Cheers to That: Here’s How You Can Party in the Metaverse

While the idea of the Metaverse still might seem like it came straight out of science fiction, the exciting new era in the tech world is now officially a reality. For those that need a refresher, the Metaverse is an interconnected virtual space that merges the virtual versions of elements of the physical world and the physically persistent virtual world. In other words, an alternate digital reality where people can play, work, socialize, and even create an entirely new system of economy. The possibilities with the metaverse are endless—users can go on a date, travel to another country, play video games, and now even make new friends by attending a party. That’s right, one of the most recent developments to come out of the metaverse is the ability to virtually mingle at an organized event from the comfort of your couch. For event organizers, there are boundless benefits of metaverse parties. From accessibility and low travel costs to creative venue options and endless customizations, hosting an event in a virtual world can be just as fun and engaging as a real-life event, but on a whole new level. Video game developer behemoth Epic has already jumped on the metaverse party bandwagon, pioneering one of the first metaverse party destinations, Fortnite Party Worlds where players can attend social spaces to meet friends and play mini-games. In a collaboration with creators Fivewalnut and TreyJTH, Epic has announced two party worlds...