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
Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith: We’re not ready for real-world braindancing
Cyberpunk 2077 introduced another take on virtual reality when it launched late last year. Braindancing (the downloading of data from an experience to view it through someone else) saw players experience an event from another person’s point of view. It went deeper than what we experience in the real world with virtual reality headsets like […]
Now is the time to experiment with virtual reality design
The pandemic has seen more people turn to VR for social interactions and even work. Now is the time for VR designers to take chances. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Aron Garst
Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki believes users will create the metaverse
Dave Baszucki, CEO of Roblox, is about to take his company public. And he believes users will be the metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Ultraleap previews Gemini, an enterprise-ready AR/VR hand-tracking system
The fifth-generation hand-tracking solution enables simultaneous two-hand tracking, which is expected to unlock enterprise use cases. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
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 & […]
Language is the ‘bare minimum’ of culturalization in game development
Adapting your game for other countries goes far beyond translation and localization. Story, mechanics, and monetization must fit the culture. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Aron Garst
E3, Gamescom, and other big events remain vital to the game industry
Major game events have played a significant role in creating excitement, even when the pandemic forced organizers to host events online. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Aron Garst
Mergers and acquisitions: Behind game industry deals during a pandemic
Games saw more than 1,500 deals worth $43 billion during 2020, making it the industry darling. What’s in store in 2021? AR/VR – VentureBeat & Amanda Farough