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The metaverse continues making strides after a year brimming with exciting technological developments and high-profile investments. For 2023, the development of virtual worlds is expected to continue at high speed, with a focus on entertainment and gaming. That is as we are seeing the consolidation of new technology such as blockchain, VR, AI and 5G. With that in mind, here are the top metaverses you’ll want to keep an eye on this year. ## 1. Sensorium Galaxy

We’re living through transformative times, which can feel both exciting and hard to keep up with. All that talk of Web 3.0, cryptocurrencies and the metaverse, but most of us are still left scratching our heads when trying to understand what it actually means. The good news is that while the technology might be a new concept, there are plenty of great projects already taking off and creating opportunities that could change your life in a profound way. In particular, the metaverse and crypto are coming together to shape the future of digital frontiers in areas like gaming, work, entertainment, education, shopping and much more. With so much going on, it’s perhaps worth getting to know what’s this all about and which metaverse projects to keep a close eye on in 2023.

We’re living through exciting times — in the real world and beyond. Only last year, the beginnings of the metaverse hype planted the seed of doubt: could our digital lives have a lot more to offer than what our current screen time would lead us to believe? Claims of the upcoming materialization of ultra immersive content, virtual reality socialization, interaction with futuristic AI avatars and yes, plenty of unexpected but original experiences, have since abounded. And quite frankly, that’s setting the bar high. After all, how much more innovative can a technology that’s well over three decades old suddenly be when it seems every corner of the internet has been already explored? Turns out, we might have only scratched the surface. As we slowly step into the next iteration of the internet - what’s been dubbed the web3 - we are seeing technology like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and extended reality accelerating the creation of new autonomous entities that can live online alongside humans. As if that’s not intriguing enough, this new dynamic is unleashing a wave of digital creativity that promises to re-imagine human expression and artistry. Sensorium Galaxy is a metaverse stretching across several virtual worlds, each dedicated to a specific content hub. More interestingly, the platform is focused on creating an all-virtual, ever-expanding digital and fully immersive environment where creators take advantage of emerging technology like virtual reality and artificial intelligence to birth a digital version of themselves and challenge the boundaries that constrain them in the physical world - creative or otherwise. The result has been a constant stream of 24/7, 360 degree experiences that defy anything seen in art and music until now. Avatars are a gateway into this future. They aren’t a new concept as we’re all familiar with avatars in gaming, internet forums and social networking platforms over the last decades. But Sensorium takes it a step further with an impressive roster of legendary artists, including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren and Black Coffee. Today’s advanced capabilities of motion capture and VR technology enable the creation of a photo realistic version of these performers, as avatars, in a way that perfectly recreates their presence and artistic brilliance in a digital ecosystem, down to the smallest detail.

Spooky season is just around the corner and if you’re wondering how to celebrate this 31st of October look no further than the coolest place for some out-of-this-world frights… quite literally. The metaverse is the perfect place to dive into the holiday scaries, with a number of immersive and haunting experiences being launched ahead of Halloween. Are you ready for a spooktacular season? Read on - if you dare. ## Cryptoween: Paris Hilton x The Sandbox

Real estate is expensive. That’s a tough reality of life that many of us have come to face. But no, we’re not talking about London, New York or Paris. Turns out that some of the world’s most valuable land isn’t even on earth - and on top of that, it isn’t even real at all. Enter the metaverse. That’s right - investors are now paying millions of dollars in return for land that exists only in 3D virtual worlds. With the race heating up, crypto enthusiasts, tech followers and prospective metaverse users are being drawn in to snap up a piece of digital properties. But what’s the buzz all about, really? Today, we are taking a look at what’s behind the metaverse land rush and how you can join in.

Forget New York, Paris, London or Monte Carlo. Although no doubt glitzy and glamorous, the hottest real estate isn’t to be found in the real world anymore. The metaverse is now the go-to place for plush properties, from private islands to celebrity mansions. And the fact that it’s all entirely virtual hasn’t done much to scare off potential investors. Of course, the idea of virtual lands isn't entirely new. Many of us might remember playing The Sims and Second Life, or maybe even Facebook’s FarmVille, but the rise of metaverse has seen digital lands taking on a completely different (and very lucrative) meaning. Brands like Nike or Gucci are snapping up real estate in virtual worlds and opening retail stores for meta customers, while others hold on to virtual plots of land as the next technological goldmine. And in truth, real estate prices in some of the most popular metaverses have surged by as much as 400% to 500% in the last few months, reflecting just how frenzied the race for virtual land has become. Investors are now paying millions for a piece of the metaverse dream, perhaps hoping to prove that it is more than just La La Land talk. With that in mind, we’ve decided to put together this guide with everything you need to know right now about the world of real estate in the metaverse.

The race for the metaverse is only heating up as 2022 continues seeing major digital projects come to life. And just how valuable could it all be? Short answer: very. Global consulting firm McKinsey is forecasting that virtual worlds can generate up to $5 trillion by 2030. In addition, the firm also says that it’s plausible that we will live more than 50 percent of live events could be held in the metaverse. You might be wondering then what it is that we will be doing in the metaverse that could possibly be that exciting. Gaming, for starters, is already attracting millions of users to virtual worlds. And this is just the prelude to something even greater ahead. With that in mind, we'll be looking at the 20 best metaverse games in 2022 that you’ll surely want to keep in mind or even try out today.

Out of breath. That’s probably the first association that comes to my mind when I hear the word ‘bank’. And who can judge me? After all, that’s exactly what my seven-year-old eyes saw when waiting for my parents to cash out their paychecks. People limited by the banks’ inconvenient schedule, trying to catch their breath as they waited for hours (seated if lucky) to get hold of their salaries or pensions, send money to relatives, or simply get a statement. By that time, my interests weren’t much besides playing video games and watching cartoons. I knew nothing about banking, marketing, or customer satisfaction. Yet, it didn’t take a degree to sense something was off about the whole experience. Today, I can assert that instinct was right.

The metaverse has gone from being just another tech buzzword to becoming a massive investment for companies around the world looking to be at the forefront of the race to develop virtual worlds where people can interact, attend events, work and play. Many have come to see it as the next iteration of the digital infrastructures we have in place today. But realizing the metaverse requires gear that can allow users to enter virtual environments and have immersive experiences within it. From VR headsets to haptic gloves, big investment is pouring into the metaverse. And with so many breakthroughs being experienced lately, engaging with the metaverse is on track to becoming a seamless and compelling experience that attracts more users to digital worlds. With that in mind, today we are focusing on the metaverse gear that you might be looking into having to make the best out of this technology.