Microsoft Gaming CEO on Crypto & Metaverse

The video discusses the evolution of the Metaverse, highlighting how gamers have been experiencing shared virtual worlds for decades. It explores the skepticism some gamers have towards the Metaverse, given their familiarity with avatars and shared spaces. The video also delves into the 'play to earn' model, cautioning against its potential to exploit players by turning them into a workforce. Additionally, it touches on the use of NFTs in gaming, expressing concerns about exploitation and the need for meaningful applications of new technologies.

What does the speaker mean by saying that 'gamers have been in the metaverse for 30 years'?

In what ways have gamers already been participating in shared worlds before the Metaverse?