Nifty News: Walmart Enters Metaverse, '@NFT' Founder Hacked & More
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American retail giant Walmart took its first steps into the metaverse with the launch of Walmart Land and the Walmart gaming universe on Roblox.
According to the company's announcement on Monday, Walmart Land is focused on "immersive experiences," with key features like a physics-defying Ferris wheel, unlockable tokens and badges, an interactive piano walkway, and a D.J. booth for users.
See Walmart like never before
Walmart Land is our new world on #ROBLOX with fun and games for everyone. From cinema to fashion - whatever you like, let's have fun with it. Come for the inspiration, stay for the verch and the live performances.
Let's go! https://t.co/leZ4CITCjN pic.twitter.com/4r26MHHk5i
— Walmart (@Walmart) September 26, 2022Products from Lottie London, Bubble, UOMA by Sharon C and other brands will also feature in the virtual world, as well as a virtual merchandise store, or "verch", for user avatars.
In October, Walmart Land will add a motion capture concert called Electric Fest, featuring performances by musical artists YUNGBLUD, Madison Beer and Kane Brown.
In the meantime, Walmart's Play Universe offers games with products and characters from Jurassic World, Paw Patrol, Magic Mixies and Razor Scooters, and the ability to explore toy worlds, earn coins and exchange them for virtual goods.
The retail company first signaled its intention to enter the metaverse after filing a patent with the United States Pat...
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American retail giant Walmart took its first steps into the metaverse with the launch of Walmart Land and the Walmart gaming universe on Roblox.
According to the company's announcement on Monday, Walmart Land is focused on "immersive experiences," with key features like a physics-defying Ferris wheel, unlockable tokens and badges, an interactive piano walkway, and a D.J. booth for users.
See Walmart like never before
Walmart Land is our new world on #ROBLOX with fun and games for everyone. From cinema to fashion - whatever you like, let's have fun with it. Come for the inspiration, stay for the verch and the live performances.
Let's go! https://t.co/leZ4CITCjN pic.twitter.com/4r26MHHk5i
— Walmart (@Walmart) September 26, 2022Products from Lottie London, Bubble, UOMA by Sharon C and other brands will also feature in the virtual world, as well as a virtual merchandise store, or "verch", for user avatars.
In October, Walmart Land will add a motion capture concert called Electric Fest, featuring performances by musical artists YUNGBLUD, Madison Beer and Kane Brown.
In the meantime, Walmart's Play Universe offers games with products and characters from Jurassic World, Paw Patrol, Magic Mixies and Razor Scooters, and the ability to explore toy worlds, earn coins and exchange them for virtual goods.
The retail company first signaled its intention to enter the metaverse after filing a patent with the United States Pat...
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