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

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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

REPORT · WHO · The Verge TechOPEN STORY
31 Mar
Rec Room Is Shutting Down In June

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".

REPORT · WHAT · Upload VROPEN STORY
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