1. Modern Media changed its name to "Meta Media" and entered the Metaverse
Modern Media Group, a Hong Kong-listed company, officially announced on February 10 that the company’s English name was changed from “Modern Media Holdings Limited” to “Meta Media Holdings Limited” and its Chinese dual-foreign name was changed from “Modern Media Holdings Limited” to “Super Media Holdings Limited” Co., Ltd.”, which is the first magazine media group in China to take the lead in entering the metaverse era.
2. Bandai Namco plans to invest US$130 million to develop "IP Metaverse"
Video game company Bandai Namco has announced its plans for a metaverse, investing $130 million to create an "IP metaverse" aimed at creating a community for fans of Bandai Namco games.
3. The parent company of PUBG announced to cooperate with Naver Z to build the NFT metaverse platform
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) parent company Krafton has announced that it has signed an agreement with Naver Z, the operator of the metaverse platform Zepeto, to jointly develop a new Web 3.0 and NFT project aimed at building an NFT metaverse platform.
4. Gucci announces land purchase in The Sandbox, plans to release virtual wearables
Luxury brand Gucci has announced the purchase of an undisclosed number of virtual plots in the "metaverse" concept project The Sandbox. Allegedly, Gucci may launch Gucci-themed NFTs and retro bags on the platform. In addition to the fashion-focused virtual space, Gucci will also release virtual wearable items for The Sandbox players to purchase and wear in-game.
5. Samsung will use Metaverse to host the Galaxy S22 series launch
Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 series at the Galaxy Unpacked conference held at 23:00 on February 9. Samsung introduced the concept of a "metaverse" in this launch event, allowing fans to watch the Galaxy S22 in action through the Metaverse through its Samsung 837X Decentraland portal.
6.Gaming giant Ubisoft announces partnership with The Sandbox
Gaming giant Ubisoft is continuing to explore new frontiers for Web3, today announcing a partnership with The Sandbox, which will bring its famous gaming franchise to the Ethereum-based metaspace gaming world.
7.Canadian-listed Tokens.com acquires three virtual parcels of land in Decentraland
Canadian-listed Tokens.com, through its subsidiary Metaverse Group, has acquired three virtual parcels of land in Decentraland from JMD Capital. The acquired virtual land, named The Gen Estate, is located across from a transportation hub in Decentraland and is a hub that players use to quickly navigate the virtual world.
8.Skechers global CEO: Metaverse plans are in the works
Robert Greenberg, global chief executive of Skechers, said: "Our Metaverse plans are on the way and 2022 will be a record year.
9.Metaverse APP topped the AppStore, focusing on face pinching, social networking, etc.
On February 11, the social concept application software "jelly" surpassed WeChat and QQ and ranked first in the AppStore. According to reports, the description of the gel app in the app store is: a friendly apartment only for yourself and your best friend.
10.Playboy will launch Centerfold digital social platform and build a Playboy mansion in the Metaverse
Playboy Group has ditched NFTs featuring bunny avatars, turning instead to launching a digital social platform called "Centerfold," with plans to build a Playboy Mansion in the metaverse.
11.Wanglaoji applied for Metaverse trademark
12.McDonald's files for McMetaverse trademark
13.Yuanfudao applies for the Zebra Metaverse trademark
14.Bing Dwen Dwen, the licensed manufacturer of "Bing Dwen Dwen", will enter the Metaverse and apply for related trademarks

