VP Metaverse Experience @Meta - VR/AR/Video Games - CoFounder Naughty Dog - Creator of Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, The Iron Saint, Mysterious Ways
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Happy 25th Birthday #CrashBandicoot - Frightening that I’ve lived as many years since creating you as I had lived before. #goodmemories @Naughty_Dog @asgavin @cerny @davebaggett @taylorkurosaki #time
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Happy 21st Birthday #CrashBandicoot! Crazy that you are old enough to buy a bottle of WumpaWine in the US! Anyone for a glass? @Naughty_Dog
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Crash Bandicoot programmer David Baggett opens up on the challenges of Crash Bandicoot programming for PS1: quora.com/How-did-game-devel…
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We knew Resident Evil 4 would bring a different kind of thrill in VR, both for diehard fans of the franchise and those new to the game and VR. I'm excited to share that RE4 is officially the fastest-selling app in the history of Quest.
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Not leaving @thq without my personal effects. For the record, still #notembarrased @VolitionInc
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Just saying that Crash Bandicoot is now a Microsoft IP. Just saying that. Crazy. #WhoWouldaThunk
So many stories to tell, so many characters to meet, so many worlds to explore…
It’s a good day to play: xbx.lv/3tndm0z
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Looking back, it feels like this was an eternity ago and yesterday at the same time. 20 Years. gamesradar.com/jak-and-daxte…
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There are no "shithole countries." Countries are arbitrary borders created by and filled with people whom history and geography have treated unevenly. Some of those people ARE assholes, however, and @realDonaldTrump is their king.
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Pulled this out recently. The original Dr. Neo Cortex sketches by Charles Zembillas. @asgavin has the original Crash art (cause I’m the bad guy). We distributed the early art to the team and key partners.
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Thanks for the DMs. I am not Brittney Spears Conservator. I was not her CPA. I'm not the Jason Rubin you are looking for. I do wish her the best...
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Truly sorry to hear this news.
Sharing our sincere condolences to Brendan O’Brien’s loved ones for his passing. He was an incredible talent who brought Crash Bandicoot and other Crash characters to life. He will forever live on in the hearts of Crash fans. ms.spr.ly/6012gXN9n
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I'm saddened by the loss of Bernie Stolar who played a large role in bringing Crash Bandicoot to #playstation in '95. His belief in @Naughty_Dog and #CrashBandicoot, despite SCEI (Sony Japan) hesitations, made the Crash Era possible. kotaku.com/bernie-stolar-ber…
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"Hey Mustache Man!" 20 years later, who would have thought Crash would be #1 on Nintendo hardware??!! nintendolife.com/news/2018/0…
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Is @Oculus "over-investing in VR, spoiling developers, allowing them to make titles that otherwise wouldn't exist?" Uh... guilty as charged.
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I proudly support of the company @Naughty_Dog has become, your incredible work, and your embrace of diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Hate has no place in gaming. Period. A shoutout to @evan_wells for his leadership as well.
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I love Jak and Daxter like my children. I have no idea if this movie is happening. But I can tell you with certainty that am not working on the screenplay. gameishard.gg/news/the-jak-a…
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1/14 It’s been a busy week for Oculus and the Content team at E3. I wanted to respond to a number of threads that have risen up this week. I also want to clarify our goal for Quest and clear up some misconceptions about our curation process.
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This will be fun... T-10 to chatting VR single player narratives and @RAD_Studios development with these legends @TroyBakerVA @Ru_Weerasuriya YouTube.com/E3 #E32019
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I realize the small sample size, but Asgards Wrath has 7 solid reviews and is currently sitting at 92%. This is a massive achievement for Sanzaru, and even if this changes with time it's nice for the community that the #1 Best PC game of 2019... 3/4 into the year... is VR!
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Great Chat with some of the original #CrashBandicoot crew. Yes, it's been 20+ years. We look the same, right?
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I hear your calls for #ResidentEvil7 for PC VR. Nothing would make me happier. @CapcomUSA_ did an amazing job, but it is up to them where to focus their dev energy. @OculusRift will support them if they choose to make the port-
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22 yrs ago at CES @asgavin & I rented a 3'x3' space in 3DO booth. Result: Deal that became #CrashBandicoot. #CES2016 is biggest since.
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Apple claimed to offer us 'helpful feedback' in this story. Responding to multiple requests for approval of our iOS cloud concepts with "this fails under policy" is better than the radio silence we have experienced at times in the past, but that's hardly 'helpful feedback.'
Facebook launches cloud games but says Apple won't allow it on iOS cnb.cx/3jDfjM5
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Proud to announce that I've joined the Board of Directors if the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS). Building on a lifetime of recognizing and Advancing Devs across the industry! interactive.org
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At #PAXWest for the first public showing of @stormlandvr from @insomniacgames from @OculusRift Studios
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Ready at Dawn is an amazing team pioneering best-in-class interactions in VR and building one of the best communities around Echo VR. I couldn’t be more thrilled for this awesome team to join Facebook and help build the future of immersive content together.
Nearly 17 years ago, we embarked on a journey to build a game studio. Along the way, we innovated on genres, experiences, games and platforms. Today, we’re excited to join the Facebook family as we open a new chapter in our story and continue to pursue our passions #WeAreRAD
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In fond memory of @JLabbeII, early @Naughty_Dog (Crash, Jak) and all round incredible person. Naughty Dog wouldn't have been the same - or perhaps even made it through the hard times - without his trademark humor and love of "the game". I don't remember specifically what moved @asgavin and I when we met Joe by chance in a Virgin Megastore. But I thank fate for the meeting and for kicking us into action. My life was better for it, as were the other people he touched at Naughty Dog and the other teams he worked with @insomniacgames & @RAD_Studios.
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Boosting this article on @MancellJosh, one of the core creators responsible for the game that became #CrashBandicoot. theguardian.com/games/2024/j…
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Oculus couldn't be happier for @InsomniacGames. We have consistently applauded and supported developer success, whether with us or competitors. And I wouldn't worry about our Oculus Studios slate. We've got lots of big announcements coming...
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Touch reviews: IGN 9/10, Wired 9/10, TIME 4/5, PC Mag 4.5/5, UploadVR: "Oculus Touch is the best VR controller made to-date. Period."
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Well done Crash disection that boils down to: Games are more than IP, they're art. Only the artist knows the formula piped.video/watch?v=0sbUdMNI…
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In case you are just catching up... for the first time last night a Video Game - a VR First Person Shooter none the less - won an #Oscar. For its portrayal of the human impact of war. #GamesHaveAlwaysBeenArt @Respawn @OculusGaming gamesindustry.biz/articles/2…
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Happy New Years to my @Naughty_Dog, Flektor, @THQNordic, and @Oculus era co-workers, supporters, & friends. I’ve led a very lucky life and you’ve been the foundation. Best to you in ‘18-
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Today I’m excited to talk more about my new role and what I’ve been working on. I joined #FacebookGaming recently as VP of Play and today we’re rolling out our take on cloud gaming: Instant. Free. No subscriptions. No controllers.
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So... what IS 'cloud gaming', anyway?
Is it replacing your console with a controller and a subscription? For some, maybe.
Or...maybe you could grab your phone. Open an app. Find a game. Play it. No controllers. No subscriptions.
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Amazes me how #CrashBandicoot touched people. 20 years later still get notes from fans like Jon Gray with images like this (by D. Plowman)
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A crazy day but I don’t want to overlook this moment: People doubted VR. People doubted Meta (FB) could make hardware. Today we have Resident Evil 4 VR killing it on Quest 2 and Mark announced what he rightly called one of the greatest IP ever in development. What a journey.
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"It's remarkable how the Quest does all this, including tracking your hands, without any external sensors or cameras. It honestly feels like magic."
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I remember in my teens ('87ish) as I worked on "Dream Zone" telling my parents that Video Games would be the biggest form of entertainment one day. They told me to go to college. piped.video/watch?v=dxf5_7kS… In related news I don't remember where my diploma is.
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Prepping hard for #GDC16 "testing" #DeadandBuried 2v2 multiplayer w/ "Deathbringer" @PalmerLuckey and @brendaniribe.
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#OculusQuest and #RiftS start shipping today. This is a momentous occasion for everyone who’s been passionate about VR since day one. Huge thank you to the amazing devs who’ve been working nonstop on groundbreaking games and experiences for VR! #DefyReality
#OculusQuest is now available. Experience our first all-in-one gaming system built for virtual reality. No PC. No wires. No limits. Starting at $399 USD. #DefyReality
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Finally...so pleased to announce @stormlandvr with @insomniacgames. ocul.us/stormland piped.video/watch?v=2Ak2h3Pk…
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Big news today: @BeatGamesStudio is joining Oculus Studios! From the moment I first played @BeatSaber, I knew it was a game well on its way to becoming a Hall of Famer. Couldn’t be more thrilled about this. More on this from Mike Verdu on the Oculus blog: ocul.us/BeatGames
Great news: @BeatGamesStudio is joining Oculus Studios! @BeatSaber is the first VR-only platinum hit + one of the best ways to show people the magic of VR. We’re excited to welcome this awesome team. Director of Content Mike Verdu shares more on the blog: ocul.us/BeatGames
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Happy first Birthday @Oculus Rift! You've come a long way To celebrate, here's the best VR deal we've ever run... oculus.com/experiences/bundl…
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That dance was a placeholder animation that I banged out intending to fix it later. Never fixed it later. Became a phenomenon in Japan.
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I have a new role @facebook: VP Special Gaming Initiatives, working on positively impacting game communities. Related, @michael_verdu is joining Oculus as Director of Content. I will continue to work w/ Mike & @oculusgaming to bring bigger and better content to VR!
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First time I experienced hand presence in VR through Touch controllers was nothing short of amazing (you know what I'm talking about). And now to be able to bring your own hands in VR? Absolutely mind-blowing...can't wait for everyone to experience it.
Introducing Hand Tracking on #OculusQuest—Bringing Your Real Hands into VR 👋 #OC6 // ocul.us/HandTracking
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It amazes me I still get appreciation emails for Crash (20+ years old!). I'm even more surprised when I get the rare hate note about Crash (20+ years old!). When said negative email is filled with hate speech and insults we've hit peak absurdity. It's time for new hardware buddy.
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Simply that I'm impressed with the effort. Lots of people with lots of anger need to hit the gym, not the keyboard.
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At OC4 two years ago I announced that we were partnering with @Respawn for a huge title. Today, I'm beyond excited to finally reveal what we've been working on: Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, coming to the Rift Platform in 2020.
.@Respawn Entertainment Reveals the Future of VR with ‘Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond’—Coming Soon to the Rift Platform // ocul.us/MedalOfHonor
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14/14 We have also come to understand the value to devs and consumers of a platform that holds a high quality standard. Oculus will try to help as many devs, of any size, to reach that bar. Let’s work together to push VR forward!
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With 2+ hour lines and on stage demos of Asgard's Wrath - Pax East is feeling @OculusGaming!
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. @pcgamer's Wes Fenlon on Stormland by @insomniacgames: "If there's a better game coming to VR in 2019, I'll be surprised." Can't wait for everyone to dive deep into Stormland's incredible open world in VR...soon!
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Today @Oculus 1) launched a new consumer product 2) opened a storefront and platform 3) filled it w/ content. #Proud
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It's a good two days when you can publicly launch the best, low cost, entry VR headset back to back with announcing revolutions in high end VR. Pushing VR forward = @oculus. nitter.app/marifes/status/9918814…
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As it turns out, that is precisely how Dr. Neo Cortex created the evil boss creatures in Crash Bandicoot. So be careful.
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Excited about all the things @Oculus has to show and say at E3 '16. Touch is really hitting its stride & our devs are breaking new ground.
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Oculus Connect 5: September 26-27 in San Jose. It's the VR community's biggest annual event, and we're pumped to bring everyone together to talk about the future of VR & showcase the cool projects our dev community has been working on. For updates: @oculus ocul.us/OC5
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Extremely proud to announce @Oculus Go launches NOW. Over 1000 apps with >100 new or majorly updated apps launching today (also work w/ GearVR!). #OculusGo is the pinnacle of standalone VR. Only $199! oculus.com/go/
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Beat Saber is tearing up the @OculusRift store and is tons of fun (vanilla Vader style or Maul style). Support your Indy devs and take a risk on this one!
This Guy Modded Oculus Touch to Play ‘Beat Saber’ Darth Maul-style ow.ly/xzQn30jNccm @Ab_eer @BeatSaber
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As @OculusRift has been saying from the start: the best product at the best price with the best content lineup will win. Oculus will continue to deliver on this proven strategy, and I am especially excited to extend our Content lead this year...
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Your work, along with the rest of SCEJ's Producers, had a MAJOR impact on Crash! You started with IMPACT!
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#OculusQuest, our first 6DOF all-in-one VR system just announced at #OC5...can't wait for everyone to experience the new era of VR!
Introducing #OculusQuest, Our First 6DOF All-in-One VR System, Launching Spring 2019 // ocul.us/Quest-Announcement
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Price Drop + 1.12 Fixes + Robo Recall launch + GearVR Controller + OpenXR collaboration + half a dozen new titles announced = GREAT GDC
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This is our 3rd and biggest Gaming Showcase yet with over 40 minutes of exciting content and more...mark those calendars, you won't want to miss this!
I'm so excited to be hosting the 3rd annual META QUEST GAMING SHOWCASE--our biggest celebration of amazing content on the Quest Platform! Get ready for world premieres, gameplay first looks and so much more. Mark your calendars, June 1, 10am PT.
metaque.st/GamingShowcase202…
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Hard to believe that @oculus Touch for @OculusRift is (only) one year old today! Happy Birthday to the best VR controller — for your Birthday we’ve given you >300 titles with more amazing software to come! #ProudUncle
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Couldn’t be more excited about this announcement! @SanzaruGames was the first developer to partner with Oculus Studios and to see what they have accomplished since then has been nothing short of amazing. I cannot wait for what comes next...
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Just wanted to let everyone in the VR community know that I won’t be at OC5 this year. I’ve had sudden family issues come up that are keeping me out of the Bay Area. But I’ll be keeping tabs on the event here and am excited for all we have to announce! Thanks for understanding
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So thrilled to bring both my Facebook Gaming worlds together!! Excited to be reunited with FRL leading content for the Metaverse as we continue to build Facebook's gaming initiatives including both our Instant and Cloud gaming platforms.
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. @oculus Quest and Rift S now open for pre-orders and shipping on May 21! Gaming in VR is better than ever...can’t wait for all of you to finally get your hands on these headsets: oculus.com
Game On: #OculusQuest and #RiftS Pre-Orders Are LIVE! Shipping Begins May 21 #QuestCountdown #OculusRiftS #F8 // ocul.us/F8-pre-orders
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13/14 On a personal note, I was a dev for most of my working life. I was an indie for 10 years. I have had projects rejected. @c_pruett has been an indie dev most of his life. Our team is filled with devs. We know how hard it is to make apps of any size.
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#OculusQuest gets a 9.5 from @IGN — "The true future of virtual reality begins right here, as the Oculus Quest is the real deal."
ign.com/articles/2019/04/30/…
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After a rough couple of weeks it's nice to find out that a game you made almost 30 years ago that (let's face it) not a lot of people played, let alone liked, touched at least one person enough to inspire them. #WhyWeMakeGames #RoundOneFight #KonotoriWins
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Lots of things to be proud of @Oculus, but the Emmy we share with @felixandpaul for People's House, and the story behind getting 44 on camera inside the Whitehouse will stick with me for years to come...
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As part of @OculusRift's 2nd anniversary, we've also got these sweet special edition trophies for members of the Rift community who've been with us since day one...thank you for your incredible support! ocul.us/RiftAnniversary
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SUPERHOT is just one of the many amazing experiences we've got lined up for @oculus Quest...can't wait for Spring! @SUPERHOTTHEGAME
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Can't wait to see what modern PS does to CB. That original logo was <3000 polygons and constantly had to be reduced to hit framerate.
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12/14 Oculus is a fan of Pavlov & it was approved for Quest. But there’ve been some delays & miscommunication on both ends since. Oculus wants Pavlov on Quest & will push it through the standard QA & VRC testing all apps go through before they ship if the dev desires.
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Yes, we screwed up big time. This Rift outage has been painful for both our consumers & the dev community who rely on our uptime. Our fix can be found here. We apologize for the inconvenience and we'll endeavor to do better
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Thank you for this great honor! We're thrilled that the community is having so much fun with @oculus Quest and we can't wait for more people to discover VR magic through Quest
Congratulations to Oculus Quest on winning the VR Hardware of the Year Award! 🎉🎊 @oculus @OculusGaming
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