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Steam Takes a Stance on Age-Restricted Content in Australia, but at What Cost? In a move that’s left some Australian Steam users scratching their heads, Valve has begun implementing age-restricted content verification for R18+ games. The new requirement, which comes into effect immediately, asks players to provide a valid Australian credit card to access mature […]

Meta’s Next-Gen MR Headset Leaks Ahead of Connect, Hinting at a Bold New Direction for XR In a shocking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the VR community, Meta’s highly anticipated next-gen mixed reality (MR) headset, codenamed “Project Phoenix,” has seemingly leaked ahead of its official unveiling at Connect later this month. The leak, courtesy

The Evolution of Game Development: Lessons from id Software Alums on Going Indie In a bold move, Doom Eternal art director Tony Garza and fellow id alum Richard O’Neal have taken a leap of faith by co-founding Turnkey Games, an independent studio that’s crafting a third-person horror adventure called Apart. This daring decision comes at

The gaming world has just witnessed a major shake-up as Xbox swoops in to rescue Kojima Productions’ highly anticipated espionage game Physint from PlayStation’s cancelled publishing partnership. The news is a significant win for Xbox, which has been navigating a tumultuous period of change that includes mass layoffs and canceled projects. Physint, the brainchild of

Glasgow Tribunal Centre today became the focal point of a long-awaited showdown between Rockstar Games and its former employees, who claim they were unfairly fired for engaging in union activity. The scene was set with a rally outside the tribunal, where over 30 workers, including 31 members of the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain

The wait is finally over for fans of the award-winning rogue-lite bow-shooter, In Death: Unchained. After a two-year silence from developers Superbright, the studio has announced that a new season will kick off on September 29th, bringing fresh challenges and opportunities to the game’s dedicated community. This news comes as a welcome surprise for players

Imagine immersing yourself in the vast expanse of space, with countless planets to explore and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. For years, No Man’s Sky has been a staple of VR gaming, offering an unparalleled sense of wonder and discovery. But today marks a major milestone for this beloved franchise – the Cosmos update is

RayNeo’s iO Smart Glasses Deliver a Strong Focus on Audio, But at What Cost? In a major push into the smart glasses market, RayNeo has just launched its latest offering: the iO Smart Glasses. These sleek, camera-free specs promise to revolutionize daily life by increasing productivity and helping users navigate their surroundings with ease. As

The lights are fading on Engage XR, a pioneering virtual reality education and training platform that once promised to revolutionize immersive learning. After years of growth and partnerships with major organizations, including Bank of America and Meta Immersive Learning, the company has announced its liquidation amidst dwindling revenues and lost business from its largest customer.

Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley have just announced a game-changing initiative that’s set to revolutionize the lives of young game designers. The Nova Games Foundation is a university-affiliated fellowship program designed to offer six-figure grants to 20 talented individuals each year, providing them with the financial freedom to pursue their passions without any strings attached.