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

Ubisoft’s Creative House 2 Gets a Shot in the Arm with Christoph Hartmann at the Helm In a move that promises to shake up Ubisoft’s internal creative landscape, former 2K president and co-founder Christoph Hartmann has been tapped to oversee the publisher’s highly-anticipated shooter-centric division, Creative House 2. This strategic appointment comes as part of

In a heartening move, union workers have established a hardship fund to support game developers impacted by layoffs across the United States and Canada. The Game Worker Hardship Fund, initiated by the United Videogame Workers-CWA (UVW-CWA), aims to provide a financial lifeline to struggling devs who have lost their jobs or been otherwise affected by

PlayStation’s Digital Store Closures Send Waves Through VR Community In a move that’s sure to ruffle some feathers among retro gaming enthusiasts, Sony has announced plans to shut down the digital stores on PlayStation 3 and Vita, starting with select markets in August 2026. The news comes as part of a broader effort by the

Godot’s Bold Move: A Ban on AI-Generated Code Contributions In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the VR and game development communities, the Godot Foundation has announced a series of policy updates aimed at curbing the use of generative AI (genAI) in code contributions to the popular open-source engine. Starting immediately, almost all forms of