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About me

I'm Austin, an engineer specializing in virtual reality and real-time simulation living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I write games, engine features, and do research on new ways to simulate complex phenomena in virtual worlds.

Games

2019 | Asgard's Wrath

Unleash the wrath of the Gods in a mythical Norse adventure that can only unfold in VR. Forge your destiny as both a mortal hero and living god in an action role playing game of unworldly depth.

2018 | Marvel: Powers United VR

Get ready for battle with iconic character powers, over-the-top ultimate abilities, and a full-body transformation only possible in VR.

2016 | Cyberpong VR

Enter a realm of cyberspace where hitting digital orbs can gain you ultimate glory! In this retro styled game you are given two paddles to prove what you're made of. Harness your skills in single player mode and then face off against your friends in multiplayer matches!

Other

WIP | Eden

A modular, scalable, and modern simulation engine built from the ground up for VR.

WIP | Rusting Bitmaps

A native Rust port of the Roaring Bitmaps project.