

The Secret to the Metaverse: Matthew Ball
Jul 19, 2024
Matthew Ball, a renowned thought leader on business and innovation in the entertainment and gaming industry, shares his insights on the metaverse. He clarifies that the metaverse goes beyond just VR and NFTs. The discussion covers streaming wars, particularly Hulu's struggles and winners like Amazon. Ball explains why major tech companies shied away from gaming investments and emphasizes the significance of interoperability in the metaverse's future. He also reflects on mobile gaming's challenges and the impact of tech giants like Apple and Google.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Wildfires to Digital Frontiers: A Journey into the Metaverse
01:54 • 2min
The Rise of Streaming and Its Challenges
04:03 • 20min
Amazon's Media Evolution
23:33 • 11min
The Evolution of the Metaverse
34:05 • 13min
The Mobile Gaming Ecosystem: Challenges and Opportunities
47:29 • 13min
The Importance of Disconnecting in a Hyperconnected World
01:00:54 • 2min
The Shift in Gaming Culture and Community
01:03:09 • 6min