{"id":6595,"date":"2022-01-10T05:06:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T11:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.zoha-islands.com\/?p=6595"},"modified":"2022-01-10T05:06:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T11:06:54","slug":"metaverse-predictions-for-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zoha-islands.com\/blog\/metaverse-predictions-for-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Metaverse Predictions for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

New World Notes Metaverse Predictions for 2022: Likely Partnerships \/ Acquisitions, VR Headset Sales, Scandals & Much More<\/h3>\n

New World Notes<\/a><\/h1>\n
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\"VRCreativity<\/p>\n

Better publish them now before we get even deeper into 2022:<\/p>\n

Apple will not<\/em> announce AR\/VR products this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I still fail to see why Apple would risk its brand on a still-niche product as yet. Also, look at the lame prototype<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Second Life finally gets an official mobile app.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Risky prediction, given a previous SL app project was put on pause last year<\/a> — but that was also when a new mobile project was strongly hinted at.<\/p>\n

Quest 2 Install Base Remains Under 20 Million in 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’ll likely see relatively strong holiday 2021 sales in upcoming earnings reports, but I’m assuming we went into 2022 with a Quest 2 install base of about 6-8 million total, and that the holiday sales brought in 6-8 million more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

There will be major government involvement over one or more Metaverse platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since we keep reading stories like this,<\/a> and most Metaverse platforms are used by children and teens, the chances keep increasing that Metaverse execs will be forced to testify before Congress (or an EU governing body).<\/p>\n

Several more after the break!<\/p>\n

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VRChat or Rec Room will be acquired or partner with a major tech company.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’d put odds on it being Rec Room, with the likeliest suitor being Microsoft.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There will be a major scandal or controversy around one of the blockchain\/NFT-oriented Metaverse platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With NFTs beset by scams and NFT\/blockchain-oriented Metaverse platforms seeing low user numbers<\/a> but extremely high investment and speculation, this is only a matter of time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Linden Lab spinoff startup Tilia to announce major funding or partnership.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The success of Tilia-powered Upland<\/a>, not to mention the need for a reliable payment provider that can deal with virtual and real currency, means we’re likely to read less about Linden Lab’s Second Life, and more about Linden Lab’s Tilia.<\/p>\n

Valve\/Steam will announce its own Metaverse product<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the Metaverse, Valve remains the dog that doesn’t bark — but can, and should, if it wants to rule this market.<\/p>\n

NWN 2021 predictions<\/a> were 7 out of 10 correct (or 6 of 10 if you’re feeling less generous), so let’s see how I do this year.<\/p>\n

Have A Great Week From All Of Us At Zoha Islands And Fruit Islands<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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