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Valve opens waiting list for Steam Frame, starting at $1059
Valve has opened a waiting list for its new VR system, Steam Frame, with prices starting at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB model. The headset features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB of RAM, and supports Android games, similar to the Meta Quest. This announcement follows the closure of VR developer Polyarc Games.
Moss developer Polyarc Games announces closure
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the VR titles Moss and Glassbreakers, has announced it is shutting down after 12 years of operation. The closure follows a significant layoff earlier this year due to a cancelled project and an inability to secure further funding. The studio was founded by former Bungie developers and had recently released Moss: The Forgotten Relic.
Polyarc, Dev Behind the Critically Acclaimed Moss Series, Is Shutting Down
Polyarc Games, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Moss series, has announced it is ceasing operations. The closure marks the end of a studio known for its innovative VR experiences.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Announced for PC And Consoles, Releases This Summer
Polyarc Games has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a new platformer for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, set to release this summer. This title reimagines the story of Quill, the heroic mouse from the original VR Moss games, into a single, cohesive experience with improved cutscenes and a handcrafted world.
Former PlayStation Exec Believes Recent Layoffs Are a Result of Over-Investment During Covid-19
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida attributes recent widespread gaming industry layoffs to over-investment and over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic's period of rapid growth. He suggests companies misjudged sustained demand, leading to adjustments and layoffs as the industry returned to steady growth. Despite the sad reality of job losses, Yoshida remains optimistic about the industry's long-term health, noting that overall employment numbers may still be increasing.
Dead by Daylight Studio Announces Layoffs in Mobile and External Development Teams
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has announced layoffs primarily affecting its mobile and external development teams due to declining demand for such projects. This follows similar recent announcements from Iron Galaxy Studios, Polyarc Games, and Epic Games, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and the need for significant cost savings.
Moss Developer Polyarc Games Announces Layoffs
Polyarc Games, the developer behind the VR title Moss, has announced significant layoffs due to funding issues stemming from a cancelled major project. The studio, founded by former Bungie and Rockstar employees, cited the difficult decision to reduce its workforce, thanking impacted employees for their contributions. This follows a trend of challenges within the gaming industry, with other studios like Epic Games and Eidos Montreal also facing difficulties.
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Veterans from Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and Champions Online have returned to Cryptic Studios. Separately, VR developer Polyarc Games is reportedly undergoing layoffs, with an unspecified number of employees affected.
VR developer Polyarc Games facing layoffs, unspecified number of employees affected
VR developer Polyarc Games has announced company-wide layoffs due to the cancellation of a major project and an inability to secure further funding. The studio, known for the adventure game Moss, stated that a significant reduction in staff was necessary. This situation reflects a broader trend of workforce reductions within the VR industry, with Meta also implementing cuts across its Reality Labs division.
