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What the heck are you playing at, games industry?The article criticizes the recent surge in video game studio closures and layoffs, highlighting numerous studios shut down by major publishers like Ubisoft, EA, Embracer, Sony, and Microsoft. It questions the business strategies of these publishers, particularly Microsoft's handling of Ninja Theory and the high development cost of Xbox exclusives like Gears of War E-Day, while also pointing to the industry's pursuit of live services and infinite growth over sustainable development.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP Issue 40This article features previews of several games currently being played by the SUPERJUMP editorial team. James Burns is enjoying Capcom's Pragmata, praising its unique combat and art design. Jahanzeb Khan is hooked on Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.VO. World Stage on Nintendo Switch, while Nathaniel Kelly is playing Final Fantasy Legend 3 for a community event. PJ Walerysiak finds Tales of Kenzera: Zau to be a moving experience inspired by grief, and Kristina M.H. is finding The Binding of Isaac addictive despite its dark themes. CJ Wilson also shares positive impressions of Pragmata and revisits Lococycle from Twisted Pixel Games.
VR developer Polyarc Games facing layoffs, unspecified number of employees affectedVR 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.
Meta discontinues Horizon Worlds VR as it focuses on mobileMeta is discontinuing the VR version of its metaverse platform, Horizon Worlds, on June 15, 2026, shifting its focus entirely to a mobile-only experience. The VR version will be removed from the Quest store by March 31, 2026, making all associated worlds inaccessible. Meta Horizon Plus subscription perks will also be phased out by the end of March.