The metaverse hype that surged during the Covid-19 pandemic has largely fizzled out, as Korean tech companies shut down the virtual meetup services they launched during the heyday with an ambition to impact social media and gatherings culture.
  • skulblaka@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    4 days ago

    The massive popularity of Ready Player One, which was a mostly bland and bad story besides having a Metaverse in it, might imply otherwise.

    • snooggums@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      4 days ago

      The popularity in the fictional setting, based on speculation?

      The popularity of the book/move, which is a short period of escapism not at all comparable to virtual reality?

      • skulblaka@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 days ago

        The popularity of the book/movie incorporating a classic concept of cyberpunk, yes.

        We’ve been dreaming of a Metaverse just about since we’ve had internet. Only, nobody’s made one that’s worth a damn in the real world yet.