@digitalbreed
Software engineer turned entrepreneur, building my own portfolio of small bets. XR nerd (Quest 2+3), here to engage with fellow indie game creators. My new company: https://immerstory.com ๐แฏ ๐น๏ธ Otherwise a very boring and ordinary INFP-T guy.
Had a lot of fun building a small web/native hybrid game engine using Cursor last weekend. Graphical Unity like editor, scene graph, physics, TypeScript programming, standalone player,... all created in a weekend vibe coding session. ๐คฏ
Full review ๐ฟ youtu.be/opIh-uBzKIc
#gamedev #indiedev
Things are going well. Don't worry, we're trained professionals here.
#gamedev #indiedev
In my latest MR prototype, I recreated a bit of "Choplifter" inspired retro magic.
It's pretty fun flying around already and - promised - once I've tweaked the placement distance settings, you won't hear a missile warning due to nearby launchers all the time... ๐
#gamedev #metaquest3 #indiedev #xr
Inspired by a post by @gekido.bsky.social from earlier this month, I created a character posing tool specifically for @synty.bsky.social's POLYGON/ANIMATION series. They have an image jam coming up - could come in handy!
๐ฟ youtu.be/YkeuugFIkpU
๐งโ๐ป github.com/digitalbreed...
#gamedev #unity #indiedev
Here's a Mixed Reality prototype I finished recently.
Hands-/controller-free experience: you never directly control a character, but influence systems indirectly - through voice.
โน๏ธ Full blog post linked in video description
๐ฟ www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbYC...
#gamedev #indiedev #metaquest3 #vr #xr
As I was fleshing out my VR NPC framework last month, I loaded in a mansion asset I hadn't tried yet, and then accidentally started a gazillionth prototype.
Might induce motion sickness on flat screen but quite enjoyable in VR.
#vr #gamedev #indiedev #detectivegame
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cWj...
What's the first thing you do in a new Unity 6 project?
I disable the search index. Worst part of the editor, keeps my fan ramping up on every action.
How? Window -> Search -> Search Index Manager -> Remove "Assets" element from the list on the left and tick "Disabled" in the "Options" foldout.
If you have a devpost account, check out and consider liking this Horizon Creator competition submission: devpost.com/software/bur...
Ian has willingly shared so much of his knowledge, he continues to inspire me and deserves some recognition!
#gamdev #meta #horizon #indiedev
Probably need to disable chromatic aberration for the panoramas, too. There are some hard edges I still can't quite explain though.
I'm so in love with @synty.bsky.social 's latest pack, Sci-Fi Horror. They release the demo map with amazing post processing settings and they're using URP decals for the first time. I had to create some panoramas, go check them out! assetpanoramas.com/pack/synty-s... #gamedev #lowpoly #art #unity3d
So #BF6 didn't manage to compile shaders while I was waiting in the queue, fair enough, can't think of everything. But then it thinks I need to purchase campaign and multiplayer, redirects me back out to the EA client, and ends up in a http 500 error. #battlefail6
LOL #bf6
Together with my colleagues Alex and Thijs, I've been working on another brandable Halloween XR experience! If you work in events, recruitment, or brand activations, you may find this interesting! immerstory.com/blog/2025/09... #XR #VR #BrandActivation #EmployerBranding #Events #Halloween #Gamedev
#FateKeeper is finally publicly announced. A friend has poured his heart into this. I'm so proud of him, and I hope this stunning work gets all the love (and wishlists) it deserves. I mean, who wouldnโt want to dive into this breathtaking world and slay some monsters? www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1A8...
It's too hot to enjoy VR dev rn, so I keep returning to my cozy horror management game on a river steamer. Took this shot from the editor earlier; just love the vibe. #screenshotsaturday
I'm pretty shocked at some of the thoughtless meme posts about the Coldplay concert affair, even from big brands. Like... seriously?
For some reason I kept struggling finding the #Cursor app icon quickly. It just doesn't stand out enough: the actual symbol is too small and too blurry, imho. Decided to take matters into my own hands.
I genuinely can't believe how Google Translate was completely neglected during this AI hype cycle. Nowadays I go straight to ChatGPT, not just for translation, but also because I can provide context and intention. Primary use case: "Translate to colloquial English" How could Google have missed that?
#Meta and #Xbox released the Meta #Quest 3S Xbox Edition. I don't really need it, I haven't played with a controller in ages, but my primal hunter-gatherer instincts are kicking in and I WANT IT. Source: www.threads.com/@boztank/pos...
Beat Saber's farewell to PS VR reads like a love-letter to standalone headsets. As a Quest die-hard, I'm torn. Nobody likes seeing a platform dropped, yet this is the clearest signal that mobile XR has graduated from "good enough" to "primary home." www.polygon.com/gaming/60770... #quest #xr #meta
(Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central, see link above)
Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central
Standout from AWE: Qualcomm's AR chip w/onโdevice AI and smartโrings for gesture control, quietly shaping the future of spatial computing: sleek hardware, seamless control, and immersion that starts with comfort before hype. www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtu...
#XR #SpatialComputing #AWE2025
Last week's news on the new OpenXR Spatial Entities extensions was a great one. One spec, one coordinate system, no more "why is my digital whiteboard three meters to the left on your device?" Standards are the gear-oil of innovation!
www.khronos.org/blog/openxr-...
#XR #OpenXR #SpatialComputing
This week, Resemble AI released Chatterbox, an open source text to speech model that reportedly outperforms (outperformed?) Elevenlabs.
To use this for #indie #gamedev, I decided to build a small wrapper which allows managing own voices and projects.
Check out LibreVA! github.com/digitalbreed...
Meta have released an open source mixed reality showcase project for Unity, called North Star. Even if you're not working on a #mr title, it contains several interesting systems, mechanics, and optimizations, all worthwhile reading. Thanks for sharing! github.com/oculus-sampl... #gamedev #vr
Got distracted by a game jam and worked on an idea I've had in my mind for a while. Shiny object syndrome is an issue if you have to focus on other things, but right now I have the flexibility, so I embrace the flow of ideas. Details in description! #gamedev #indiedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGRG...
If you accept that non-citizens have no right to due process, you are accepting that citizens have no right to due process. All the government has to do is claim that you are not a citizen; without due process you have no chance to prove the contrary.
Thanks for sharing this, very insightful! It's a pity you couldn't continue the Expedition, but I'm sure this will be continued one way or another.
I finally wrote blog posts on my Q4 and January progress on Beneath The Order:
beneaththeorder.com/2025/02/a-be...
beneaththeorder.com/2025/02/a-be...
#gamedev #unity #vr #metaquest #btogame #devlog
