The Ultimate Metaverse Part 2
Metaverse manifesto continues, AI Art + Music spark debate and AR Monsters are coming!
Welcome back to Remix Reality, let’s explore the latest Metaverse news brought to you by Immuse.
As always here’s your quick links ⤵️
🌍 Around the Metaverse:
Next-Level AR Gaming - Niantic & Capcom’s upcoming release: Monster Hunter Now! 👾
Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts as two of the biggest names in the industry, Niantic and Capcom, have come together to develop the much-anticipated game, "Monster Hunter Now". The game is set to release in September 2023 and is similar to the popular game, Pokémon Go, in which players will get to venture into the real world to discover and battle augmented reality creatures. For more details on this upcoming game, read more here…
With such a strong collaboration, fans of the Monster Hunter franchise can expect an epic and surreal gaming adventure. Get ready for an immersive AR experience like never before!
Artists Fight Back: AI Music Danger Incoming 🧨
Drake and The Weeknd's AI-generated collab sparks controversy as it goes viral on socials, as well as getting minted as an NFT. This quickly lead to legal action from Universal Music Group and the AI version ‘ Heart on my sleeve’ being removed from streaming platforms. This incident highlights the need for updated music rights and a potential pause in AI development to protect artists. While some believe this benefits the artists involved, others emphasize the long-term challenges AI music presents.
Sound.xyz state they’ll open their platform to all musicians 🎤
For those of you that are musicians minting your tracks already or interested in monetizing your tracks with NFTs, you’ll be pleased to hear this.
For those unfamiliar, Sound.xyz have always been a heavily curated marketplace, giving an air of status to those lucky enough to be invited onto the platform. With an established reputation for having some of the biggest names in the Music NFT space (Snoop Dog, TK, Daniel Allan to name a few) Soundxyz have finally announced in a tweet that they’ll open the flood gates to allow more artists to join in just 3 months time!
Wait? Another AR monster game is about to be released?
If you thought that was the only news of AR monsters in town, you’d be wrong. One of our favorite Metaverse Artists: Keiichi Matsuda, shares on Instagram, they will be releasing their first ever game ‘OverBeast’ where users control giant beasts with their devices, participating in epic street battles. The game launches for users in USA this weekend!
AI art is winning
There’s no doubt that AI art has been raising eyebrows recently and it’s clear that not everyone is fan, but you know who is? Sony Photography award judges. They are yet another competition to award the winner to AI art. The artist that entered this image, refused to accept the award due to the very simple reason that it wasn’t photography.
Find the winning ‘photograph’ and a video of the creator of this masterpiece; Boris Eldagsen sharing his stance on AI art here.
This isn’t the first time and it’s likely not the last. What’s clear is that there’s a demand and appreciation for the art, so a Sony AI art award could possibly be on the horizon.
Immuse Artist Pick
Stephy Fung is well known creator in the Digital Fashion space right now and every week the Immuse team find ourselves loving her new creations and inspired by this unique style. She also spoke at the NFTUK event focusing on AR, Digital fashion and AI…
This talk explores the potential of using AI and AR to transform reality, with a focus on digital fashion. The creators showcase some AR wearables and digital experiences, while discussing how AI can enhance these moving forward. They also delve into a search engine for AR that allows you to scan real-world locations and find shared content. It's an exciting chat that will get you pumped about the potential of digital fashion and AR. Check out the video for hear more!
Continuing the Quest for the Perfect Open Metaverse
As we continue our journey to envision the ultimate Open Metaverse, let’s recap. We've touched upon critical aspects such as interoperability and curation already. These will be vital in our collective dream of a virtual world that empowers, inspires, and connects its users is taking shape.
🌟 Decentralized / Shared Ownership 🌟
Imagine a Metaverse that truly belongs to everyone. A decentralized ecosystem where power and creativity are shared, free from monopolistic control. This democratic virtual world would encourage collaboration and foster a thriving community that benefits all its inhabitants. Using web3, is just one aspect of this vision, but perhaps more importantly, this is just the tech that will allow people to feel like they have a stake in the broader vision, they will be a part of something greater than themselves.
Privacy and Safety 🛡️
To stop us from slipping into a Meta made nightmarish version of Ready Player One, a perfect Open Metaverse must prioritize privacy and safety.
A perfect Open Metaverse must ensure users feel secure and free from harmful content. Robust security measures, respect for privacy, clear community guidelines, and efficient reporting systems are vital for creating a safe and enjoyable environment.
With these key components in mind, we strive to build a Metaverse that transcends expectations and uplifts humanity.
Stay Connected and Get Excited! 📣
That's a wrap for today's edition of Remix Reality! In our next issue, we'll dive into the impact of a potential 6-month pause in AI innovation. Until then, stay updated on the latest news by following us on social media.
Keep exploring, and together, let's shape the future of the Metaverse! 🌐