can no longer pull the cog lever once already in motion -Added haptic feedback during key moment with the Gauntlet -Disabled key Temple moment from activating early (thanks BOLL!) -Grab highlighter added to dead crystals -Created automated bug reporting tool (detailed in forums) -Added SDK/Platform versioning to output log -Resolved spamming of some broken refs

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