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The Marathon franchise has been a beloved staple of VR gaming for decades, and fans have been eagerly awaiting news on its future. In a stunning turn of events, Christopher Barrett, the former game director of Marathon, has announced that he’s settled his lawsuit with Sony and Bungie, the developers behind the series. As we

A Scathing Reality Check for the VR Industry: Marginalized Developers Struggle to Find Funding In a disturbing trend that’s been quietly gathering momentum, marginalized developers in the video game industry are finding it increasingly difficult to secure funding for their projects. The Arab League of Misfits, a satirical card game born out of Arabic identity,

Tomb Raider VR’s Demise Revealed in Stunning Leak, Leaving Fans Heartbroken A treasure trove of concept art and gameplay footage has surfaced online, exposing the cancelled Tomb Raider VR project codenamed ‘Project U’. Developed by Vertigo Games Amsterdam before its closure earlier this year, the game was meant to transport fans into a fully-realized Mesopotamia-inspired

Xbox’s Latest Job Cuts Hit ZeniMax Online Studios Hard, Leaving VR Fans Wondering What’s Next for The Elder Scrolls Online In a devastating blow to the gaming industry, Xbox has announced another round of layoffs, this time affecting 379 employees at ZeniMax Media Inc. in Rockville, Maryland. Among those laid off are 213 workers from

Atari’s European Expansion Takes a Giant Leap Forward with Andreas Deptolla at Helm Get ready for some exciting news from the world of VR and gaming! Atari has just announced that Andreas Deptolla will be taking on the role of president of Atari Europe. This move comes hot on the heels of several high-profile acquisitions,

The iconic Mario Kart Tour is finally winding down, marking a significant milestone for Nintendo’s mobile endeavors. After a successful three-year run, with over $220 million in revenue and 204 million downloads, the popular racing game will cease service on September 29. This announcement comes as no surprise, given Nintendo’s previous statements about shifting focus

Blizzard’s Restructuring Efforts Continue as Company Lays Off Employees in China In a move that follows the recent layoff announcements by Activision Blizzard parent company Xbox, Blizzard Entertainment has revealed it will be eliminating a “small number” of roles in its Chinese operations. This decision is part of the company’s efforts to evolve its operating

Welcome to the latest chapter in the saga of Xbox’s struggles with its workforce. It seems like a never-ending cycle of layoffs, studio closures, and promises of rebirth that ultimately amount to nothing more than a house of pain for thousands of employees who have been deigned necessary by their corporate overlords. Since Microsoft’s massive

Cloudhead Games is on a mission to create its next big VR sensation. The studio behind the hit rhythm shooter Pistol Whip (2019) has been quietly working on a new project that promises to be “impossible to ignore.” According to a recent job listing, Cloudhead is seeking a Social & Community Strategist who can help

The VR world was abuzz yesterday when Meta’s chief architect, Andrew Bosworth (aka Boz), dropped a hint about some exciting announcements coming to Connect. The usually tight-lipped executive revealed that Meta is still hard at work on several headsets, including a next-gen mixed reality device codenamed Phoenix/Puffin/Loma. With the company’s economic sustainability focus in mind,