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

The video game industry is once again grappling with the harsh reality of mass layoffs, with Xbox’s recent announcement of 3,200 job cuts sparking outrage among developers and union members alike. But in a bold move to support workers’ rights, the IWGB Game Workers Union has established a member-led ‘redundancy taskforce’ to defend laid-off employees

VR enthusiasts have always been passionate about immersive experiences, but behind every great game or VR title lies a team of talented writers who pour their hearts and souls into crafting compelling stories. Now, a major union in the UK is stepping up to support these writers with a free resource that’s a game-changer for

Mass Layoffs Rock Xbox Studios, Leaving Devs Reeling and Uncertain About Future In a devastating blow to the gaming industry, Microsoft’s Xbox division has announced yet another round of mass layoffs, with over 3,200 jobs on the chopping block by the end of this fiscal year. This latest purge follows a pattern of cutbacks that

**Mass Layoffs at Xbox Spark Outrage and Fears for the Future** The latest round of mass layoffs at Xbox has left multiple workers reeling, with some describing the experience as “bizarrely self-defeating” and needlessly cruel. The cuts, which will result in 3,200 people losing their jobs across Xbox by the end of the current fiscal

The European Commission has dealt a significant blow to consumer rights advocates, moving to exempt smart glasses from repairability rules. This decision comes on the heels of a proposed EU regulation requiring user-removable batteries in smartphones, but will spare wearables like smartwatches and – most notably – smart glasses from similar obligations. The exemption is

Paramount’s Avatar Legends Developer Hires Embattled Game Dev Mike Zaimont, Despite Harassment Allegations In a move that has left many in the gaming industry scratching their heads, Paramount Games’ new VR game division has confirmed that Mike Zaimont is indeed employed by Gameplay Group International, the developer behind the upcoming fighting game Avatar Legends: The

In a stunning display of commercial success amidst labor disputes, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours on the market, making it one of the fastest-selling titles in the series’ history. Meanwhile, the team at Ubisoft Barcelona, responsible for the game’s groundbreaking underwater exploration mechanics and