Samsung Electronics has released a new Roblox experience called Samsung Space Tycoon, which is a virtual playground within the Roblox game universe. Users can develop and play games in the virtual space, as well as share their experiences with Samsung devices with alien beings in space. The business simulation “tycoon” genre can also provide design and functionality cues. According to a message released by Samsung, Space Tycoon was built specifically for Gen Z clients. The service offers a seamless metaverse experience that enables users to create and enjoy their Samsung products.
Through the new virtual experience, customers may also interact with one another. According to Jinsoo Kim, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics’ Corporate Design Center, Space Tycoon is a playground for users to explore the endless possibilities of virtual spaces.
“We wanted to give our Gen Z customers a chance to experience Samsung products in a way they have never done before. We will continue to showcase content that can deliver more meaningful and entertaining digital experiences for both our current and future customers.” Kim added
Source: gadgets360.com
The newly-launched experience has three core play areas and is set in the Samsung Space Station as well as the research laboratory where alien characters perform research on Samsung’s newest items. The ‘Mining Zone’ is for resource acquisition, the ‘Shop’ is for gaming item buying, and the ‘Lab’ is for product manufacture. Players must mine for minerals before using the materials to construct Samsung items in a space factory.
Space Tycoon users may create everything from Samsung Galaxy smartphones to TVs and various home gadgets. In addition, players can purchase game stuff or enhance their current tools. There is also a possibility for innovation by transforming a real-world thing into an in-game product.
“The foldable smartphone Galaxy Z Flip can transform into a bag or a scooter, just as users will be more creative with the Jet Bot vacuum cleaner transforming into a hoverboard or The Sero lifestyle TV transforming into a one-person helicopter,” Samsung explained.
Source: gadgets360.com
Users will have access to over 20 Samsung products in the ‘Shop’ section of the experience. As the player progresses through the stages, the colors of the things change at random.
What is the Metaverse?
A network of three-dimensional virtual environments geared toward social interaction is known as a metaverse. It is defined as a simulated digital environment that employs augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain, as well as social media principles, to build spaces for rich user interaction that resemble the real world. The term “Metaverse” was coined by science fiction author Neal Stephenson in his book Snow Crash, which describes the meeting of lifelike avatars in realistic 3D environments and other virtual reality scenarios.
Samsung has participated in a number of software experiences focused on gaming and entertainment. The company has been working on a number of initiatives with important partners in the area. One of these is the NFT platform, which was developed in collaboration with Nifty Gateway, a famous NFT marketplace, and would allow the platform to provide its NFTs through Samsung smart TVs.
In addition, the corporation has invested in entities whose primary mission is to create metaverse-based platforms. It participated in the Series A funding round for Doubleme, a Korean metaverse firm, in April. Similarly, in January, the corporation opened its own store in Decentraland, one of the most popular metaverses. The company, however, has not revealed hardware devoted to supporting these experiences, instead focusing on the software side of things. While virtual reality and augmented reality are frequently associated with the metaverse, others remain suspicious of what this term truly entails.
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