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The AR Pioneer’s Shift: Magic Leap Ditches Consumer Focus for Waveguide Supplier Role In a surprise move that sends shockwaves through the augmented reality (AR) industry, Magic Leap is making a significant pivot in its business strategy. The company, once touted as one of the leading innovators in AR technology, is now shifting its focus

In a shocking move that’s left many in the VR community reeling, id Software has been hit with a devastating round of layoffs that have decimated its development team. According to sources close to the matter, two-thirds of the remaining developers who worked on the critically acclaimed Doom (2016) were let go as part of

The wait is finally over for VR enthusiasts. In a major development that’s been building momentum, Valve has dropped a significant update to SteamVR, hinting at an imminent launch of its highly anticipated standalone headset, Steam Frame. This latest update brings a plethora of new features and improvements to the platform, making it seem like

ZA/UM Studios, the developer behind the critically acclaimed VR game Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, has announced plans to lay off up to 32 employees across all departments. This move comes just two months after the release of Zero Parades, which received positive reviews from critics and players alike. According to a statement posted on

Todd Howard’s words are music to our ears – “the timing is right” for a new Fallout game collaboration between Bethesda Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment. The iconic franchise is getting a fresh injection of life, and we can’t help but feel a thrill of excitement. The partnership marks a reunion of sorts, as the

Labor Unions Stand Firm Against Xbox Layoffs, GameStop CEO Declines to Embrace Physical Game Sales In a week marked by significant developments in the world of video game development and distribution, labor unions have taken a bold stance against Microsoft’s mass layoffs at Xbox. The company has been accused of mishandling the layoff process, with

ZeniMax Online Studios is facing a massive shake-up, with senior leadership among the 379 Xbox employees let go in the latest round of mass layoffs. The studio head, Joe Burba, executive producer Susan Kath, production director Ala Diaz, and studio game director Rich Lambert are all out, along with dozens of other senior and lead

Scopely, the parent company of Pokémon Go maker Niantic, has made a surprise move in the world of VR and XR gaming. The company has reorganized the team behind Stumble Guys, a popular multiplayer party knockout game, affecting a small number of employees. According to a statement from Scopely, this decision was made as part

A Timeless Lesson in Design Communication: Revisiting Stone Librande’s One Page Designs Talk In the world of VR and XR development, effective communication is key. It’s what sets apart a well-designed project from one that falls flat. Recently, we revisited a classic talk on design communication by Stone Librande, which still resonates with designers today.

Microsoft’s Xbox Division Under Fire as Unions File Unfair Labor Practice Charges Over Mass Layoffs In a major escalation of tensions between labor unions and Microsoft, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has filed unfair labor practice charges against the tech giant over its handling of mass layoffs at Xbox. The allegations come on the