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Children have been interacting in the metaverse for years – what parents need to know about keeping them safe

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Recent headlines have highlighted the dangers to children of the metaverse – a generic term for the range of online virtual worlds, developed by different tech companies, in which users can interact.

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  • Recent headlines have highlighted the dangers to children of the metaverse – a generic term for the range of online virtual worlds, developed by different tech companies, in which users can interact.
  • Recently, Meta – Facebook’s parent company – announced that teenagers would be able to use its VR Horizon Worlds app in North America.
  • It would be no surprise if parents were concerned about this technology and how it might affect their children.

Avatars and online games

    • Perhaps the most famous current interactive world aimed at children is Roblox, an online platform that allows users to create avatars, play games, make their own games, and interact with others.
    • Young people play games developed by other users – the most popular is currently Adopt Me!, in which players adopt animals and live with them in a virtual world.
    • This mix of gameplay, interaction with others, and opportunity for creativity are all reasons Roblox is so popular.
    • Before Minecraft, there were other platforms such as multiplayer online games Club Penguin (launched 2005) and Moshi Monsters (launched 2008) which, while smaller in scope, still allowed young people to engage with others on online platforms with avatars they created.

Parental knowledge

    • In my work with colleagues on online harms, we often talk about mitigating risk through knowledge.
    • Most provide parental controls and tools to block and report abusive users.
    • If they know you are approachable and understanding about their online lives, they are more likely to talk about them.

Hyper Hippo, Leading Idle Game Developer, Launches Dungeon Dwarves on Netflix

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

KELOWNA, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyper Hippo Entertainment , a leading developer of mobile idle games, launches a new title, Dungeon Dwarves on Netflix.

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  • KELOWNA, British Columbia, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyper Hippo Entertainment , a leading developer of mobile idle games, launches a new title, Dungeon Dwarves on Netflix.
  • Hyper Hippo Entertainment, the developer & publisher behind the hit mobile games, AdVenture Capitalist, AdVenture Communist, and AdVenture Ages, today announced the global launch of a next generation idle game: Dungeon Dwarves.
  • Hyper Hippo is thrilled to launch the first idle game on Netflix in 15 languages in over 190 countries around the world, said Lance Priebe, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Hyper Hippo Entertainment.
  • Dungeon Dwarves is a fun, addictive idle game that everyone can play, but with room for mastery.

LFM Management Signs Plainrock124, DavidsTV, and MikeyPerk

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

International media company, LFM Management, adds three new influencers and Nationally Acclaimed TV Producer TJ Allard.

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  • International media company, LFM Management, adds three new influencers and Nationally Acclaimed TV Producer TJ Allard.
  • In tandem with the signing of these new clients, TJ Allard joins LFM, overseeing syndication and elevated content for the roster of clients.
  • Convenience and access are more important than everto the audience, which brings new opportunities for content creators across all platforms."
  • John Nelson created LFM Management LLC to represent some of the biggest and most diverse names around the globe and seize sponsorship opportunities for them.

SEVENTEEN to Virtually Serenade Fans During Interactive Fan Meet, "SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND" on August 8

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

This will be the third opportunity for the 13-member global performance powerhouse to meet their fans virtually through the VenewLive platform.

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  • This will be the third opportunity for the 13-member global performance powerhouse to meet their fans virtually through the VenewLive platform.
  • This interactive and immersive fan meet will include the platform's popular "Artist Chat'' function, which allows the SEVENTEEN members and their fans to directly interact with each other in the live stream chat.
  • Fans looking for some behind the scenes action will also enjoy exclusive access to the group's special live stream SoundCheck rehearsal.
  • Through our digital interactive features, the fans will feel seen and valued by the artists and enjoy a collective viewing experience with other fans.

Nexters Officially Releases Chibi Island, a New Farm and Adventure Mobile Game, After Successful Soft Launch

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Players are welcome to land and explore the new farm and adventure game, Chibi Island, available on iOS and Google Platform .

Key Points: 
  • Players are welcome to land and explore the new farm and adventure game, Chibi Island, available on iOS and Google Platform .
  • Chibi Island has been in live testing since it had a soft launch in December 2020 with a limited set of features and content.
  • Chibi Island succeeds Island Experiment, a casual farm game first launched on social media channels back in 2014, with nearly 30 million installs to date.
  • Despite the significant player base, the Nexters development team saw a need for a major overhaul to the game to grow the titles popularity.

Papa John’s Announces New Hiring, Referral and Appreciation Bonuses for Front-Line Corporate Team Members

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Papa Johns also plans to make additional investments in its full-time staff in its higher volume company-owned stores to support continued growth.

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  • Papa Johns also plans to make additional investments in its full-time staff in its higher volume company-owned stores to support continued growth.
  • The incredible hard work and commitment of our team members, which powered Papa Johns tremendous performance and transformation over the past 18 months, is just as important to our sustained long-term growth.
  • Papa Johns new bonus programs offer $50 referral bonuses for corporate team members for every new hire they bring in, with an additional $50 bonus paid to the new team member.
  • Existing corporate team members are also eligible for up $400 in appreciation bonuses to be paid in increments throughout the remainder of the year.

Our Machinery Announces New Game Engine “The Machinery” - Available Now

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Our Machinery, an independent game and entertainment technology development studio, today announced that The Machinery is live and available for purchase.

Key Points: 
  • Our Machinery, an independent game and entertainment technology development studio, today announced that The Machinery is live and available for purchase.
  • Our Machinery recently secured a seed round from game developers: Arrowhead Studios, Fatshark founders, Martin Wahlund and Rikard Blomberg, and Avalanche Studios founders, Linus and Viktor Blomberg.
  • We will be opening a new game studio later this year and The Machinery will be our engine of choice to develop and create the games we are envisioning.
  • While primarily designed to be a game engine, The Machinery can easily be adapted for other purposes, such as architecture and movie previsualization.

Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSCW) Announces Stronger Than Expected Revenue from Online Celebrity Videos Products

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Since its official launch on December 31, 2020, Color Star APP has hosted several online celebrity performances.

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  • Since its official launch on December 31, 2020, Color Star APP has hosted several online celebrity performances.
  • During the pandemic, lockdowns and other social measures have transformed the entertainment industry from mostly live to almost entirely online.
  • Basil Wilson, CEO of Color Star, commented: "We are very pleased to see our efforts rewarded and reflected in our revenue and profits.
  • Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services.

Introducing SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010, featured with free positioning of A/B stop to ensure control accuracy for video creators

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

SHENZHEN, China, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRigannounced today the launch of our Mini Follow Focus 3010 , featured with free switch of A/B stop, which facilitated content creators to shoot videos in a complicated environment.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRigannounced today the launch of our Mini Follow Focus 3010 , featured with free switch of A/B stop, which facilitated content creators to shoot videos in a complicated environment.
  • "Inspired by the wheels of sport car, SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010 is shaped as a wheel with tread pattern for its appearance to highlight its rapid control accuracy in a multi shooting scenarios."
  • "SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010 is also designed with Eco-friendly rubber, at SmallRig, we would like to reduce negative impact to our environment, in the meantime, the material we use is well combined of moisture and slip resistance."
  • With optional mounted joystick and focus whip, it breaks the limits of operation distance when you use the Mini Follow Focus 3010 .

Introducing SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010, featured with free positioning of A/B stop to ensure control accuracy for video creators

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 10, 2021

SHENZHEN, China, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRigannounced today the launch of our Mini Follow Focus 3010 , featured with free switch of A/B stop, which facilitated content creators to shoot videos in a complicated environment.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SmallRigannounced today the launch of our Mini Follow Focus 3010 , featured with free switch of A/B stop, which facilitated content creators to shoot videos in a complicated environment.
  • "Inspired by the wheels of sport car, SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010 is shaped as a wheel with tread pattern for its appearance to highlight its rapid control accuracy in a multi shooting scenarios."
  • "SmallRig Mini Follow Focus 3010 is also designed with Eco-friendly rubber, at SmallRig, we would like to reduce negative impact to our environment, in the meantime, the material we use is well combined of moisture and slip resistance."
  • With optional mounted joystick and focus whip, it breaks the limits of operation distance when you use the Mini Follow Focus 3010 .