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The XR Week Peek (2026.06.30): Steam Machine costs $1050, Meta launches its cheap smartglasses, and more!

Steam Machine Launches at $1050, Meta Unveils Affordable Smartglasses – A Week of Surprising Developments in XR In a week that’s left many VR enthusiasts scratching their heads, two major players in the industry have made significant announcements. Valve has launched its highly anticipated Steam Machine, while Meta has introduced a new line of smartglasses […]

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nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric

Patrick O’Luanaigh, former CEO and co-founder of VR powerhouse nDreams, has made a thrilling return to the industry with his new venture, Atmospheric. This indie game and music studio promises to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment by fusing video games and music into unforgettable experiences that leave players not just entertained, but emotionally invested.

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Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020

Supermassive Games’ CEO Robert Henrysson has stepped down, marking a significant shift for the UK-based studio behind some of VR’s most beloved horror titles. Just six weeks after the launch of their latest project, Directive 8020, which saw a delayed release coinciding with layoffs at the studio, Henrysson announced his departure in a LinkedIn post.

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Apple Vision Pro & Smart Glasses Exec Reportedly Leaves for OpenAI Hardware Team

Apple’s Vision Pro and Smart Glasses Get a Big Blow as Key Exec Makes Surprise Exit In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the tech industry, Apple’s top executive in charge of Vision Pro and smart glasses has reportedly left the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team. Paul Meade, who spent 15 years at Apple,

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Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike – Patch Notes #58

The Steam Machine, a console/PC hybrid from Valve, has finally arrived on the scene, and with it comes sticker shock that’s making even the most hardened gamers wince. The entry-level 512GB model will set you back a whopping $1,049, while the 2TB version will cost a cool $1,349. It’s enough to make you wonder if

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Keywords has laid off 128 employees in San Francisco

**Keywords Sheds Almost 130 Employees in San Francisco Amid Industry Restructuring** In a significant blow to the game development services industry, Keywords has laid off nearly 130 employees based in its San Francisco office. The company, which offers a range of services including localization, marketing, audio development, and QA testing, was acquired by Swedish investor

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VR RPG ‘Township Tale’ is Shutting Down in July Following Second Game Cancellation

The VR community was dealt another blow this week as Alta announced that its multiplayer RPG, A Township Tale, will be shutting down on July 20th. This news comes just months after the studio cancelled its follow-up game, Reave, citing “increasingly difficult market conditions.” For those who have spent countless hours exploring the open-world environment

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