
"The Elder Scrolls Online Dev Criticizes Metaverse for Ignoring Two Decades of Gaming Innovation"
The creative director of The Elder Scrolls Online, Matt Firor, criticizes the hype around the Metaverse, stating that virtual worlds and MMOs have been providing similar experiences for over 20 years. He emphasizes the importance of community and content over speculative virtual property, and suggests that the tech for displaying virtual worlds has been around for decades. Firor's comments reflect a sentiment shared by many in the gaming industry, highlighting the disconnect between the Metaverse's sales pitch and the existing capabilities of MMOs and virtual worlds.

