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**Mass Layoffs at Xbox Spark Outrage and Fears for the Future** The latest round of mass layoffs at Xbox has left multiple workers reeling, with some describing the experience as “bizarrely self-defeating” and needlessly cruel. The cuts, which will result in 3,200 people losing their jobs across Xbox by the end of the current fiscal […]

The European Commission has dealt a significant blow to consumer rights advocates, moving to exempt smart glasses from repairability rules. This decision comes on the heels of a proposed EU regulation requiring user-removable batteries in smartphones, but will spare wearables like smartwatches and – most notably – smart glasses from similar obligations. The exemption is

Paramount’s Avatar Legends Developer Hires Embattled Game Dev Mike Zaimont, Despite Harassment Allegations In a move that has left many in the gaming industry scratching their heads, Paramount Games’ new VR game division has confirmed that Mike Zaimont is indeed employed by Gameplay Group International, the developer behind the upcoming fighting game Avatar Legends: The

In a stunning display of commercial success amidst labor disputes, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours on the market, making it one of the fastest-selling titles in the series’ history. Meanwhile, the team at Ubisoft Barcelona, responsible for the game’s groundbreaking underwater exploration mechanics and

Azra Games, the ambitious VR and blockchain gaming studio founded by Mark Otero, former general manager of EA Capital Games and BioWare, has announced that it’s reducing its team size just two years after securing $42 million in funding. The news comes as a surprise to many in the industry, especially given the studio’s high-profile

The gaming industry is abuzz with news of a major studio spinoff, and VR enthusiasts are likely wondering what this means for the future of immersive entertainment. Compulsion Games, the talented team behind the critically acclaimed virtual reality experience South of Midnight, has announced its independence from Xbox after being one of four studios jettisoned

Spin Master’s Shocking Move: Paw Patrol Game Devs Laid Off Just Days After Launch In a stunning turn of events, Spin Master has laid off the entire team behind its recently released mobile game, Paw Patrol: The Game, just two days after its launch. This shocking move comes as a surprise to many in the

Get Ready to Tee Off in Style with Golf+’s VR Open Tournament This week marks the kick-off of a thrilling new VR experience that’s sure to get your competitive juices flowing: Golf+ is hosting its next big VR Open tournament, and it’s bigger than ever. Starting July 16th, golf enthusiasts with a Quest headset can

Palmer Luckey, the founder of Anduril and Oculus, has been quietly building a buzz around an unannounced pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses that promise to pack a punch in terms of both functionality and design. The compact AR spectacle, which appears to be still in development at Anduril, has sparked intense curiosity among VR

Games Done Quick Takes a Stand Against Controversial Partnership In a bold move, Games Done Quick (GDQ), the charity speedrunning event that has become a beloved staple of the VR and gaming community, has cancelled a sponsored stream with Japanese studio SNK after community members raised concerns about the company’s ties to Saudi Arabia. The