EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 57 MIN
The Death of the Metaverse? Meta’s Massive Strategy Shift - Gamertag & Bradley Podcast
from The VR CruCast - Virtual Reality Podcast · host Gamertag VR
Is SteamVR still the king of high-end gaming, or is Meta’s new AI-driven strategy shifting the landscape forever? Today we’re breaking down the latest VR hardware reveals, the reality of industry layoffs, and why the "Metaverse" is being replaced by Spatial AI.🚀 Subscribe to the Gamertag & Bradley Podcast for bi weekly XR insights on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cTpVyXcTE3jov2og14Bh6?si=9ahQkEkJR3-RU_kx0JEDawThe VR industry is hitting a massive turning point in 2026. From the rumors surrounding Steam Frame to the impact of Gaussian Splatting on 3D environments, we explore how AI is actually being integrated into game development. We also discuss the recent Meta layoffs and what they mean for the future of the Horizon platform and the Quest ecosystem.
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Is SteamVR still the king of high-end gaming, or is Meta’s new AI-driven strategy shifting the landscape forever? Today we’re breaking down the latest VR hardware reveals, the reality of industry layoffs, and why the "Metaverse" is being replaced by Spatial AI.🚀 Subscribe to the Gamertag & Bradley Podcast for bi weekly XR insights on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4cTpVyXcTE3jov2og14Bh6?si=9ahQkEkJR3-RU_kx0JEDawThe VR industry is hitting a massive turning point in 2026. From the rumors surrounding Steam Frame to the impact of Gaussian Splatting on 3D environments, we explore how AI is actually being integrated into game development. We also discuss the recent Meta layoffs and what they mean for the future of the Horizon platform and the Quest ecosystem.
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