Niantic Spatial, the pioneering developer behind the beloved augmented reality game Ingress, has announced a significant shift in its operations. The company is shutting down its office in New Zealand, laying off an undisclosed number of employees, and refocusing on enterprise markets at the expense of video games and entertainment. This move marks a seismic […]

Xbox’s Bold Reboot: Major Studio Cuts and Leadership Shake-Up In a move that sends shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, Microsoft has announced the largest restructuring in Xbox history, eliminating 3,200 jobs across its video game division by the end of the current fiscal year. The cuts are part of a broader effort to course correct

Imagine having access to the very technology that powers one of the most immersive and vast virtual worlds ever created – EVE Online’s sprawling persistent universe. Well, that’s exactly what’s just happened as Fenris Creations (formerly CCP Games) has open-sourced its cross-platform game engine framework, Carbon, making it available for developers, players, and researchers to

The highly-anticipated VR shooter, Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (H3VR), has finally left early access after a staggering 10-year journey on Steam. On July 4th, developer Rust Ltd released the game’s 1.0 update, marking a major milestone for this beloved VR community-driven project. The game’s evolution over the years is nothing short of remarkable.

Even Realities Smashes Funding Records, Securing Unicorn Status with $150M Boost In a massive coup for the VR industry, China-based smart glasses pioneer Even Realities has secured unicorn status after raising an eye-watering $150 million in its latest funding round. This staggering sum brings the company’s valuation to a cool $1 billion and solidifies its

**40 Million Strong: Cyberpunk 2077’s Resurgence a Testament to CD Projekt Red’s Tenacity** In a remarkable turnaround, CD Projekt Red’s ambitious RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, has reached an astonishing milestone – selling a whopping 40 million copies worldwide since its launch in December 2020. This phenomenal feat is a testament to the developer’s unwavering dedication and

Red Rover Interactive, the studio behind the highly anticipated survival shooter Enginefall, is undergoing a restructuring process that will result in layoffs across its offices in Newcastle and Oslo. The news comes just three years after the company secured $5 million in financing to create a franchise that would shake up the gaming industry. According

The MemoMind One smart glasses have just blown past the $500K crowdfunding mark on Kickstarter, and it’s clear that this innovative product is generating a lot of buzz in the VR and XR community. As we previously saw at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, these sleek and stylish glasses promise to revolutionize the way we

The tech world was abuzz with excitement and skepticism when Snap announced its latest innovation at AWE – the Snap Specs. The all-in-one AR device has been met with a flurry of criticism from both the press and online communities, with many labeling it as pricey and bulky. But let’s take a step back and

The VR industry’s eyes are on the gaming world this week as news of layoffs, price fixing, and physical media abandonment sends shockwaves through the tech community. But what does it all mean for us, the enthusiasts who’ve been following virtual reality’s rapid evolution? Rockstar workers have come out swinging against their employer, accusing them