Bobby Voicu

YouTube video by Video Gamers Podcast The Future of Mixed Reality - Gaming Podcast

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...

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

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.

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

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

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!

"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...

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

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.

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

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...

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

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.

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...

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?

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

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...

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

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

“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

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 ...

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...

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

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/...

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...

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

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 🤯

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!! 😱

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

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...

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

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...

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