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MICROSOFT IS RELEASING A MINI-FRIDGE SHAPED LIKE THE XBOX SERIES X CONSOLE
Source: Microsoft
As part of the Xbox presentation at this year’s virtual E3 show, Microsoft took a break from game trailers and updates to reveal “a new system that’ll leave others in the cold.” Say hello to the Xbox Mini Fridge (yes, this is real), a working refrigerator designed to look like the Xbox Series X console. For those not in the know, this stems from fans on social media comparing the Series X design to a fridge when Xbox first revealed the system last year. Now, all gamers — and nongamers who just find this hysterical — can get in on the joke. As revealed in a trailer, the new fridge can hold about 10-12 cans of soda and features a glowing green interior, along with an illuminated Xbox logo on the front, just like the Series X console. The fridge will be available by the holiday season. Let’s hope it will be an easier gift to find than the Series X console itself! ✪
MARVEL PARTNERS WITH VEVE COLLECTIBLES TO ENTER THE WORLD OF NFTS Marvel is entering a new realm — the virtual trading realm, that is — in a partnership with VeVe Digital Collectibles. VeVe, an app available on both iOS and Android, offers digital collectibles featuring a variety of fandoms, such as Adventure Time, Jurassic Park, Star Trek, and more. Soon, fans can start searching far and wide for Marvel non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to add to their collection within the app. The Marvel NFT offerings will include 3D statues and digital comic books, which users will be able to buy, sell, and display as an augmented reality collection. The collectibles will be available within the coming months. To learn more about VeVe and fandom-inspired NFTs, turn to page 9. ✪
NETFLIX LAUNCHES AN ESHOP OFFERING LIMITED-EDITION FANDOM MERCH
Yasuke Haruto Clock designed by artist Nathalie Nguyen | Source: Netflix.shop
As part of its virtual Geeked Week fan event, Netflix launched Netflix.shop, an online shop selling limited-edition merchandise inspired by Netflix original shows and movies. The offerings on this platform will come in the form of collaborations with artists and designers and will feature exclusive, curated collections of apparel, decorative items, and collectibles. At launch, the store offered four limited-edition collections inspired by its anime titles Eden and Yasuke, created by Hypland, Japanese apparel company BEAMS, Nathalie Nguyen, and Kristopher Kites. According to an official release from the streaming platform, products inspired by fan-favorite series Stranger Things and The Witcher will join the platform soon, along with new Netflix logo-wear from BEAMS. ✪
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