Polyarc, the Seattle-based VR specialist behind the beloved Moss franchise, has closed its doors after a decade-long journey. The news was confirmed in a poignant LinkedIn post from the studio, which expressed gratitude for the opportunity to bring surprise and delight to players worldwide. Founded in 2014, Polyarc made a name for itself with Moss, […]

Polyarc’s Legacy Comes to an End as VR Pioneer Closes Shop Amid Industry Shifts In a devastating blow to the VR community, Polyarc Games has announced its closure, marking the end of an 11-year journey in VR game development. The studio behind the critically acclaimed Moss series, Polyarc had been riding high with the release

KO_OP, the innovative worker-run studio behind critically acclaimed VR experiences like Goodbye Volcano High and Young Suns, has announced a devastating blow to its team: 13 layoffs. The decision was made in an effort to ensure the studio’s survival amidst a challenging funding landscape. The news broke on Bluesky, where KO_OP explained that despite their

The wait is almost over for VR enthusiasts, as one of the most anticipated events in recent history is finally nearing its climax. This week has been filled with rumors, leaks, and hints that suggest we’re on the cusp of a major breakthrough in the world of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). At

The Steam Frame has finally made its presence known, thanks to a premature unboxing and first impressions video from Linus Tech Tips’ secondary channel ShortCircuit. The footage, which was swiftly yanked offline but not before some quick-thinking viewers managed to snag it, gives us our most detailed look yet at Valve’s eagerly anticipated standalone headset.

Meta’s Secret Project Phoenix Takes Shape as Leaked Images Reveal Slim, Glasses-Style Design A major breakthrough has been made in the world of virtual reality, with the first official visuals of Meta’s next-generation headset, codenamed Project Phoenix, leaked out of its own software. The images, shared by VR researcher Luna on social media platform X,

A Discord Debacle Sparks Debate Over Defamation in the UK Gaming Industry In a move that’s left many in the gaming community scratching their heads, Rockstar has accused several former employees of defaming the studio on a popular online platform. The allegations stem from a Discord server where some ex-workers allegedly used strong language to

A Bombshell Tribunal Hearing Exposes Rockstar’s Alleged Union-Busting Tactics In a shocking turn of events, a British tribunal has revealed that Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive allegedly engaged in a ruthless campaign to silence union activity among its employees. According to court documents obtained by Game Developer, the gaming giant intentionally targeted

Steam Takes a Stance on Age-Restricted Content in Australia, but at What Cost? In a move that’s left some Australian Steam users scratching their heads, Valve has begun implementing age-restricted content verification for R18+ games. The new requirement, which comes into effect immediately, asks players to provide a valid Australian credit card to access mature

Meta’s Next-Gen MR Headset Leaks Ahead of Connect, Hinting at a Bold New Direction for XR In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the VR community, Meta’s highly anticipated next-gen mixed reality (MR) headset, codenamed “Project Phoenix,” has seemingly leaked ahead of its official unveiling at Connect later this month. The leak, courtesy