Consumer advocacy groups want Walmart’s Roblox game audited for ‘stealth marketing’ to kids

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Consumer advocacy groups want Walmart’s Roblox game audited for ‘stealth marketing’ to kids

A number of consumer advocacy groups have a problem with Walmart’s entry into the metaverse. The online retailer last fall announced the launch of two new virtual worlds on Roblox, “Walmart Land” and “Universe of Play,” aimed at engaging the next generation of shoppers. The experiences allow Roblox users to play games featuring toys and […]

Consumer advocacy groups want Walmart’s Roblox game audited for ‘stealth marketing’ to kids by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Consumer advocacy groups want Walmart’s Roblox game audited for ‘stealth marketing’ to kids

2023-01-25 05:03

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