WEF 2022: Metaverse should be developed from children’s perspective, says LEGO VP
Metaverse and Web3 dominated the discussions on the fifth day of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF). A panel discussion on “The Possibilities of the Metaverse” was joined by High Fidelity co-founder Philip Rosedale, Mindfire Foundation founder Pascal Kaufmann, Magic Leap CEO Peggy Johnson, New York University – Abu Dhabi assistant research professor Hoda AlKhzaimi […]
Fortnite creators Epic Games raise $2B from Sony and LEGO to fund metaverse plans

Epic Games, video game publisher behind popular PC and console game Fortnite, announced a $2 billion funding round with plans to accelerate the company’s vision to make its mark in the Metaverse. The deal, which is still subject to customary regulatory approvals would bring Epic’s equity valuation to $31.5 billion. This round includes a respective $1 […]
Could LEGO be hopping on the NFT train?

The LEGO Group, a toy manufacturer best known for its popular interlocking plastic bricks, hinted it may be getting into the latest craze in the crypto space. On Wednesday, the official LEGO Twitter account posted (and then quickly deleted) a message referencing non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, along with a short video clip. The tweet, which […]