Technology companies have spent months promoting the potential of the yet unrealistic platform, the Metaverse. Still, Epic and LEGO are already trying to make sure the concept is safe for children. At least that’s their claim. The announcement was light in detail.
Both companies Thursday They have a “long-term” partnership to create a “family-friendly” metaverse. “There is great potential to develop lifelong skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication through digital experiences,” LEGO Group CEO Neil Scrischansen said in a statement, and the partnership is heading in that direction.
However, the metaverse of children’s businesses seems to be in the very early stages. It’s unclear exactly when it will go on sale and what the platform will come with. The three principles that drive the project are to prioritize the safety and well-being of children, protect their privacy, and provide children and parents with “tools that can control their digital experience.”
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic, said:
This sounds heartwarming, but the Metaverse for kids isn’t a new concept. The virtual world of games such as World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Roblox, and Epic’s own Fortnite gives you a glimpse into what the Lego / Epic co-branded Metaverse looks like, turning existing games into a virtual social platform building block. It can also be used as. Like any other Metaverse concept, you can dress up your avatar, buy virtual products in digital currency, and play with your friends. “In the coming decades, the Metaverse could become a trillions of dollars in the global economy,” Sweeney said at a conference in Seoul in November, bullish on the concept for months. did. Bloomberg report.
Epic also opposes other major gaming companies betting on Metaverse, including the creator of Pokémon Go. Niantic, Announced plans to build a “Real World Metaverse” app in November.of course MetaThis was pivoted last year to make the development of the Metaverse the whole of its identity.
