The dog days of summer are indeed upon us, but it seems like many virtual world enthusiasts have been opting for a staycation in the real world instead of logging into their favorite OpenSim grids. According to the latest statistics from Hypergrid Business, OpenSim’s public metaverse saw a decline in both regions and active users […]

Today marks a major milestone for VR enthusiasts around the world – The Ghost Howls, one of the most respected and influential voices in the VR community, has reached its 10-year anniversary. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Skarredghost’s dedication, hard work, and passion for sharing knowledge with the world. Over the past decade,

Get ready to blast off into intergalactic action as High on Life, the critically acclaimed comedic sci-fi shooter from Squanch Games, is making its way to VR headsets near you! Flat2VR Studios, the masterminds behind the game’s successful flatscreen-to-VR magic, has announced that they’re collaborating with Squanch Games to bring High on Life to Meta

As I sit here typing away, I’ve got the soothing sounds of Masakatsu Takagi’s “Marginalia” series playing softly in the background – a perfect accompaniment to the rollercoaster of news that’s emerged this week. From Netflix shutting down two internal studios to Twitch’s bold admission about harvesting user data for AI training, it’s been a

Xsolla’s Publishing Suite Gets a Major Boost: Tools Aimed at Keeping Players Engaged Long After That First Purchase In a move that’s music to the ears of VR developers and publishers everywhere, Xsolla has just rolled out an impressive new set of publishing tools designed to help studios keep their players engaged long after they’ve

Get ready to level up your VR experience as 2K announces a new AAA studio led by an EA veteran, setting the stage for a thrilling future in sports gaming. Small Axe Studios, based in Vancouver, is the latest addition to the 2K family, and with Aaron McHardy at the helm, the stakes are high.

In a significant shake-up for the VR and gaming industries, Netflix has announced that it is closing down two of its internal game development studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games. The move comes as part of a broader effort by the streaming giant to streamline its games business and focus on specific areas of

The VR Games Showcase’s second anniversary event has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of exciting new game announcements that have got our community buzzing with anticipation. The show was packed with trailers, teasers, and reveals from some of the biggest names in the industry, and we’re here to break it all down for

Oxford Optical Labs is Revolutionizing Varifocal Headset Technology Imagine donning a pair of VR or XR headsets that can seamlessly switch between different focal lengths and optical properties, adapting to your specific vision needs in real-time. Sounds like science fiction? Think again, as Oxford Optical Labs (OOL) has been quietly working on just such a

Twitch’s AI Overlord Raises Eyebrows as Users’ Content is Scanned for Training In a move that has left many in the VR community scratching their heads, Twitch has confirmed that it will be harnessing user data to train Amazon’s generative AI models by default. The news was met with widespread criticism and concern, as users