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In a significant shake-up for the VR and gaming industries, Netflix has announced that it is closing down two of its internal game development studios, Night School Studio and Moonloot Games. The move comes as part of a broader effort by the streaming giant to streamline its games business and focus on specific areas of

The VR Games Showcase’s second anniversary event has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of exciting new game announcements that have got our community buzzing with anticipation. The show was packed with trailers, teasers, and reveals from some of the biggest names in the industry, and we’re here to break it all down for

Oxford Optical Labs is Revolutionizing Varifocal Headset Technology Imagine donning a pair of VR or XR headsets that can seamlessly switch between different focal lengths and optical properties, adapting to your specific vision needs in real-time. Sounds like science fiction? Think again, as Oxford Optical Labs (OOL) has been quietly working on just such a

Twitch’s AI Overlord Raises Eyebrows as Users’ Content is Scanned for Training In a move that has left many in the VR community scratching their heads, Twitch has confirmed that it will be harnessing user data to train Amazon’s generative AI models by default. The news was met with widespread criticism and concern, as users

**The Dark Side of Success: How Deprofessionalization Could Foster Toxic Work Environments** In a disturbing trend that’s been gaining momentum in the VR and gaming industries, smaller teams are achieving unprecedented success, but at what cost? The concept of “deprofessionalization” – where traditional employment norms are abandoned in favor of more relaxed work environments –

Saber Interactive’s Rideshare “Stimulator” Sparks AI Controversy, Promises Disclosure Update In a move that has sparked heated debate within the gaming industry, Saber Interactive is set to update the Steam page for its upcoming game Rideshare “Stimulator” with an AI disclosure, following public controversy over the use of generative AI technology in game development. The

The iconic VR game Job Simulator is getting a flatscreen sequel, and we couldn’t be more excited! FarBridge, the studio behind the original’s success on Quest, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring the wacky workplace shenanigans to traditional screens. Job Simulator: Human Relations promises four-player co-op fun, challenging players to navigate office disasters in

CD Projekt Red’s Project Sirius Takes a Hit, but Multiplayer Witcher Dreams Still Alive In a shocking move, CD Projekt Red has laid off nine developers working on its ambitious multiplayer game codenamed Project Sirius. The news comes as a setback for fans eagerly awaiting the next installment in the beloved Witcher series, which is

The Virtual Games Preservation Revolution Gains Momentum as UNC Greensboro Project Revives Hope for Digital Game Archiving In a major victory for game preservation enthusiasts, the University of North Carolina Greensboro’s (UNC Greensboro) digital games library project has been given new life after a tumultuous journey. Dr. Colin Post, assistant professor of information, library, and

Amazon’s MMO Ambitions Mired in Uncertainty as it Abandons Two Flagship Titles In a bombshell announcement that sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, Amazon Game Studios revealed plans to rescind its publishing role on two of its most high-profile titles: Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty. By early 2027, these massively multiplayer online (MMO) games