Thomas Van Bouwel
@tovanbo.bsky.social
XR Developer of Cubism and Laser Dance. Recovering architect. 🇧🇪 🇧🇷 - he/him
🔗 http://linktr.ee/tovanbo
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Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
www.youtube.com
Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!
Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Great post! I have very fond memories designing the demo level with the rest of the team during the game jam where we first prototyped Panoptic back in 2016. (we used TiltBrush to block it out!)
ICYM, the team is working on a sequel to Panoptic, which you should totally support on their Patreon!
ICYM, the team is working on a sequel to Panoptic, which you should totally support on their Patreon!
Here's for the curious minds! We just dropped the first post of a new series!
We'll go through each map, unveiling its secret lore!
First one; The Demo Level 👁️
Tell us what you think!
We'll go through each map, unveiling its secret lore!
First one; The Demo Level 👁️
Tell us what you think!
Panoptic Lore - The Demo Level | Team Panoptes
Get more from Team Panoptes on Patreon
www.patreon.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Great post! I have very fond memories designing the demo level with the rest of the team during the game jam where we first prototyped Panoptic back in 2016. (we used TiltBrush to block it out!)
ICYM, the team is working on a sequel to Panoptic, which you should totally support on their Patreon!
ICYM, the team is working on a sequel to Panoptic, which you should totally support on their Patreon!
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
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Its wild how the TikTok algorithm changes reveal to Western people how heavy Western censorship and propaganda really is. Access to continuous Israeli war crimes in Palestine, "law enforcement" abuses, global Western imperialism - all gone or deprioritized by the billionaire oligarchs. And this:
BREAKING: Now that TikTok is under US-based ownership, the social media app potentially collects more detailed information about its users, including precise location data.
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
My latest for @wired.com:
www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Its wild how the TikTok algorithm changes reveal to Western people how heavy Western censorship and propaganda really is. Access to continuous Israeli war crimes in Palestine, "law enforcement" abuses, global Western imperialism - all gone or deprioritized by the billionaire oligarchs. And this:
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Congratulations to @laserdancegame.bsky.social for taking home both our Mixed Reality Game of the Year and our Puzzle Game of the Year awards! A masterclass of mixed reality. Listen to our full awards episode 👇
Video: youtu.be/9wGPhgrzo1s?...
Audio: www.rufftalkvr.com/2025-ruff-ta...
Video: youtu.be/9wGPhgrzo1s?...
Audio: www.rufftalkvr.com/2025-ruff-ta...
January 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Congratulations to @laserdancegame.bsky.social for taking home both our Mixed Reality Game of the Year and our Puzzle Game of the Year awards! A masterclass of mixed reality. Listen to our full awards episode 👇
Video: youtu.be/9wGPhgrzo1s?...
Audio: www.rufftalkvr.com/2025-ruff-ta...
Video: youtu.be/9wGPhgrzo1s?...
Audio: www.rufftalkvr.com/2025-ruff-ta...
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I don't think so much truth has ever been spoken in 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
You don't even have to be in the UK to watch and like this.
It's the same EVERYWHERE. 😡
You don't even have to be in the UK to watch and like this.
It's the same EVERYWHERE. 😡
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I don't think so much truth has ever been spoken in 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
You don't even have to be in the UK to watch and like this.
It's the same EVERYWHERE. 😡
You don't even have to be in the UK to watch and like this.
It's the same EVERYWHERE. 😡
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if you play Balatro on Linux, I would love for you to test out this tool I made github.com/lynn/cav 🍌
GitHub - lynn/cav: A manager for Balatro mod tools
A manager for Balatro mod tools. Contribute to lynn/cav development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM
if you play Balatro on Linux, I would love for you to test out this tool I made github.com/lynn/cav 🍌
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I think I'm finally getting rid of Twitter ( I haven't been using it, just lurking for VR news)
I need to find some more VR/XR folks on here! Please reply if that's you ^_^
I need to find some more VR/XR folks on here! Please reply if that's you ^_^
January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I think I'm finally getting rid of Twitter ( I haven't been using it, just lurking for VR news)
I need to find some more VR/XR folks on here! Please reply if that's you ^_^
I need to find some more VR/XR folks on here! Please reply if that's you ^_^
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Today's my birthday! And I'm announcing my second game, Fully Automated, and launching the steam page with a trailer featured on Gametrailers!
If you like it and wanna help me, a watch, a repost (or a wishlist) would make my day!
youtu.be/dJqBPhZGzW0?...
If you like it and wanna help me, a watch, a repost (or a wishlist) would make my day!
youtu.be/dJqBPhZGzW0?...
Fully Automated - Official Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by GameTrailers
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Today's my birthday! And I'm announcing my second game, Fully Automated, and launching the steam page with a trailer featured on Gametrailers!
If you like it and wanna help me, a watch, a repost (or a wishlist) would make my day!
youtu.be/dJqBPhZGzW0?...
If you like it and wanna help me, a watch, a repost (or a wishlist) would make my day!
youtu.be/dJqBPhZGzW0?...
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Reposted by Thomas Van Bouwel
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level
Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...
www.latimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
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this is how every outlet should refer to X
January 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
this is how every outlet should refer to X
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D-6
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
January 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM
D-6
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
Magic Forge Tycoon goes live on Steam January 13th 🔥🔨
Set up your sales counters, ride the market… and see how wars “help business” in Korendor 😇😈
Steam link ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxnytpz
Wishlist and share to help belgian indie dev! 🔄
#tycoon #indiegame #gamedev #launch #steam #magicforgetycoon
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🎆 Happy New Year from VRGS! 🎆
Before we look ahead to 2026, what was your VR GOTY for 2025? Here's a few of our picks:
🦕 Arken Age
🤖 Roboquest VR
👨🦲 Hitman
👻 Ghost Town
🕯️ The Midnight Walk
🚨 Laser Dance
🎲 Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked
📦 Deadly Delivery
🔫 Deadpool
Before we look ahead to 2026, what was your VR GOTY for 2025? Here's a few of our picks:
🦕 Arken Age
🤖 Roboquest VR
👨🦲 Hitman
👻 Ghost Town
🕯️ The Midnight Walk
🚨 Laser Dance
🎲 Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked
📦 Deadly Delivery
🔫 Deadpool
January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🎆 Happy New Year from VRGS! 🎆
Before we look ahead to 2026, what was your VR GOTY for 2025? Here's a few of our picks:
🦕 Arken Age
🤖 Roboquest VR
👨🦲 Hitman
👻 Ghost Town
🕯️ The Midnight Walk
🚨 Laser Dance
🎲 Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked
📦 Deadly Delivery
🔫 Deadpool
Before we look ahead to 2026, what was your VR GOTY for 2025? Here's a few of our picks:
🦕 Arken Age
🤖 Roboquest VR
👨🦲 Hitman
👻 Ghost Town
🕯️ The Midnight Walk
🚨 Laser Dance
🎲 Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked
📦 Deadly Delivery
🔫 Deadpool
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A new cumulet devlog is out!! In it we explained how we unreleased our first game!!
Have a happy new year yall :)))
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1kJ...
Have a happy new year yall :)))
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1kJ...
How we Made One Game in One Month
YouTube video by cumulet
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A new cumulet devlog is out!! In it we explained how we unreleased our first game!!
Have a happy new year yall :)))
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1kJ...
Have a happy new year yall :)))
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1kJ...
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"Cubism is an understated but absolutely stunning VR puzzle game"
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
Top 25 Best Meta Quest 3 & 3S Games
After the best Meta Quest 3 & 3S games? These are our top 25 recommendations for gaming on Meta's latest VR headset.
www.uploadvr.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Cubism is an understated but absolutely stunning VR puzzle game"
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
"Cubism is an understated but absolutely stunning VR puzzle game"
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
Top 25 Best Meta Quest 3 & 3S Games
After the best Meta Quest 3 & 3S games? These are our top 25 recommendations for gaming on Meta's latest VR headset.
www.uploadvr.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Cubism is an understated but absolutely stunning VR puzzle game"
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
"Laser Dance is one of the best introductions with its instantly relatable premise."
Honored to see both Cubism and Laser Dance make the cut for the top 25 Meta Quest 3/3s games from @uploadvr.com!
www.uploadvr.com/top-25-best-...
“the first essential mixed reality game and a go-to party game"
Thanks to UploadVR for awarding Laser Dance the "Best Early Access Mixed Reality Game" of 2025!
Thanks to UploadVR for awarding Laser Dance the "Best Early Access Mixed Reality Game" of 2025!
Hand tracking, mixed reality, and early access games are the focus in our second round of 2025 awards: www.uploadvr.com/best-2025-ha...
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
“the first essential mixed reality game and a go-to party game"
Thanks to UploadVR for awarding Laser Dance the "Best Early Access Mixed Reality Game" of 2025!
Thanks to UploadVR for awarding Laser Dance the "Best Early Access Mixed Reality Game" of 2025!
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"The successful ‘adapt to any room’ design, quick setup, and ease-of-play make Laser Dance a perfect game to share with friends."
Huge thanks to Road to VR for giving Laser Dance the 2025 "Design Excellence in Mixed Reality" award! 🙌
www.roadtovr.com/best-vr-game...
Huge thanks to Road to VR for giving Laser Dance the 2025 "Design Excellence in Mixed Reality" award! 🙌
www.roadtovr.com/best-vr-game...
The Best VR Games of 2024 – Our Game of the Year Picks
Here we are, another year deeper into the most immersive medium that refuses to stand still. Far from fading away, over its nearly decade of existence VR has continued to evolve in ways both subtle an...
www.roadtovr.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"The successful ‘adapt to any room’ design, quick setup, and ease-of-play make Laser Dance a perfect game to share with friends."
Huge thanks to Road to VR for giving Laser Dance the 2025 "Design Excellence in Mixed Reality" award! 🙌
www.roadtovr.com/best-vr-game...
Huge thanks to Road to VR for giving Laser Dance the 2025 "Design Excellence in Mixed Reality" award! 🙌
www.roadtovr.com/best-vr-game...
My friends at Team Panoptes are planning a sequel to Panoptic 🙌
Tune in to their stream later tonight to find out more!
Tune in to their stream later tonight to find out more!
Panoptic… II. 🔥 Yes, you read that right. We are working on the sequel to our very first game!
Online, cross platform, multi-player (4v1 anyone?)...
Come get the lowdown on Twitch, on December 17th, 8PM (UTC +01:00). ✨
We'll answer questions and talk about our plans!
👉 twitch.tv/teampanoptes 👈
Online, cross platform, multi-player (4v1 anyone?)...
Come get the lowdown on Twitch, on December 17th, 8PM (UTC +01:00). ✨
We'll answer questions and talk about our plans!
👉 twitch.tv/teampanoptes 👈
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My friends at Team Panoptes are planning a sequel to Panoptic 🙌
Tune in to their stream later tonight to find out more!
Tune in to their stream later tonight to find out more!
Had a great time talking to Deepak and Dilmer about developing Cubism and Laser Dance on their podcast!
Check out our conversation below ⬇️
Check out our conversation below ⬇️
How Thomas Van Bouwel (@tovanbo.bsky.social) turned a WEEKEND PROTOTYPE into Cubism—one of Quest's highest-rated games.
Plus: His new game Laser Dance literally turns your living room into Mission Impossible.
Story drops now on Pixel Pushers: https://youtu.be/FkgPRWSFppk
#VR #GameDev #LaserDance
Plus: His new game Laser Dance literally turns your living room into Mission Impossible.
Story drops now on Pixel Pushers: https://youtu.be/FkgPRWSFppk
#VR #GameDev #LaserDance
Solo Dev Success: Revolutionary Mixed Reality | Thomas Van Bouwel
🎮 Welcome to another incredible episode of Pixel Pushers!
Join hosts Deepak Nair (Meta Horizon Worlds) and Dilmer Valecillos (Meta Developer Advocate) as they dive deep with Thomas Van Bouwel, the brilliant solo developer behind some of VR's most belo...
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Had a great time talking to Deepak and Dilmer about developing Cubism and Laser Dance on their podcast!
Check out our conversation below ⬇️
Check out our conversation below ⬇️
It's Laser Dance's first holiday sale!
If you're looking for a game to liven up your holiday party, don't miss out on getting Laser Dance for just $8.99!
If you're looking for a game to liven up your holiday party, don't miss out on getting Laser Dance for just $8.99!
Laser Dance is ✨ON SALE✨ for the first time🕺
Get it at 10% OFF on Meta Quest during the holidays!
👉 bit.ly/3W0huQf 👈
Get it at 10% OFF on Meta Quest during the holidays!
👉 bit.ly/3W0huQf 👈
December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It's Laser Dance's first holiday sale!
If you're looking for a game to liven up your holiday party, don't miss out on getting Laser Dance for just $8.99!
If you're looking for a game to liven up your holiday party, don't miss out on getting Laser Dance for just $8.99!
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The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Best New York Game are:
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Baby Steps
🔵 Consume Me
🔵 Old Skies
🔵 Ball x Pit
🔵 Skate Story
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Baby Steps
🔵 Consume Me
🔵 Old Skies
🔵 Ball x Pit
🔵 Skate Story
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Best New York Game are:
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Baby Steps
🔵 Consume Me
🔵 Old Skies
🔵 Ball x Pit
🔵 Skate Story
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Baby Steps
🔵 Consume Me
🔵 Old Skies
🔵 Ball x Pit
🔵 Skate Story
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Mixed reality tactical roguelite Banners & Bastions receives its full release today on Quest.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/banners-and-...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/banners-and-...
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Mixed reality tactical roguelite Banners & Bastions receives its full release today on Quest.
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/banners-and-...
Details here: www.uploadvr.com/banners-and-...
Reposted by Thomas Van Bouwel
Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks
https://www.europesays.com/2633306/
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK’s most popular party leader, according to a new poll by…
https://www.europesays.com/2633306/
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK’s most popular party leader, according to a new poll by…
Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks - EUROPE SAYS
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK’s most popular party leader, according to a new poll by Opinium. The rating comes from data gathered shortly after
www.europesays.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks
https://www.europesays.com/2633306/
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK’s most popular party leader, according to a new poll by…
https://www.europesays.com/2633306/
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK’s most popular party leader, according to a new poll by…