Native Creation

If you’re building in Unreal Engine, Unity, or any corner of the metaverse, here are the essential takeaways from this transformative livestream on Unleashing your Creativity with Ethical AI.

by Rick Canfield

The gaming industry has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade, expanding far beyond its traditional strongholds in North America, Europe, and Japan. Today, gaming is a truly global phenomenon, with regions like China, Central Asia, South America, and other emerging markets driving unprecedented growth. This expansion has been fueled by the rise of …

by Rick Canfield

The metaverse is currently at a critical junction: Will it be a truly open, shared digital universe, or will it be carved up into a collection of proprietary, walled gardens controlled by a few tech giants? The answer lies in the battle between closed ecosystems and Open Source technology. At the forefront of the open …

by Rick Canfield

The digital era has given archaeologists, historians, and educators a tool more potent than the trowel or the textbook: the game engine. The concept of using interactive technology to resurrect lost civilizations is no longer just a narrative device; it is rapidly evolving into a recognized methodology for experiential learning and anthropological research. This convergence, …

by Rick Canfield

The metaverse promises a universe of interconnected virtual worlds, but a crucial piece of that puzzle has always been consistency: how do you maintain a single, recognizable identity across countless different games, apps, and platforms? The answer is a universal avatar system, and Ready Player Me (RPM) is leading the charge. Ready Player Me is …

by Rick Canfield

The sterile walls of the clinician’s office are giving way to vibrant, interactive 3D worlds. The merger of the Metaverse (accessible via Virtual Reality, or VR) and Gamification is revolutionizing fields like Audiovisual Integration Therapy (AVIT), which targets cognitive, sensory, and motor skill development for conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. This isn’t just a …

by Rick Canfield

The metaverse is an emerging digital continent, and its geography is being defined not by cartographers, but by 3D modelers. To build persistent, interconnected worlds requires an unprecedented supply of high-fidelity assets—from the smallest virtual coffee cup to entire photorealistic cityscapes. Fortunately, the two most powerful tools driving this creative revolution are open and accessible …

by Rick Canfield

In the fragmented landscape of the digital world, Discord isn’t just a chat app—it’s the new town square. From Web3 projects to gaming guilds, educational hubs, and niche hobby groups, Discord servers are the beating heart of online communities. But building a thriving server isn’t about simply creating channels; it’s about cultivating a culture. This …

by Rick Canfield

The metaverse isn’t just a buzzword; it’s rapidly evolving into a new digital frontier. And at the heart of its economic engine lies Play-to-Earn (P2E) gaming. Far from traditional gaming where in-game purchases offer mere cosmetic upgrades, P2E models within the metaverse offer players a revolutionary opportunity: to genuinely own their in-game assets and earn …

by Rick Canfield