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GamesIndustry.biz reports Sony is transferring 419 global VR patents to Meta, including 180 filed in the US, under a deal signed in December 2025. The move suggests Sony is winding …
GameFromScratch reports that Meta has unveiled two upcoming "game engines" at Meta Connect 2026: Horizon Create and Horizon Studio. The pitch points toward AI-driven creation tools for Meta's Horizon ecosystem, …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Meta is pushing AI-assisted creation and new VR hardware in the same week. Horizon Create and Horizon Studio can generate playable 2D and 3D games from text …
Game Developer says Meta is pushing lighter VR hardware with new glasses that weigh about 100 grams and cost $1,300. The company is also lining up new Tetris Effect, Beat …
Unity says Meta VR Glasses will be supported from day one in Unity 6.6 via OpenXR, letting existing Quest projects carry over with minimal changes. The device targets hand and …
Ars Technica details Meta’s Pocket, a mobile app that turns prompt-only “vibe coding” into shareable interactive gizmos. For game developers, the appeal is fast prototyping without touching code, but the …
Meta is rolling Pocket out to U.S. users, expanding an experimental AI app for making and sharing interactive games. The move pushes vibe-coded game creation further into mainstream social tooling, …
Meta is committing billions to a new AI data center in Texas just months after raising Quest prices over an AI-related memory crunch. For game developers, it’s another sign that …
Meta has quietly launched Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini games from text prompts. For game developers, it’s another signal that prompt-driven creation …
Meta's recent decision to lay off 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, signals a significant shift towards AI investments. This move impacts various roles, particularly in development and design, …
Meta's Quest VR headsets are set to see a price increase of $50–$100 due to rising component costs and the company's heavy investment in AI. This shift impacts developers, particularly …
Meta's recent layoffs of around 700 employees, including roles in its Reality Labs division, signal a significant restructuring. This impacts various teams, including those in recruiting and operations, as the …
Meta Quest's usage soared in 2025, with over 100 titles earning $1 million or more, despite studio closures. This growth signals a robust market for VR developers, particularly in premium …
Meta's decision to discontinue Horizon Worlds VR marks a significant shift towards mobile gaming. This change will affect developers who have invested in VR content, as the VR version will …
Meta Horizon Worlds is shifting from VR to flatscreen, marking a significant change in how developers will engage with the platform. This transition may impact designers and programmers who have …
Meta is pivoting Horizon Worlds from VR to mobile, aiming to access a broader audience. This shift could impact developers focused on VR, as the company plans to separate the …
Meta's Horizon Worlds is pivoting away from VR, focusing instead on mobile platforms. This shift comes amid significant financial losses in their Reality Labs division, which may impact developers in …
Meta's Reality Labs has reported staggering losses of $83.6 billion over six years, yet CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains optimistic about the future of VR. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges …
Meta's Reality Labs division reported a staggering loss of $19.2 billion in FY25, despite generating $2.2 billion in revenue. This stark financial contrast raises concerns for developers involved in metaverse …
Meta's recent decision to close three studios within its Reality Labs division raises significant concerns for developers in the VR space. This move, along with layoffs, signals potential instability in …