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Pocket's AI made my game ideas real. Now Meta controls the results.

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 …

News Ars Technica · 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users

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, …

News TechCrunch · 1 month ago
Quest maker Meta is having its cake and eating it

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 …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket

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 …

News TechCrunch · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Meta reportedly cuts 10% of workforce affecting 8,000 employees

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, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Meta's AI spending spree is helping make its Quest headsets more expensive

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 …

News Ars Technica · 5 months ago
Meta reportedly lays off around 700 workers, Reality Labs division affected

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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Meta Quest usage reaches "all-time high" in 2025 despite studio closures and layoffs

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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Meta discontinues Horizon Worlds VR as it focuses on mobile

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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months ago
VR app Meta Horizon Worlds will no longer be playable in VR

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 …

News Game Developer · 6 months ago
Meta "shifts focus" of Horizon Worlds platform from Quest VR to mobile

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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Meta's flagship metaverse service leaves VR behind

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 …

News Ars Technica · 7 months ago
Meta retains 'optimism' in VR after Reality Labs loses $83.6 billion in six years

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 …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Meta's Reality Labs division generated $2.2bn, lost $19.2bn in FY25

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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 3 weeks ago
VR experts say that Meta's pullback is "concerning" in the short term

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 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Meta’s layoffs leave Supernatural fitness users in mourning

Meta's recent layoffs have left Supernatural fitness users concerned about the future of their beloved VR workout platform. The community, which has thrived on the authenticity of its coaches, now …

News Ars Technica · 8 months ago
Meta closes three VR studios following 10% cut to Reality Labs metaverse division

Meta's recent decision to close three VR studios and cut 10% of its Reality Labs division signals a significant shift in their metaverse strategy. This move may particularly impact roles …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months ago
Meta shutters three VR studios as part of Reality Labs layoffs

Meta's decision to close three VR studios, including Twisted Pixel Games and Sanzaru Games, results in a significant layoff of 10% of Reality Labs employees. This move signals a shift …

News Game Developer · 8 months, 1 week ago
Meta reportedly set to cut 10% of staff in Reality Labs metaverse arm

Meta's Reality Labs division is set to lay off 10% of its workforce, which could impact roles focused on VR and AR development. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 1 week ago
Report: Meta planning massive cuts to Reality Labs metaverse division

Meta's Reality Labs division is facing significant cuts, which could impact various roles within the company. This move signals a shift in focus away from ambitious metaverse projects like Horizon …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 2 weeks ago