Warner Music Group has partnered with The Sandbox, the decentralized virtual gaming platform, to launch a new game titled “Breakin’ B.I.G.”. Inspired by side-scrolling games from the 1990s, the game aims to provide a unique experience centered around the legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G.
Scheduled for release in December, the game is set in a Brooklyn neighborhood during the 1990s. Players take on the role of an aspiring rapper looking to make a mark in the music industry. The plot involves interaction with Biggie and other characters, completing missions, earning the respect of The Notorious B.I.G., confronting challengers to Biggie’s influence, and revitalizing Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Spit your best bars and earn respect from the streets 🎤 @thenotoriousbig: The Big Poppa Collection grants access to special events, ways to earn $SAND, and future activations in The Sandbox metaverse. pic.twitter.com/e6CBPOhxGj
— The Sandbox (@TheSandboxGame) December 5, 2023
“Breakin’ B.I.G.” not only offers an engaging gaming experience but also provides fans with exclusive activities, including a unique avatar collection and a revamped social hub from Warner Music Group.
Sebastien Borget, COO and Co-Founder of The Sandbox, expressed excitement about exploring the Brooklyn-based environment with an arcade-inspired feel. Elliot Osagie, Chief Strategy Officer of the Estate of The Notorious B.I.G., added that the ’90s were an iconic era, and Biggie uniquely represents it. The ’90s side-scrolling game mechanics, featuring Biggie’s music on an innovative Web3 platform, aim to ensure that original fans continue to enjoy the world he created and that new generations discover it.
Background on The Sandbox and Warner Music
This launch follows a previous collaboration between Warner Music and The Sandbox, where they created “the first music-themed world” in the metaverse two years ago. Since then, The Sandbox has formed partnerships with major brands like Ubisoft, The Rabbids, Cut the Rope, Tony Hawk, Gucci Vault, The Walking Dead, Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, SM Entertainment, The Smurfs, Care Bears, and Atari.
Warner Music Group is advancing with a broad and diversified strategy, including the launch of a visual podcast series about The Notorious B.I.G.’s final album and celebrating the rapper’s birthday with events, box sets, and musical collaborations.
