Studio People Can Fly phases out VR games, citing retreat in investments from platform holders

With no more money from VR platform holders to subsidize development, studios like People Can Fly are second-guessing their own time with it.Read More
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New PlayStation Game Coming From Gears Of War: Judgment Studio
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Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
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World Of Tanks Studio's Next Game Will Enter Early Access In April
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Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumoniaABC News - Mar. 10 -
Spending bill divisions spill out at House Democratic retreat
Friday was the last of a three-day House Democratic retreat in Virginia, but it was Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support for the Republican funding bill that was on the minds of many. CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
Golf legend invests in Orlando app
Norman becomes brand ambassador for Caddy Time, citing passion for golfYahoo Sports - 2d -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Spotify removes an Andrew Tate podcast from its platform
Audio streaming platform Spotify said it has removed a podcast from influencer Andrew Tate for violating the company's policies.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital
Pope Francis is participating in the Vatican’s weeklong spiritual retreat from a Rome hospital as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Pursuit of glory? Cold, hard cash? A new poll breaks down why people fill out March Madness brackets
As March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA brackets — and why? A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows what share of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Facebook Marketplace is keeping young people on the platform
Facebook Marketplace keeps users engaged with free listings, local pickups, and resale growth, helping Meta stay relevant despite declining teen activity.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
REPO Has Come Out Of Nowhere On Steam, Topping 145,000 Concurrent Players
In less than two weeks, a new cooperative horror game called REPO on Steam has gone from 7,000 concurrent players to hitting over 145,000 users on Valve's platform (per SteamDB ). To call the ...GameSpot - Mar. 11 -
ZA/UM Studio unveils Project [C4] as its upcoming espionage RPG
ZA/UM Studio today introduced its next game, codenamed Project [C4], a new mind-warping espionage RPG.VentureBeat - Mar. 11 -
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark, citing storms and delays
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost.NBC News - 4d -
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays
The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s costABC News - 5d -
Disco Elysium Studio's Next RPG Is A Paranoid Spy Thriller
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The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17-inch seat?
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Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Was Much More Than A Platformer
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‘Kids can bypass anything if they’re clever enough!’ How tech experts keep their children safe online
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Want to see Drake, Iowa, ISU play in March Madness? Your best bet is driving not flying
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SAG-AFTRA reaffirms 'unwavering commitment' to DEI as Hollywood studios scale back
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Ukraine Retreats From Most of Russia’s Kursk Region
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Call Of Duty Veteran Creates New PlayStation Studio, Dark Outlaw Games
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