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Meet the Independent Artists Building the Metaverse
Creators are crafting accessories, avatars, and entire worlds in social virtual worlds, and often making a living doing it.
The Corporate Metaverse Can’t Compete
The metaverse can’t succeed if no one wants to be there, which Meta and other big metaverses seemingly don't yet understand.
This Virtual Club Has a £4 Entry Fee. Is It Worth It?
Space Rave is a mix between a video game and a livestream.
Landlords Want to Make Virtual Reality Just as Hellish as Real Life
With property values declining due to the pandemic, some real estate moguls are investing in virtual spaces they can fully control.
Virtual Reality Is Going to Change Live Events Culture Forever
“It eliminates the need for extras like alcohol vendors who care only for their branding, bouncers who enforce gender regressive dress codes and the socio-economic exclusivity of who can throw a party."
My Journey Through the Internet's Cyber Raves Ended in VR Euphoria
A quest through endless Zoom parties, on the hunt for a true transcendental experience.
This ‘Second Life’ Avatar Creator is Selling Virtual Stretch Marks, Cellulite, and Boob Veins
Customers want more flaws on their online bodies.
Step Into a Griefer's Hellish Virtual World
Users wanted a theme park, what they got was a nightmare.
Newton’s Cenotaph Has Finally Been Built, But in VR
The neoclassical architectural marvel Newton’s Cenotaph was never built until the VR followup to 'Second Life' came along.
Second Life’s Immersive Sequel Is World-Building at Its Finest
Through immersive world-building, 'Sansar' wants to make VR social.
Thousands of 'Second Life' Bunnies Are Going to Starve to Death This Weekend
My heart is breaking for the lives of these adorable, soon-to-die virtual bunnies.