Scopely, the parent company of Pokémon Go maker Niantic, has made a surprise move in the world of VR and XR gaming. The company has reorganized the team behind Stumble Guys, a popular multiplayer party knockout game, affecting a small number of employees. According to a statement from Scopely, this decision was made as part […]

A Timeless Lesson in Design Communication: Revisiting Stone Librande’s One Page Designs Talk In the world of VR and XR development, effective communication is key. It’s what sets apart a well-designed project from one that falls flat. Recently, we revisited a classic talk on design communication by Stone Librande, which still resonates with designers today.

Microsoft’s Xbox Division Under Fire as Unions File Unfair Labor Practice Charges Over Mass Layoffs In a major escalation of tensions between labor unions and Microsoft, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has filed unfair labor practice charges against the tech giant over its handling of mass layoffs at Xbox. The allegations come on the

Jeff Baz: The Man Who’s Bringing Virtual Reality to the Masses Imagine walking into a crowded comic-con event, surrounded by fans dressed as their favorite superheroes, but instead of just admiring the costumes, you’re immersed in a virtual world of breathtaking beauty and exhilarating gameplay. This is exactly what Jeff Baz has been making happen

Lynx’s R2 Headset Future Hangs in Balance After EssilorLuxottica Acquisition In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the XR community, French startup Lynx has been acquired by global eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica. The move has sparked concerns about the fate of Lynx’s highly anticipated mixed reality standalone headset, R2, which was announced earlier this

VR fans, get ready to revisit a piece of virtual world history! Terry Ford, the original founder and owner of 3rd Rock Grid, one of the oldest and most pioneering grids in OpenSim, is bringing it back from the dead. After shutting down in 2024, 3rd Rock Grid was left in limbo, its legacy and

The OpenSim metaverse has reached new heights in July, with a record-breaking number of active users and an increase in land area. The platform’s public metaverse gained the equivalent of 8,438 standard-sized regions this month, bringing the total to 153,858 regions. But what’s even more impressive is that the number of active users has surged

Get Ready for Liftoff: NYU’s NYC Game Design Future Lab Takes Flight with Expanded Incubator Program Exciting news has landed in the world of VR/XR development, as New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering announces the opening applications for its highly-anticipated NYC Game Design Future Lab incubator program. For the second year running, this esteemed

Glen Schofield, the visionary behind some of gaming’s most iconic horror franchises, has announced his retirement after an illustrious career spanning over three decades. As co-creator of Dead Space, a series that redefined the sci-fi survival horror genre, Schofield leaves behind a legacy that will continue to terrify gamers for years to come. Schofield’s impressive

The gaming industry just got a major boost with the appointment of Steve Allison as Saber Interactive’s chief business officer. This is no ordinary hire – Allison comes from a storied past at Epic Games, where he spent over eight years leading the charge on the Epic Games Store and Epic Games Publishing. But what