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Unity unveils Unity 7 roadmap with update path that won’t break your build

Get Ready to Level Up with Unity 7: The Future of Game Development Has Arrived In a major breakthrough for game developers, Unity has unveiled its highly anticipated roadmap for Unity 7, the next generation of its industry-leading game engine. This new version promises to revolutionize workflows, graphics, and monetization, while also introducing an unprecedented

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The XR Week Peek (2026.07.20): Smartglasses have a privacy issue, Lenovo lays off XR business unit, and more!

The Great Smartglasses Scandal: A Reality Check on Privacy Concerns In a shocking turn of events, smartglasses have found themselves at the center of a brewing controversy surrounding privacy concerns. The latest reports from Engadget and The Guardian reveal that some individuals have been using these devices to record interactions with women without their consent,

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Netflix says its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game was a ‘top tier’ performer

Netflix’s FIFA Frenzy: Cloud Gaming Breaks New Ground Despite Scathing Reviews In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has hailed its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game as one of its most successful cloud gaming debuts. Launched on June 11, the soccer sim has apparently delivered “solid numbers” that place it in the top tier

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Magic Leap Cuts Nearly 200 Jobs as AR Pioneer Pivots Into Waveguide Supplier

The AR Pioneer’s Shift: Magic Leap Ditches Consumer Focus for Waveguide Supplier Role In a surprise move that sends shockwaves through the augmented reality (AR) industry, Magic Leap is making a significant pivot in its business strategy. The company, once touted as one of the leading innovators in AR technology, is now shifting its focus

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Two thirds of remaining Doom (2016) devs laid off during latest round of Xbox cuts

In a shocking move that’s left many in the VR community reeling, id Software has been hit with a devastating round of layoffs that have decimated its development team. According to sources close to the matter, two-thirds of the remaining developers who worked on the critically acclaimed Doom (2016) were let go as part of

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ZA/UM Studios to lay off up to 32 workers two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

ZA/UM Studios, the developer behind the critically acclaimed VR game Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, has announced plans to lay off up to 32 employees across all departments. This move comes just two months after the release of Zero Parades, which received positive reviews from critics and players alike. According to a statement posted on

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Todd Howard says ‘the timing is right’ for a collaboration with Obsidian

Todd Howard’s words are music to our ears – “the timing is right” for a new Fallout game collaboration between Bethesda Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment. The iconic franchise is getting a fresh injection of life, and we can’t help but feel a thrill of excitement. The partnership marks a reunion of sorts, as the

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Labor unions challenge Xbox, GameStop CEO says physical game sales are ‘irrelevant,’ and Glen Schofield retires – Patch Notes #61

Labor Unions Stand Firm Against Xbox Layoffs, GameStop CEO Declines to Embrace Physical Game Sales In a week marked by significant developments in the world of video game development and distribution, labor unions have taken a bold stance against Microsoft’s mass layoffs at Xbox. The company has been accused of mishandling the layoff process, with

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