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Games & Commerce
Nintendo\'s Virtual Boy returns 30 years after short-lived 1995 flop
Nintendo\'s worst-performing game console was the Virtual Boy released in 1995, not the GameCube or Wii U, and it disappeared in under a year with sales below 1 million units. The tabletop, binocular-style device used stereoscopic 3D but was uncomfortable and displayed only red graphics on a black background. Many users reported eye strain and headaches. Limited software also hurt. Nintendo has added Virtual Boy classics to Switch Online + Expansion Pack, requiring an accessory for 3D.
Games & Commerce
Naver D2SF makes new investment in virtual entertainment startup 23rd Century Children
Naver D2SF said on Wednesday it made a new investment in virtual entertainment startup 23rd Century Children. It said the decision reflected the company’s content production capabilities for virtual artists and its in-house technology pipeline, as it expands intellectual property. The startup said it has developed technologies such as real-time motion capture and a workflow that enables rapid production with fewer staff. It is developing its own IP, including virtual boy group WEGO6.
AI & Enterprise
VR, AR and XR showcased together as MSIT holds Korea Metaverse Festival 2026
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT is holding the 2026 Korea Metaverse Festival from June 10 to 12 at COEX in Seoul, showcasing trends in VR, AR, XR, digital twin and AI-based content. The event features 140 companies and 270 booths across governance, business, innovation and experience zones. It includes smartglasses trials, a global conference, a job fair and a graduate programme performance-sharing session.