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3 dispatches on Industry.
The Moss Studio Dies Without a VR Market to Live In
Polyarc Studios, maker of the acclaimed Moss series, shuts down after 11 years. Its collapse reveals the hollowed-out economics of VR gaming and the ripple damage from Meta's strategic retreat.
Highguard's 45 Days Exposed a Deeper Beta Problem
Highguard shut down after 45 days with a 90% player drop in one week. A limited beta test caught the problems—but the studio didn't fix them before launch. Here's why that matters.
CD Projekt Red's Witcher 3 Expansion Is a Masterclass in Managing What You Don't Say
CDPR announced Songs of the Past—a surprise Witcher 3 expansion—instead of Witcher 4 news. Here's why that deliberate choice reveals exactly how modern studios navigate sequel hype, realistic timelines, and fan expectations.