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Bobby Voicu

@bobbyvoicu.com
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MixRift co-founder and CEO. Mixed Reality entrepreneur.

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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 07/07/2025
I had the pleasure of being invited on the Video Gamers Podcast to chat about all the realities in our industry (from VR to MR and beyond). It was an amazing chat with John Giacomi. You can find the podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPV...
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The Future of Mixed Reality - Gaming Podcast
YouTube video by Video Gamers Podcast
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 01/07/2025
Battle Orb Update 1.1 is live. Built with your feedback from Discord: ✅ Tweaks ✅ Fixes ✅ Smoother gameplay Big thanks to the community - this one’s for you. More updates coming soon. #BattleOrb #GameDev #MixRift
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 30/06/2025
Battle Orb just got featured in @madtechmagazine. "Intuitive controls + fast matchmaking + deep strategy = instant fun for all skill levels." Big thanks to the team at MadTech for the feature. madtechmag.com/2025/05/14/p... #BattleOrb #MixRift #MadTech #MixedReality #XR #GamingNews
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Physics-Based Strategy Meets Mixed Reality: Battle Orb Redefines Competitive Gaming
MixRift launches Battle Orb on Meta Quest—a fast-paced mixed reality PvP game turning your living room into a strategic battlefield. Compete, shoot, and dominate in real-time multiplayer mayhem.
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 18/06/2025
Battle Orb is now in VR. Dodge, throw, and flail your way through chaotic arena battles - fully immersive, fully ridiculous. Now live on supported VR platforms. See you in the Tavern. #BattleOrbVR #VRGaming #MixRift
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 11/06/2025
"Battle Orb got mentioned in The Ghost Howls. Huge thanks @skarredghost.bsky.social for the feature. #BattleOrb #MixRift #TheGhostHowls #MixedReality #XR #GamingNews skarredghost.com/2025/05/13/r...
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The XR Week Peek (2025.05.13): Ray-Ban Meta 2 may come in 2026, Pimax announces Dream Air SE, and more!
Roundup of the most relevant news of the week in virtual and augmented reality from Meta, Pimax, Apple, and many other brands!
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 04/06/2025
Daily Missions are HERE in Battle Orb. Play matches, complete missions, earn coins. Upgrade your heroes. Gather your rewards. Climb the leaderboard . Time to make every day count. Let’s go. #BattleOrb #GameDev #MobileGames #DailyMissions
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 15/05/2025
Battle Orb just got featured in @ARInsider. "1v1 and 2v2 modes where players aim, shoot & outmanoeuvre using physics-based tactics." Huge thanks to @CharlieFink for the spotlight. arinsider.co/2025/05/09/s... #BattleOrb #MixedReality #ARInsider #XR #GamingNews
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Spatial Beats: Meta Melds AR & AI, Hollywood Transforms - AR Insider
Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink.
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 12/05/2025
Battle Orb has been featured in @TrendHunter "A competitive MR game blending physics-based mechanics with tactical gameplay." Huge thanks to Colin Smith for the coverage. Now live on Meta Quest: www.trendhunter.com/trends/battl... #BattleOrb #MixedReality #TrendHunter #XR #MetaQuest #GamingNews
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Family-Friendly VR Games
Battle Orb - MixRift has officially launched Battle Orb, a competitive strategy game designed for multiplayer engagement in mixed reality (MR) environments. Ava...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 09/05/2025
Battle Orb just landed in @forbes.com "A fast-paced mixed reality strategy game... blending physical and digital play." Huge thanks to @charliefink.bsky.social for the feature. #BattleOrb #MixedReality #Forbes #GamingNews www.forbes.com/sites/charli...
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Netflix New Scroll, Meta AI's Game Changers, Neuralink Valued At $8.5 Billion
Netflix adds a TikTok-style feed, Meta upgrades AI, Neuralink raises at $8.5B, Trump threatens film tariffs, Fortnite returns to iPhone after court win.
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 01/05/2025
Why are CEE startups leaving the region? I have shared insights in @TechFundingNews: ➡️ Widening funding gap ➡️ Brain drain in leadership + sales ➡️ The "barbell effect" squeezing Series A/B techfundingnews.com/expert-talk-... #CEEtech #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #BrainDrain
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Expert talk: Why do CEE startups flee the region? The primary driver is the widening funding gap.  — TFN
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has emerged as a dynamic startup ecosystem, valued at €243 billion and growing at a faster rate than Western Europe. Why do CEE startups flee the region?
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 30/04/2025
Mixed reality isn’t just for fun - it’s becoming a powerful tool for stress relief. I explore the rise of therapeutic gaming in @StartupsMag for #StressAwarenessMonth. Gaming for wellbeing? It’s happening. startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-rise... #MentalHealth #MRGaming #WellbeingTech #Startups
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The rise of therapeutic gaming: how mixed reality is transforming stress relief | Startups Magazine
Gaming has traditionally been seen as a source of entertainment, competition, or escapism. However, a growing trend is challenging these perceptions: therapeutic gaming. With mixed reality (MR) techno...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 23/04/2025
The Battle Orb Beta is live. Testers are already breaking the game (in the best way). Join the chaos → www.oculus.com/experiences/... #BattleOrb #GameDev #BetaTest
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 22/04/2025
“Do you know what a cow looks like?” Apparently, not everyone’s ready for Fractured on Meta Quest. Think you can do better? Play now. www.meta.com/experiences/... #metaquest
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 15/04/2025
Big thanks to @toysnplaythings for featuring Crit Attack. Just in time for Easter, our family-friendly VR game brings fun, chaos & cute critters to your living room. Now on Meta Quest - check it out. #MetaQuest #MixedReality #FamilyGaming #EasterFun www.toysnplaythings.media/mixrift-laun...
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MixRift launches family bonding VR games for Easter - Toys n Playthings
With April’s bank holidays and school breaks just around the corner, families are seeking meaningful ways to connect and MixRift, a mixed reality gaming developer, has launched two cross-generational ...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 10/04/2025
Join the Beta of our latest game, Battle Orb: It's a multiplayer game where you use your slingshot characters army to mess around somebody else's cute characters army. It's quite addicting... just saying. The beta link is here: www.oculus.com/experiences/... #metaquest
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 07/04/2025
Kids running wild? Snacks disappearing? Easter school holidays in full chaos mode? Good news: we have 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞. Escape by slaying demons in Hell Horde on Meta Quest. It’s fast, fun and maybe less terrifying than keeping the kids entertained. Play now! #MetaQuest www.meta.com/experiences/...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 02/04/2025
From new hardware (Quest 3, Vision Pro, Samsung Moohan) to AI-powered XR experiences, the future is taking shape. But will it be enough? I break it down in my recent article in @gamingnetnews: www.gaming.net/2025-the-yea... #gaming
gaming.net
2025: The Year XR Goes Mainstream?
The CEO and Founder of cutting edge, immersive gaming studio, MixRift discusses XR in 2025 and whether this year is the year it will likely go mainstream. From innovations in gaming to the evolving ex...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 17/03/2025
I usually get around 200,000 points on Hell Horde, our Mixed Reality game. 👹🔫 I thought I was good, until I saw players getting 4,000,000 points and more... 😱 And this is how getting good at Hell Horde looks like 🤯
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 17/03/2025
The future of #MixedReality gaming is here. In my latest Tech Native article, I explore how MR & spatial computing are making gaming more accessible, immersive and intuitive - and why nimble European startups have a golden opportunity to lead. Read more: technative.io/step-into-th... #Gaming
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Step Into the Future: How Mixed Reality Is Shaping Accessible Gaming
As we enter 2025, the integration of MR and spatial computing is helping usher in a new era where accessible gaming is not an afterthought
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 11/03/2025
Huge thanks to Gaming.net for featuring MixRift. MR gaming is evolving fast, and we’re leading the charge - blurring the lines between digital and physical worlds. This is just the beginning. Check out the article & let us know your dream MR game. #MixRift #gaming www.gaming.net/mixrifts-exp...
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MixRift’s Explosive Growth Signals a New Era in Mixed Reality Gaming
European mixed reality (MR) gaming startup MixRift is making waves in the industry, celebrating major growth milestones and solidifying its position as a leader in the burgeoning MR gaming space. Head...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 04/03/2025
Big thanks to Anna Wood & @TheStartupsMag for featuring MixRift. "While others chase buzzwords like AI, we're focusing on what matters – creating games people actually want to play." MR gaming is evolving, and we’re just getting started. #MixRift #XR #Gaming #StartupsMagazine
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MixRift’s rapid growth signals new era for mixed reality gaming | Startups Magazine
Mixed reality (MR) gaming startup MixRift has revealed significant growth milestones as the MR gaming market approaches an inflection point. With IDC forecasting global XR headset shipments to surge 4...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 20/02/2025
Hell Horde is on the rise. ✅ 150,000+ installs ⭐ 4.2-star rating (4.6 last 7 days) on Meta Quest 👹 Endless waves of demon-slaying chaos The Horde is growing daily - are you in? #HellHorde #XR #MetaQuest #Gaming
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 11/02/2025
At MixRift, we move fast - rapid prototyping, iterating and releasing games that actually resonate with players. It’s all about exploring MR mechanics to bridge the gap between digital and physical worlds. The future of XR gaming is here, and we’re shaping it. #XR #Gaming #Innovation
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 04/02/2025
AI won’t be a game-changer for MR/XR just yet. XR evolves too fast for AI to keep up - but AI-driven graphics, storytelling & characters are on the rise. It’s only a matter of time before they shape XR gaming too. #MixRift #AIinGaming #MR2025
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 29/01/2025
Trend alert: 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞. Whether it’s playing side-by-side IRL or socializing in virtual spaces like Horizon Worlds, gamers want shared, personalized experiences. The future of gaming? It’s all about connection. #MixRift #GamingTrends #MR2025
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 24/01/2025
Here’s my next trend prediction: MR is going mainstream! Gen Z and Gen Alpha are driving the demand for innovative XR experiences, with gaming shaped by platforms like TikTok. The future of gaming is in their hands. #MixRift #GamingTrends #MR #XR2025
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 21/01/2025
We are really keeping in shape at MIXRIFT 😆 This is a new game prototype we're testing based on the Whack-a-Mole games from our childhood. 🦫 The difference? Those pesky rodents appear EVERYWHERE!!! 😱
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 13/01/2025
2025 is the year gaming and XR tech take a massive leap. From heart-monitoring games to MR glasses going mainstream, the future is more immersive and portable than ever. Handhelds like Steam Deck paved the way - XR is next. LFG!! #GamingTrends #XR2025
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 30/12/2024
Tech giants stepping back from XR isn’t a bad sign - it’s an opportunity for startups to shine. Read more in my piece for Startups Magazine startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-tech... #XR #Startups #GamingIndustry #Innovation
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Tech giants leave the XR door open for European gaming startups to thrive | Startups Magazine
What do you think when you read about tech giants reducing their presence in a new sector? Many see it as a judgement on the industry itself, and not in a positive way. What hope do others have if est...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 28/12/2024
Crit Attack is getting more love. Thanks to iGamingRadio for featuring us: “MixRift has been at the forefront of the MR/XR revolution, pushing [...] to create ‘wow’ moments for gamers.” Read more: igamingradio.com/press-releas... #CritAttack #MixedReality #XR #GamingInnovation #Metaverse #Gaming
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MixRift launches exciting free Mixed Reality ‘arcade shooter’ game: Crit Attack - iGaming Radio
MixRift, a mixed reality (MR) gaming start-up today announces the launch of its third title, Crit Attack: a new MR arcade wave shooter game, developed to satisfy the need of three generations of gamer...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 26/12/2024
As 2024 wraps up, we're reflecting on an incredible year at MixRift. From launching Hell Horde, Fractured and Crit Attack, it's been a year of growth and innovation. 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥. #MixRift #Gaming #Innovation #2024Review #HappyHolidays #XR #GameDev
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 23/12/2024
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞 made All Virtual Reality's list of the 11 Best Free VR Shooter & Gunfight Games for Meta Quest 3. Thanks for naming us a top pick! Dive into the action and see why: allvirtualreality.com/review/best-... #VR #HellHorde #MetaQuest
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11 Best Free VR Shooter & Gunfight Games for Meta Quest 3
In this article, we would like to share with you the top & best free VR shooter and gunfight games that you can enjoy with Meta Quest 3.
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 10/12/2024
Chaos has landed! Crit Attack is here - a free Mixed Reality arcade shooter packed with 90s nostalgia! Protect your living room from a monster invasion this holiday season. Fast. Fun. Family-friendly. Download now! 👉 meta.com/experiences/... #CritAttack #MixedReality #RetroGaming #MetaStore
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Crit Attack on Meta Quest
🐾 Defend Your Room from Pesky Creatures in Mixed Reality! 🐾 Prepare yourself for a showdown where your own room becomes the ultimate battlefield! Dive into an immersive mixed reality adventure that t...
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 05/12/2024
Last night, I dreamt a giant bee was following me around the house... 🐝 Thanks to MIXRIFT, you could be experiencing the same happy dream (or is it a nightmare? 😅 ) soon... really soon! Ready to play? #MixRift #MixedReality #ArcadeShooter
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 02/12/2024
Chaos incoming! Attackers are preparing to invade...your living room! 😱 Stay tuned… #MixRift #ComingSoon #ArcadeFun
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Bobby Voicu @bobbyvoicu.com · 27/11/2024
Minecraft is building IRL experiences - rides, retail, hotel rooms! It’s Mixed Reality in action - digital worlds merging with physical spaces. The $110M investment shows how immersive tech is shaping the future. What’s next for AR/VR? #MixedReality #Minecraft #Gaming #FutureOfEntertainment
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Minecraft is entering the real world | TechCrunch
Real-world Minecraft attractions are on the way, thanks to a newly-inked deal between Minecraft owner Microsoft and Merlin Entertainments.
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