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Malaysia's First Metacommerce Platform To Launch Officially At Level Up Play 2024

Youniverse combines gaming, social play, customisation, and commerce.

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Malaysia's inaugural metaverse platform, Youniverse, will be launched this weekend at Level Up Play 2024

Level Up Play 2024 is the premier annual Southeast Asia game developers conference, set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This event gathers game developers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from across the region to explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in game development. It's a key platform for networking, learning, and showcasing new games and tools, making it a must-attend event for anyone involved in the gaming industry.

The launch of Youniverse will be officiated by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. His involvement underscores the government's support for the digital landscape and its commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the gaming sector.

Check out the teaser for the new platform below:

Youniverse introduces an innovative virtual platform that seamlessly integrates gaming, social interaction, and commerce

Youniverse allows users to socialise with friends, interact with NPCs, participate in mini-games, and even make real-world purchases through its advanced metacommerce system. This groundbreaking approach aims to revolutionise how users experience online communities, blending entertainment and commerce into a single, immersive digital environment.

The metacommerce platform is also supported by the Malaysia Digital X-Port Grant (MDXG) under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and guided by the Malaysia National E-commerce Strategic Roadmap (NESR).

"We are thrilled to introduce Youniverse to the world at Level Up Play 2024. It represents the future of gaming and digital interaction, and we believe it will resonate with users both locally and globally. We're looking forward to seeing how users embrace and explore this new world," said Charles Tang, CEO of eSolved MSC Sdn Bhd, the developers of Youniverse.

Check out Youniverse's social interaction trailer below:

You can check out Youniverse in person at Level Up Play 2024 this Friday and stand a chance to win an iPhone 16!

During the launch event, visitors will have the exciting opportunity to create their own Youniverse account and experience the platform firsthand.

Early adopters who sign up at the event will be rewarded with bonus Younits worth USD10 (RM43), the platform's in-game currency, which can be used for in-game purchases.

Visitors will also have special access to limited edition Malaysian-themed apparel available exclusively to those who register at the event, along with a chance to win the soon-to-be-released iPhone 16.

Here's another trailer featuring its extensive customisation options:

You can drop by their booth on Friday, 13 September at Booth 4085, Ground Floor, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Learn more about Youniverse here!

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