Worlds Beyond

In this episode, Don and Ben are joined by Eugene Morgulis—known in Horizon Worlds as Emorgul—a prolific creator recognized for his diverse, genre-spanning VR experiences and deep community engagement. Eugene discusses his creative journey on the platform, from building fantastical worlds to crafting more grounded, relatable experiences.The conversation explores the evolution of creator tools in Horizon, including Meta’s new AI-powered mesh generation features, and how they’re reshaping workflows and accessibility for developers. Eugene shares his take on integrating AI into the creative process without losing the human spark, and where these tools fit into his “jack of all trades” approach to development.They also dive into topics like mobile-friendliness, cognitive accessibility, world interactivity, and maintaining creative momentum. The episode wraps with a thoughtful discussion on building meaningful communities within virtual spaces and advice for new creators entering the world of Horizon.Whether you’re a VR enthusiast, developer, or someone curious about the future of immersive experiences, this episode offers rich insights from one of Horizon’s standout voices.~~~ Connect With Us! ~~~Don's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkianian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkianian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.dfk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dkianian Website: https://dkianian.com/ Ben's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-veaner-7643a980/ Discord: https://bit.ly/HABITXR Website: https://habitxr.net/ Eugene's LinksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emorgulisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmorgulis/Discord: https://discord.gg/qm9F8w4rGAWebsite: https://www.emorgul.com/worlds

In this episode of The Worlds Beyond Podcast, Don and Benjamin sit down with Scott Harris, also known as "Ubi," a veteran in the VR, XR, and AR industry. Scott Harris, a.k.a. "Ubi" in Horizon Worlds, has designed and created a number of immersive VR games and experiences, including Ubi'z Game Grid, Lore of Ubi, Petra, Ubi'z Diner Rush, and more. His experiences and worlds were some of the first, and most popular, attractions to the Horizon Worlds platform, cementing him as an influential force in how creators develop experiences in Horizon. Beyond that, he has also developed a number of interactive experiences for the likes of the Museum of Natural History, Toyota, and more. Links mentioned in this episodeScenery App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scenery-spatial-experiences/id6472496817 Table Soccer (Apple Vision Pro): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/table-soccer-azb-games/id6739331256 Table Soccer (Meta Quest): https://www.meta.com/experiences/table-soccer/26349748918004829/Game Grid (Horizon Worlds): https://www.oculus.com/vr/3078778455555837/Vizcom AI: https://www.vizcom.ai/RecRoom Layoff Announcement: https://www.geekwire.com/2025/seattle-gaming-startup-rec-room-lays-off-16-of-staff-read-ceos-memo-to-employees/RecRoom Memo to Employees: https://www.reddit.com/r/RecRoom/comments/1j2tg18/rec_room_lays_off_16_of_develop_team_with_notable/#lightbox~~~ Connect With Us! ~~~Don's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkianian/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkianian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.dfkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dkianianWebsite: https://dkianian.com/Ben's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-veaner-7643a980/Discord: https://bit.ly/HABITXRWebsite: https://habitxr.net/Scott's LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubi_ubiquitouzWebsite: https://scottharris.info/ 

Introducing The Worlds Beyond Podcast, where we take a look behind the scenes at your favorite Mixed Reality experiences.This monthly podcast is hosted by Don Kianian and Ben Veaner. In each episode, we'll look at some of the details that go into making immersive, fun VR worlds, featuring unique worlds and voices from across the creator community. Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes!In this episode of The Worlds Beyond Podcast, Don and Benjamin explore immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences and the creative processes behind them with guest, Jelitza Cintron, a talented designer with a strong background in fine arts, 3D modeling, and digital sculpting.Jelitza shares her journey into VR, detailing how she transitioned from traditional art to designing virtual spaces. She discusses her collaboration with Benjamin on the Horizon Worlds platform and how she became involved in developing immersive environments. The conversation covers the evolution of VR design, the challenges of creating engaging experiences, and insights into the creative process behind world-building in digital spaces.This episode provides a fascinating look into the intersection of art and technology, highlighting the future of virtual reality as a medium for creativity and interaction.~~~ Connect With Us! ~~~Don's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkianian/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkianian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.dfkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dkianian Website: https://dkianian.com/ Ben's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-veaner-7643a980/ Discord: https://bit.ly/HABITXR Website: https://habitxr.net/ Jelitza's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelitza-cintron-a082aa93/