Introduction: Amazon Prime created a huge hit when it recently launched the Fallout TV show. With its mixture of high-budget quality, sheer brutality, and oddball humor, it fully captures the feel of the famous video game franchise but also generates a resurgence of player interest in the original games, as well as a foundation for…
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Rumored Xbox Handheld Device Could be a Great Addition to the Console Market
Introduction: Things have been very static in the Xbox development domain for some time now. But recently, a rumor began circulating that the same team is developing a handheld gaming version of Xbox that could change the fortunes of the gaming branch of Microsoft. Article: During the better part of the 21st century, the landscape…
Sony is Launching the New PS5 and its Removable Disc Drive this November
Introduction: The willingness of Sony to experiment with its established product was again underlined by the fact that the new PlayStation 5 will include a version with a detachable disc drive. That decision might seem inconsequential in the world where a majority of entertainment is in digital-only form, but the ongoing changes to the publishing…
Vision Pro is Speeding up Meta’s VR and AR Plans
Introduction: Apple’s launch of its new VR and AR headset definitely left an impression on the tech world, but also continues to influence the existing plans of other industry heavyweights. Among them is Meta, which is apparently moving with more speed and focus on its own augmented and virtual reality developments, even though the road…
Expansion from Plazma Studio shows the Possibilities of Slow-Pace VR Games
Introduction: Most gamers associate VR titles with fast-paced and spatially-oriented gaming experiences. However, the new release from Plazma Studios shows that even genres like real-time strategy and card deck building can find a proper place in the virtual reality environment. Article: In the past decade and a half, most VR development companies have been focusing…
AEXLAB’s VAIL Release Shows the Hidden Potential of the VR Gaming Market
Introduction: As 2024 continues to bring massive layoffs in the global game development industry, many might consider that a niche market like virtual reality would be in particular danger of contraction. However, companies like AEXLAB and their latest game show that there is a big untapped potential in the same domain. Article: The decision to…
Sony Could Launch its PlayStation VR2 Version for PC this Year
Introduction: In a very unusual development, Sony Interactive revealed that it is creating a version of its VR headset intended for the PC platform. While this is not something many expect from the technologically very insular company, the move makes a lot of sense, especially from the perspective of the virtual reality gaming market. Article:…
Vision Pro’s Lack of VR Controllers Points to Apple’s Weak Gaming Focus
Introduction: The growth of practically all video game markets in the coming years is all but certain. However, with Vision Pro and a lack of native controllers, Apple is signaling that their latest product in the AR and VR domain is not focused on video games at all. Article: Mirroring the launch of Apple Watch,…
Microsoft’s Unclear Approach to VR and AR Technology will Remain a Problem for 2024
Introduction: It is hard for any tech company, large or small, to make a decisive pivot towards or away from virtual reality and augmented reality. In the case of one of the largest companies in the global IT industry, Microsoft, the same difficult decisions are painfully visible and will likely make 2024 another wasted year…
Massive Video Game Industry Layoffs Threaten the Development of VR and AR Releases
Introduction: The start of 2024 brought about a staggering number of layoffs and job losses in the global game development industry. In the same maelstrom of industry instability, the developers of virtual reality and augmented reality games might not be the most prominent, but the fallout will be undoubtedly felt by AR and VR gamers…