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Rec Room Is Shutting Down In June

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31 Mar

Rec Room Is Shutting Down In June

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31 Mar

Rec Room will shut down for good in June, with the company blaming "the recent shift in the VR market, along with broader headwinds in gaming":

Rec Room will shut down for good in June, with the company blaming "the recent shift in the VR market, along with broader headwinds in gaming": www.uploadvr.com/rec-room-to-...

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31 Mar

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

Rec Room, a Roblox-like social gaming platform that lets users create games and experiences for others to play, is shutting down on June 1st. Despite reaching more than 150

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31 Mar

Virtual Hangout ‘Rec Room’ is Permanently Closing in June, Assets Reportedly Acquired by Snap

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2 Apr

Why One of VR’s Most Valuable Companies is Shutting Down, According to Top Creator

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