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Former Magic Leap employee accused of stealing tech to launch own AR glasses  
by Alissa McAloon [06.19.19]
Nreal unveiled its own AR glasses at the start of 2019, but Magic Leap's lawsuit casts doubt on the company's ability to develop the technology and build a prototype in such a short span of time.
VR
Nintendo and Ubisoft honored at the 2019 Games for Change Awards  
by Chris Kerr [06.19.19]
Nintendo and Ubisoft were the biggest winners at the 2019 Games for Change Awards, which celebrated the year's best games based on their social impact and contribution towards learning.
VR, Console/PC, Design, Production
Come to XRDC for the inside scoop on how VR is enhancing worker safety  
by Staff [06.18.19]
Come out to XRDC in October and learn how one of the world's biggest construction companies uses VR training to put participants "at risk" in a simulated environment without endangering their lives!
VR, XRDC
Niantic has acquired Beasts of Balance developer Sensible Object  
by Chris Kerr [06.18.19]
Pokemon Go creator Niantic has acquired augmented reality and hybrid board game developer Sensible Object for an undisclosed fee.
VR, Business/Marketing
The Oculus Quest saw $5 million in content sales in first two weeks  
by Alissa McAloon [06.17.19]
The Oculus Quest launched at the end of May, and Oculus parent company Facebook says that the system quickly surpassed $5 million in content sales.
VR
Oculus: Quest's potential to make VR a 'viable medium' means store curation is a must  
by Alissa McAloon [06.17.19]
Oculus' stricter approval process for the Quest has caused issues for some VR developers, but the company says such curation is necessary to make VR a viable medium.
VR
Video Game Deep Cuts: E3, E3, E3 (and some Non-E3!)  
by Gamasutra Staff [06.14.19]
This week's roundup is E3-packed, including discussion of best games, Nintendo, the PC Gaming Show, Microsoft's xCloud vs Google Stadia (or not!), as well as another 10+ links that aren't about E3 at all.
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Rec Room dev Against Gravity secures $24 million in funding  
by Alissa McAloon [06.12.19]
Rec Room developer Against Gravity has secured $24 million in funding across two rounds.
VR, Social/Online
VR app Virtual Desktop dropping VR streaming feature at Oculus' behest 1
by Alissa McAloon [06.12.19]
Update:: Facebook's Jason Rubin addressed the issue in a Twitter thread, saying "updates that add flawed experimental features, don’t work for some users, or otherwise create a bad experience are not acceptable."
VR, Social/Online
Level up your VR game's music with tips from Owlchemy at XRDC!  
by Staff [06.12.19]
Come out to XRDC at Fort Mason in October, where Owlchemy Labs audio wizard Daniel Perry will share a fun look at how you can leverage music in VR projects without breaking immersion or flow.
VR, Audio, XRDC
Follow all of Gamasutra's E3 2019 coverage here!  
by Staff [06.09.19]
Gamasutra will be covering E3 both on-site and remotely to bring you the latest news and interviews from the game industry's big L.A. showcase. Follow coverage on our dedicated E3 news page.
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Serious, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Video Game Deep Cuts: Combo Breaking E3 With BitSummit Flair  
by Gamasutra Staff [06.08.19]
This week's roundup includes a look at some great community events - from the fighting game scene's Combo Breaker to Japanese indie dev scene's BitSummit, as well as a peek at the first ever E3 Expo & lots more.
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
See how XR is shaping the future of architecture at XRDC 2019  
by Staff [06.05.19]
You'll have an opportunity to see this and many other insightful talks at the event, but heads up: the deadline to register for XRDC at a discount rate is today (June 5th) at 11:59 PM Pacific!
VR, Design, Business/Marketing, XRDC
PSA: Tomorrow's your last day to save by registering early for XRDC!  
by Staff [06.04.19]
Heads up: The deadline to register for premier AR/VR/MR dev event XRDC at a discount is tomorrow, Wednesday June 5th, at 11:59 PM PT!
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Indie, Business/Marketing, XRDC
Apple's ARKit 3 offers real-time people occlusion and motion capture  
by Alissa McAloon [06.03.19]
WWDC 2019 brought with it a handful of new AR developments from Apple, including an updated version of its ARKit toolset that includes better real-time tracking of human bodies in AR.
VR, Smartphone/Tablet
Dragon Quest Walk is a Pokemon Go-style AR game from Square Enix  
by Chris Kerr [06.03.19]
Square Enix will enter the augmented reality arms race later this year with the launch of new mobile AR title, Dragon Quest Walk.
VR, Business/Marketing, Video
Video Game Deep Cuts: The Outer Wilds Of A Void City  
by Gamasutra Staff [05.31.19]
This week's roundup includes a look at the intriguing triple-I (sorry!) titles Outer Wilds & Void Bastards, as well as the role of the city in games, bringing back Bubsy, & more.
VR, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Nintendo brings Labo VR support to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate  
by Alissa McAloon [05.31.19]
Nintendo has brought support for its Labo VR goggles to another flagship Switch game.
VR, Console/PC, Video
Report: VR/AR company Leap Motion sold to UltraHaptics for $30 million 2
by Alissa McAloon [05.30.19]
Leap Motion has reportedly been purchased by rival VR tech firm UltraHaptics for $30 million.
VR
Innovators, apply now for affordable access to XRDC via the new Startup Pass!  
by Staff [05.29.19]
Now that registration is open for XRDC, the premier event for AR/VR/MR devs and creators, make sure you take a look at the all-new Startup Pass to see if it's the right fit for you and your team!
VR, Indie, XRDC