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

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31 Mar
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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".

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

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

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