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Ignore the doomsayers, the metaverse is very much alive
Business Insider’s recent obituary for the metaverse misses the point, falling into the trap of conflating the broader idea of the ‘metaverse’ with Mark Zuckerberg’s more narrow interpretation. And that’s understandable, because rightly or wrongly, 'Meta' has become a mainstream voice of authority for people not totally
Our new identity: The metaverse as the ocean
Charles Hambro, CEO & Co-Founder, GEEIQ The metaverse is a vast expanse. We as humans aren’t able to grasp the full extent of it yet; from what it constitutes right now to what it will become in the future. After all, fear of the unknown is a central part of
PUBG Mobile vs. Garena Free Fire - Battle over India's Mobile Battle Royale Market
The Ministry of Information and Technology in India has announced its ban on PUBG Mobile and 117 other mobile apps. PUBG Mobile’s ban is seen as a huge blow for the emerging Indian mobile esports and streaming scene, with the game reportedly having over 175 million total downloads from
Video Games in Hollywood: Have they gotten better?
Did you know that the video games industry is bigger than Hollywood? But what happens when the two worlds meet? Here is our analysis of the growing success of video games in Hollywood. Since 2016, there has been a shift in the success movies based on video games are receiving.
The Effect of COVID-19 on Gaming and Esports
WHO has partnered with over 50 game industry companies to launch a global campaign sharing their health guidelines to fight the spread of COVID-19. The campaign, #PlayApartTogether, incentivised people to stay at home through offering free games, holding digital events and giving out game rewards. In light of this campaign,