In a major boost for independent game developers, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has launched Frame1Games, a funding accelerator program designed to support emerging talent and help them turn their ideas into successful businesses. This innovative initiative promises to provide selected devs with multi-million-dollar capital investment, hands-on mentorship from industry leaders, and direct access to strategic […]

Get ready for a whirlwind of announcements and leaks in the XR space! This week has been a wild ride, with Pico teasing its highly anticipated headset, Pico Space Pro, only to cancel its launch event at the last minute. But don’t worry, we’ve got all the juicy details on what’s happening behind the scenes.

Exciting news from Gamescom 2026 – the cream of the crop in VR and XR development has been recognized with some impressive awards. Mutter, a chilling wartime horror title, took home the prize for Vocal Excellence, while acclaimed puzzler Blue Prince was honored with the Game Design Excellence Award. These two standout winners are sure

Arm Patents Groundbreaking Method to Reduce XR Motion Sickness Using Ultrasound A revolutionary new patent from Arm has been granted, detailing a head-mounted system that uses ultrasound to stimulate the vestibular system and reduce motion sickness in extended reality (XR) wearers. This innovative approach has the potential to transform the XR experience for millions of

Gamescom 2026 Breaks Records, Puts Focus on Local Relevance and Industry Unity The excitement is building in Cologne as Gamescom 2026 prepares to kick off its biggest show yet. With a record-breaking 1,600 exhibitors from 67 countries and over 233,000 square meters of exhibition space sold out, the industry’s premier event has set the bar

The Grand Theft Auto VI leak saga just got a whole lot more complicated. In a desperate bid to track down the notorious “Cyberleek” entity responsible for unleashing a torrent of sensitive game footage online, Take-Two Interactive has served Microsoft and Discord with subpoenas, seeking information that could help identify the leaker. The move is

The world of artificial intelligence has been abuzz with excitement in recent months, but for David “Rez” Graham and Luke Dicken, this is old hat. As seasoned veterans of game development, they’ve spent years exploring the vast potential of AI and its applications in the industry. In a candid conversation on the Game Developer Podcast,

VR and XR enthusiasts have been abuzz with excitement over recent announcements, but amidst all the thrill lies a more pressing concern – the future of our beloved gaming industry. As we dive into the latest news, it’s clear that the seismic shift caused by EA’s Saudi buyout has sent shockwaves through the community. The

Godot adoption is on a tear, with data showing that more and more developers are turning away from Unity and other proprietary engines in favor of this open-source powerhouse. Since the infamous runtime fee debacle of 2023, Godot has been quietly making gains among game dev communities, and it’s clear why: its lightweight features have

The VR and XR industries have long been at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in immersive entertainment. But it’s the game industry that’s often the driving force behind these advancements. And today, we’re witnessing a major development that’s set to propel the interactive entertainment sector even further: Makers Fund has