Co-Development Revolutionizes Game Development: Insights from XDS Spark Co-founder Sam Carlisle The world of game development is on the cusp of a revolution, and at its forefront is the practice of co-development. For decades, external studios have collaborated with main game development teams to tackle tasks big and small. However, navigating this process has been […]

What a surreal and hilarious twist of fate! While attending Meta Connect, the premier event for all things XR, I found myself face-to-face with none other than Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer. It was an opportunity I never thought would happen, and yet it did – in the most unexpected way. As a

King’s Sweet Victory for Workers and Innovation In a major coup for workers’ rights in the gaming industry, King, the maker of Candy Crush, has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions Engineers of Sweden and Unionen. The deal was reached just as employees were preparing to go on strike over issues related to

Get Ready to Gear Up for Meta’s Revolutionary VR Glasses! Meta has just unveiled its latest masterpiece – a pair of VR glasses that promise to revolutionize the way we experience virtual reality. Weighing in at around 100 grams and priced at $1,300, these sleek and stylish specs are set to take the world by

Get Ready to Unleash Your Creativity with Meta’s $1M Developer Competition In a move that’s set to spark a new wave of innovation in VR content creation, Meta has just announced its next VR Start Developer Competition. With a prize pool of $1 million up for grabs, this competition is designed to encourage developers to

Meta has officially unveiled its latest foray into the world of virtual reality (VR) with the announcement of its brand-new VR glasses, set to hit shelves next spring at a price point of $1,299. While these sleek new goggles are sure to get VR enthusiasts excited, a surprising twist was revealed by Meta’s CEO Mark

Natalie Francis, a veteran of the gaming industry with a storied past at DICE and Avalanche Studios, is trading her hat for a new role as managing director at Massive Entertainment. Starting October 1st, Francis will take the reins from Thomas Andren, who recently stepped into the position of general manager for Ubisoft’s creative network.

The Irish Games Fund has just gotten a major boost, expanding its support for local game developers with three new funding pathways designed to help teams at different stages of production get their projects off the ground. The Development Fund, Prototype Fund, and Release Fund are all part of the revamped initiative, which promises to

The Meta Connect 2026 keynote has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of excitement and anticipation among VR enthusiasts. As I sit here reflecting on the day’s events, I’m still reeling from the sheer scope of announcements made by Mark Zuckerberg and his team. From the integration of Muse AI with all glasses and

Get ready to shred like never before! Beat Saber, the iconic rhythm game that’s been slicing through notes with its trusty sabers since 2019, is about to undergo a massive transformation. Meta has announced that an update called “Flux” will arrive on their VR Glasses and Quest headsets early next year, ditching the classic block-slashing