Ready Player One author Ernest Cline and producer of its film adaptation Dan Farah have teamed up with Futureverse to create a digital universe for the story. Ready Player One is a story whose setting is in the future—in 2045—where
Police in the UK are investigating the alleged “gang rape” of a 16-year-old girl in a metaverse game. The girl was wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and playing an immersive game when her avatar was reportedly attacked by several
The Museum of Science in Boston has launched ‘Mission: Mars,’ an educational game on Roblox. Developed in collaboration with Filament Games, this immersive experience benefits from the Roblox Community Fund (RCF), established in November 2021 with a $10 million endowment.
Although the implementation of the metaverse did not come as quickly as anticipated and was “doused” by generative AI, the concept is not yet dead and has a bright future. Growth opportunities are still plenty for the metaverse concept to
As 2023 draws to a close, the metaverse is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of technological advancement. This year, the industry witnessed the metaverse evolve from a buzzword into a multifaceted digital ecosystem, redefining interaction, work,
In the latest development for the 3D design and visual effects (VFX) industry, Foundry’s release of Nuke, a compositing tool, brings enhanced support for Open Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD). OpenUSD, initially developed by Pixar, has evolved beyond its animation roots,
Meta has updated its VR framework to include tongue movement tracking for avatars. This development is part of the company’s efforts to enhance facial recognition capabilities within virtual reality, aiming to offer more lifelike avatars through accurate representation of speech
The emergence of metaverse casinos is ushering in immersive gaming experiences. Powered by blockchain technology and enhanced by Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), metaverse casinos are changing how people engage with casino games, blending the virtual and real
Sword Art Online (SAO), a Japanese light novel and anime series, has become a cultural phenomenon, presenting a gripping narrative where virtual reality (VR) gaming intertwines with life-and-death stakes. According to a recent report, Sword Art Online, a creation of
BharatBox, the Indian destination within The Sandbox metaverse, has collaborated with Mythoverse to bring the timeless epic, Mahabharata, to life in an immersive digital experience. This celestial alliance signifies a stride in digital storytelling, blending ancient Indian lore with the
The Metaverse Architecture Biennale (MAB) recently concluded, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of architectural practices. This event, organized by Search Space, Metancy, and W3rlds, welcomed prestigious firms such as Zaha Hadid Architects, Spaces DAO, iheartblob, and PLP Architecture.
UK tech startup Freeaim Technologies is testing wearable shoes that enable users to walk “infinite distances in virtual reality (VR) in any direction” while staying within a small play space. Dubbed ‘Freeaim VR Shoes,’ the device uses AI-powered motorized treadmills
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