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Ancient8 is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on creating the infrastructure for GameFi, emphasizing community development and software solutions. As Vietnam's largest blockchain gaming guild, it facilitates access to the Metaverse through various initiatives, including scholarships, blockchain education, and comprehensive research. Ancient8 aims to democratize social and financial opportunities within the Metaverse, striving to educate and empower a new generation of users. By providing tools and resources, the organization enables individuals to engage in play-to-earn video games while earning rewards, fostering a collaborative environment for the growth of blockchain technology and its applications in gaming.

Developer of an online game platform designed for kids to discover and create stories with AI. The company's platform uses AI and natural language processing that allows users to create personalized characters and take them on adventures across a variety of open story worlds, providing children with storytelling games that are AI and ML-generated.

Alta Pty Ltd, based in Broken Head, Australia, specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality (VR) games. Established in 2008, the company creates immersive online universes where players can either collaborate or compete to achieve specific goals in various settings, including fantasy and medieval themes. The flagship game, A Township Tale, allows players to explore a magical town set in the mountains, where they can take on various roles such as blacksmith, miner, fisherman, and lumberjack to gather resources and craft tools and weapons. Alta's games are designed for high-end VR devices, providing engaging experiences that cater to gaming enthusiasts across multiple platforms, including smartphones, laptops, and computers.

Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software. Games and online worlds have great potential in shaping how people behave, both positively, and negatively. We are designing and developing software that will allow us to create virtual societies that enable citizens of our virtual worlds to discover themselves. We believe that friendships, positive experiences, and behaviors that are built in VR, will spill over to reality, allowing users to become more fulfilled, happy, and confident individuals. Our vision is to create connected virtual worlds that empower people to be their best, most authentic selves.

VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.

Multiverse, Inc. is a gaming company that operates an online platform for tabletop role-playing games, allowing users to create, play, stream, and share their own games. Established in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform supports web, PC, and mobile access. It features a marketplace where users can sell and purchase game assets, such as skins and artwork. The company focuses on enabling customized storytelling through a user-friendly game engine that provides tools for personalized designs and adventure crafting, catering to various playstyles. Multiverse aims to foster a community of creatives and gamers, enhancing the tabletop gaming experience.

End Game Interactive initially built third-party apps for games such as Pokévision. End Game Interactive is a developer of ZombsRoyale.io, a real-time multiplayer shooter that runs in browsers across numerous platforms.

End Game Interactive initially built third-party apps for games such as Pokévision. End Game Interactive is a developer of ZombsRoyale.io, a real-time multiplayer shooter that runs in browsers across numerous platforms.

Atomontage develops a volumetric graphics and simulation platform that can scale to record-breaking data sets and beyond. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Rune AI Inc. offers a mobile application designed to enhance the gaming experience for mobile gamers by connecting them through voice chat and facilitating the formation of teams. The platform, known as Rune, utilizes artificial intelligence to match players based on similar trophies and shared languages, enabling users to find compatible teammates effortlessly. In addition to matchmaking, Rune allows players to track their gaming statistics and earn rewards such as brawl boxes. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Rune AI Inc. aims to redefine how mobile gamers connect and collaborate, creating a more engaging community for shared gaming experiences.

Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software. Games and online worlds have great potential in shaping how people behave, both positively, and negatively. We are designing and developing software that will allow us to create virtual societies that enable citizens of our virtual worlds to discover themselves. We believe that friendships, positive experiences, and behaviors that are built in VR, will spill over to reality, allowing users to become more fulfilled, happy, and confident individuals. Our vision is to create connected virtual worlds that empower people to be their best, most authentic selves.

VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.

rct AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the gaming industry and aims to advance the concept of the Metaverse through AI-generated content. Utilizing advanced technologies such as deep learning and reinforcement learning, rct AI enhances user experiences for both consumers and game developers. The company's AI engine, known as Chaos Box, equips designers with the necessary tools to create dynamic and intelligent gaming environments. The founding team previously established Raventech, which was acquired by Baidu in 2017, showcasing their expertise and commitment to innovation in the field.

Wombat Studio, Inc. develops technology that empowers everyone, not just professional artists, to create amazing 3D graphics and animation. Our first app launched, Magic Poser, is a tool that helps artists/hobbyists to create 3D scenes which can either be used for art pieces themselves or for art reference. Unlike many existing 3D apps/softwares that are too expensive, too slow and too complex to use, our app overcomes all of these deficiency is specifically focused on a super intuitive UI, fast performance, and affordable price for everyone regardless of their previous experience. It has gotten great traction and reviews from the creative community, accumulating over 2 million downloads world-wide and a 4.6 rating on App Store and Play Store.