Mike Mandel
@manrad.bsky.social
XR all day everyday. Part of the duo making VR indie game THRASHER. Past: XR R&D at Harmonix, EA, Apple, Microsoft. (he/him)
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We're excited to announce that Brian Gibson's amazing soundtrack from THRASHER is now available on Steam, including in a discounted bundle with the game:
store.steampowered.com/app/4149300/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4149300/...
November 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We're excited to announce that Brian Gibson's amazing soundtrack from THRASHER is now available on Steam, including in a discounted bundle with the game:
store.steampowered.com/app/4149300/...
store.steampowered.com/app/4149300/...
Can't believe its finally out on Steam. Was a huge effort for our 2 person team to bring the game to PCVR and rework it so it can shine on flatscreen with mouse (or gamepad) ✨
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
Get it here👉 bit.ly/4hQ4V38
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Can't believe its finally out on Steam. Was a huge effort for our 2 person team to bring the game to PCVR and rework it so it can shine on flatscreen with mouse (or gamepad) ✨
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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
The public vote is open now, and we'd appreciate the support:
unity.com/awards
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
The public vote is open now, and we'd appreciate the support:
unity.com/awards
Great to see THRASHER alongside many of our XR friends in this sizzle reel from Unity highlighting other experiences launching on Android XR 😍
Samsung’s Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset, and Unity creators are already pushing what’s possible.
Explore studios who launched day-one content and start building today: on.unity.com/AndroidXR-Re...
#Unity6 #MadeWi#Unity6 #MadeWithUnity #AndroidXR href="/hashtag/XR" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#XRhref="/hashtag/gamedev" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gamedev
Explore studios who launched day-one content and start building today: on.unity.com/AndroidXR-Re...
#Unity6 #MadeWi#Unity6 #MadeWithUnity #AndroidXR href="/hashtag/XR" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#XRhref="/hashtag/gamedev" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#gamedev
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Great to see THRASHER alongside many of our XR friends in this sizzle reel from Unity highlighting other experiences launching on Android XR 😍
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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
@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
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
@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
Excited to be on Google's new XR platform ✨
We're please to announced THRASHER is a launch title for AndroidXR and is OUT NOW!
Get it on Google Play here ➡️ bit.ly/4ovYrs9
Get it on Google Play here ➡️ bit.ly/4ovYrs9
October 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Excited to be on Google's new XR platform ✨
✨ITS ALMOST HERE ✨
We're pleased to announce that THRASHER is releasing on Steam, SteamVR, and Steam Deck on November 7!!
Wishlist the game here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Wishlist the game here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
✨ITS ALMOST HERE ✨
Check out our Steam Next Fest demo on Steam Deck, Steam VR, or in 2D with mouse or gamepad 😍
Check our demo for Steam Next Fest through October 20, and look for the game to release SOON 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/...
October 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Check out our Steam Next Fest demo on Steam Deck, Steam VR, or in 2D with mouse or gamepad 😍
This is the best version yet of THRASHER, and was a very interesting and challenging process finding its identity as a flatscreen game that feels true to the original but has its own unique magic. Give it a try ✨
Go get our demo, now live on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/...
Includes a "remastered" version of the award-winning VR game with enhanced graphics, new game modes, and more responsive controls. Also check out a first look at the new 2D version with a gamepad, mouse or Steam Deck!
store.steampowered.com/app/3949660/...
Includes a "remastered" version of the award-winning VR game with enhanced graphics, new game modes, and more responsive controls. Also check out a first look at the new 2D version with a gamepad, mouse or Steam Deck!
September 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is the best version yet of THRASHER, and was a very interesting and challenging process finding its identity as a flatscreen game that feels true to the original but has its own unique magic. Give it a try ✨
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THRASHER's first public demo on Steam is live as part of the VR Forever Festival! This include both a remaster for PCVR and first look at our 2D version with mouse + gamepad controls + Steam Deck support. Check out the festival here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/VRForev...
store.steampowered.com/sale/VRForev...
September 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
THRASHER's first public demo on Steam is live as part of the VR Forever Festival! This include both a remaster for PCVR and first look at our 2D version with mouse + gamepad controls + Steam Deck support. Check out the festival here:
store.steampowered.com/sale/VRForev...
store.steampowered.com/sale/VRForev...
We've been working on this new version of THRASHER for quite awhile - it looks and plays better than ever! Excited for everyone try this on SteamVR as well the overhaul done for the 2D version (with gamepad AND mouse controls!)
THRASHER is very excited to participate in VR Forever, with our first Steam demo of the new and improved PCVR version (as well as a preview of the 2D + Steam Deck versions!) ✨
🔥 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 🧵👇
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 5:17 PM
We've been working on this new version of THRASHER for quite awhile - it looks and plays better than ever! Excited for everyone try this on SteamVR as well the overhaul done for the 2D version (with gamepad AND mouse controls!)
I’m proud to announce that the talk I gave in Shanghai with @dnorco.bsky.social at Let’s Vision ‘25 was just released! This is the most comprehensive look yet at the design, prototyping process, and journey to Apple Vision Pro for our game THRASHER.
youtu.be/4HEattmY94Y
youtu.be/4HEattmY94Y
[Mike Mandel & Doug North Cook] THRASHER: Getting to Game of the Year and What Comes Next
YouTube video by XRealityZone
youtu.be
May 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I’m proud to announce that the talk I gave in Shanghai with @dnorco.bsky.social at Let’s Vision ‘25 was just released! This is the most comprehensive look yet at the design, prototyping process, and journey to Apple Vision Pro for our game THRASHER.
youtu.be/4HEattmY94Y
youtu.be/4HEattmY94Y
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WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 3)
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
May 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 3)
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Reposted by Mike Mandel
WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 2)
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
May 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 2)
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Reposted by Mike Mandel
WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 1)
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
May 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 1)
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
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Tune in to the Creature Feature today at 9am PST / 12pm EST for some amazing VR announcements from our label friends and maybe even a surprise from us 👀
@creaturedotpage.bsky.social @ign.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEnj...
@creaturedotpage.bsky.social @ign.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEnj...
Creature Feature 2025 Livestream
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Tune in to the Creature Feature today at 9am PST / 12pm EST for some amazing VR announcements from our label friends and maybe even a surprise from us 👀
@creaturedotpage.bsky.social @ign.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEnj...
@creaturedotpage.bsky.social @ign.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEnj...
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TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS:
The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. ✨
The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. ✨
May 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS:
The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. ✨
The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way.
✨ 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. ✨
I made a custom Unity app to create “projected AR” around live musical performers for the MIT Gamalan Galaktika performance yesterday! Would love to take this fully
volumetric some day with AR glasses 😍 @unity.com
volumetric some day with AR glasses 😍 @unity.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I made a custom Unity app to create “projected AR” around live musical performers for the MIT Gamalan Galaktika performance yesterday! Would love to take this fully
volumetric some day with AR glasses 😍 @unity.com
volumetric some day with AR glasses 😍 @unity.com
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Here's some footage of our newly announced 2D version of THRASHER, coming to Steam (and Steam Deck) later this year alongside PCVR! Swoop around the space eel with a thumbstick or your mouse and enjoy enhanced visuals on PC 😍
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
March 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Here's some footage of our newly announced 2D version of THRASHER, coming to Steam (and Steam Deck) later this year alongside PCVR! Swoop around the space eel with a thumbstick or your mouse and enjoy enhanced visuals on PC 😍
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Reposted by Mike Mandel
We're excited to announce that THRASHER's Steam release later this year includes a NEW 2D version ✨Coming to Steam Deck and other 2D screens alongside the award-winning VR version later this year!
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
March 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We're excited to announce that THRASHER's Steam release later this year includes a NEW 2D version ✨Coming to Steam Deck and other 2D screens alongside the award-winning VR version later this year!
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
Wishlist here:
store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...
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THRASHER is 30% off as part of the Meta Quest Spring Savings Sale!! At its lowest price yet, there's never been a better reason to swoop a space eel through mesmerizing alien worlds😍
Get it here:
vr.meta.me/s/2982G2v3Sh...
Get it here:
vr.meta.me/s/2982G2v3Sh...
March 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
THRASHER is 30% off as part of the Meta Quest Spring Savings Sale!! At its lowest price yet, there's never been a better reason to swoop a space eel through mesmerizing alien worlds😍
Get it here:
vr.meta.me/s/2982G2v3Sh...
Get it here:
vr.meta.me/s/2982G2v3Sh...
Come on by for a peek at what’s next for THRASHER
We're super excited for THRASHER to be showcased at Day of the Devs in just about a week!!
We're showing a NEW version of the game we've been working on for a while 👀
Come by on the 16th, it's free 😍 @dayofthedevs.org
We're showing a NEW version of the game we've been working on for a while 👀
Come by on the 16th, it's free 😍 @dayofthedevs.org
March 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Come on by for a peek at what’s next for THRASHER
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THRASHER is one of the selected titles for this year's Day of the Devs. @manrad.bsky.social and @dnorco.bsky.social will be there. Go say Hi to them and check this amazing game.
It's almost here!
Join us at The Midway on March 16th for DAY OF THE DEVS: SAN FRANCISCO EDITION ✨
We've got TONS of amazing indie titles to show off, it's open to everyone, and it's FREE to attend 🔥
What kind of amazing indie games, you ask? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKC5...
Join us at The Midway on March 16th for DAY OF THE DEVS: SAN FRANCISCO EDITION ✨
We've got TONS of amazing indie titles to show off, it's open to everyone, and it's FREE to attend 🔥
What kind of amazing indie games, you ask? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKC5...
Day of the Devs 2025 - San Francisco Edition!
YouTube video by Day of the Devs
www.youtube.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
THRASHER is one of the selected titles for this year's Day of the Devs. @manrad.bsky.social and @dnorco.bsky.social will be there. Go say Hi to them and check this amazing game.
Thanks to the Let’s Vision ‘25 team for hosting @dnorco.bsky.social and I in Shanghai to share the journey to Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year. There was as SO much passion for the platform in the community there 😍
March 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Thanks to the Let’s Vision ‘25 team for hosting @dnorco.bsky.social and I in Shanghai to share the journey to Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year. There was as SO much passion for the platform in the community there 😍
A few years back, I made a series of music visualizations in Unity of polyrhythmic music with Sam Perzanowski for a documentary about Nik Bärtsch and his band Ronin. That documentary is out now, find "Ingredients for Disaster" on Prime Video and Apple TV!
January 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A few years back, I made a series of music visualizations in Unity of polyrhythmic music with Sam Perzanowski for a documentary about Nik Bärtsch and his band Ronin. That documentary is out now, find "Ingredients for Disaster" on Prime Video and Apple TV!