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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Happy to finally update the award-winning Vision Pro edition of THRASHER with all the great work we've done since the initial release in 2024 😍

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Our friends at @creaturedotpage.bsky.social are back with an amazing VR showcase - don't miss it ✨✨

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Sam Kahn 📽️ / Explodist Media @explodist.media · 23/12/2025

I couldn't stop playing Thrasher until I finished it. @puddlestudio.bsky.social (Brian Gibson and @manrad.bsky.social) have made an incredible, trippy arcade experience. I played on #SteamDeck, but it's also available on #VR devices. #indiegames 🎮 My review on @thegeeklygrind.bsky.social -

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Thrasher Review — The Geekly Grind

Destroy cosmic gods as a space eel in this mesmerizing arcade acid trip.

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

In 2018, I helped produce the tech and visuals for a brilliant re-imagining of David Bowie's final album Blackstar by Evan Ziporyn. Now, on the 10th anniversary of his passing, we are reviving Bowie Cello Symphonic at MIT on January 10. Tickets here: www.globalartslive.org/content/even...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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/...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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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Creature @creaturedotpage.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Excited to be on Google's new XR platform ✨

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Check out our Steam Next Fest demo on Steam Deck, Steam VR, or in 2D with mouse or gamepad 😍

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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 @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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!)

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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

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[Mike Mandel & Doug North Cook] THRASHER: Getting to Game of the Year and What Comes Next

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 3) Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 2) Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

WHAT IS THRASHER? (Part 1) Coming this year to Steam and SteamVR, wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/2702300/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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...

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Creature Feature 2025 Livestream

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Creature @creaturedotpage.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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. ✨

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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/...

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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...

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Come on by for a peek at what’s next for THRASHER

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Ed Lago @edlago.dev · 07/03/2025

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.

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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 😍

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

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!

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

One of the earliest prototypes of THRASHER 👀

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Our last update of the year for THRASHER just dropped and we have a new feature that completionists should love: Quick Wave Restart. You can now perfect your runs and go for that coveted S+ rank with ease 😎

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

If you live in the Boston area, we'll be showcasing some 👀new versions👀 of THRASHER at #BostonFIG on Sunday 12/15. Come hang and meet the devs! More here: bostonfig.com

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🚨THRASHER is 40% off in the Quest Store until Dec 3! It's the best deal yet to experience the trailblazing controls and mesmerizing alien world of THRASHER Use code BFCM24 at checkout

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Exciting news! It was a huge effort to get THRASHER shining on Vision Pro, but glad we stuck with it, since it turned out to be such a great fit to the platform 🙏

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Here’s a really simple example of how we were able to create hand controls capable of very fast and fluid action with advanced maneuvers stacking on top like circling and dashing

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A look at the simple but satisfying hand controls in THRASHER, which were inspired by ribbon dancing

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THRASHER @puddlestudio.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

We're super honored that @indiegameawards.gg is shining a light on Brian Gibson's amazing work on the THRASHER soundtrack 😍

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Mike Mandel @manrad.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Super honored for THRASHER to be included in The Indie Game Awards. Brian created something so amazing in the soundtrack and glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves. Thanks @indiegameawards.gg

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