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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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

The wait is almost over for VR enthusiasts. Leaked videos of Steam Frame’s unboxing and setup process have surfaced, hinting at an imminent launch from Valve. For months, speculation has swirled around when we’d see the company’s first standalone VR headset hit shelves, and it seems like we’re finally closing in on that answer. The

Hundreds of union workers rallied across North America to protest Xbox layoffs, bringing attention to the devastating impact on the gaming industry. The rallies, held outside Xbox studios in major cities including Austin, Seattle, and Montreal, were a powerful display of solidarity among unionized video game workers who are fighting back against mass layoffs. The