Dec 14, 2011 Space Heroes Universe is a massively multiplayer online game in which you assume the role of a young space explorer who completes quests in a virtual world. Space Heroes Universe!, formerly known as Little Space Heroes, was an online game for children developed by Bubble Gum Interactive in Australia. The game was playable for free under a freemium model. It was set in a Sci-Fi / Space setting in which players make their own hero and explore the galaxy.
The licensing world has caught the attention of another, as the Space Heroes Universe virtual world is set to inspire toys, books and card games thanks to a deal between Bubble Gum Interactive and AT New Media and Virtual World Licensing.The UK and EMEA licensing program will be based on the multi-platform Space Heroes brand that’s comprised of a virtual world with two million subscribers, a Jetpack Jinx mobile game and an animated online cartoon series. The free-to-play game allows kids ages six to 12 to personalize their hero, adopt virtual pet Kritterz, make new friends and explore new quests.In March, AT New Media and Virtual World Licensing joined forces to offer services to gaming, social and virtual brands that are looking to enter the world of toy licensing. In the case of Space Heroes Universe, the company will look to leverage physical merchandising opportunities that fit the virtual brand.Last month, both popular virtual world and mobile juggernaut announced their own plans for more comprehensive consumer products programs.