From Gaming Online to Metaverse: VR's Growing Impact on Everyday Life

The metaverse facilitates users in accessing a diverse array of experiences that were previously inaccessible to them. Nevertheless, it is essential to note that this emerging technical paradigm has yet to achieve widespread commercialization. The production of experiences in the metaverse is currently in its nascent phase. Advancements and enhancements in hardware and software technologies are expected to enhance the quality and aesthetic appeal of metaverse environments greatly. Utilizing specialized gear tailored to specific events, like hiking, surfing, and skiing, can enhance the vividness of experiences and render them more lifelike. However, the narrative structure of a game is constructed within the context of human cognition and digital programming. Consequently, immersive experiences only create a collection of “virtual monuments” that are derived from or subservient to the actual physical world. Hence, narrativity inside video games establishes them as a performative domain that effectively mirrors the intricate dynamics of contemporary culture. This paper elucidates the role of the gaming industry in the emergence of the metaverse. Additionally, this paper examines prominent gaming platforms and illustrates their distinguishing characteristics. Furthermore, it expounds on the role of gaming in influencing the development of the metaverse, as it facilitates the creation and engagement of novel gaming encounters within this virtual realm.