The XR Week Peek (2026.08.24): Pico teases the launch of the Space Pro, Steam Frame videos leaked, and more!

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. […]

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Mutter and Blue Prince among winners at Gamescom Dev Awards 2026

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

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Arm Patents Method to Reduce XR Motion Sickness Using Ultrasound

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

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‘Each event has to feel local and relevant to its market:’ Gamescom wants responsible expansion after record-breaking year

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

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Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak

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

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We’re finally talking about AI, ft. David ‘Rez’ Graham and Luke Dicken

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,

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EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak’s last major update – Patch Notes #66

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

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Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?

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

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Makers Fund expands game industry footprint through $250 million investment round

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

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XREAL AURA Surpasses 10,000 Unit Reservations Ahead of Launch This Fall

XREAL AURA Shatters Records with Over 10,000 Unit Reservations Ahead of Fall Launch Get ready to level up your augmented reality experience! XREAL has just announced that their highly anticipated AR glasses, XREAL AURA, have surpassed an impressive 10,000 unit reservations worldwide. This staggering milestone is a testament to the growing demand for high-end AR

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