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Creature @creaturedotpage.bsky.social · 2d

What a fantastic week for our Creature Partners. Here's the latest:

@tovanbo.bsky.social
- Laser Dance EA Release Date: November 6th
- Cubism is a Samsung Galaxy XR launch title

@puddlestudio.bsky.social
- THRASHER Steam Release Date: November 7th
- THRASHER is a Samsung Galaxy XR launch title

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to be on Google's new XR platform ✨

THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 2d

We're please to announced THRASHER is a launch title for AndroidXR and is OUT NOW!

Get it on Google Play here ➡️ bit.ly/4ovYrs9

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 5d

✨ITS ALMOST HERE ✨

THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 5d

We're pleased to announce that THRASHER is releasing on Steam, SteamVR, and Steam Deck on November 7!!

Wishlist the game here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 12d

Check out our Steam Next Fest demo on Steam Deck, Steam VR, or in 2D with mouse or gamepad 😍

THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 12d

Check our demo for Steam Next Fest through October 20, and look for the game to release SOON 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Sep 18

This is the best version yet of THRASHER, and was a very interesting and challenging process finding its identity as a flatscreen game that feels true to the original but has its own unique magic. Give it a try ✨

THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Sep 18

Go get our demo, now live on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/...

Includes a "remastered" version of the award-winning VR game with enhanced graphics, new game modes, and more responsive controls. Also check out a first look at the new 2D version with a gamepad, mouse or Steam Deck!

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Sep 18

THRASHER's first public demo on Steam is live as part of the VR Forever Festival! This include both a remaster for PCVR and first look at our 2D version with mouse + gamepad controls + Steam Deck support. Check out the festival here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/VRForev...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Sep 8

We've been working on this new version of THRASHER for quite awhile - it looks and plays better than ever! Excited for everyone try this on SteamVR as well the overhaul done for the 2D version (with gamepad AND mouse controls!)

THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Sep 8

THRASHER is very excited to participate in VR Forever, with our first Steam demo of the new and improved PCVR version (as well as a preview of the 2D + Steam Deck versions!) ✨

VR Forever 🔜 September 18th to 23rd @vr-forever.com · Sep 8

🔥 Introducing VR Forever 🔥

Coming to Steam from September 18th to 23rd

VR dedicated Steam Event
- Over 130 participating games
- Deep discounts
- New demos
- Announcements
- Surprise launches

Plus the first-ever VR Forever Awards 🏆
- 30 games
- 6 categories
- 8 industry judges

More info 🧵👇

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · May 20

I’m proud to announce that the talk I gave in Shanghai with @dnorco.bsky.social at Let’s Vision ‘25 was just released! This is the most comprehensive look yet at the design, prototyping process, and journey to Apple Vision Pro for our game THRASHER.

youtu.be/4HEattmY94Y

[Mike Mandel & Doug North Cook] THRASHER: Getting to Game of the Year and What Comes Next

YouTube video by XRealityZone

youtu.be

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · May 19

WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 3)

Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · May 19

WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 2)

Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · May 19

WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 1)

Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · May 19

Tune in to the Creature Feature today at 9am PST / 12pm EST for some amazing VR announcements from our label friends and maybe even a surprise from us 👀
@creaturedotpage.bsky.social @ign.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEnj...

Creature Feature 2025 Livestream

YouTube video by IGN

www.youtube.com

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Creature @creaturedotpage.bsky.social · May 12

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS:
The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. ✨

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · May 12

I made a custom Unity app to create “projected AR” around live musical performers for the MIT Gamalan Galaktika performance yesterday! Would love to take this fully
volumetric some day with AR glasses 😍 @unity.com

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Mar 18

Here's some footage of our newly announced 2D version of THRASHER, coming to Steam (and Steam Deck) later this year alongside PCVR! Swoop around the space eel with a thumbstick or your mouse and enjoy enhanced visuals on PC 😍
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Mar 18

We're excited to announce that THRASHER's Steam release later this year includes a NEW 2D version ✨Coming to Steam Deck and other 2D screens alongside the award-winning VR version later this year!
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Mar 14

THRASHER is 30% off as part of the Meta Quest Spring Savings Sale!! At its lowest price yet, there's never been a better reason to swoop a space eel through mesmerizing alien worlds😍
Get it here:
vr.meta.me/s/2982G2v3Sh...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Mar 9

Come on by for a peek at what’s next for THRASHER

THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Mar 9

We're super excited for THRASHER to be showcased at Day of the Devs in just about a week!!
We're showing a NEW version of the game we've been working on for a while 👀
Come by on the 16th, it's free 😍 @dayofthedevs.org

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Ed Lago @edlago.dev · Mar 7

THRASHER is one of the selected titles for this year's Day of the Devs. @manrad.bsky.social and @dnorco.bsky.social will be there. Go say Hi to them and check this amazing game.

Day of the Devs @dayofthedevs.org · Mar 6

It's almost here!

Join us at The Midway on March 16th for DAY OF THE DEVS: SAN FRANCISCO EDITION ✨

We've got TONS of amazing indie titles to show off, it's open to everyone, and it's FREE to attend 🔥

What kind of amazing indie games, you ask? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKC5...

Day of the Devs 2025 - San Francisco Edition!

YouTube video by Day of the Devs

www.youtube.com

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thanks to the Let’s Vision ‘25 team for hosting @dnorco.bsky.social and I in Shanghai to share the journey to Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year. There was as SO much passion for the platform in the community there 😍

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Jan 9

Everyone with a 3d printer needs a pickle sickle 😛
makerworld.com/en/models/19...

I also enjoy using HueForge to make gifts for family/friends:
shop.thehueforge.com

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Jan 7

Thanks Kasson! I saw them last year in Boston and it was SUPER mesmerising

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Jan 6

Thanks to Alex Rigopoulos his direction on the project and Rick Cody for his masterful MIDI assist. You can find the full visualization (at better quality) here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0c9...

Modul 29_14 Animation, Nik Bärtsch's MOBILE

YouTube video by nikbaertsch

www.youtube.com

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · Jan 6

A few years back, I made a series of music visualizations in Unity of polyrhythmic music with Sam Perzanowski for a documentary about Nik Bärtsch and his band Ronin. That documentary is out now, find "Ingredients for Disaster" on Prime Video and Apple TV!

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · Dec 22

One of the earliest prototypes of THRASHER 👀

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