![]() In one of nature’s cruelest twists, kids are, historically, not huge fans. ![]() And I’m doubly sure preteens will lose their mind for it.ĭads love history, monuments, and museums. I’m sure some young popstars will be thrilled to design in-game swag to share with fans. Considering the game’s been around since 2006, many artists will have grown up on Roblox themselves. Collectables and achievements are nothing new in video games – or, as we’ve seen with NFTs in the last year, real life for that matter. The artists are also as involved with the creative process as they’d like to be. But while it’s Dad Law to roll your eyes and act like your wallet is welded shut in these scenarios, Spotify made clear that in-game merch proceeds go directly to the artist. As someone who spent money on multiple skins for the various Avengers in a game I don’t even like, I have no commentary on this. In-game, Spotify will host mini-quests, virtual meet-and-greets, and other interactive experiences with artists, including, obviously, selling MERCH! Yes, what kid hasn’t begged for some extra virtual dollars to spend on a virtual t-shirt for their virtual person. That’s all pretty familiar territory to online gamers, but the hook is how Spotify will use this space to host unique moments between artists and fans. The tokens you collect can be exchanged for in-game content, such as emotes and cosmetic changes to your avatar. The basic gameplay of Spotify Island is to parkour your way around a digital island paradise, collecting heart-shaped tokens, finding hidden easter eggs, and interacting with other players at beat-making stations. The game allows players to engage with user-generated content, mainly in the form of mini-games players can create and share. Look, Spotify, you know me, you know how many times a week I listen to Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness on the Edge of Town what kind of coffee did you expect me to order?Īnyway, the Roblox thing. ![]() When I arrived, there was a full coffee bar in the lobby, complete with a barista who was very unimpressed by my order of regular black coffee. Shaq himself received criticisms for his performance as the titular genie.Sidenote: I have to say, the Spotify office is pretty rad. ![]() The film received mostly negative reviews at the time of its release, with critics slamming Kazaam for its generic story and unimaginative characters. When Max enters an abandoned building while running away from his bullies, he accidentally discovers a boombox containing Shaq's titular character, Kazaam, a 5,000-year-old genie who claims he can grant three of Max's wishes. It centers on a young boy named Max Conners, played by actor Francis Capra. In this next installment, I think I am 12 or 13 now," Good concluded.ĭirected by Paul Michael Glaser, Kazaam was a kind of superhero film, one created before the genre was popularized by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe. "It's been a fun character to play, to get my goofy side out, and to work with Faithe Herman, who is little Darla. Upon discovering that Darla was a young girl in the source material, the actor became thrilled to play a character who could act as a role model for female fans. Though Good was initially unfamiliar with Shazam, she did some digging after receiving the role. Related: Ben Affleck's Batman Makes a Surprise SDCC Appearance
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