In partnership with Warner Music Group and the late rapper's estate, the ethereum metaverse has formally embraced the legacy of Notorious BIG with the opening of an exciting new experience.
Hip-hop enthusiasts will soon be able to enjoy a unique gaming experience thanks to the launch of The Sandbox, a decentralized virtual gaming universe from Animoca Brands and Warner Music Group.
The Notorious BIG Legacy of the Metaverse: '90s Nostalgia, Interactive Adventures
“Breaking big” immerses players in a neighborhood where The Notorious BIG is the dominant figure, paying homage to the side-scrolling video games of the '90s.
In addition to the ethereum metaverse game, WMG intends to provide a set of avatars that users can access through The Sandbox. It is the rapper's most recent effort in a postmortem metaverse effort.
The Notorious BIG debuts in @TheSandboxGame !
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Players can participate in a wide range of missions, such as helping Brooklyn's online community or facing off against avatars representing BIG's competitors. This interactive element encourages participation and makes it easy for players to follow an interesting story.
Image: Warner Music Group
The Notorious BIG is considered to be one of the most revered hip-hop singers of all time, and Sebastien Borget, COO and co-founder of The Sandbox, expresses his gratitude for being part of its lasting legacy. They express their gratitude for his collaboration with Warner Music Group with this statement.
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“I'm excited for our players to explore the rich Brooklyn environment with an arcade-inspired feel unlike anything we've done before. Fans will interact with Biggie. in completely new ways as they delve into a '90s throwback adventure,” said Borget.
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The voxel-style ethereum metaverse game features images of luminaries such as Steve Aoki, Elvis Presley, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, and Notorious BIG. All of these people have created experiences or contributed their images to the game.
Biggie's estate previously revealed The Brook, another Biggie-themed metaverse realm, and last year produced NFTs inspired by the legendary artist.
Image: Animoca Brands
WMG and Sueco announced a collaboration to develop The Sandbox's first music-themed environment in 2022. The experience, “Split Personalities,” was one of the three most popular on the platform that year. The Sandbox signed their first contract with a major music label with that deal.
One of the decentralized virtual worlds that has fueled the recent surge in demand for virtual real estate is The Sandbox. It has partnerships with major brands such as Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, Tony Hawk, Gucci Vault, The Walking Dead, Snoop Dogg, Adidas, The Smurfs, and Atari, to name a few.
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