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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · 2d

Almost presentation time! Early Lessons in LLM powered NPCs at Austin Unity User Group.

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · 14d

Got to go to Juno Beach a pivotal location in Canadian and world history.

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · 19d

Had a great time giving @jasmine4pm.bsky.social a demo of Stellar Cafe! Love that she had so much fun!

AstroBeam @astrobeam.com · 19d

“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 · 19d

“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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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · 19d

Crowd big, painting small

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Owlchemy Labs @owlchemylabs.com · 23d

🎉Job Simulator has officially won 'All Time Classic' in the #VRForever awards hosted by @vr-forever.com.

You've all been a part of this wild, glorious, and sometimes chaotic world of jobs, and we couldn't have done it without you. Cheers to VR…forever!

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · 24d

Meta Connect time!

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · 25d

On my way to Meta Connect!

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Panel at AR/VR Policy conference complete!

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Owlchemy Labs @owlchemylabs.com · Sep 8

Big news! Job Simulator has been nominated for ‘All Time Classic’ in the #VRForever awards! 🤖🏆

The awards will be held by @vr-forever.com on September 18th
as part of the VR Forever Steam event, which runs from the 18th to the 23rd featuring over 130 games.
#VR #Gamedev #VRGaming

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Classic bone dust

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Sep 8

In Washington, D.C. doing a panel at the AR/VR Policy Conference on ‘Intelligent Virtual Characters: Revolutionizing Immersive Reality Experiences’

www.arvrpolicy.org/speakers-2025

Speakers — AR/VR Policy Conference

www.arvrpolicy.org

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · Sep 3

Speaking to UploadVR, Owlchemy's CEO believes hand tracking has “the broadest appeal in VR right now” compared to controllers:

Will More People Play Job Simulator With Hand Tracking Than Controllers?

Speaking to UploadVR, Owlchemy's CEO believes hand tracking has “the broadest appeal in VR right now” compared to controllers.

www.uploadvr.com

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · Aug 27

SpaceX notched some new wins with the tenth Starship test flight.

SpaceX notches major wins during tenth Starship test | TechCrunch

SpaceX notched some new wins with the tenth Starship test flight.

techcrunch.com

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Aug 23

Many people used the same argument to me and others for wanting to use a game engine back in the day. Real game developers wanted to build the whole thing, clearly I didn’t care about the craft. Times definitely change.

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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Aug 14

Fantastic Android Central preview! One of my favorite quotes: "This was more than just a ChatGPT moment for me. It was a surreal representation of a future I didn't genuinely think I'd ever live to see"

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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Patrick Curry @patrickmcurry.bsky.social · Aug 13

I'm really excited to voice input front-and-center in this new VR game! Check out the trailer!!!

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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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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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Aug 12

Check out our new game Stellar Cafe!! VR game built entirely around your voice! Wishlist on Meta Quest today!

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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Devin Reimer @devinreimer.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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