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HYPERREAL® and Facebook / META mixed reality event scores EMMY nom for Outstanding Emerging Media

The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience is the first Emmy nominated experience to feature the Hyperreal® HyperModel® technology and innovation platform bringing to life both The Notorious B.I.G. and Puffy.




MIT Technology Review raves "Smalls’s hyperrealistic avatar is not just an impressive technical feat... What’s remarkable about Smalls’s performance on Friday was the realism. His moves, mannerisms, and facial expressions were stunningly lifelike."



 
 
 

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This is a fascinating exploration of how mixed reality can elevate live performances, bringing artists back to life in such a vibrant way. I spent a while on Ikibu casino recently, and it's intriguing to see how immersive technology is transforming experiences across different fields. The Emmy nomination for this VR concert is a testament to its groundbreaking potential. I'm excited to see where this technology leads us next!

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Saw this news about Biggie’s VR concert getting an Emmy nod, and it hit me—because just last week I was trying to explain to a friend why these digital recreations feel so different now. The tech has finally crossed a line where it’s not just a cartoon ghost; it’s the actual mannerisms, the pauses between words, the weight of movement. That MIT review isn’t exaggerating about the realism. But here’s what nobody tells you: even the most stunning virtual experience stays on a screen. If you ever want to hold something physical from a game or a character you love, I’ve downloaded .STL files from https://www.gambody.com/ before, and there’s a strange comfort in printing a model you can actually touch.…

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