Layoffs Haunt Microsoft, VR Advances Ahead, and a New Way to Pay

Microsoft's recent layoffs have led to the cancellation of a new Age of Empires game, according to Idle Sloth's research. The studio behind the franchise, World's Edge, was caught in the firings and had been working on a new project before it was cancelled. While there hasn't been official confirmation, the evidence suggests that this new entry in the RTS series has been scrapped.

Facebook has unveiled its latest virtual reality glasses, which are not specifically designed for gaming. The headset features hand tracking, powerful specs, and AI integration, but its primary use appears to be watching 360° videos and IMAX movies. It can connect to consoles as an alternate display option and play up to 75 Quest games.

Sony has filed a patent for a controller that can read NFC information, allowing users to tap their credit card or phone on the controller to send data to a game console. This could be used to transfer account data or handle payment processing.