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Brownlantern
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Lover of movies, comics, and video games! Formerly at Crystal Dynamics, Roblox, Fortnite, and Omni Creator Products. Now at Meta, working on Horizon Worlds.
We sat down with Jonas Sandstedt, the solo developer behind Loop When Done! A mixed reality factory game you can build and automate right in your living room!

Watch & Listen:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/44nVy5p
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4rx9P9u
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4rBGg72

#VR #PixelPushers
December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🌏 Shoutout to all my Creator Academy friends in NYC, SF, Korea, and anyone interested in learning Horizon Worlds! Here are some of my personal favorite tutorials:

1️⃣ Modeling and Optimizing:
https://bit.ly/48wOEvH

2️⃣ Asset Spawning and World Streaming:
https://bit.ly/48bn743

#HorizonWorlds
December 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Always fascinated by places where heritage and modern aesthetics coexist so seamlessly. South Korea truly delivers! 🇰🇷

1️⃣ Lotte World Tower—Seoul's architectural giant
2️⃣ Breathtaking cityscape from Seoul Sky observatory
3️⃣ Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs
4️⃣ Changdeokgung Palace & its famous Secret Garden
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Just finished Creator Academy in Korea, it was amazing to meet creators (Over 100!) from a different region! 🇰🇷 No matter where I am, one thing remains: creators love building experiences that reach the next generation. As always, looking forward to the amazing things they'll create!

#HorizonWorlds
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🎉 Congrats to the winner of the latest Horizon World competition! Every round, the games get better and more creative—it's incredible to watch the community level up.

The latest competition is open for entries. Still time to apply 👉 https://bit.ly/4abG4oy

#HorizonWorlds #GameDev #UGC
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
NEW PIXEL PUSHERS EPISODE! Unity legend Jason Weimann shares his journey from Intel to Sony MMOs to VR pioneer. 160+ YouTube videos, AI development insights, and XR glasses experiences.

Hear Jason talk about his video he uploaded on Youtube and watch the full ep here: https://youtu.be/YcLxyRSaKOE
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What a time to be a Deadpool fan!

🥽 Deadpool VR drops Nov 18th (loved that Gamescom demo!)

🦇 Batman/Deadpool #1 hits Nov 19th with Grant Morrison writing (my favorite!)

The merc with a mouth is EVERYWHERE!

#DeadpoolVR #Batman
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Horizon team just dropped a new voice-changing feature for Embodied AI NPCs, and I made a quick demo in Horizon Worlds!

Now you can make NPCs actually talk on their own (yep, they use internal LLMs for real conversations), and you can swap their voices in the editor.

November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Ship weekly, don't wait for perfect. It's gonna be terrible. Just do it."

Don Tyler of YoLabs dropped some HARD truths about breaking into transmedia on our latest #PixelPushers episode.

He built Fortnite's FIRST playable sitcom by following this exact advice 👇

https://youtu.be/oLwsnRNeDKw
November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Mobile Innovation is LIVE!
Register at https://bit.ly/4oq49w9

Great for first-timers in the editor or anyone looking to prototype and experiment:
🗓️ Nov 3 – Dec 8
💰 $1.5M in prizes
📱 Build mobile-first experiences

#GameDev
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
New Pixel Pushers episode with Allison Morano, founder of the Metaverse Chamber of Commerce, explains why virtual worlds are becoming essential for businesses 👇

https://youtu.be/DhzxsseZWeA

#HorizonWorlds #VirtualWorlds #SmallBusiness #Metaverse
November 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎬 What’s next for Hollywood & traditional media?

We asked HaZ Dulull & Jonathan Winbush (Netflix, Marvel, WB, YouTube) for their bold predictions on the future of film, TV, and storytelling.

👀 Do you agree?

▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/XBfpkIkr9Dg

#PixelPushers #UGC
Game-Changing Creators: From Blockbusters to Building the Metaverse | Pixel Pushers
What happens when the minds behind indie games, Netflix hits and Marvel blockbusters start building in virtual worlds? On this episode of Pixel Pushers, we dive deep with two creators who are leading the charge from traditional media to immersive conten...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🔥 From borrowing a Quest to earning $55K+ in competitions! Love these Meta Horizon creator spotlights!

Highly recommend Regal Boxing by Hardy and team!

Full story: https://developers.meta.com/horizon/blog/worlds/ace-of-spades-how-hardywest-became-creative-cultural-force-worlds/
October 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🎬 From Broadway to VR! On the latest #PixelPushers, we chat with @DoubleEyeCo Kiira Benz about how stories evolve across theater, movies, games, and immersive worlds.

Watch the full episode 👉 https://youtu.be/Wmch1c6v06w

#VR #Storytelling #Metaverse #HorizonWorlds
October 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Alan, Creative Director of one of VR’s breakout hits, Animal Company, shares how reaching just 50+ people in your game community can create a thriving ecosystem for learning and growth.

Catch his insights on building creative momentum!

👉 https://youtu.be/fw2XW6bqy7A

#AnimalCompany #VR
October 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The future of VR? Glasses that blend our real world with immersive stories.”
Hear from Alexandre Garland, CEO of Studio Chipo y Juan, on the future of mixed reality and what’s next for gaming!

👀 What do YOU think is the future of VR?

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/YWZ4w8HYytg
October 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Buzzing from Creator Academy!

What's your biggest "aha" moment on a new platform? For me:

🤝 Most attendees were new to Horizon - watching them connect and share ideas was incredible
🎯 "The insights about revenue potential are exciting and not well known" - providing vision matters than we think
October 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
From reality TV cowboy to VR educator, Malcolm shares how #TechOrganic and #GenAI are changing the game for creators and learners with @jasteinerman and I.

In this clip, Malcolm gives his bold take on the future of VR & UGC: “Cyborgs.” 🤖🤣 🤣 🤣

Watch now: https://youtu.be/bNqXyF_7UZI
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🚨POD ALERT! Just dropped our Meta Connect 2025 recap straight from Menlo Park!

We got hands-on with:
👓 Ray-Ban glasses with DISPLAYS
🧠 Neural wristband interface 🤯 🤯🤯🤯
⚡ Oakley sports glasses
🎮 Horizon Worlds 5x player boost

The wearables future is HERE. Watch now! 👇
https://youtu.be/zNrq8cOltS0
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
After introducing #HorizonWorlds to so many creators, the #1 question was: "What's the best way to learn?"

The answer is NOW! 🎯 Our Mobile Genre Showdown: Reloaded is here with $2.5M in prizes - our biggest pool yet!

Create Now: https://developers.meta.com/horizon-worlds/m/mobile-genre-competition
September 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We surprised everyone with our new engine and editor! The good news? You can be part of the Meta Horizon Studio Beta!

✨ Build expansive worlds with:
• Higher concurrency
• Better graphics
• Fluid gameplay

Apply now for Beta access 👇
https://developers.meta.com/horizon-worlds/studio/application
September 19, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Perfect timing for #MetaConnect2025 week! 🔥 Dan McCulloch explains why early adopters win on new platforms! He has worked on Xbox Live and HoloLens and now helping to drive Meta's developer success teams.

Watch Full Ep on Pixel Pushers Show ⬇️
https://bit.ly/42tfh2e

#MetaConnect2025 #HorizonWorlds
September 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hosting another Creator Academy on Meta campus today! Love doing these as a great way to introduce the team, the editor, and seeing people focused on learning something new

We'll be doing more so if you're interested, let us know! :)

#HorizonWorlds #MetaCampus #Education #CreatorProgram #UGC #VR
September 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Deadline is tomorrow for the Meta Horizon Creator Competition: Open Source Champions! The amazing creator mentors SpaceGlitterUnicorn & @shards632.bsky.social from MHCP share best practices and tips for building a remixable world.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5JaIXmb1vw
The Art of the Remixable World
YouTube video by Meta Horizon Creator Program
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September 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
How do you design a new game? HaZ shares his approach: start with a simple idea, gray box it, and iterate based on what feels fun. No rigid plan, just creativity and player experience!

Watch full ep: https://youtu.be/qCrXXV5jWD0

#GameDesign #UGC #PixelPushers #FortniteCreative #IndieGameDev
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM