Core describes itself as "Endless Arcade" Feels Like a slot Dream of 90's Cyberpunk Fever Half Playable Game Library Half coding game creator all neon lights This new platform is a surprisingly realized vision of what this metaverse everyone is sure to talk about lately.

       billing as Your "portal to license" Core is provided to test old offerings, if you build them will come. Giants like Roblox and Facebook may have huge platforms, but Core has laid a very interesting foundation for creators and players alike

      when logged in Players are transported to the center of Core, a suitable connection point between the theme parks. High-tech shopping malls and casinos, with entertainment and shopping just steps away in every direction.

      The gigantic neon sign entices players to plunge into a myriad of user-generated virtual worlds. Change in-game clothes and equipment or invite friends to jump in with you in just a few clicks. and just cruising around And the people watching were very interesting.

       If Core looks a lot like Fortnite, it's no coincidence. Core, created by Manticore Games, runs on Fortnite creator Epic's Unreal engine, and those relationships deepen: Epic led a $15 million investment in the company last year.

       already And the platform is only available through the Epic Games Store for PC. In March, Manticore raised more than $100 million by grabbing the wallet of a major investor and bringing its creator platform to life. Core may not be a familiar name.

       But it underscores one challenge every metaverse seeker faces. During my time playing with Core, the journey from place to place has always been very smooth. So I accidentally went to the wrong place. Chalk this up to user error.