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.
Don and Ben sit down with Nathan Anderson and Wadooah Wali from New Canvas, a leading immersive media studio shaping the future of interactive storytelling and social VR gaming. The conversation explores how New Canvas approaches narrative worldbuilding and game development in XR, from initial creative concept to final platform deployment. They discuss the development process behind Pop and Drop, an accessible, cross-platform VR game, and share stories about collaborating with external creators, navigating platform quirks, and adapting pipelines to support both mobile and headset users.
🌍 Cross-platform XR storytelling: Web, mobile, and headset accessibility
🎮 Behind the scenes of Pop and Drop: Game mechanics, design decisions, and platform selection
🤝 Creative collaboration: Partnering with outside studios and creators to bring ideas to life
📱 Designing for accessibility: Building experiences that reach beyond core VR audiences
🔮 The future of immersive experiences: How New Canvas envisions the evolving VR/AR landscape
🛠️ Tools of the trade: Quill, Horizon Worlds, and choosing the right medium for the story
Whether you’re a VR worldbuilder, immersive storyteller, or XR game developer, this episode offers deep insights into the art and craft of creating compelling, inclusive experiences in the spatial computing era.
~~~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/
New Canvas Links
Website: https://newcanvas.co/
Nathan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanchrisanderson/
Wadooah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadooah/
Pop & Drop: https://horizon.meta.com/world/700494979810910/
New Canvas Linktree: https://linktr.ee/NewCanvas
NC Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nc_play2025/
New Canvas Discord: https://discord.gg/f5meKUSNDp
New Canvas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqtp2GUr5KO1ynWmdy_4RA
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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