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Doug North Cook
@dnorco.bsky.social
Currently: Creative Director & CEO at @creaturedotpage.bsky.social .
Scholar is residence at NYU, running immersive Design Residency at the Fallingwater Institute.

Former: Robot Teddy, Chatham University + more
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CREATURE FEATURE 2025
SO MANY NEW GAMES
FULL SHOWCASE IS UP (live streamed on IGN yesterday)
NOW I NAP

thanks to @kriswbennett.co.uk and @edlago.bsky.social for putting this together with me and to all of the Creature label partners... it is an honor to work with all of you.
Creature Feature 2025 Livestream
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
THRASHER is finally available on Steam in and out of VR AND optimized on Steamdeck :)
Super excited for everyone to be able to play this now.
4+ years after we started, THRASHER is now available on Steam for $9.99 with a 10% launch week discount ✨ Play however you like on PC, SteamVR, and Steam Deck!!
Get it here👉 bit.ly/4hQ4V38
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Laser Dance, the Mixed Reality game that turns your living room into a laser obstacle course by the wizard @tovanbo.bsky.social is finally out in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s: bit.ly/3W0huQf

We couldn't be happier to be part of this journey with Thomas. Now go check out this incredible game!
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Laser Dance is ✨OUT NOW✨ in early access on Meta Quest 3/3s🕺

Turn your living room into the laser obstacle course it was always meant to be!

Get it here👉bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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We’re honored that THRASHER has been nominated for Best AR/VR Game at this year's Unity Awards✨
The public vote is open now, and we'd appreciate the support:
unity.com/awards
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
GET READY!!
Laser Dance launches tomorrow!
Laser Dance in early access is the first essential mixed reality game.

Our full review: www.uploadvr.com/laser-dance-...
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
computer hat
October 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Are you a creator actively making XR content, or know someone who is?

Want to try out Laser Dance before its early access release on Nov 6th?

Shoot me a DM or contact me at thomas@laserdancegame.com!
October 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Short Cubism mention in an article by @alexspencerdale.bsky.social in the latest Edge magazine!
October 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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What a fantastic week for our Creature Partners. Here's the latest:

@tovanbo.bsky.social
- Laser Dance EA Release Date: November 6th
- Cubism is a Samsung Galaxy XR launch title

@puddlestudio.bsky.social
- THRASHER Steam Release Date: November 7th
- THRASHER is a Samsung Galaxy XR launch title
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Big news 📢

Laser Dance is coming to Early Access on Meta Quest 3/3s on ✨Nov. 6th!✨

In the meantime, make sure to wishlist it here➡️ bit.ly/3W0huQf
Laser Dance - Early Access Trailer
YouTube video by Thomas Van Bouwel
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Cubism is a launch title on Galaxy XR! 🎉

Here's what the game looks like on device, playing in MR with hand tracking.

Get it on Google Play here ➡️ bit.ly/49dLaA6
October 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Our Open Beta is starting now! Join our discord to get access on SteamVR and Meta Quest. Open now until October 20th, 2025. discord.gg/vxaFQr9jqC

#deadlydelivery #virtualreality #vr #steamvr #metaquest #metaquest3 #VRGaming #IndieDev #IndieGame
October 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
When Consume Me beat us out for the Nuovo Award I just nodded my head and said “makes sense”
Just bought my copy and will be playing all week :) congrats again yinz.
noclip_2 Recommends CONSUME ME - a coming of age life-sim about the crushing expectations of young-adulthood while feeling stupid, fat & lazy.

youtu.be/BBHuGvEEipc
Multi-Award Winning "Consume Me" Is Finally Out - noclip_2 Recommendation
YouTube video by noclip_2
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Ed brings you the knowledge you need ✨
Thank you @gdocexpo.com organizers for allowing me to share a bit of my knowledge. It's always a pleasure to be part of the event <3
A pitch deck is NOT the game design document.

More visual elements, less text. Senior Producer, Biz Dev, and scout Ed Lago @edlago.dev shares insights and lessons learned after reviewing more than 200 game pitches. #GDoCExpo

You can watch this #GDoCExpo2024 talk now! youtu.be/f5oiKnjW0qg
September 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
VR FOREVER
🔥 Introducing VR Forever 🔥

Coming to Steam from September 18th to 23rd

VR dedicated Steam Event
- Over 130 participating games
- Deep discounts
- New demos
- Announcements
- Surprise launches

Plus the first-ever VR Forever Awards 🏆
- 30 games
- 6 categories
- 8 industry judges

More info 🧵👇
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🔥 Introducing VR Forever 🔥

Coming to Steam from September 18th to 23rd

VR dedicated Steam Event
- Over 130 participating games
- Deep discounts
- New demos
- Announcements
- Surprise launches

Plus the first-ever VR Forever Awards 🏆
- 30 games
- 6 categories
- 8 industry judges

More info 🧵👇
September 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Time really flies when you are having a good time. Today, I'm completing 2 years since I joined Creature, and I’m excited to share that I got promoted to be the Label Director. A special thanks to @dnorco.bsky.social for believing in my skills and all our incredible partners for being amazing people
August 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A day in the life drama set in the Trump White House - it’s called The Worst Wing.
August 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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New episode! 🎙️ Today on the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have an interview with Vincent Brunet-Dupont - CEO and Co-Founder of Trebuchet, the studio behind Prison Boss Prohibition! Podcast link👇

Video: youtu.be/T_YG4CsgN5k?...

Audio: www.rufftalkvr.com/prison-boss-...
July 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
one of the best of all time for a price so low it should be illegal.
Big day over on Steam! Pick up The Last Clockwinder for 70% off as part of Automation Fest! 🎮🧩🕹️

Use VR to create intricate clockwork contraptions out of your own clones and restore life to an ancient tree!
store.steampowered.com/app/1755100/...

#indiegame #vrgame #gaming #vr
July 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Currently flying from Helsinki to Japan to attend my first ever ✨ BitSummit✨ anddddd..

.... also....

.... just released the very first demo for Curiosmos!

🪐DOWNLOAD AND PLAY OUR WEIRD LIL SPACE GAME 🪐

(and Wishlist!)

store.steampowered.com/app/2585710/...
Curiosmos on Steam
Curiosmos is a cozy space sim where you build your own solar system by hand, crafting planets, moons, gravity, atmosphere, and even life! Embark on a quest to discover the secrets of the universe!
store.steampowered.com
July 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Since our #MetaQuest release on July 10th, Prison Boss Prohibition has achieved:

Top Seller 📈
Top Rated ⭐
New and HOT! 🔥

Thank you so cluckin' much for the feathering support! And in case you haven't, send us a dope review in the coop - ops - store! 💛

#VRGaming #Indiedev
July 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Really proud of our friends at @trebuchetvr.bsky.social for launching Prison Boss Prohibition RIGHT NOW! It's out!
Download. Get a friend. Do Crimes.
www.meta.com/experiences/...
Prison Boss Prohibition on Meta Quest
Prison Boss Prohibition brings the crafting and simulation antics of Prison Boss VR out of the slammer and onto the streets of New Yolk City! The Mayor has gone on a banning spree, and now the black m...
www.meta.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Get ready for Prison Boss Prohibition!
June 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Just once I want to install a component into my PC case have it work on the first go. Please.
June 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM