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A New Era for PlayStation: The End of Physical Discs Looms on the Horizon In a move that signals a seismic shift in the way we consume gaming content, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will cease production of physical software discs for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles by January 2028. This […]

Ubisoft’s Barcelona Studio Embarks on Strike Against Proposed Layoffs A major blow has struck the VR and gaming community as Ubisoft Barcelona staff goes on strike, protesting proposed layoffs that could affect 51 workers at the studio. The move is a stark reminder of the industry’s ongoing struggles with cost-cutting measures and shifting priorities. The

OtherSide Entertainment’s Latest Blow: Thick as Thieves Team Slashed by 18 In a shocking blow to VR enthusiasts, OtherSide Entertainment has laid off another 18 employees working on its co-op immersive sim Thick as Thieves. This latest round of layoffs brings the studio’s headcount down by a staggering 36 in just over a month, leaving

Get Ready to Go Bananas – Gorilla Tag’s Mobile Debut is Coming Next Year! Gorilla Tag, the ridiculously addictive and infinitely fun multiplayer game that has captured the hearts of millions of Quest users, is finally making its way to mobile devices. Dubbed Monke Mayhem, the free-to-play sandbox title promises to bring the same level

The writing’s on the wall, and it looks like a digital future is officially on its way. Sony has announced that it will be ending physical disc releases for all new games on PlayStation consoles starting January 2028. This move marks the end of an era, as the company has been releasing physical copies for

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is making significant strides in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and its latest breakthrough could be a game-changer for the future of VR and XR technology. In a recent video, Neuralink revealed that it has successfully performed its first transdural brain implant surgery, which promises to increase scalability while significantly reducing

Rockstar’s Dark Secret Exposed: Employees Speak Out on Pay Inequity, Crunch, and Bonuses Gone Wrong A shocking exposé has rocked the gaming industry as multiple current Rockstar employees and union members based in the UK came forward to reveal the Grand Theft Auto maker’s dirty secrets. The studio is accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating

IO Interactive’s Fantasy Game Project Gets Axed by Xbox, Studio Announces Layoffs In a blow to VR fans eagerly awaiting new IP from IO Interactive, Microsoft-owned Xbox has suddenly pulled funding and publishing support for the studio’s untitled fantasy game codenamed “Project Fantasy”. The Danish developer, fresh off the success of James Bond 007: First

The Pain of Industry Layoffs Runs Deeper than You Might Think In recent months, VR enthusiasts have been met with a harsh reality: the game industry is still reeling from the effects of massive layoffs. Just last week, Bungie announced significant cuts to its staff, leaving many in the community wondering if things will ever

Xbox’s Turbulent Times: Arkane and Other Studios Face Uncertain Futures Amid Mass Layoffs In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, Xbox is reportedly considering a drastic overhaul of its development studios. The Verge has revealed that Microsoft may be putting some of its most prominent studios up for sale or closure,