Todd Howard’s words are music to our ears – “the timing is right” for a new Fallout game collaboration between Bethesda Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment. The iconic franchise is getting a fresh injection of life, and we can’t help but feel a thrill of excitement. The partnership marks a reunion of sorts, as the […]

Labor Unions Stand Firm Against Xbox Layoffs, GameStop CEO Declines to Embrace Physical Game Sales In a week marked by significant developments in the world of video game development and distribution, labor unions have taken a bold stance against Microsoft’s mass layoffs at Xbox. The company has been accused of mishandling the layoff process, with

ZeniMax Online Studios is facing a massive shake-up, with senior leadership among the 379 Xbox employees let go in the latest round of mass layoffs. The studio head, Joe Burba, executive producer Susan Kath, production director Ala Diaz, and studio game director Rich Lambert are all out, along with dozens of other senior and lead

Scopely, the parent company of Pokémon Go maker Niantic, has made a surprise move in the world of VR and XR gaming. The company has reorganized the team behind Stumble Guys, a popular multiplayer party knockout game, affecting a small number of employees. According to a statement from Scopely, this decision was made as part

A Timeless Lesson in Design Communication: Revisiting Stone Librande’s One Page Designs Talk In the world of VR and XR development, effective communication is key. It’s what sets apart a well-designed project from one that falls flat. Recently, we revisited a classic talk on design communication by Stone Librande, which still resonates with designers today.

Microsoft’s Xbox Division Under Fire as Unions File Unfair Labor Practice Charges Over Mass Layoffs In a major escalation of tensions between labor unions and Microsoft, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has filed unfair labor practice charges against the tech giant over its handling of mass layoffs at Xbox. The allegations come on the

Jeff Baz: The Man Who’s Bringing Virtual Reality to the Masses Imagine walking into a crowded comic-con event, surrounded by fans dressed as their favorite superheroes, but instead of just admiring the costumes, you’re immersed in a virtual world of breathtaking beauty and exhilarating gameplay. This is exactly what Jeff Baz has been making happen

Lynx’s R2 Headset Future Hangs in Balance After EssilorLuxottica Acquisition In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the XR community, French startup Lynx has been acquired by global eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica. The move has sparked concerns about the fate of Lynx’s highly anticipated mixed reality standalone headset, R2, which was announced earlier this

VR fans, get ready to revisit a piece of virtual world history! Terry Ford, the original founder and owner of 3rd Rock Grid, one of the oldest and most pioneering grids in OpenSim, is bringing it back from the dead. After shutting down in 2024, 3rd Rock Grid was left in limbo, its legacy and

The OpenSim metaverse has reached new heights in July, with a record-breaking number of active users and an increase in land area. The platform’s public metaverse gained the equivalent of 8,438 standard-sized regions this month, bringing the total to 153,858 regions. But what’s even more impressive is that the number of active users has surged