Latest Gaming News

๐Ÿ“…January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Gaming industry highlights layoffs at Ubisoft and Meta VR studios, Rockstar's mod marketplace launch, CES brain headset awards, and ARC Raiders' sales milestone amid ongoing innovations.
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Neurable and HyperX Brain-Tracking Gaming Headset Wins Top Honors at CES 2026

Neurable and HP's HyperX received recognition at CES 2026 for a gaming headset integrating noninvasive brain-computer interface technology to optimize player focus and performance. The prototype was featured in Tom's Guide's 'Best of CES 2026' and TechRadar's roundups.Source 1 This marks a breakthrough in neurotechnology for gaming.Source 1

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Rockstar Games Launches Official Mod Marketplace

Rockstar Games has introduced an official marketplace for mods, enabling creators to share and monetize modifications for their titles. The platform aims to foster community content while maintaining quality standards.Source 3 This move expands official support for user-generated content.Source 3

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Ubisoft Faces Criticism After Halifax Studio Closure Talks

Halifax union criticized Ubisoft's first post-closure talks, stating the company 'had nothing to offer' laid-off workers. Ubisoft is considering increased compensation for affected employees.Source 3 This follows broader industry layoffs.Source 3

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Meta Shuts Down Three VR Studios in Reality Labs Layoffs

Meta closed three virtual reality studios as part of layoffs in its Reality Labs division. The move impacts extended reality development amid cost-cutting measures.Source 3 VR innovation faces setbacks despite ongoing hardware advances.Source 3

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Discord Eyes Potential IPO Impacting Gaming Industry

Discord's potential initial public offering could reshape its business model and influence the video game sector's communication landscape. Investors watch for changes in features and monetization.Source 3 The platform remains vital for gaming communities.Source 3

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Nexon's ARC Raiders Surpasses 12.4 Million Units Sold

ARC Raiders from Embark Studios hit 12.4 million units sold with 960,000 concurrent players ten weeks post-launch on October 30, 2025. Nexon reports strong global retention.Source 1 President Junghun Lee praised player enthusiasm.Source 1

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Valve Eases Steam Machine Verified Requirements

Valve announced Steam Machine Verified will have fewer constraints than Steam Deck, ensuring Deck-verified titles qualify automatically. This supports broader PC gaming hardware compatibility.Source 3 The change aids developers targeting multiple devices.Source 3

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Bragg Gaming Secures Deal with SuomiVeto for Finnish Market

Bragg Gaming Group signed a turnkey PAM platform and sportsbook deal with SuomiVeto ahead of Finnish liberalization. The agreement includes casino games and managed services.Source 1 This positions Bragg in the expanding Nordic market.Source 1

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Unity China VP Predicts AI Breakthroughs in Game Development

Unity China's VP forecasts significant AI advancements in game development over the next 12 months. AI will enhance tools and efficiency for creators.Source 8 This aligns with broader industry tech shifts.Source 8

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GDC Festival Unveils Luminaries Speaker Series

The GDC Festival of Gaming announced featured speakers for its new Luminaries Speaker Series. The event highlights industry leaders and trends.Source 3 It precedes major Game Developers Conference sessions.Source 3

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Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 Raises Over $2.44 Million

AGDQ 2026 charity speedrun event collected more than $2.44 million for causes. The fundraiser showcases gaming community's generosity.Source 3 Donations support medical research and prevention.Source 3