Discord’s Second Attempt at Age Verification Policy Sparks Hope for a Safer VR Community In a move that will likely impact millions of users worldwide, Discord has reintroduced its age verification policy, this time with a more nuanced approach. The company claims to have built an age estimation model based on “account signals,” which will […]

Bethesda’s Bold Move: Obsidian Merges with Bethesda, But What Does it Mean for VR Fans? In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the gaming industry, Bethesda president Jill Braff is reassuring Obsidian Entertainment staff that their creative identity won’t be lost after merging with Bethesda. This unexpected announcement comes hot on the heels of Xbox’s

Meta’s highly anticipated Connect conference has finally kicked off, and with it comes a flurry of excitement for VR enthusiasts. The tech giant is expected to unveil its next-generation mixed reality (MR) headset, codenamed ‘Phoenix’, during today’s opening keynote address. This revolutionary device promises to take the VR experience to new heights, blurring the lines

Undead Labs, the Seattle-based studio behind the beloved State of Decay franchise, has announced a major shake-up following its split from Xbox. The studio, which is now an “independent, employee-owned entity,” has revealed that it will be laying off a significant number of employees as part of this transition. The news comes on the heels

Battlestate Games, the masterminds behind the immersive survival game Escape From Tarkov, have just opened a new publishing arm, and it’s all about taking bold risks. Battlestate Games Publishing is on a mission to support “hardcore” and “risky” projects that might not fit into traditional publishing molds. With their established commercial success as a guiding

Nex Playground is Defying Expectations with its Family-Focused, Motion-Controlled Console In a year marked by component shortages and price hikes, Nex Playground is beating expectations with its innovative motion-controlled console. The company’s head of international Tom Kang revealed that sales velocity in key markets like the UK is exceeding internal targets, thanks to a combination

Xbox’s ambitious reset plan has just taken another significant step forward, with a fresh wave of layoffs and major studio changes that are set to shake up the VR and gaming landscape. As part of its bid to streamline operations and focus on key franchises, Microsoft-owned Xbox has axed another 268 employees, including those from

Get ready for Grand Theft Auto VI, but first, Rockstar is laying down some ground rules for modders. In a move that’s being seen as both proactive and restrictive, the studio has reissued its modding guidelines ahead of the highly anticipated game’s release on PC. The guidelines are clear: don’t even think about combining maps,

The wait is over for fans of Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked, as Resolution Games has finally launched its highly-anticipated third campaign, ‘Twilight’s End’, today. This new adventure concludes the epic journey that began in ‘Embers of Chaos’ and continued through ‘Crown of Frost’, bringing players to a dramatic conclusion that will leave them

The wait is almost over – Meta Connect 2026 is just around the corner, and VR enthusiasts everywhere are eager to get a glimpse of what’s in store. As tradition dictates, I’ll be sharing my predictions for this year’s event, and I’m excited to dive into the possibilities. First up, it’s time to talk about