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gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"First Contact Entertainment Closes After Eight Years Amid VR Industry Challenges"

First Contact Entertainment, the studio known for PlayStation VR titles like Firewall Zero Hour and Firewall Ultra, has announced its closure due to insufficient industry support for virtual reality. Despite being a team of innovators, the costs of continuing operations as a AAA VR game developer were unsustainable. The studio expressed gratitude to its team and supporters, reflecting on its journey as it released its final statement before shutting down by the end of the year.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gamingtechnology2 years ago•1 min saved

"First Contact Entertainment to Close Doors After Eight-Year Run"

First Contact Entertainment, known for PlayStation VR games like Firewall Ultra, is set to close by early 2024 due to insufficient industry support for VR. The company, founded by former Starbreeze developers in 2016, expressed pride in their team's work but cited financial impracticality as the reason for the shutdown. Despite releasing Firewall Ultra in September 2023, the company faced challenges, including criticism of the game's eye-tracking implementation and content volume. The closure highlights ongoing struggles within the VR segment of the gaming industry.

via IGN|

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