The Pain of Industry Layoffs Runs Deeper than You Might Think In recent months, VR enthusiasts have been met with a harsh reality: the game industry is still reeling from the effects of massive layoffs. Just last week, Bungie announced significant cuts to its staff, leaving many in the community wondering if things will ever […]

Xbox’s Turbulent Times: Arkane and Other Studios Face Uncertain Futures Amid Mass Layoffs In a move that has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, Xbox is reportedly considering a drastic overhaul of its development studios. The Verge has revealed that Microsoft may be putting some of its most prominent studios up for sale or closure,

The memory crisis has been a thorn in the side of VR enthusiasts for what feels like an eternity. The latest development in this saga is a class action lawsuit filed against Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, alleging that these three companies have conspired to fix prices and reduce supply of memory components. At the

NBCUniversal is poised to take a significant step into the world of video game development, following a proposed spinoff from its parent company Comcast. According to a report by Reuters, the entertainment conglomerate is mulling over a move into the game sector, driven by the prospect of driving growth after its planned separation. With a

Rockstar’s VR Gamers Get Behind Union Recognition Push In a significant development that could have far-reaching implications for the gaming industry, a group of UK-based employees at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games has requested voluntary recognition from their union. The move comes as the studio is embroiled in an ongoing legal dispute with

Meta’s Brain AI Takes a Major Leap Towards Telepathy with Improved Thought-to-Text Decoding In a groundbreaking achievement, Meta has unveiled its latest brain-computer interface (BCI) system, Brain2Qwerty v2, which boasts significantly improved thought-to-text decoding capabilities. This non-invasive technology has the potential to revolutionize communication for individuals with neurological injuries or diseases that impair speech, offering

Get Ready to Explore the Treacherous Tham Luang Cave System in VR In a thrilling addition to the world of virtual reality, 3R Games is bringing one of the most iconic cave systems on record to life in their popular game Cave Crave. The Thai government has given the green light for the recreation of

Steam Machine Launches at $1050, Meta Unveils Affordable Smartglasses – A Week of Surprising Developments in XR In a week that’s left many VR enthusiasts scratching their heads, two major players in the industry have made significant announcements. Valve has launched its highly anticipated Steam Machine, while Meta has introduced a new line of smartglasses

Patrick O’Luanaigh, former CEO and co-founder of VR powerhouse nDreams, has made a thrilling return to the industry with his new venture, Atmospheric. This indie game and music studio promises to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment by fusing video games and music into unforgettable experiences that leave players not just entertained, but emotionally invested.

Supermassive Games’ CEO Robert Henrysson has stepped down, marking a significant shift for the UK-based studio behind some of VR’s most beloved horror titles. Just six weeks after the launch of their latest project, Directive 8020, which saw a delayed release coinciding with layoffs at the studio, Henrysson announced his departure in a LinkedIn post.