Thanks to the rise of e-girls and stars like Ricki Ortiz, female gamers are getting more recognition in the industry – but that doesn’t mean they’re on a level playing field. Most women choose to hide their gender while gaming, highlighting a need for brands to prioritise safety and respect for this group.

The metaverse holds the potential to offer virtual utopias for all. But with racism and sexism commonplace in existing digital spaces, there are doubts that Web3 will be any more inclusive. Canvas8 spoke to the artist LaJuné McMillian about how brands can create more welcoming online worlds.

As adoption of VR grows, people are seeking new regulations that match the laws of real life. With incidents of harassment being reported on VR platforms, tech companies are faced with the challenge of getting ahead when it comes to creating safe spaces for users.

Technological advances are continuously reshaping how people interact, engage, and communicate with one another in the digital world. But how will people navigate social situations in the metaverse? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Guo Freeman about how people form relationships in social VR.