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Business

Less Metaverse at Meta, but More Wearables

Meta is shifting its focus from metaverse to wearables. The company is closing three VR gaming studios, making staff cuts at Camouflaj and discontinuing Supernatural content.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 2 min read

Products

MDM Funds Seven Games With 655,000 Euros

The Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) funds 55 media products with 5.8 mil €, of which 655,000 € go to 7 game and XR products. Among them are Code: 9 by Riding Turtles, Vivid by Team Nava and Actrio Studio's DeMaré.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

XR headsets: Samsung Attacks Apple's Vision Pro with Galaxy XR

In time with the launch of the improved Apple Vision Pro, Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy XR, which is now also available in the US and South Korea. Samsung – and indirectly Google – is competing aggressively with Apple on price and significantly undercutting its rival.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

People

Mimimi's Johannes Roth is Back With Phazer 64

As Founder and MD of Mimimi, Johannes Roth hadn't directly programmed games since 2015. Now, three years after Mimimi's closure, he's back with his own game: Phazer 64, published under the new company name Core Production.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

People

Five Questions for Jonathan Hales, CEO of Megabit Publishing

Jonathan Hales recently became the CEO of Megabit. In an interview with GamesMarkt, he discusses his new role, the highly competitive publishing market, and how Megabit is positioned to support both Aonic's internal studios and third-party partners.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 4 min read

People

Metaverse VP Jason Rubin Leaves Meta

Jason Rubin, VP Metaverse Experience at Meta, announced his departure for March on LinkedIn. His departure is likely related to a change in Meta's investment strategy.

By Stephan Steininger • 2 min read

Development

GamesTalente Youth Competition Enters a New Round

In the Germany-wide youth competition GamesTalente, young gaming fans aged 13–16 from all types of schools can develop their own computer game. In doing so, they will acquire the key digital skills needed in the professional world in a fun and engaging way.

By Marcel Kleffmann • 1 min read

People

Lisbon Devs Are Collecting for Reconstruction After Storm Kristin

Retro GameBoy studio Loading Studios from Lisbon has started a charity bundle after storm Kristin has hit the Portuguese regions of Leiria and Marinha Grande hard. All proceeds in February go to Caritas for reconstruction efforts.

By Pascal Wagner • 1 min read

Business

MAG-C is Growing Significantly And is Already Making Plans For 2027

Following an increase in exhibitors, MAG-C in Erfurt, the first local gaming community event of the year in Germany, also saw an increase in visitor numbers. The date for next year has already been set.

By Stephan Steininger • 1 min read