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- Gaming has evolved a lot during the last decade.
- It is going to be one of the most important elements in the metaverse.
Video games are undoubtedly the most integral part of our childhoods. Sunday mornings were the best when we had nothing to do but to start our Nintendo or Atari consoles and play the games until our body and brains were exhausted. Then came the Playstation and Xbox, which entirely revolutionized our worlds. The video game industry is currently standing on a platform underpinned by technologies like GPUs, AR/VR, high-end processors and more. These technologies have given rise to ultra realistic and immersive and gaming experiences.
Now we have come to a length where the metaverse, an interconnected virtual world, is slowly becoming a reality and gaming is at its core. Currently, there are a handful of metaverse games that are increasingly gaining user traction pretty quickly. Let us shed light on some of these games.
The Sandbox
If you are familiar with Minecraft, then The Sandbox will be quite interesting. The voxel art game allows the player to create anything inside the game. Moreover, it adds a monetization element considering a player can sell virtual items for real life value on its marketplace, The Sandbox Shop.
The game is developed on the Ethereum blockchain and backed by its own virtual currency, SAND. According to the latest data, there are 201,000 monthly users on the platform.
Roblox
Though Roblox does not have a crypto token similar to The Sandbox, it does have almost all the elements a metaverse game should have. Unlike other metaverse games, it is more of a development platform where users come together to create and deploy their own games.
Experts visualize the metaverse as a virtually open universe consisting of several thousands of digital worlds. As of September 30, 2022, Roblox has 58.8 Million daily active users, 4 million developers and 9 million experiences on the platform.
Fortnite
Since the arrival of games like PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds (PUBG), Call of Duty: Warzone and more, the battle royale genre has gained increased attention from gamers. However, Fortnite, a battle royale game by Epic Games, has cemented its position in the metaverse genre.
Reason behind remains the likes of celebrities like Ariana Grande, Travis Scott, Marshmello and more. Data shows that Travis Scott generated $20 Million during his virtual concert, that too in less than ten minutes.
With new experiences emerging in this sector, the metaverse is expected to attract more celebrities in future. Gaming is believed to be among the most important elements in this space and may grow exponentially in coming years.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions stated by the author, or any people named in this article, are for informational purposes only and do not establish financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.
Steve Anderson is an Australian crypto enthusiast. He is a specialist in management and trading for over 5 years. Steve has worked as a crypto trader, he loves learning about decentralisation, understanding the true potential of the blockchain.
