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The wheels have finally turned in favor of mobile gaming stalwarts Alpha Dog Games, as the studio returns to its independent roots two years after being shuttered by Microsoft. In a heartening move for VR enthusiasts and gamers at large, the team behind the acclaimed title Mighty Doom has regained control over their beloved brand.

Breaking News: Google’s Android XR Prototype Smartglasses Take Center Stage at AWE Imagine slipping on a pair of sleek, stylish glasses that seamlessly integrate virtual reality into your daily life. That’s exactly what Google’s been working towards with their Android XR smartglasses, and this week we got an exclusive look at the prototype models being

**The Future of RPGs: When Less Control is More** In a bold move that’s sure to spark debate among gamers, Pentiment director Josh Sawyer has made it clear that he believes role-playing games should never give players total control over their virtual worlds. Instead, Sawyer argues that the best RPGs are those where players feel

Get ready for a thrilling ride as Fiona Sperry, the mastermind behind the critically acclaimed game Wreckreation, takes the reins of her brand-new studio to create an unmissable sequel. When Tides Turn promises to deliver arcade racing moments that will leave you breathless and eager for more. Sperry’s vision is clear: she wants to build

Splitgate Dev 1047 Games Hits a Rough Patch: Layoffs Amidst Empulse Release In a sudden and unsettling turn of events, 1047 Games, the studio behind the popular VR shooter series Splitgate, has laid off staff. The news comes just weeks after the launch of their latest game, Empulse, which was touted as a Titanfall-inspired shooter

The Evolution of Game Criticism: What Developers Can Learn from YouTube’s Long-Form Analysis A sea change is underway in the world of game criticism, and it’s not just about the format. Gone are the days of brief, snappy reviews that barely scratch the surface of a game’s design decisions. Instead, independent creators on YouTube are

We’re putting our readers to the test – and we want your thoughts! The team at Road to VR has been experimenting with a new article format, aimed at making each piece of news more digestible and useful for you. After months of tweaking, they’re eager to hear your opinions on the changes. For years,

Gentle Monster is Gear-Ready to Conquer North America and Europe with Smart Glasses Invasion Get ready for a retail revolution in North America and Europe, folks! Korean eyewear powerhouse Gentle Monster is set to unleash its smart glasses on the world this fall, backed by an unprecedented retail expansion that will see its stores triple

The VR and XR community has lost another beloved developer, as Midgar Studio, the French studio behind the critically-acclaimed Edge of Memories, has been ordered to liquidate by a court in France. This news comes after Nacon, the parent company that owns Midgar, filed for insolvency earlier this year. Midgar Studio was founded in 2008

Nintendo’s Tariff Refund Case Sparks Debate Over Consumer Rights in the VR Industry In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming world, Nintendo has requested the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit filed by customers seeking tariff refunds. At the heart of the controversy is whether consumers are entitled to compensation for