Splitgate Dev 1047 Games Hits a Rough Patch: Layoffs Amidst Empulse Release In a sudden and unsettling turn of events, 1047 Games, the studio behind the popular VR shooter series Splitgate, has laid off staff. The news comes just weeks after the launch of their latest game, Empulse, which was touted as a Titanfall-inspired shooter […]

The Evolution of Game Criticism: What Developers Can Learn from YouTube’s Long-Form Analysis A sea change is underway in the world of game criticism, and it’s not just about the format. Gone are the days of brief, snappy reviews that barely scratch the surface of a game’s design decisions. Instead, independent creators on YouTube are

We’re putting our readers to the test – and we want your thoughts! The team at Road to VR has been experimenting with a new article format, aimed at making each piece of news more digestible and useful for you. After months of tweaking, they’re eager to hear your opinions on the changes. For years,

Gentle Monster is Gear-Ready to Conquer North America and Europe with Smart Glasses Invasion Get ready for a retail revolution in North America and Europe, folks! Korean eyewear powerhouse Gentle Monster is set to unleash its smart glasses on the world this fall, backed by an unprecedented retail expansion that will see its stores triple

The VR and XR community has lost another beloved developer, as Midgar Studio, the French studio behind the critically-acclaimed Edge of Memories, has been ordered to liquidate by a court in France. This news comes after Nacon, the parent company that owns Midgar, filed for insolvency earlier this year. Midgar Studio was founded in 2008

Nintendo’s Tariff Refund Case Sparks Debate Over Consumer Rights in the VR Industry In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming world, Nintendo has requested the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit filed by customers seeking tariff refunds. At the heart of the controversy is whether consumers are entitled to compensation for

Get Ready to Level Up with Unity 7: The Future of Game Development Has Arrived In a major breakthrough for game developers, Unity has unveiled its highly anticipated roadmap for Unity 7, the next generation of its industry-leading game engine. This new version promises to revolutionize workflows, graphics, and monetization, while also introducing an unprecedented

The Great Smartglasses Scandal: A Reality Check on Privacy Concerns In a shocking turn of events, smartglasses have found themselves at the center of a brewing controversy surrounding privacy concerns. The latest reports from Engadget and The Guardian reveal that some individuals have been using these devices to record interactions with women without their consent,

Netflix’s FIFA Frenzy: Cloud Gaming Breaks New Ground Despite Scathing Reviews In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has hailed its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game as one of its most successful cloud gaming debuts. Launched on June 11, the soccer sim has apparently delivered “solid numbers” that place it in the top tier

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