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Fourth Star Launches Immersive Media Streaming Platform
Fourth Star Launches Immersive Media Streaming Platform

Associated Press

time30-01-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Associated Press

Fourth Star Launches Immersive Media Streaming Platform

NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Fourth Star, the cutting-edge virtual reality immersive media streaming platform, is officially available to the public. Fourth Star transforms traditional entertainment, enabling users to seamlessly watch standard 2D, 180 and 360 immersive media content and movies, and redefines how audiences engage with immersive storytelling, offering an unparalleled first-person centric perspective on entertainment. 'Fourth Star is more than a platform - it's a revolution in entertainment,' said Greg Simon, Co-Founder & CEO of Fourth Star. 'We've created an immersive experience where users can not only consume content, but actively participate in it. Our vision is to transform how people experience media content and movies in a way that has never been done before.' A New Era of Interactive Entertainment With the largest immersive media streaming platform available on Sidequest, users can explore nearly forty unique environments, interact with AI-driven crew, and experience entertainment in an entirely new way. Fourth Star offers a groundbreaking approach to digital engagement, whether socializing in the Cafe, customizing avatars in private Apartments or Ships, or stepping directly into a movie's storyline. 'The combination of VR, AI and blockchain in Fourth Star sets a new standard for immersive entertainment,' said Craig Wiltshire, CTO of Fourth Star. 'Our vision is to seamlessly integrate all three technologies into the user experience. We are redefining the entertainment experience from passive observation to active creation.' Built for Content Partners Fourth Star is a self-serve platform designed for content partners of all sizes, from individual creators to blockbuster studios. Content partners can set up an account, create content channels, and begin monetizing their work immediately. No integration is required, allowing for seamless onboarding and instant access to a global audience. The Creator Portal empowers partners to distribute and profit from their immersive media with ease, making Fourth Star a truly open and accessible metaverse for digital entertainment. Key Features of Fourth Star - VR Streaming Platforms - Users can access nearly forty environments and own their own luxury apartments and ships, all equipped with an immersive media streaming entertainment hub. - Social & Customization - Connect with others in dynamic social hubs, personalize your avatar, and invite your friends to your own luxury apartment and ship. - Player Portal - Users can access the web-based marketplace to explore content and invite friends. - Creator Portal - Set up an account, create content channels, and begin monetizing your work immediately. No integration is required, allowing for seamless onboarding and instant access to a global audience. - Blockchain Integration - The FSTR token, built on the Polygon blockchain, powers the ecosystem, providing secure transactions and exclusive rewards. FSTR: The Utility Token Powering Fourth Star FSTR serves as the primary ecosystem currency within the Fourth Star platform, enabling users to purchase apartments, ships, AI companions and exclusive content. Token holders benefit from VIP Access: Exclusive events, early screenings, and red carpet experiences, with Discounts: 25% savings on in-app purchases (IAPs) and entertainment content. FSTRs are available today on the Probit Global Exchange at A New Paradigm in Entertainment Discover the New Entertainment Frontier, watch a traditional 2D movie and then seamlessly transition into a breathtaking 360-degree, stereoscopic fully gamified interactive scene where the environment comes alive around you. Don't just watch, step into the action and interact with the characters and live the story from a first-person perspective. Transform your entertainment into a fully immersive, gamified adventure. Invite your friends to join you in exploring over thirty environments or relax in your own ship or apartment with hours of immersive entertainment content. Fourth Star is designed to deliver the future of entertainment, merging cinematic storytelling with interactive gaming, offering a seamless transition from passive to interactive experiences, with advanced AI integration for interactive AI characters. A thriving community for players, creators, and investors where you don't just watch the star in the movie, you become the star. Availability and Access Fourth Star is now live and available for users worldwide on Sidequest. Whether you're an explorer, content creator large to small, storyteller, or entertainment enthusiast, Fourth Star provides an immersive space to experience digital entertainment, where you don't just watch the star in the movie, you become the star. About Fourth Star Fourth Star is a virtual reality immersive media streaming and gaming metaverse. Established in 2022, work began on platform design and environmental modeling. In 2023, focus turned to closed alpha and beta testing, alongside workshops with content creators. 2024 saw the release of our open beta, as we gathered feedback and introduced creators, while we launched our FSTR, sold ships and apartments, and developed our creator and partner reward systems. In 2025, we'll launch 'Genevieve', an AI-powered comprehensive marketing system, advanced AI tools enabling generation of immersive content and interactive storylines, AI companions, a creator reward system introducing virtual asset rentals, and interactive gamified blockbuster films. Greg Simon

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