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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

OtherSide Entertainment’s Latest Blow: Thick as Thieves Team Slashed by 18 In a shocking blow to VR enthusiasts, OtherSide Entertainment has laid off another 18 employees working on its co-op immersive sim Thick as Thieves. This latest round of layoffs brings the studio’s headcount down by a staggering 36 in just over a month, leaving

Get Ready to Go Bananas – Gorilla Tag’s Mobile Debut is Coming Next Year! Gorilla Tag, the ridiculously addictive and infinitely fun multiplayer game that has captured the hearts of millions of Quest users, is finally making its way to mobile devices. Dubbed Monke Mayhem, the free-to-play sandbox title promises to bring the same level

The writing’s on the wall, and it looks like a digital future is officially on its way. Sony has announced that it will be ending physical disc releases for all new games on PlayStation consoles starting January 2028. This move marks the end of an era, as the company has been releasing physical copies for