Nexters acquires three gaming companies as part of mobile investment
Nexters today announced a series of acquisition deals as part of its investment into mobile gaming. It will acquire Cubic Games, RJ Games, and...
Not everyone will be a hero in the metaverse — and that’s okay
One of the conceits behind the metaverse is that everyone will be able to have their own identity within the digital world. But how...
The ethics of the metaverse
We’re all in a rage about the metaverse, the universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected, like in novels such as Snow Crash and Ready Player...
Can crypto and blockchain gaming change the creator vs corporation narrative?
Gamers are feeling some kind of way about blockchain technology. They came out in furious force when major game studios like Square Enix, Zynga,...
The gaming metaverse might be the best place for inclusive, diverse voices
As the idea of the metaverse continues to take shape, it’s important to remember how varied those who participate in it will be. How...
How the metaverse will impact governance, privacy, fraud, identity, and more
As the metaverse coalesces, big players in the space are making enormous investments. And while there are many business opportunities in the various metaverses...
Jeri Ellsworth and Tilt Five are bringing the metaverse to your table
In 1977, Star Wars: A New Hope hit the theaters and took the world by storm. It was full of daring escapes, lightsaber duels,...
Brendan Greene’s plan to build a massive digital world
Brendan Greene invented the battle royale genre for video games. His PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) has sold more than 75 million copies since 2017. Instead...
Why representation now means a much better metaverse-to-come
Building out the metaverse, where users interact in a virtual world in real time, raises many big questions, including, will this metaverse or new...
How brands can prosper in the metaverse
Before a brand can prosper in the metaverse, the people behind the brand need to understand what the metaverse actually is. Before the people...