The Metaverse Stage is, as its name suggests, a virtual stage for live performances in the Metaverse. With Flight of Voices viewers can join a collective of 8 indie artists as they create unique musical experiences that allow you to engage in different genres of music through the intimacy of VR 360 and spatial audio. 

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Nominee
Virtual & Remote – Best 360-Video

Rock on with the latest metal band in the metaverse! Pentakill: Lost Chapter is a 45-minute interactive and virtual experience like no other. This visual and auditory adventure by The Mill, a British VFX production company and creative studio, is complete with state-of-the-art graphics and an engaging HD sound that feels just like a real-life stadium concert.

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Webby Winner
Virtual & Remote – Music

The Field, developed by Los Angeles and Amsterdam based Active Theory, is a narrative exploration of the nebulas paired with impactful storytelling. The two stories presented by The Wall Street Journal provide further insight into how Covid-19 changed the world and demonstrated the importance of how meditation can help to uplift our mind, body and spirit. Dive into the experience, available on desktop and VR, to enhance your learning through the help of the cosmos.

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Nominee
Virtual & Remote – Best Narrative Experience

“If the world can’t come to Rotterdam, we’ll bring Rotterdam to the world!”

In 2021, the highly celebrated Eurovision Song Contest made a switch to the metaverse. 2022 Webby Network of the Year DEPT® created the 3D world that encapsulated the spirit and likeness of Rotterdam, the event’s digital location. In an attempt to build up excitement over the event, the village included the city’s landmarks, cultural sites and a plethora of special components that helped to bring it to life in an inclusive, accessible and authentic way.

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People’s Voice Winner
Social – Events

Fortnite players got to experience the English pop group Easy Life live at #TheO2InFortnite Creative as a promo for their new album ‘Life’s A Beach’. London based international integrated communications agency VCCP created this unique gaming experience that gave attendees access to artsy virtual environments where they could dance to the new album, chat with others, and enjoy the laid-back, carefree setting of the various regions.

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Honoree
Virtual & Remote – Brand or Partner Experience

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokemon, the legendary icon of the gaming world teamed up with 25-year-old global artist and rising star Post Malone. Together, they celebrated Pokemon Day with millions of fans from around the world to share the gift of music. The musical journey, developed by digital-first marketing and advertising services company Media.Monks, included a tour of different landscapes that reflected the different elements of the Pokemon for a genuine experience fans would never forget.

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Nominee
Virtual & Remote – Music

Browse the Samsung Galaxy Metaverse, developed by South Korean agency does interactive, as a cute and fun alien character in this immersive experience! Users can chat and learn about the newest devices in the Samsung Galaxy line, and in the game mode users are also challenged to complete different tasks involving the device and choose which one best suits their needs and personality.

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Nominee
Websites and Mobile Sites – Best Mobile Visual Design – Function

Made available on desktop, mobile and VR, this immersive online experience of the 2021 Game Awards by Active Theory had a massive audience of over 80 million viewers. The 3-hour party allowed attendees to explore the microverse environment as a colorful metallic alien, participate in challenges, socialize with others, and watch the livestream of the space punk-themed show.

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Honoree
Virtual & Remote – Media & Entertainment