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Irish browser games start-up Entity raises $5M in funding for ‘console-quality games for the ‘new web’ era’

Entity Revolutionizes Web Gaming with $5 Million Funding Boost Get ready for a game-changing leap in web gaming, as Dublin-based start-up Entity has just secured a whopping $5 million in seed funding. This Irish powerhouse is gearing up to launch a “next-generation gaming platform” that promises to deliver console-quality games directly to your browser – […]

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Journey maker thatgamecompany announces thatgamepublisher

Thatgamecompany’s Bold Move into Publishing: What it Means for VR Fans In a groundbreaking announcement, thatgamecompany, the studio behind the critically acclaimed VR experiences Journey and Sky: Children of Light, is expanding its reach by launching a publishing arm called thatgamepublisher. This bold move will see the company invest profit from their successful titles to

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Pico’s Vision Pro Competitor Delayed Amid Cancelled September Reveal

Pico’s Vision Pro Competitor Delayed Amid Cancelled September Reveal, but What Does it Mean for VR Fans? The wait just got longer for enthusiasts eagerly awaiting Pico’s next flagship standalone XR headset, dubbed the Space Pro. Initially set to debut on September 2nd in Beijing, Pico has announced a significant delay, pushing the release date

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Creative Artists Agency spins up indie funding venture Frame1Games

In a major boost for independent game developers, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has launched Frame1Games, a funding accelerator program designed to support emerging talent and help them turn their ideas into successful businesses. This innovative initiative promises to provide selected devs with multi-million-dollar capital investment, hands-on mentorship from industry leaders, and direct access to strategic

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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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