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Are Gamers to Blame for Crunch Culture in Gaming?

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Crunch culture is an appalling practice that's spread throughout the gaming industry. From AAA game studios to small-scale indie developers, the staggering workload and short deadlines create unhealthy amounts of stress and pressure that become their own lifestyle and mindset. But, are gamers to blame for crunch culture, or does the blame lie with the […]

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Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
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I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went
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This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
August 24, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
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Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
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’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
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VRChat Mobile Is Now Available In Alpha On Android
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
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This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken
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The more points you earn the more IRL chicken you get. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular American fast food chain, has launched a VR game in Hong Kong, China that transported players to a KFC-inspired world where they could earn real-world fried chicken by completing virtual objectives. The “Bucketverse VR” experience immersed players in […]
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Toy Trains Lets You Build Your Dream Train Set In VR
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The “playful track-building” game is scheduled to arrive later this year. Developer Something Random this week announced Toy Trains, a new VR game coming soon to major VR platforms. Described as a “playful track-building VR game,” this nostalgia-inducing experience allows you to craft complex virtual railways and solve open-ended puzzles using your motion controllers. Each […]

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