Microsoft’s Xbox Armageddon: Streamlining or Sabotage? In a shocking revelation that’s left many in the gaming industry reeling, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has described the company’s latest round of mass layoffs as simply “streamlining” efforts. The bombshell statement comes after it was revealed that over 5,750 jobs have been axed at Xbox Game Studios since

Meta’s long-awaited photorealistic avatars are finally taking shape, and they’re about to revolutionize the way we interact with each other in VR. Dubbed “Holograms,” these immersive digital personas are set to roll out on Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses and upcoming VR Glasses, and from what I’ve seen, they’re a game-changer. During my hands-on experience

Get Ready to Level Up Your VR Experience: Meta Unveils Stunning New Hardware and AI-Powered Tools at Meta Connect! In a week that was all about pushing the boundaries of virtual reality, Meta’s Connect event delivered in a big way. The company unveiled its long-awaited Meta VR Glasses, which are set to shake up the

Co-Development Revolutionizes Game Development: Insights from XDS Spark Co-founder Sam Carlisle The world of game development is on the cusp of a revolution, and at its forefront is the practice of co-development. For decades, external studios have collaborated with main game development teams to tackle tasks big and small. However, navigating this process has been

What a surreal and hilarious twist of fate! While attending Meta Connect, the premier event for all things XR, I found myself face-to-face with none other than Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer. It was an opportunity I never thought would happen, and yet it did – in the most unexpected way. As a

King’s Sweet Victory for Workers and Innovation In a major coup for workers’ rights in the gaming industry, King, the maker of Candy Crush, has signed a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions Engineers of Sweden and Unionen. The deal was reached just as employees were preparing to go on strike over issues related to

Get Ready to Gear Up for Meta’s Revolutionary VR Glasses! Meta has just unveiled its latest masterpiece – a pair of VR glasses that promise to revolutionize the way we experience virtual reality. Weighing in at around 100 grams and priced at $1,300, these sleek and stylish specs are set to take the world by

Get Ready to Unleash Your Creativity with Meta’s $1M Developer Competition In a move that’s set to spark a new wave of innovation in VR content creation, Meta has just announced its next VR Start Developer Competition. With a prize pool of $1 million up for grabs, this competition is designed to encourage developers to

Meta has officially unveiled its latest foray into the world of virtual reality (VR) with the announcement of its brand-new VR glasses, set to hit shelves next spring at a price point of $1,299. While these sleek new goggles are sure to get VR enthusiasts excited, a surprising twist was revealed by Meta’s CEO Mark

Natalie Francis, a veteran of the gaming industry with a storied past at DICE and Avalanche Studios, is trading her hat for a new role as managing director at Massive Entertainment. Starting October 1st, Francis will take the reins from Thomas Andren, who recently stepped into the position of general manager for Ubisoft’s creative network.