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Patrick Ascolese
AR / VR Developer
Patrick Ascolese is the founder of Dark Arts Software, an independent virtual reality, gaming, and technology studio based in Seattle, Washington. He established the company in 2014, focusing on cutting-edge VR and AR technologies, including their upcoming AAA VR dancing game, "Trip the Light".145
Before founding Dark Arts Software, Patrick had a distinguished career in technology and gaming. He worked at Microsoft for nearly a decade, contributing as a software development engineer and designer on projects such as Xbox 360 Emulation and Kinect. In 2011, he co-founded Camouflaj, a game studio known for titles like Iron Man VR, which was later acquired by Meta. Patrick also served as an AR/VR Design Consultant at Meta, where he contributed to the development of AR headsets.123
Patrick is recognized as an expert in immersive tech, with experience spanning VR game design, AR development, and interactive content creation. His career reflects a strong passion for innovation in gaming and virtual reality technologies.124