Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund
This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who...
Meta uncharacteristically quiet about $5 billion in VR losses
In their quarterly earnings report for Q4 2024, Meta actually has a lot to be proud of in the VR arena. Thanks to the...
The .world domain is helping brands tap into the future of engagement
Presented by Identity Digital The ultimate vision of the metaverse — an immersive environment spanning platforms and connecting the physical and the virtual world,...
Futureverse teams up with Animoca Brands on metaverse/blockchain tech
Futureverse and Animoca Brands have teamed up in a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of blockchain-based metaverse technologies. Both companies believe in a...
The Sandbox raises $20M in convertible debt at $1B valuation for sandbox metaverse
The Sandbox, a user-generated content metaverse platform, has raised $20 million in convertible debt at a $1billion market valuation. The Sandbox is a division...
Readyverse Studios shows launcher for discovering metaverse games
Readyverse Studios gave the Consensus crowd a first look today at the metaverse, or digital experience, it has been building for a while. The...
Gamefam launches multi-million dollar fund for UGC creators
Gamefam has created a $5 million fund for user-generated content (UGC) creators working on Roblox, Fortnite and other UGC gaming platforms. Gamefam calls itself...
Meta opens Horizon OS to third party headsets, shifting XR strategy
Meta has announced plans to open up the mixed reality operating system powering its Meta Quest devices. The Meta Horizon OS will provide developers...
PitchBook dives deep into gaming VC trends, predictions for 2024
On the heels of PitchBook’s Gaming VC market report, the firm has published a deep dive into market segment trends. Echoing its prior report,...
National Basketball Players Association unveils metaverse experience with MeetKai
MeetKai and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are launching their metaverse experience ahead of the NBA All-Star Weekend. Los Angeles-based MeetKai joined forces with...