Interplay, a startup developing a virtual reality and simulation platform for workplace training, has raised $18 million. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
The DeanBeat: Our 360-degree view of the metaverse ecosystem
Our GamesBeat Summit: Into the Metaverse gave us a 360-degree view of the metaverse ecosystem as its being built. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
The metaverse will feel alive once ‘storytelling’ becomes ‘storyliving’
The metaverse is esoteric, both defying definition and requiring it. Redefining storytelling as storyliving puts the player at the center. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Amanda Farough
Metaverse startups must heed the mistakes of the past 40 years of virtual worlds
Startups like Playable Worlds and Manticore are taking different approaches to the metaverse and have 40 years of mistakes to learn from. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jason Wilson
How the metaverse can shake up storytelling with transmedia characters
The metaverse isn’t just an opportunity for a new kind of social world. It can let players create stories across multiple different worlds. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Mike Minotti
How pandemic socialization trends have accelerated the move into virtual spaces
In „Breaking the Fourth Wall,“ panelists talk about how pandemic socialization trends are leading the charge into the metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & VB Staff
Crucible is creating agents to keep the metaverse open
Crucible is creating agents that can navigate the metaverse for you. And it wants this tech to be open and widely used. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Diversity isn’t just about inclusion in gaming — it’s smart business, too
Diversity and inclusion isn’t just about an initiative or program that serves a specific function for a specific underrepresented group of people in a given industry. D&I is meant to be a holistic model that desperately needs full saturation in every facet of every industry. In this particular panel during GamesBeat’s Driving Game Growth & […]
What Apple’s first mixed reality headset will mean for enterprises
Apple’s first mixed reality headset appears to be moving closer to release, notably priced for enterprise rather than consumer adoption. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Verizon picks Unity as 5G MEC partner for 3D enterprise apps and games
The top U.S. cellular carrier is teaming with a major 3D engine maker to create realistic, real-time 3D enterprise apps and entertainment. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz