At The Future of Gaming conference this month, the metaverse was variously declared “dead in the water”, while others insisted it was “insane” to dismiss the term as nothing more than hype.
More Gaming articles
Jack Benjamin, Ella Sagar and Omar Oakes unpack the key takeaways from last week’s The Future of Media and The Future of Gaming events in London, and discuss how the Israel-Hamas war has caused trouble for social media companies and the BBC alike.
Editor Omar Oakes and reporters Jack Benjamin and Ella Sagar look ahead to next week’s Future of Media conference in London, and discuss some of the biggest stories from around the industry.
A number of sports team owners have invested in or partnered with gaming adtech companies this summer as they see synergies between their existing brand partners and the burgeoning gaming market.
At Roblox’s developer conference, online dating and big changes to the marketplace will change the way brands strategize their metaverse activations, writes ITV agency Metavision’s metaverse creative.
In an episode of The Media Leader Podcast, Lucy Rissik, Nina Mackie, and Jack Benjamin unpacked Netflix’s gaming strategy, and what the company has likely learned from Google Stadia’s flop.
TV, a traditional lynchpin of ad campaigns, has slipped out of marketers top-ranked media channels this year, falling from third place in 2022 to 12th place in 2023. Meanwhile, consumers say they prefer in-person ad experiences.
The Media Leader Podcast: Lucy Rissik and Nina Mackie discuss what advertisers need to know about gamers, and why there are opportunities aplenty to reach new audiences—so long as you’re careful with your creative.
Analysis: Expect a lot more games based on Netflix originals and licensed content to find their way into Netflix’s gaming app.
Analysis: The streaming leader has sought to quickly expand its gaming footprint to add value to its current subscription offer and capitalise on growing consumer and commercial interest in gaming.