Electronic Arts’ $55 Billion Saudi Buyout Sparks Worry Among Workers and VR Fans Alike A seismic shift has occurred in the world of gaming with Electronic Arts (EA) being taken private by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Investment Fund (PIF). The deal, worth a staggering $55 billion, has left some current […]
Warren Spector, the legendary game developer behind classics like System Shock and Deus Ex, is hanging up his hat after a storied 43-year career in the industry. In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Spector announced his retirement, citing age and health as reasons for stepping away from the game development scene. But don’t expect him to
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The PlayStation 6’s Launch Date is a Moving Target Amid Global Component Shortage Sony’s highly anticipated next-generation console, the PlayStation 6, has been shrouded in uncertainty regarding its launch date. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed that the company has yet to fix a release date for the
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VR enthusiasts, get ready for some exciting news! After a successful stint on PC VR headsets, CM Games’ survival shooter “Into the Radius 2” is finally leaving early access on Quest 3 and Quest 3S next week. On August 27th, the standalone version will bring with it a wealth of new content that was previously
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Arco Breaks Even, Surpassing 100,000 Sales in Just Two Years In a stunning achievement for independent game development, Arco has reached an incredible milestone – breaking even on development costs after selling over 100,000 copies worldwide. The Mesoamerican fantasy RPG, which launched on August 15, 2024, has been a phenomenal success, with the bulk of
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The Dark Side of Virtual Worlds: Roblox Under Fire for Child Safety Concerns In a scathing letter to Roblox Corp CEO David Baszucki, US Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism chairman Josh Hawley has opened an investigation into the popular user-generated content platform over concerns about child safety. The move comes after Roblox
WINGS Takes Flight with New Funding Options for Indie Game Developers In a major boost to the indie game development scene, WINGS has announced an expansion of its funding pathways, offering more flexibility and support to developers working on PC projects. This move comes as welcome news in a funding climate that’s become increasingly challenging
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Imagine having access to a vast library of PC VR mods, all in one convenient place. No more scouring through Discord threads, news articles, and GitHub repositories in search of that perfect mod to breathe new life into your favorite flatscreen game. That’s exactly what PCVR Central promises to deliver, and it’s already making waves
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Forbidden Solitaire’s Unlikely Rise to Stardom: A Tale of Passion, Perseverance, and a Dash of Horror In a stunning turn of events, Grey Alien Games’ Forbidden Solitaire has become an unlikely VR sensation, captivating the hearts of Steam players worldwide with its eerie, 90s-era analog horror presentation. This unexpected success has not only propelled the
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Pokémon Pokopia Mania Hits 5 Million Sales Milestone, Proving VR’s Unlikely Cousin is a Gaming Giant In a remarkable achievement that cements its place as one of the Nintendo Switch 2’s top-selling titles, Pokémon Pokopia has just surpassed an astonishing 5 million sales worldwide. This incredible milestone marks a testament to the enduring appeal of
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