French Publisher Dear Villagers Cuts Ties with 15 Employees Amid Industry Shifts In a move that’s sure to send shockwaves through the gaming community, French publisher Dear Villagers has announced layoffs affecting approximately 15 employees. The company, known for its work on titles like Caravan SandWitch and The Forgotten City, is facing an industry-wide challenge […]

Kojima Productions’ Dramatic Funding Saga Sparks Industry-Wide Worries Celebrated game developer Hideo Kojima’s recent interview with IGN has shed light on a shocking tale of financial struggles and creative survival that will resonate with VR enthusiasts and developers alike. The story of Kojima Productions’ battle to secure funding for its spiritual successor, Physint, serves as

The Steam Frame has finally landed on store shelves, and VR enthusiasts are weighing in with their verdicts. Priced at $1,059/€1,049 for the base model and $1,299/€1,279 for the 1TB storage variant, this standalone headset promises a lot – but does it deliver? The Steam Frame boasts an impressive spec sheet, including a 4 nm

The DICE Summit is always a hotbed of exciting news and announcements from the world of game development. This year’s event was no exception, with a host of fascinating stories emerging about the latest trends and innovations in the industry. One of the most significant developments to come out of the summit was the announcement

A major milestone in the world of VR and XR has been reached with a landmark court ruling in China. MiHoYo, the renowned developer behind the hit game Genshin Impact, has secured a significant victory after a Shanghai court ordered an unnamed generative AI developer to pay out ¥750,000 (approximately $112,000) for using AI-generated voice

Unseen Reality’s XR Glasses Soar to New Heights with $1.2M Kickstarter Success In a remarkable display of community support and innovative spirit, Unseen Reality has successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign for the URXR One mixed reality glasses, raising an astonishing $1.2 million in just a few short weeks. This groundbreaking achievement marks a major milestone

In a fascinating discussion that sheds light on the often-overlooked world of toolmaking, ARM’s Peter Hodges joined the Game Developer Podcast to share insights into how industry leaders collaborate with developers to revolutionize game creation. As director for ecosystem strategy for developer platforms at ARM, Hodges is well-positioned to discuss the intersection of technology and

King Workers Set to Strike Over Collective Agreement Negotiations Stalemate In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, unionized employees at King, the maker of Candy Crush and other popular mobile titles, have announced plans to go on strike starting September 25 if negotiations over a collective agreement with their employer stall.

The VR and XR community is abuzz with excitement as the latest installment of the London Games Festival has officially kicked off, bringing with it a slew of innovative announcements that are set to shape the future of immersive gaming. At the heart of the festival’s most talked-about reveal is a cutting-edge VR headset from

Breakthroughs in Spatial Audio Technology Set to Revolutionize VR Experiences In a major announcement that’s sending shockwaves through the VR community, MDev, a pioneering audio technology company, has unveiled its latest innovation in spatial audio rendering. Dubbed “MDev 2.0”, this cutting-edge solution promises to elevate VR soundscapes to unprecedented heights of immersion and realism. According