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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · 1d

Our job is to show people how we can make this work. Also YouTube comments should be mostly avoided.

AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · 1d

Stellar Cafe coverage on French news! youtu.be/TuEq9SUQ_zo?...

Chatty AI video game characters could soon go mainstream • FRANCE 24 English

YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · 22d

“Stellar Cafe, I kind of dismissed it as a gimmick…after trying out the game for a short demo session, I’m going to hold up my hands and admit I
was so wrong.”
www.escapistmagazine.com/news-stellar...

Hands on: I tried Stellar Cafe VR and had a major wake up call that maybe we’re closer to a Black Mirror reality than we think - The Escapist

Stellar Cafe blends VR and AI for natural, unscripted conversations with robots, offering a fun yet unsettling glimpse into gaming's future.

www.escapistmagazine.com

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 14

"It's a new era of VR gaming and a unique chapter in the history of the medium, as well, and I can't wait to be a part of it!"

www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtu...

You thought ChatGPT was crazy? Wait until you talk to these LLM-powered robots in VR

Stellar Cafe is coming to Meta Quest this year, but I got to experience the unique conversational game early.

www.androidcentral.com

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Aug 13

The response to the announce of Stellar Cafe has been wonderful! Thank you! stellarcafe.com

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 12

Wonderful RoadToVR piece on Stellar Cafe: "...one of those rare experiences that feels like the future."

www.roadtovr.com/stellar-cafe...

'Stellar Cafe' Hands-on – 'Job Simulator' Vibes & AI Powered NPCs That Don't Actually Suck

Stellar Cafe is an upcoming VR game that’s all about interacting with AI chatbots in some interesting ways. I went hands-on with the game’s first level to see whether developer AstroBeam could truly h...

www.roadtovr.com

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 12

Great post about Stellar Cafe on GamesBeat! gamesbeat.com/astrobeam-re...

AstroBeam reveals Stellar Cafe, the 1st VR game powered by real-time AI voice conversations

AstroBeam, a VR game studio, unveiled Stellar Cafe, which is a showcase for real-time voice conversations between the player and AI.

gamesbeat.com

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · Aug 12

What if you could talk to Job Simulator's bots naturally? That's the promise of Stellar Cafe from AstroBeam.

Read our impressions here: www.uploadvr.com/stellar-cafe...

Stellar Cafe Is Like Job Simulator But The Bots Expect You To Talk

What if you could talk to Job Simulator's bots naturally? That's the promise of Stellar Cafe from AstroBeam.

www.uploadvr.com

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 12

Announcing Stellar Cafe, the first VR game built entirely around your voice!
Wishlist on Meta Quest today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti38...
www.meta.com/experiences/...

Stellar Cafe - Announce Trailer

YouTube video by AstroBeam

www.youtube.com

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VR Games Showcase | 🚨 August 12, 9AM PT🚨 @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social · Aug 12

😲 Stellar Cafe uses your voice as the controller! 😲

🤖 Solve robot's problems in an intergalactic cafe
🗣️ Speak to NPCs - they'll talk back using LLMs
🖐️ Utilizing Owlchemy Labs' hand tracking tech
🥽 Coming to Quest in 2025

Watch the reveal at VRGS: buff.ly/iCpfR1V

Wishlist: buff.ly/gjRdqRp

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 12

Tune in, show starts soon!

VR Games Showcase | 🚨 August 12, 9AM PT🚨 @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 LESS THAN AN HOUR UNTIL VR GAMES SHOWCASE RETURNS 🚨

Where will you be watching? Tune in early around 8:45am PT for XR Indies & Friends.

Then strap in because we're starting the show at 9am PT with a HUGE surprise! Don't miss it: buff.ly/2xFoUAj

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 11

You should check out the VR Games Showcase tomorrow for...reasons :)

VR Games Showcase | 🚨 August 12, 9AM PT🚨 @vrgamesshowcase.bsky.social · Aug 7

🗓️ ICYMI! VR Games Showcase Airs August 12:

🤯 Surprise VR Game Announcements
🆕Glassbreakers, Forefront, Reach, Aces of Thunder
🤼Dimesional Double Shift, Among Us 3D Updates
🕹️Flat2VR, Soul Assembly, Fast Travel Reveals

Pre-show 8:40am PT. Subscribe: buff.ly/cvmXOX8

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Jul 16

Includes quotes from me

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · Jul 15

Are 'unreasonable investor expectations' the cause of poor video game market conditions?

Developers say investors, specifically investors with mismanaged expectations, are to blame for the major industry downturn since 2022.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Apr 1

I was recently on the Naavik Gaming Podcast chatting about VR/XR and smart NPCs with Ed Saxton (Schell Games), hosted by Sam Distaso (Unity)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eajl...

Finding the Fun in VR with AstroBeam and Schell Games

YouTube video by Naavik Gaming Podcast

www.youtube.com

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Feb 11

AstroBeam is at DICE! Let us know if you want to chat about the fun challenges of building conversational XR games powered by LLMs.

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Jan 8

CES panel complete! It was great to be joined with the other panelist, Burcu Hakguder, Emilee Helm, and Haval Othman and the moderator @deantak.bsky.social

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Jan 7

AstroBeam is at CES! Drop a line if you want to talk about the future of LLM powered NPCs!

AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Aug 22

The future of NPCs is coming! Introducing our multiplayer LLM powered NPCs. Multiple people can chat and interact with the same NPC in VR, in real-time!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ijT...

AstroBeam Multiplayer LLM Powered NPC Reveal

YouTube video by AstroBeam

www.youtube.com

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Mar 18

An important milestone, wearing your companies first branded stuff

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Mar 18

I’m at GDC! @astrobeam.com is hiring a bunch of roles so it me up. Including Unity Gameplay Engineer and System Engineers. Also always looking for talented contractors in many different areas!

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Jan 5

Our founder and CEO @devinreimer.bsky.social on why all VR developers need a hand tracking plan now. This is also why our first game is being built from the ground up for hand tracking. www.uploadvr.com/editorial-ha...

Why Every VR Developer Needs A Hand Tracking Plan

Job Simulator is one of the highest selling VR games of all time and its technical lead has a message for developers: You need to have a hand tracking plan now.

www.uploadvr.com

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Nov 20

First company photo - from small beginnings

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Nov 8

We are also super excited to announce that we have raised a $3M seed round from a wonderful set of investors: The Venture Reality Fund, Anorak Ventures, Boost VC, TIRTA Ventures, and Nate Mitchell

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Nov 8

AstroBeam is founded by @devinreimer.bsky.social , cofounder and former CEO/CTO of Owlchemy Labs. We are currently growing, so if you are interested in joining us to build out the future, check out our jobs page!

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AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · Nov 8

Introducing AstroBeam! A new VR studio focused on more comfortable, more accessible, and more human ways to hangout with friends! Building natural & interactive ways of socializing by using hand tracking and voice communication with both friends and NPCs!
www.astrobeam.com/blog/astrobe...

Announcing AstroBeam and $3M Seed — AstroBeam

Announcing AstroBeam! A new VR company founded by Devin Reimer, co-founder and former CEO/CTO of Owlchemy Labs, creators of Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator.

www.astrobeam.com

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