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Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
8th Wall and HTC VIVERSE Announce 'Forge the Future' Global Game Jam
BUSINESS WIRE)--Niantic Spatial's 8th Wall and HTC's VIVERSE today announced the launch of the Forge the Future: 8th Wall x VIVERSE Game Jam, an all-new global competition challenging developers, creators, and students to build the next generation of cross-platform games using Niantic Studio on 8th Wall. A New Era for Game Creators Running from May 12, 2025, through June 30, 2025, 'Forge the Future' marks the first time Niantic has teamed up with a global content distribution partner to offer creators not only funding but also direct entry into the VIVERSE Creator Program*. Top teams will gain unprecedented visibility and support to bring their projects to a worldwide audience. 'We're thrilled to empower the next generation of creators with the tools, funding, and platform to shape the future of gaming,' said Joel Udwin, Director of Product at Niantic Spatial. 'Partnering with VIVERSE opens the door for developers to reach millions and push the boundaries of what's possible in real-world, cross-platform games.' VIVERSE's Creator Program supports 3D content creators globally, partnering with creators across various industries, including interactive narratives, games, education, e-commerce, and more. The top three winners of the 'Forge the Future' competition will gain immediate access to the program to bring their 8th Wall game to the platform. 'Niantic is a leader in developing 3D immersive worlds and game tools that are changing how the world views VR/AR,' said Andranik Aslanyan, Head of Growth, HTC VIVERSE. 'Collaborating with 8th Wall is an exciting step forward to supporting creators with their favorite tools and platform, all to grow the 3D creator community.' Key highlights of the Forge the Future Game Jam include: Powerful Tools, No Cost to Join: Build using Niantic Studio on 8th Wall for free during the Game Jam. Global Opportunity: Open to developers, studios, students, artists, and dreamers around the world. Major Prizes: $10,000 for 1st place, $6,000 for 2nd place, $4,000 for 3rd place through the VIVERSE Creator Program, plus multiple $2,000 and $1,000 category prizes. Direct Access: Winners receive invitations to the prestigious VIVERSE Creator Program. Workshops & Mentoring: Participants will have access to ideation support, technical 1:1s, and exclusive industry events throughout the Game Jam. How to Participate Registration is open now at and the first live Info Session kicks off on May 12 at 11am PT. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Residents of certain countries are excluded from participation; see official rules for details. *Terms and conditions apply About 8th Wall 8th Wall is Niantic Spatial's award-winning 3D & XR development platform that makes it possible to build interactive, immersive content that can be experienced on any device—no app required. 8th Wall supports billions of devices globally and has been used by developers, agencies and creative studios to create 3D/AR activations for brands across industry verticals including retail, food and beverage, travel and tourism, automotive, fashion, sports and entertainment. 8th Wall has powered WebAR experiences for top brands such as Nike, Porsche, Sony Pictures, Burger King, General Mills, British Gas, Heineken, McDonald's, Swiss Airlines, Toyota, Red Bull, Adidas, COACH and more. Learn more about 8th Wall at About VIVERSE VIVERSE is an open and user-centric 3D place that connects people from all walks of life to a boundless virtual world. We strive to empower as many people as possible to explore, work, and play in a safe environment. Every experience is unique, and your transactions and data are secure. VIVERSE provides an array of tools and services for individuals, creators, corporations, and developers to build and explore in this immersive space. Visit the VIVERSE website here:
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HTC Launches VIVERSE Worlds, the Ultimate Destination for 3D Content Exploration
HTC powers the future of the immersive Internet with VIVERSE Worlds, making interactive 3D content accessible to all BERKELEY, Calif. & TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today VIVERSE, the spatial computing platform by HTC, launched VIVERSE Worlds: the go-to platform for hosting and sharing 3D content online. Just like YouTube did for video, VIVERSE Worlds makes 3D content easy to discover, access, and embed on any website for any device. Today, 3D content is fragmented, costly, and confined to closed ecosystems - limiting its full potential. VIVERSE Worlds intends to change that, providing a solution to address an e-commerce market that is expected to soar to $83.26 trillion by 2030. As a result, retailers will increasingly adopt 3D product showrooms and render technologies as consumers seek 'try before you buy' capabilities and more immersive shopping experiences that drive higher conversion rates. VIVERSE Worlds breaks through these barriers, providing an open, accessible, and immersive online home for creators to build, share, and explore the next generation of 3D experiences. See VIVERSE Worlds in action here. "Talented creators are designing impressive interactive 3D content, but it's not easily consumed or discovered online," said Andranik Aslanyan, Head of Growth, HTC VIVERSE. "VIVERSE Worlds streamlines discoverability and 3D content distribution, serving as the hub for immersive 3D experiences. With features like Embed, Subscribe, and Recommendations, VIVERSE makes it easy for gamers and businesses alike to find, add, and share. The 3D revolution is here, and it's device agnostic." VIVERSE Worlds goes beyond games and avatars, serving solopreneurs to enterprises with 3D manuals, interactive sites, animated displays, Gaussian splats, and immersive e-commerce. Its intuitive UX enables content discovery, recommendations, and creator follows. Users can subscribe to creators for updates and see all their 3D content in one place. Embedding 3D is effortless—simply copy and paste it into any website as an IFrame, all for free. High-fidelity 3D powered by Polygon Streaming Polygon Streaming enables VIVERSE to deliver 3D models at high fidelity in low bandwidth and low compute scenarios eliminating the technical barriers normally faced by web-based 3D content. This technology allows anyone to share detailed, immersive 3D models that can be viewed on any device and platform. Previously, displaying high-quality 3D content in WebXR was challenging due to significant computing requirements. The key innovation is that Polygon Streaming only streams and renders the 3D elements currently visible to users at the currently needed density, making it possible to deliver complex 3D objects and scenes to any device without overwhelming hardware limitations or downloading the entire experience first. Empowering creators with seamless 3D content VIVERSE Worlds is dedicated to web XR and provides creators with a platform to freely host their content. VIVERSE Create will continue to support its integration with the Sketchfab library, giving VIVERSE Worlds users easy access to millions of free models without specialized 3D expertise. Creators will not need to re-create or move their content to support VIVERSE Worlds. No-code, cross-device interactive creation VIVERSE Worlds hosts content created using VIVERSE Create's web builder and VIVERSE Create's PlayCanvas extension. Announced last year, VIVERSE Create is a suite of tools that allows creators to build and share interactive multiplayer worlds on any device—VR headset, mobile, PC, or Mac—without requiring code. The "no install" feature allows everyone to enjoy interactive entertainment without a gaming machine. VIVERSE will be at MWC. Visit them at the HTC booth in Hall 7, #A40. About HTC HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC U and Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). About VIVERSE VIVERSE is an open and user-centric 3D place that connects people from all walks of life to a boundless virtual world. We strive to empower as many people as possible to explore, work, and play in a safe environment. Every experience is unique, and your transactions and data are secure. VIVERSE provides an array of tools and services for individuals, creators, corporations, and developers to build and explore in this immersive space. Visit the VIVERSE website here: View source version on Contacts Media Contact Amanda Taggart for HTC VIVERSEpress@ Sign in to access your portfolio
