Megaverse – Game Changers

Megaverse is a creative studio specialising in the convergence of media and technologies – blending theatre, film and gaming with experiences in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and emerging media production techniques such as Virtual Production (VP).  Creating new forms of interactive and immersive experiences, Megaverse took part in CreativeXR, Digital Catapult’s acceleration programme for immersive content creators in 2019 and was also featured in the Immersive Arcade in 2020, a collection of the best of British immersive content from the last 20 years.

“Our project’s ambitions necessitated a studio with full performance capture capability and Advanced Media Production at Gateshead (PROTO) not only provided us with the essential space but also equipped us with the motion capture technology needed to track our three actors. This setup allowed them to navigate a virtual world and bring the world of ‘Game Changers’ to life. Working with PROTO has been an immensely positive experience. They were able to accommodate our needs for what was indeed a challenging production.”- John Ingle, Director at Megaverse

In a world of competing platforms, and confused narratives around the climate crisis, – including greenwashing and general misinformation – Game Changers’ purpose was to foster fact-based discussions and awareness surrounding this pressing issue, particularly with younger audiences. This immersive experience engaged the audience through real-time interactions using Amazon’s IVS platform, the technology which powers Twitch, prompting the audience to make crucial decisions affecting the storyline and environment.

From a development perspective, the project brought together a wide range of skills and capabilities such as game engine technology, motion capture, real-time live streaming and audience feedback to create a dynamic, participatory experience. This innovation is another step on Megaverse’s journey towards offering a fully developed, flexible and scalable solution for XR live broadcast productions.

The success of the project hasn’t gone unnoticed. Megaverse won a Broadcast Innovation Tech Award in the Best Use of Virtual Production/Studios category for the Game Changers project; a Game Republic Sustainability Award; and was featured on-stage at Dutch Media Week by NVIDIA. This ongoing recognition is a testament to Megaverse’s commitment to encouraging innovation, addressing impactful issues and pushing the boundaries in technology. 

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