WATCH: Build a Rocket Boy Studio is out everywhere. "A world for your imagination"
After much anticipation (at least on my part), the developers at Build a Rocket* have just released an extensive teaser on Twitch for their new metaverse platform, Everywhere. The studio was founded by Leslie Benzies, lead developer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise and former president of Rockstar North. So I wondered how a team with such a great background in AAA open world sandbox games got this far. very Open your virtual world.
Watch the video above. 8:15The new sizzle reel starts at approx. 11:30Actual live gameplay begins at approximately 1:00. 16:00 in.
Although it looks very similar to a video game experience in the context of Core, the team emphasizes that all kinds of creations are possible with Arcadia, a platform-building tool. (As one of them puts it, “If you want to build a house, you can do that.”) We also get a glimpse of the impressively slick and user-friendly Arcadia user interface.
The team seems to be working to create a single shard experience, or at least a simulation, by connecting the various experiences with portals that players can pass through. So it’s more interesting.
The only negative thing about this preview is the lack of variety in avatars.
Everywhere avatars are all very much in the same vein as cartoony human Fortnite, making the experience seem too similar to Fortnite Creative. More importantly, the team continues to emphasize diversity in player creativity while subtly but strongly limiting avatar choices. kind Experiences will be created. (Someone should write a book about that!)
Anyway, here are the details from a recent Everywhere blog post:
EVERYWHERE was created to share not only the joy of playing games, but also the joy of making games. The emotional reward of witnessing your imagination come to life and be celebrated by a vibrant community is an unparalleled feeling, and we are committed to putting this into your hands.
At the core of our mission is our commitment to stimulating the creativity of every individual and nurturing the next generation of video game creators.
EVERYWHERE is a world for imagination, a place where you can free yourself from doubt about your ability to create special and truly original virtual experiences.
We believe everyone has a unique story waiting to be told, and we want to see yours come to life everywhere.
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*See below for clues as to why the studio is named Build a Rocket Boy.
Hat tip: SandyQ!