Another Axiom

I really enjoyed this deep dive interview with Kerestell Smith. He's someone who's got some really strong design philosophy convictions that seem to be working with Gorilla Tag, and what they have coming next with Orion Drift. Definitely have a listen to learn more about some of the embodied design principles behind the magic they've cultivated there at Another Axiom. The spirit of Echo Arena lives on in Gorilla Tag, and even more so with Orion Drift.

Catching up with some super people while waiting to be taken in for #MetaConnect. Kent Bye is an oral historian who has recorded over 1,000 interviews as part of his Voices of VR podcast. 🌟 Perrin Kaplan joined former Nintendo colleagues to form Zebra Partners, a fantastic Marketing & PR firm with the philosophy that all zebras have different stripes and so do all clients. I love that! 😍 Doug North Cook is Creative Director and CEO of Creature, a studio that builds #immersive experiences focused on play. Kerestell Smith is founder of Another Axiom, the studio behind VR smash hit Gorilla Tag. You can see Kerestell speak with a couple other AA devs at AWE USA 2024 about the success of the game here: https://lnkd.in/eichDqT8 That talk was actually moderated by Malia Probst 🔜 Meta Connect , a founding partner of Scout House. It was also great to see the ARVORE Immersive Experiences team. Ana Ribeiro gave one of the history talks at #awe2024. You can watch here if you're interested in knowing more about their story. She's definitely a pioneer! https://lnkd.in/eKtNWFfk 🥰 #VR #emerging #tech #gaming 🥰

Gorilla Tag creator Kerestell Smith sat down with legendary industry archivist Kent Bye at Meta Connect to discuss Gorilla Tag, Orion Drift, and what's next for VR. "I don't feel like we're lost in the wilderness waiting for something to happen. I feel like we're at a point right now where we can see what people are responding to, see what's important to people, see what is valuable to people, and see the things that we're doing that meet those needs and the things that don't. And I'm really excited because we've got so much stuff to build that will make those experiences better." #gaming #virtualreality #vr #xr

Chief Creative Officer Kerestell Smith sits down with GameSpot to talk the past, present and future of Gorilla Tag: "A VR game, if done well, is not just an activity, Smith believes. In a manner unique to the platform, it can deliver on a feeling of community, he said, 'and that is really powerful, so powerful that I don't see a way for VR to fail at this point.'"

We have a vision for what social VR can be. Sharing our work-in-progress for Orion Drift as we open up applications for our Closed Early Access program. As our follow-up to Gorilla Tag, join our community(s) on vast, seamless space stations that support up to 200 players, packed with activities including: * Fluid movement: run, jump, climb, slide, skate, and fly * Your heart-ball lets you play with friends anywhere * Massive gatherings for games and events * Extensive customization options to make your bot unique Apply for Early Access here: https://lnkd.in/gEKJkwsB

Congratulations to the finalists for the Outstanding XR Company of the Year at the AIXR XR Awards! 🏆 These established companies, have demonstrated excellence, growth, and a profound impact on the XR industry over the past year. Their commitment to innovation, strong industry presence, and positive company culture set them apart as leaders in our field. Their influence is felt across the industry, driving the future of XR forward. We are honored to recognize these exceptional companies for their achievements and contributions. Another Axiom Astrea Combat Waffle Studios Inc Emperia Qualcomm SANZARU Soul Assembly Virtualware

SXSW’s PanelPicker voting is here - Susanna Pollack, Jesse Schell, and our own Kerestell Smith are teaming up for panel “VR is the Modern ‘Third Place’ for Gen Alpha” at SXSW 2025. If you’re interested in exploring how VR enables authentic connections, check out our panel. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gsJbtSwC #sxsw #sxsw2025 #panelpicker

A great recap for parents and families from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) about our E for Everyone rating.

Only way to get the in-game item is to buy the real deal!