Samsung announces VR headset, Korea disables Facebook gaming, and the making of Modern Combat 5: Blackout

The role of VR and wearables remains uncertain, with the industry divided on whether such tech is the future of gaming, or simply a fad that will fade into obscurity.

In reality though, it doesn't really matter what we think, because it seems more and more companies just can't wait to jump on the VR bandwagon - which is exactly what Samsung did this week.

The South Korean firm stole headlines by lifting the lid on its Note-4 powered Gear VR headset, a piece of tech that has already recieved an impressive amount of developer support.

UK-based developer nDreams revealed plans to support the hardware with multiple VR titles, while imangi's Temple Run and ustwo's recently announced Lands End will also be making their VR debuts.

Of course, there's a whole world of news out there, so make sure you don't miss by tucking into our gormet Week That Was. Go on, grab a fork.

• UK trade body Ukie launched its games policy manifesto.
• Update Events ifted the lid on DrinkUp, a plug-and-play social mixer for game developers based in the North West of England.
• We found out more about the making of Modern Combat 5: Blackout.
• PocketGamer.biz's Spanner Spencer asked, where next for wearables?
• The PocketGamer.biz staff debated the future of VR.

• Leaked emails revealed that Chukong's August 2014 sales were up by 130 percent to $28.5 million.
• Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee, GRAC, disabled Facebook gaming in the country.
• IGG and CMGE's growth impressed, while our Q2 in review found that Zynga, King and GungHo still have the cash to strike.

• Disney and Ketchapp were the winners on this week's UK App Store Charts.
• Nexage saw demand for video ads rise by a staggering 516 percent.

• Marmalade 7.4 added features for Facebook, WinPho 8.1, Roku and Firefox.
• Samsung is preparing to go virtual with its Note 4-powered Gear VR headset.
• nDreams revealed that its new VR titles Gunner and Perfect Beach will launch with Samsung's Gear VR headset.
• Temple Run went first person in support of Samsung Gear VR.

• Wargaming strategy publisher Slitherine Group announced the acquisition of US developer Shenandoah Studio.
• Comedy Central and Pocket Gems joined forces to revive Ugly Americans on mobile.
• Despite having $100 million in the bank, LineKong filed for Hong Kong IPO.
• Ex-Rovio, Remedy, Guerrilla, and Digital Chocolate devs formed Helsinki GameWorks.
• Creative England launched its £250,000 GameLab accelerator programme in association with PlayStation.
• 3 new investors including a textiles company stepped up to take Shanda Games private.