e381 – Cut to the Chase | Games At Work dot Biz

saw cutting to the chase — Photo by Karan Bhatia on Unsplash

In this week’s @GamesAtWork_biz episode, Andy, Michael and Michael examine the nurbleflurbiness of a multitude of metaverse articles. Starting with the the 2022 edition of the Gartner Emerging Tech Hype Cycle, the co-hosts explore various items on the cycle. It is interesting to note that the metaverse is on the start of the curve, and with a greater than 10 year estimate to the plateau. Sticking with the metaverse concept, the trio discuss the iHeartRadio Fortnite concert venue sponsored by State Farm. This spins up a discussion on advertising and influence in the metaverse, and Michael M brings in the example of Vans on Snapchat and that company’s recent popularity resurgence.

Moving along to Settlers of Catan, Michael, Andy and Michael explore the augmented reality gaming experience from Tilt Five. They also take a look at Ian Hughes’ tweet using the glasses and wand from earlier in August. Such well loved games could become the ‘killer app’ for AR. Tilt Five is well positioned with Catan, D&D and, as the article references, Embracer Group who have the Lord of the Rings gaming franchise. Definitely a space to watch! There’s more to look forward to as well – such as the Amazon television series premier of the Rings of Power, due to launch 1 September. And the new Meta Oculus 3, coming in October. But wait, there’s more – Apple has an event on 7 September. So many things to check out in the near future!

The team wraps up this week’s episode with two micro builds, each intriguing in their own way. Let’s cut to the chase. First up, an arduino-powered toy saw that is appropriately used as a Fortnite controller. And last, an amazing build of a micro micro computer display in the form of a LEGO brick that you just have to see to believe.

What would you like to see an arduino power? What would make the best AR game? Drop us a line at @gamesatwork_biz and let us know!