Online platforms have long been sandboxes for futuristic societal visions, whether it’s the pixellated virtual forums of noughties favourite Second Life, or the persistent and vast immersive gaming worlds of Minecraft, GTA, World of Warcraft, et al. Not all of these digital spaces go the distance; Second Life now lies shuttered and abandoned, and even Zuckerberg’s billions couldn’t make the Metaverse a must-visit virtual destination.The modular building kit for Re:Imagine London, Zaha Hadid Architects(Image credit: Zaha Hadid Architects)One platform that seems to endure is Fortnite, Epic Games’ cartoonishly violent Battle Royale-style shooter. Not only does the game have 650 million registered players, with well over a million playing at any one time around the world, it’s also proved to be a useful platform for launching everything from new albums and cars, through to movies, TV shows and other video games, through bespoke characters, environments and accessories.Massing…
Date:
