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What’s all the hype about the metaverse?
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Gadgets Now | 19/01/2022 12:33 PM | Click to read full article
The metaverse is the convergence of two ideas that have been around for many years: virtual reality and a digital second life.
Some social elements of the metaverse can already be found in video games. The average Fortnite player spends hundreds of hours in the game with a personal avatar, fighting with and interacting with the avatars of other players.