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A New Breed of Publisher Emerges, Focused on Curiosity Games that Leave a Lasting Impression In a move that’s sure to get VR enthusiasts excited, Inner Pocket, a fledgling indie publisher, has announced its mission to champion games that spark curiosity and leave a lasting impact. Founded by veterans from Critical Reflex, Gaijin Entertainment, and […]

Mattel Game Studios Rolls Out, Bringing Iconic Brands to Virtual Reality and Beyond In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the gaming industry, toy giant Mattel has launched its own in-house game development studio, Mattel Game Studios. This new entity will oversee the creation of video games based on the company’s beloved brand portfolio, which

The VR Games Showcase Delivers, But Smartglasses Face Growing Backlash This week’s VR news has been a mixed bag, with some exciting developments in the world of VR gaming and others that raise important questions about the future of XR technology. The latest episode of the VR Games Showcase was filled with announcements, trailers, and

The AI Revolution is Coming for VR and XR – But Can We Trust it? In a recent flurry of announcements, several companies have unveiled new AI tools that promise to revolutionize the way we create and interact with immersive experiences in virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR). But as these technologies gain traction,

The dog days of summer are indeed upon us, but it seems like many virtual world enthusiasts have been opting for a staycation in the real world instead of logging into their favorite OpenSim grids. According to the latest statistics from Hypergrid Business, OpenSim’s public metaverse saw a decline in both regions and active users

Today marks a major milestone for VR enthusiasts around the world – The Ghost Howls, one of the most respected and influential voices in the VR community, has reached its 10-year anniversary. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Skarredghost’s dedication, hard work, and passion for sharing knowledge with the world. Over the past decade,

Get ready to blast off into intergalactic action as High on Life, the critically acclaimed comedic sci-fi shooter from Squanch Games, is making its way to VR headsets near you! Flat2VR Studios, the masterminds behind the game’s successful flatscreen-to-VR magic, has announced that they’re collaborating with Squanch Games to bring High on Life to Meta

As I sit here typing away, I’ve got the soothing sounds of Masakatsu Takagi’s “Marginalia” series playing softly in the background – a perfect accompaniment to the rollercoaster of news that’s emerged this week. From Netflix shutting down two internal studios to Twitch’s bold admission about harvesting user data for AI training, it’s been a

Xsolla’s Publishing Suite Gets a Major Boost: Tools Aimed at Keeping Players Engaged Long After That First Purchase In a move that’s music to the ears of VR developers and publishers everywhere, Xsolla has just rolled out an impressive new set of publishing tools designed to help studios keep their players engaged long after they’ve

Get ready to level up your VR experience as 2K announces a new AAA studio led by an EA veteran, setting the stage for a thrilling future in sports gaming. Small Axe Studios, based in Vancouver, is the latest addition to the 2K family, and with Aaron McHardy at the helm, the stakes are high.