by Thorough commentary on the topic “Virtual World (Metaverse)” overturns the common sense of entertainment! It was
A life that is the same as reality in the digital world.
Recently, the word “Metaverse” has been heard more and more. However, many people do not understand what it means and what they can do there.
“Metaverse appeared in the science fiction novel” SNOW CRASH “as a word that means virtual space. Nowadays, it often refers to the digital world where you can live almost like reality. There is no strict definition. It can be said that it is a three-dimensional Internet, although it can be perceived differently depending on the person. There is a digital world of 3DCG, and players can experience that world as an avatar. Communication It can be said that it is an ordinary matter that you can enjoy the activities centered on you and that there is an economic zone similar to reality. “(Mogura representative, Shun Kubota)
“It may be easier to understand if you can imagine that the time you spend digitally will be longer than the physical time. It is also a big feature that everyone can gather in the same digital space without any restrictions on the number of people who can access it. Also, a big difference from the current Internet is the concept of owning things. For example, sneakers purchased in the real world can be worn anywhere in the world. You can’t make your followers Twitter followers, and the skins you buy in the game “Fort Knight” can only be used in that game, but in Metaverse, it’s open and just like the real world. Recently, it has been said that there will be moments when the value of items in the digital world becomes higher than that of the physical one. ”(Tetsuro Miyatake, president of“ Off Topic ”)
Here, we will introduce the current location of Metaverse that you can experience in “Fort Knight.” Be prepared for a radical change in our lives! It was
You can do this in the “Virtual World (Metaverse)”! It was
- Expressing my personality with “skin.”
“For example, in the online game” Fort Knight, “the character you control wears a costume called a skin. This is a fashion for self-expression, regardless of performance. Sales are 400-600 billion yen every year. Tomo. This tendency is likely to become more mainstream. “(Mr. Miyatake)
2, “Virtual Live” goes to a different dimension
“Currently, live concerts in virtual space are held once and ended. In the future, there will be a place like a city of artists that people worldwide can always access. Fans will be there. You can get together and occasionally come to the artist to hold an event such as a live concert. “(Mr. Miyatake)
3, “Story Living” to immerse yourself in the worldview
“Companies are aiming for a story living were not only watching video works such as anime and movies but also allowing people to enter the world and experience a simulated story. They will get into the work and talk with the characters when it is realized. Let’s interact with each other. You should be able to experience an unprecedented immersive feeling. “(Mr. Kubota)
4, “Virtual pet” to grow by touching
“By using a technology called haptics that reproduces the sense of touch in virtual space, even virtual pets can be touched, for example, the fluffy feel of cats can be experienced, also, to real creatures. Not limited to that, the time will come when you can make your favorite pets that you imagined. “(Mr. Miyatake)
5, the meeting is “warp.”
“In the Metaverse world, warp-like concepts and words are commonplace. For example, when you meet at a movie theater, you’re wearing a VR headset instead of spending time there. By wearing it, you can instantly gather in the Metaverse. The way you meet people will change radically. “(Mr. Kubota)
What is Metaverse? Super essential Q & A
Why is Metaverse so popular now? It was
“One of the things is that the development of devices called VR and AR that give you the feeling of going to the digital world and living there is progressing and is approaching realization. Also, information on networks, CG, and computers. It can also be said that processing and other technologies have improved dramatically. “(Mr. Kubota)
“The number of people playing games with Corona is also a factor, and many companies have jumped into the virtual world. Understanding such demand, virtual live is held in Fort Knight, and the momentum should have accelerated.” (Mr. Miyatake)
Who makes the Metaverse? It was
“Unlike the Internet, which researchers and the government created, Metaverse is made by multiple companies. Significant players include Meta and Fortnite’s Epic Games, Apple, and Snapchat. Currently, there is no such thing as taking command, and the file format is various. The challenge is to unify the format and standard, such as JPEG on the Internet, and make it usable on various platforms. “(Miyatake Mr. Miss)
What should we be careful about? It was
“Note that the immersive feeling is entirely different depending on the device you experience. Even with the same content, it will be a different dimension experience compared to smartphones that look at the screen. Also, it is in a virtual space and uses an avatar. However, in terms of communication between people, it is not different from reality, and it is impossible to do anything. People who have suffered sexual harassment or harassment make their faces abnormally close to each other. There is also “(Mr. Kubota)
Shun Kubota After graduating from the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Keio University, he joined the Ministry of the Environment. He was involved in the creation of an environmental white paper. He was fascinated by the infinite possibilities of VR and AR changing society and started Mogura Co., Ltd. The editor-in-chief of VR / AR / MR / VTuber comprehensive news media “Mogura VR.”
Tetsuro Miyatake Operates “Off-Topic,” which distributes the latest news on startups, technologies, and VCs mainly in the United States via podcasts and newsletters. In addition to the media / consulting business at Off Topic, we also provide angel investment and investment support.
