**Xbox’s Devastating Layoffs Leave VR and XR Community Reeling** In a shocking move that has sent shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, Xbox has announced it will be cutting over 3,200 jobs in an effort to streamline its operations. The news is particularly concerning for VR enthusiasts who rely on Xbox as one of their primary […]

Xreal’s Budget AR Glasses Land Globally, Priced at an Unbeatable $300 Get ready to experience augmented reality like never before – without breaking the bank. Xreal, a leading manufacturer of high-end AR glasses, has officially launched its first budget-friendly model globally, priced at a staggering $300. The xbx a01+ is now available in the US

John Carmack Sticks to His Guns: $1M for Official VR Ports of Id Software Classics In a move that’s sure to get VR fans’ collective hearts racing, former Oculus CTO John Carmack has reiterated his willingness to cough up $1 million to help bring official VR versions of id Software’s most iconic titles to the

Breaking News: Prehension Revolutionizes Hand Gesture Recognition in VR Games The wait is over for developers seeking to bring more natural and intuitive interactions to their virtual reality games. At AWE US 2026, I had the chance to get hands-on with Prehension AI’s innovative SDK, which promises to make implementing hand gestures in MR/VR applications

A powerful show of solidarity is brewing in the Xbox community. On July 15, union workers at Bethesda Game Studios will take to the streets with a “Save Our Devs” rally in protest of the latest round of mass layoffs across Xbox. The march, organized by union members under the OneBGS banner, aims to send

The VR community has been abuzz with innovation and entrepreneurship lately, but today’s news takes a fascinating turn into the world of gaming media. A group of industry veterans, fresh from their stints at iconic outlets like Eurogamer and VG247, have launched Respec – a bold new independent site that promises to shake up the

Asha Sharma’s Surprise Appointment to Federal Reserve Task Force Sparks Controversy in Tech and Gaming Communities In a stunning move, Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, has been appointed to a high-profile task force at the US Federal Reserve. The organization is tasked with advising the central banking system on the economic impact of emerging technologies,

The Marathon franchise has been a beloved staple of VR gaming for decades, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news on its future. In a stunning turn of events, Christopher Barrett, the former game director of Marathon, has announced that he’s settled his lawsuit with Sony and Bungie, the developers behind the series. As we

A Scathing Reality Check for the VR Industry: Marginalized Developers Struggle to Find Funding In a disturbing trend that’s been quietly gathering momentum, marginalized developers in the video game industry are finding it increasingly difficult to secure funding for their projects. The Arab League of Misfits, a satirical card game born out of Arabic identity,

Tomb Raider VR’s Demise Revealed in Stunning Leak, Leaving Fans Heartbroken A treasure trove of concept art and gameplay footage has surfaced online, exposing the cancelled Tomb Raider VR project codenamed ‘Project U’. Developed by Vertigo Games Amsterdam before its closure earlier this year, the game was meant to transport fans into a fully-realized Mesopotamia-inspired