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Mark Nicoll

Mark Nicoll

Unity Shakes Up Monetisation

Unity Shakes Up Monetisation

This week, time folded in on itself for thousands of XR developers around the world. Unity, the popular game engine announced in the middle of Apple's keynote speech that they were altering (radically) the way they charge of the use of their platform.

Is Meta Shifting it's Content Policy?

Is Meta Shifting it's Content Policy?

I've written many times about Meta's policy of just providing a store full of games for gamers, but is this recent advert from Meta a sign of things to come?

When Will AR/VR Glasses Become Commonplace in Public?

When Will AR/VR Glasses Become Commonplace in Public?

Augmented and virtual reality headsets have been touted as the next big thing for years now. But when are we actually going to see people wearing these devices out in public regularly?

Mindway VR: A Mental Wellbeing App That Hits the Sweet Spot

Mindway VR: A Mental Wellbeing App That Hits the Sweet Spot

If you look through the library of mental health apps that have sprung up since our imposed lockdown a couple of years ago, you would have thought there were enough offerings in the market.

VR Rising: How Virtual Reality May Soon Eclipse Mobile Phones

VR Rising: How Virtual Reality May Soon Eclipse Mobile Phones

Since the iPhone launched in 2007, mobile phones have become central to our work, entertainment, and social lives. But emerging immersive technologies like virtual reality now threaten to dethrone the phone's dominance.

Stealth Fitness Games: Gorilla Tag

Stealth Fitness Games: Gorilla Tag

Months ago I wrote an article about using Gorilla Tag as a proper, legitimate upper body workout. Well, I thought I'd revisit this premise, and look a little deeper into the psychology of how it makes players tick.

Designing Achievable VR Fitness Games Using Research-Backed Tips

Designing Achievable VR Fitness Games Using Research-Backed Tips

Virtual reality (VR) fitness games offer an engaging way to be active. But how can developers ensure their games motivate players to actually exercise versus just having good intentions?