Mighty Coconut

On July 25, the whole world is invited to 62 West Wallaby Street to play some very crazy golf with Wallace and Gromit! Collaborating with Aardman has been a dream come true from when they attended our 2023 SXSW Meow Wolf announcement event, to our visit to Bristol not long after, and throughout the development process over the past year. We are thrilled with how this course has come together and are so chuffed to share this behind the scenes look at this grand adventure!

“Whether you’re a fan of the claymation classics or simply looking for a fun and lighthearted golfing experience, Walkabout Mini Golf: Wallace and Gromit is sure to bring a smile to your face. Get ready to participate in some friendly competition with friends and family as you explore the delightful world of West Wallaby Street. This upcoming release for the Meta Quest is a must-play for anyone seeking a joyful and nostalgic gaming experience. Keep an eye out for its release date and prepare to venture on a grand day out on the virtual greens!” — Nerdbot

“It’s not just a shared geekery around animation (and golf!), it’s also around values. The team at Mighty Coconut pour so much love into everything they do, driven by a respect for their fans and what will bring them together and make them happy.”— Daniel Efergan, Creative Director of Interactive at Aardman

We’re excited to be a part of the XR-Lympics with DEVS UNITED GAMES, Inc. and For Fun Labs. Check it out and see if you can take home a medal!

Via Ian Hamilton at UploadVR: Revealed first globally during the UploadVR Summer Showcase, development studio Mighty Coconut and Wallace & Gromit's creators at Aardman revealed a first glimpse at the gadget-filled address as it'll appear in Walkabout Mini Golf. “We know fans will absolutely love playing this unique course, seeing West Wallaby street brought to life as a wonderful Walkabout Mini-golf experience," studio Aardman told UploadVR. "As Wallace would say, ‘It’s a hole in one! Oh, and mind me windows!’”

We regularly speak at/for different groups including classes, nonprofits, and even other studios. Here's a moment from senior art director's Don Carson's discussion with At Youth Can Do IT in Jamaica. Learn more about them at: www.ycdi.online

Meta Quest has invited Lucas Martell and Don Carson onto their official Discord for an AMA on Friday, June 21 at noon CST. And we're honored to have a surprise guest from Aardman joining us for the first portion. RSVP and join here: https://metaque.st/3VKLQGa

"Beyond engagement, we utilize a variety of tools and strategies to cultivate and maintain a healthy remote culture. Fortnightly Walkabout Mini Golf rounds in the Metaverse, annual company offsites, transparent and honest communication, and opportunities for professional growth are integral to our approach. We believe that fostering an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally leads to greater job satisfaction and, ultimately, better business outcomes." — Amy Brewster-Kelly, Spaceback

Walkabout Mini Golf named one of “The Best Virtual Reality Games of All Time” by TheGamer.com (TheGamer). “There is beauty in simplicity, two things that Walkabout Mini Golf has in spades. Traverse through a selection of low-poly themes mini golf courses, aiming to get under par. Putt through space, past pirate treasure, and even on the Island of Myst via one of their various reference DLC add-ons. When not putting, you can search for hidden ball patterns or solve secrets to unlock new putters.”

Thanks to Sonya Haskins for inviting us to participate in yesterday’s #AWE2024 panel in Long Beach “CULTIVATING WORLDS: EXPLORING SOCIAL VR GAMING EXPERIENCES”. Our gameplay designer Shane Rhodes joined Jonathan Hamel from Another Axiom and Morgan Tucker from RecRoom with Perrin Kaplan of Zebra Partners moderating. #indiegamedev #vrgaming #communitymanagement