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 special midseason recap, co-hosts Don and Ben go guest-free to reflect on the evolution of the immersive tech landscape and forecast what’s ahead for VR, AR, and AI-powered creation. They revisit highlights from earlier episodes featuring top creators like Emorgul, Arturo Perez (Kluge Interactive), and Jelitza Cintron—while connecting those conversations to major industry shifts happening right now.
Topics include:
🔮 The future of mixed reality (XR) and the pivot from VR headsets to mobile-first AR platforms
🤖 Generative AI in VR development: How tools like Meta’s AI-powered builders are reshaping game creation
🎮 Single-player vs. multiplayer in immersive games, including thoughts on the upcoming Deadpool VR release
🧠 XR for enterprise and business: Could 360° video and mixed-reality webinars find new life in B2B media?
🌱 Community-driven world-building: From Horizon Worlds hits like Plants & Bugs to collaborative storytelling
🎥 Content creation and platform culture: Why creators are gravitating toward Roblox, VRChat, Horizon, and beyond
🔥 Teasers for upcoming episodes with studios like New Canvas and reflections on standout moments from past guests
Whether you’re a VR developer, immersive storyteller, AI enthusiast, or just curious about where spatial computing is heading, this episode is your pulse-check on the state of the industry in 2025.
📲 Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes featuring cutting-edge creators, toolmakers, and platform innovators shaping the worlds beyond.
~~~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/
Yeet Yourself: https://horizon.meta.com/world/10162537277428570/
Pop & Drop: https://horizon.meta.com/world/700494979810910/
Bots!: https://horizon.meta.com/world/10163038930628570
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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