Kathryn Yu
@kathrynyu.com
@immersiveexperience.org co-founder. VR Gameplay Designer at Twisted Pixel Games. @noproscenium.com Senior LA Reviewer & former Executive Editor. USC Games MFA. The Game Awards Future Class. LA-based. She/her. Takes are my own. https://linktr.ee/kathrynyu
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🖨️ Do you copy? 🖨️
Oddities Inc. is an all-new puzzlehunt from Lockwood Immersive and Co-Operatives for @officialpax.bsky.social!
Unravel this office mystery at the puzzle Room (118C)! And for those not visiting PAXU, don’t worry: the set will be available for SFH (solve from home) after the con.
Oddities Inc. is an all-new puzzlehunt from Lockwood Immersive and Co-Operatives for @officialpax.bsky.social!
Unravel this office mystery at the puzzle Room (118C)! And for those not visiting PAXU, don’t worry: the set will be available for SFH (solve from home) after the con.
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🖨️ Do you copy? 🖨️
Oddities Inc. is an all-new puzzlehunt from Lockwood Immersive and Co-Operatives for @officialpax.bsky.social!
Unravel this office mystery at the puzzle Room (118C)! And for those not visiting PAXU, don’t worry: the set will be available for SFH (solve from home) after the con.
Oddities Inc. is an all-new puzzlehunt from Lockwood Immersive and Co-Operatives for @officialpax.bsky.social!
Unravel this office mystery at the puzzle Room (118C)! And for those not visiting PAXU, don’t worry: the set will be available for SFH (solve from home) after the con.
It’s the ha ha ha ha ha ha ha x Dropout.tv crossover I didn’t know I wanted.
Sam Reich and I have both been on the same stage* now.
*Not at the same time.
Sam Reich and I have both been on the same stage* now.
*Not at the same time.
sometimes you just need a cold shower live on stage at the pasadena playhouse
(do yourself a favor and catch julia masli's extraordinary show "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," headed next to DC!)
(do yourself a favor and catch julia masli's extraordinary show "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," headed next to DC!)
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
It’s the ha ha ha ha ha ha ha x Dropout.tv crossover I didn’t know I wanted.
Sam Reich and I have both been on the same stage* now.
*Not at the same time.
Sam Reich and I have both been on the same stage* now.
*Not at the same time.
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sometimes you just need a cold shower live on stage at the pasadena playhouse
(do yourself a favor and catch julia masli's extraordinary show "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," headed next to DC!)
(do yourself a favor and catch julia masli's extraordinary show "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," headed next to DC!)
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
sometimes you just need a cold shower live on stage at the pasadena playhouse
(do yourself a favor and catch julia masli's extraordinary show "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," headed next to DC!)
(do yourself a favor and catch julia masli's extraordinary show "ha ha ha ha ha ha ha," headed next to DC!)
Well, well, well.
The Loud Environment alert went off on my Apple Watch while watching Make Some Noise tonight.
The Loud Environment alert went off on my Apple Watch while watching Make Some Noise tonight.
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Well, well, well.
The Loud Environment alert went off on my Apple Watch while watching Make Some Noise tonight.
The Loud Environment alert went off on my Apple Watch while watching Make Some Noise tonight.
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NEW LISTING
The Map and the Echo
Part-performance, part game… an interactive journey through the British Library, exploring how people make maps and how maps make places.
London. Through Dec. 3.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-m...
The Map and the Echo
Part-performance, part game… an interactive journey through the British Library, exploring how people make maps and how maps make places.
London. Through Dec. 3.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-m...
The Map and the Echo
Come in. Sit down. Explore.
everythingimmersive.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW LISTING
The Map and the Echo
Part-performance, part game… an interactive journey through the British Library, exploring how people make maps and how maps make places.
London. Through Dec. 3.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-m...
The Map and the Echo
Part-performance, part game… an interactive journey through the British Library, exploring how people make maps and how maps make places.
London. Through Dec. 3.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-m...
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The fun thing about the new Front Page OF Everything Immersive is that I get to turn it into the Front Page FOR Everything Immersive.
Case in point: a nice refresh this afternoon with new feature stories from around the immersive cosmos and updated city spotlights.
everythingimmersive.com
Case in point: a nice refresh this afternoon with new feature stories from around the immersive cosmos and updated city spotlights.
everythingimmersive.com
Everything Immersive
Explore our database of curated events, containing everything from immersive theatre to installation art to escape rooms and beyond.
everythingimmersive.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The fun thing about the new Front Page OF Everything Immersive is that I get to turn it into the Front Page FOR Everything Immersive.
Case in point: a nice refresh this afternoon with new feature stories from around the immersive cosmos and updated city spotlights.
everythingimmersive.com
Case in point: a nice refresh this afternoon with new feature stories from around the immersive cosmos and updated city spotlights.
everythingimmersive.com
ICYMI yesterday:
The NoPro Newsletter for this week is FINALLY out in the wild and to celebrate the RELAUNCH of both NoPro and Everything Immersive this week's edition is a FREE PREVIEW for all!
www.noproscenium.com/newsletter-1...
www.noproscenium.com/newsletter-1...
Immersive: Shiny & New (16 Listings, 12 Cities)
This week: 16 listings across 12 cities including NYC, Chicago, Denver, Vegas, the Bay, LA, and London. Plus BIG SITE(S) UPDATES!
www.noproscenium.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
ICYMI yesterday:
👀 Please take a look and consider joining the Patreon at $5/month to get this in your inbox every week!
We have zero billionaires backing the publication/newsletter/podcast/search engine! Thank you!
We have zero billionaires backing the publication/newsletter/podcast/search engine! Thank you!
November 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
👀 Please take a look and consider joining the Patreon at $5/month to get this in your inbox every week!
We have zero billionaires backing the publication/newsletter/podcast/search engine! Thank you!
We have zero billionaires backing the publication/newsletter/podcast/search engine! Thank you!
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Who's the wild man who launches not one but TWO website revamps in a single week?
THIS GUY!!!!
(Of course our dev Chris Grim does all the heavy lifting. But hey, someone has to fill all those buttons up with stuff!)
BEHOLD: THE NEW FRONT PAGE OF EVERYTHING IMMERSIVE!!!
everythingimmersive.com
THIS GUY!!!!
(Of course our dev Chris Grim does all the heavy lifting. But hey, someone has to fill all those buttons up with stuff!)
BEHOLD: THE NEW FRONT PAGE OF EVERYTHING IMMERSIVE!!!
everythingimmersive.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Who's the wild man who launches not one but TWO website revamps in a single week?
THIS GUY!!!!
(Of course our dev Chris Grim does all the heavy lifting. But hey, someone has to fill all those buttons up with stuff!)
BEHOLD: THE NEW FRONT PAGE OF EVERYTHING IMMERSIVE!!!
everythingimmersive.com
THIS GUY!!!!
(Of course our dev Chris Grim does all the heavy lifting. But hey, someone has to fill all those buttons up with stuff!)
BEHOLD: THE NEW FRONT PAGE OF EVERYTHING IMMERSIVE!!!
everythingimmersive.com
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NoPro's Katrina Lat has been spanning the globe this Fall, and the bountiful harvest that is a result of that trip starts here with 10 Incredible XR Experiences she encountered at Venice Immersive 2025.
www.noproscenium.com/venice-immer...
www.noproscenium.com/venice-immer...
Venice Immersive 2025: 10 Incredible XR Experiences
Each September, the world descends upon Venice for the iconic Venice International Film Festival. However, just a short boat ride away from the buzzy red-carpet film screenings on the island of Lido i...
www.noproscenium.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
NoPro's Katrina Lat has been spanning the globe this Fall, and the bountiful harvest that is a result of that trip starts here with 10 Incredible XR Experiences she encountered at Venice Immersive 2025.
www.noproscenium.com/venice-immer...
www.noproscenium.com/venice-immer...
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NEW LISTING
About Last Night...
A pop-up 2 hour immersive crime thriller for up to 20 players combining escape room puzzles, role-play, social deduction, and strategic trading mechanics. From Patchwork Adventures (The Order of the Golden Scribe)
Fremont, CA. Nov. 9 - May 3.
About Last Night...
A pop-up 2 hour immersive crime thriller for up to 20 players combining escape room puzzles, role-play, social deduction, and strategic trading mechanics. From Patchwork Adventures (The Order of the Golden Scribe)
Fremont, CA. Nov. 9 - May 3.
About Last Night...
About Last Night... is a pop-up 2 hour immersive crime thriller for up to 20 players combining escape room puzzles, role-play, social deduction, and strategic trading mechanics.
everythingimmersive.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
NEW LISTING
About Last Night...
A pop-up 2 hour immersive crime thriller for up to 20 players combining escape room puzzles, role-play, social deduction, and strategic trading mechanics. From Patchwork Adventures (The Order of the Golden Scribe)
Fremont, CA. Nov. 9 - May 3.
About Last Night...
A pop-up 2 hour immersive crime thriller for up to 20 players combining escape room puzzles, role-play, social deduction, and strategic trading mechanics. From Patchwork Adventures (The Order of the Golden Scribe)
Fremont, CA. Nov. 9 - May 3.
I just wanted to watch 'Pluribus' after a long day 😔
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I just wanted to watch 'Pluribus' after a long day 😔
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NEW LISTING
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
This November, Los Angeles audiences are invited to experience 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche like never before — reimagined as a fully immersive, site-specific comedy event.
LA. Nov. 13-16.
everythingimmersive.com/events/5-les...
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
This November, Los Angeles audiences are invited to experience 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche like never before — reimagined as a fully immersive, site-specific comedy event.
LA. Nov. 13-16.
everythingimmersive.com/events/5-les...
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
Pearls will be clutched. Eggs will be devoured. Secrets will be unleashed.
everythingimmersive.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
NEW LISTING
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
This November, Los Angeles audiences are invited to experience 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche like never before — reimagined as a fully immersive, site-specific comedy event.
LA. Nov. 13-16.
everythingimmersive.com/events/5-les...
5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche
This November, Los Angeles audiences are invited to experience 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche like never before — reimagined as a fully immersive, site-specific comedy event.
LA. Nov. 13-16.
everythingimmersive.com/events/5-les...
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Elan talks about I Love Bees, Why So Serious, Year Zero etc. and the unique marketing challenges and design decisions involved. A masterclass, if you're into innovative marketing and storytelling at all, give it a listen. Learn from the best...
youtu.be/dc2asKyOLm0
youtu.be/dc2asKyOLm0
MARKETING STORIES (from a pro)
YouTube video by Elan Lee
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Elan talks about I Love Bees, Why So Serious, Year Zero etc. and the unique marketing challenges and design decisions involved. A masterclass, if you're into innovative marketing and storytelling at all, give it a listen. Learn from the best...
youtu.be/dc2asKyOLm0
youtu.be/dc2asKyOLm0
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NEW LISTING
The Harmnf
A talk about an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco that is itself an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco. Performed in VR at Caveat by @kevinasarobot.bsky.social.
NYC. Nov. 30th.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-h...
The Harmnf
A talk about an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco that is itself an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco. Performed in VR at Caveat by @kevinasarobot.bsky.social.
NYC. Nov. 30th.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-h...
The Harmnf
A talk about an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco that is itself an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco
everythingimmersive.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
NEW LISTING
The Harmnf
A talk about an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco that is itself an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco. Performed in VR at Caveat by @kevinasarobot.bsky.social.
NYC. Nov. 30th.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-h...
The Harmnf
A talk about an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco that is itself an adaptation of Chekhov's The Harmfulness of Tobacco. Performed in VR at Caveat by @kevinasarobot.bsky.social.
NYC. Nov. 30th.
everythingimmersive.com/events/the-h...
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anyway for my fellow devs I recommend filling out the state of the industry survey, it's imperfect but about as good as we get in trying to get a yearly pulse of the industry
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
2026 State of the Game Industry
The gaming industry's most comprehensive annual survey is back, and we're casting a wider net than ever before. Whether you're a developer, executive, investor, marketer, educator, or any other profes...
gdconf.typeform.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
anyway for my fellow devs I recommend filling out the state of the industry survey, it's imperfect but about as good as we get in trying to get a yearly pulse of the industry
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26
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Ten things I took away from one remarkable, history-making moment. Turn the volume up. www.anildash.com/2025/11/05/t...
Turn the volume up. - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
www.anildash.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ten things I took away from one remarkable, history-making moment. Turn the volume up. www.anildash.com/2025/11/05/t...
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Three of my favorite immersive creators will be playtesting early stage works in San Diego this December! Please check it out if you're local! lajollaplayhouse.org/dna-2025/
DNA New Work Series 2025 - La Jolla Playhouse
The DNA New Work Series is part of La Jolla Playhouse's commitment to being a home for bold new plays and musicals. Through this beloved program, playwrights and directors spend days or weeks developing their new project with access to the Playhouse’s spaces, staff and resources. The process culminates in free, intimate readings and workshops, giving audiences a rare glimpse into brand-new theatre in the making and a chance to shape its evolution.
lajollaplayhouse.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Three of my favorite immersive creators will be playtesting early stage works in San Diego this December! Please check it out if you're local! lajollaplayhouse.org/dna-2025/
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Resolution Games announces the second campaign to launch with the all-new Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked on 11/20/25.
Wake up @pbmclean.bsky.social & @noahjnelson.com!
There's dungeoneering ahead for you two!
Wake up @pbmclean.bsky.social & @noahjnelson.com!
There's dungeoneering ahead for you two!
Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked - New Campaign Details
Resolution Games announces the second campaign to launch with the all-new Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked on 11/20/25
www.noproscenium.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Resolution Games announces the second campaign to launch with the all-new Demeo x DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Battlemarked on 11/20/25.
Wake up @pbmclean.bsky.social & @noahjnelson.com!
There's dungeoneering ahead for you two!
Wake up @pbmclean.bsky.social & @noahjnelson.com!
There's dungeoneering ahead for you two!
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Immersive Review Rundown: The One With Neighbors, Spirits, and Shakespeare
Orlando. Philly. NYC. New Jersey. London. (SIX REVIEWS)
Debuting the ALL NEW FORMAT for The Review Rundown!
Orlando. Philly. NYC. New Jersey. London. (SIX REVIEWS)
Debuting the ALL NEW FORMAT for The Review Rundown!
Immersive Review Rundown for 11/4/2025
Orlando. Philly. NYC. New Jersey. London. (SIX REVIEWS)
www.noproscenium.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Immersive Review Rundown: The One With Neighbors, Spirits, and Shakespeare
Orlando. Philly. NYC. New Jersey. London. (SIX REVIEWS)
Debuting the ALL NEW FORMAT for The Review Rundown!
Orlando. Philly. NYC. New Jersey. London. (SIX REVIEWS)
Debuting the ALL NEW FORMAT for The Review Rundown!
"We all know comedy or cabaret formats where the performer's bad mood or aggressive attitude is key to the show, it's just not something we're used to seeing in museums. And unlike in a comedy show, there's no barrier between the character and the audience here," he said. www.theguardian.com/world/2
‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit
Performance artist’s aggressive art historian shouts at visitors and insults curators – and his tours are sold out
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"We all know comedy or cabaret formats where the performer's bad mood or aggressive attitude is key to the show, it's just not something we're used to seeing in museums. And unlike in a comedy show, there's no barrier between the character and the audience here," he said. www.theguardian.com/world/2
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Come work with me!
We've opened the search for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Game Arts at Pratt Institute.
A good match would be an artist, game developer, or educator with an active creative practice in indie games, game studies and theory, playful coding, or art games.
We've opened the search for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Game Arts at Pratt Institute.
A good match would be an artist, game developer, or educator with an active creative practice in indie games, game studies and theory, playful coding, or art games.
Assistant Professor Digital Arts, Game Arts 2026 (71102)
The Department of Digital Arts at Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Game Arts at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. The successful ca...
www.schooljobs.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Come work with me!
We've opened the search for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Game Arts at Pratt Institute.
A good match would be an artist, game developer, or educator with an active creative practice in indie games, game studies and theory, playful coding, or art games.
We've opened the search for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Game Arts at Pratt Institute.
A good match would be an artist, game developer, or educator with an active creative practice in indie games, game studies and theory, playful coding, or art games.
LA: don't miss Pony Cam Collective's wildly inventive and bonkers fun live performances of "Burnout Paradise" this weekend at CAP UCLA.
cap.ucla.edu/event/pony-cam
cap.ucla.edu/event/pony-cam
Pony Cam: Burnout Paradise | Nov. 1–2, 2025 at CAP UCLA
cap.ucla.edu
October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
LA: don't miss Pony Cam Collective's wildly inventive and bonkers fun live performances of "Burnout Paradise" this weekend at CAP UCLA.
cap.ucla.edu/event/pony-cam
cap.ucla.edu/event/pony-cam