Scott Wilson
Really sucks to see #microsoft fumbling on the Metaverse by leaving AltspaceVR in the dust rather than doubling down on it. It has more potential than anything Meta is doing, and was years ahead. But poor move after another has continuously left it's community feeling insulted. Groups that were there are moving to Horizon Worlds in droves, especially now that the writing is on the wall. Feels like Windows Phone & Zune all over again. They just don't get consumers at all. #metaverse #vr
Jan 12, 2023 at 3:14amWeb
Show threadJon GallowayJan 12, 2023
@scottwi This is the first I've heard of AltspaceVR, which helps prove your point.
Show threadScott WilsonJan 12, 2023

@jongalloway Right? They bought it in 2017 and have been slowly suffocating it ever since. Now they're trying to merge the tech into Teams, because of course they are.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-has-purchased-altspacevr-leading-virtual-reality-social-platform

Microsoft buys AltspaceVR, the leading VR social platform

If you had any doubts about how serious Microsoft is about VR, this latest acquisition should waylay your concerns.

Windows Central
Show threadJon GallowayJan 22, 2023
@scottwi You called it. https://altvr.com/sunset/
AltspaceVR to Sunset the Platform on March 10, 2023 - AltspaceVR

We want to thank all who have used AltspaceVR over the years to bring a delightful and enriching dimension to the world.

AltspaceVR
Show threadScott WilsonJan 23, 2023
@jongalloway Yup, very sad news. Back in the day Reggie Watts played there pretty frequently. There were open mic nights, cards against humanity, this huge maze you could explore together. You could even host a party have people contribute YouTube videos on a huge shared screen. But for the last year, more stuff would get broken than fixed.