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Which trends are Metaverse hits?

The makers of virtual worlds promise users endless fun and new encounters. But so far only VR games have been truly successful. Meeting friends, shopping and working is not attractive to users.

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Metaverse – more immersion needed

Metaverse – more immersion needed

The Metaverse lacks a feeling of touch, which is why many applications still feel sterile.

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Where's the VR party at?

Where's the VR party at?

Metaverse developers promised users VR parties and glossy avatars. But in most places in the Metaverse, there's hardly anyone around.

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Platzeeland – a bust in virtual real estate

Platzeeland – a bust in virtual real estate

Latin America is also working on the Metaverse. Platzeeland was supposed to be Guatemala's virtual showcase real estate project. It turns out it's not a safe investment.