Games Done Quick apologizes for partnering with Saudi-owned studio SNK

Games Done Quick Takes a Stand Against Controversial Partnership In a bold move, Games Done Quick (GDQ), the charity speedrunning event that has become a beloved staple of the VR and gaming community, has cancelled a sponsored stream with Japanese studio SNK after community members raised concerns about the company’s ties to Saudi Arabia. The

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The Alters and Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios is laying off 20 employees

11 Bit Studios, the renowned developer behind The Alters and the critically acclaimed Frostpunk series, has announced a significant restructuring of its team. A total of 20 employees will be leaving the company, with the majority being reassigned to internal teams to ensure continuity within the organization. This news comes on the heels of a

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‘A kick in the teeth:’ Game workers protest alleged misconduct at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy

A Scathing Rebuke for Build A Rocket Boy as Workers Protest Alleged Misconduct In a scathing rebuke, game workers took to the streets outside the Edinburgh office of MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) over the weekend, protesting alleged misconduct and mismanagement. The union-led rally highlighted the company’s treatment of its workforce, including data

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‘Ghosts of Tabor’ Returns to Its Roots in 2024-era ‘Legacy’ Edition This Month

Get ready to relive the good old days of Ghosts of Tabor with its new Legacy Edition! Combat Waffle has announced that it’s taking this popular extraction shooter back to its roots, and we couldn’t be more excited. The Legacy Edition is essentially a blast from the past, preserving the game as it was in

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Lenovo Reportedly Shutters US-based XR Business Unit Amid Shift to AI Wearables

Lenovo’s bold pivot in the XR market has sent shockwaves through the industry. The company has reportedly shuttered its US-based XR business unit, shifting focus to AI-enabled wearables and a more consumer-facing approach. This move marks a significant departure from Lenovo’s previous business-oriented strategy under the ThinkReality brand. According to reports, most employees from the

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Lenovo laid off its XR business unit to focus on AI and wearables

Lenovo’s Shocking Shift in XR Priorities: Laying Off its Business Unit and Focusing on AI-Driven Wearables In a sudden and unexpected move, Lenovo has laid off its XR business unit in the US, marking a significant shift in the company’s priorities. This decision comes as no surprise, given the recent lukewarm reception of Snapdragon Spaces

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OSgrid is back up — and getting ready for 19th birthday celebration

The beloved OSgrid grid is back online and ready to celebrate a major milestone – its 19th birthday! For VR enthusiasts who’ve ever explored the open metaverse, OSgrid is more than just a platform – it’s a hub for creativity, innovation, and community. This month-long outage may have been a setback, but it’s now giving

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The XR Week Peek (2026.07.12): Meta teases VR announcements at Connect, Steam features “Great On Frame” section, and more!

Meta’s Long-Awaited VR Reveal Looms Large at Connect, Steam Hints at Upcoming Frame Launch, and More! The XR world is abuzz with excitement as we head into the latter half of 2026. At the forefront of this fervor is Meta, which has been teasing a major reveal for its next-generation VR offerings at Connect. In

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NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann

Modding on Steroids: NexusMods CEO Envisions a Future of User-Generated Content In a major shift for the gaming industry, Victor Folmann, CEO of NexusMods, has outlined plans to transform his company from a file-hosting platform into a full-fledged user-generated content (UGC) hub. This bold move could revolutionize the way we experience games and open up

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