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The tech world was abuzz with excitement and skepticism when Snap announced its latest innovation at AWE – the Snap Specs. The all-in-one AR device has been met with a flurry of criticism from both the press and online communities, with many labeling it as pricey and bulky. But let’s take a step back and

The VR industry’s eyes are on the gaming world this week as news of layoffs, price fixing, and physical media abandonment sends shockwaves through the tech community. But what does it all mean for us, the enthusiasts who’ve been following virtual reality’s rapid evolution? Rockstar workers have come out swinging against their employer, accusing them

Ubisoft’s Creative House 2 Gets a Shot in the Arm with Christoph Hartmann at the Helm In a move that promises to shake up Ubisoft’s internal creative landscape, former 2K president and co-founder Christoph Hartmann has been tapped to oversee the publisher’s highly-anticipated shooter-centric division, Creative House 2. This strategic appointment comes as part of

In a heartening move, union workers have established a hardship fund to support game developers impacted by layoffs across the United States and Canada. The Game Worker Hardship Fund, initiated by the United Videogame Workers-CWA (UVW-CWA), aims to provide a financial lifeline to struggling devs who have lost their jobs or been otherwise affected by

PlayStation’s Digital Store Closures Send Waves Through VR Community In a move that’s sure to ruffle some feathers among retro gaming enthusiasts, Sony has announced plans to shut down the digital stores on PlayStation 3 and Vita, starting with select markets in August 2026. The news comes as part of a broader effort by the

Godot’s Bold Move: A Ban on AI-Generated Code Contributions In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the VR and game development communities, the Godot Foundation has announced a series of policy updates aimed at curbing the use of generative AI (genAI) in code contributions to the popular open-source engine. Starting immediately, almost all forms of

The long-running drama between Krafton and Unknown Worlds Entertainment has finally come to an end. After months of back-and-forth disputes over the development and ownership of Subnautica 2, both parties have reached a settlement that will allow the game’s developers to continue working on their magnum opus without any legal entanglements. At the heart of

The wait is finally over for Quest fans – Discord has officially landed on the platform, bringing a seamless chatting experience to VR enthusiasts everywhere. After years of sideloading or using the web browser as a workaround, users can now download the full-fledged app directly from the Horizon Store. Discord’s arrival on Quest marks a

A New Era for PlayStation: The End of Physical Discs Looms on the Horizon In a move that signals a seismic shift in the way we consume gaming content, Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will cease production of physical software discs for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles by January 2028. This

Ubisoft’s Barcelona Studio Embarks on Strike Against Proposed Layoffs A major blow has struck the VR and gaming community as Ubisoft Barcelona staff goes on strike, protesting proposed layoffs that could affect 51 workers at the studio. The move is a stark reminder of the industry’s ongoing struggles with cost-cutting measures and shifting priorities. The