Two VR creators discuss trying to make money in Meta’s Horizon Worlds when Mark Zuckerberg’s big metaverse bet is losing billions of dollars.
'Good engagement' and a belief in Zuckerberg
"That's real good engagement and involvement in the club," he says."And then even more importantly than that, the people that I'm talking to, they're really engaging deeply with what we're doing."to make in-app purchases, including what Sorrels calls"applause credits" — a sort of pat on the back for performers. People can also pay $9.99 to get their username permanently added to the Soapstone's virtual"supporter wall.
Dimas, who isn't a computer software developer by trade, says he's published more than 25 different worlds on Meta's platform, from a karaoke-style singing competition venue to one called"Skybridge," where your virtual avatar walks across a bridge high in the Himalayas mountain range. "We're taking on expenses because we believe that they're going to provide greater returns over time," he said, adding:"I appreciate the patience, and I think that those who are patient and invest with us will be rewarded."
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