Worlds Beyond
Worlds Beyond
Podcast Description
A monthly podcast hosted by Don Kianian and Ben Veaner looking at some of the details that go into making immersive, fun VR worlds, featuring unique worlds and voices from across the creator community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into topics such as virtual reality design, the creative processes behind world-building, and the evolution of immersive technologies. Episodes feature discussions on unique VR experiences and insights from creators, like the episode with Jelitza Cintron discussing her journey from traditional art to VR design, as well as challenges faced in engaging users within digital spaces.
A monthly podcast hosted by Don Kianian and Ben Veaner looking at some of the details that go into making immersive, fun VR worlds, featuring unique worlds and voices from across the creator community.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Don and Ben welcome Arturo Perez from Kluge Interactive, the acclaimed immersive game studio behind Synth Riders, Final Fury, and other hits spanning Apple Vision Pro, Oculus, PSVR, SteamVR, and more. Arturo dives deep into the philosophy and practical challenges of developing cross-platform VR games that are both genre-defining and widely accessible.
They explore the origins and evolution of Synth Riders, Kluge’s unique approach to carving out a niche in the crowded rhythm and fighting game genres, and how the team balances long-term player engagement with the desire to innovate. Arturo also shares lessons learned in adapting games across platforms, designing for different hardware constraints, and the growing importance of mobile-first and multiplayer-friendly VR experiences.
The episode also touches on the future of XR: ethical use of AI in game dev, trends in community-building, and the emerging divide between casual AR experiences and deeply immersive VR worlds.
Whether you’re a VR developer, gamer, or just fascinated by the future of interactive entertainment, this episode is packed with insights from the front lines of immersive game design.
~~~Connect With Us!~~~
Don’s Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkianian/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkianian/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.dfk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dkianian
Website: https://dkianian.com/
Ben’s Links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-veaner-7643a980/
Discord: https://bit.ly/HABITXR
Website: https://habitxr.net/
Arturo’s Links
Kluge Interactive Website: https://klugeinteractive.com/
Kluge Games TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@klugegames
Synth Riders TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@synthridersvr
Final Fury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finalfuryvr
Chicken Tag: https://horizon.meta.com/world/659765143878855/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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