metaverse

Roblox is platform where users create games. Millions of user-created experiences generate billions in revenue through virtual economy.

Fortnite popularized battle royale gaming with 100 players fighting for survival. Combined with social features and cosmetics, it became a multi-billion dollar cultural force.

Virtual and augmented reality have been "the next big thing" for a decade. Here's how each actually works, where they succeed, and what the realistic future looks like.