LEGO Bits N’ Bricks Podcast Talk About LEGO VIDIYO
Mar10

LEGO Bits N’ Bricks Podcast Talk About LEGO VIDIYO

In the latest episode of the LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks podcast, hosts Brian Crecente and Ethan Vincent discuss the recently released new theme, LEGO VIDIYO. They talk with both the LEGO Group’s Julia Goldin and Will Thorogood about the first signed Minifigure artist, L.L.A.M.A. Although LEGO VIDIYO isn’t exactly a game, it has plenty of game-like qualities and shows how the LEGO Group continue to blend physical and digital play....

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LEGO Super Mario Most Successful Theme Launch
Mar10

LEGO Super Mario Most Successful Theme Launch

Earlier today the LEGO Group announced its annual results, which saw another strong year in 2020. Last year also saw the launch of the LEGO Super Mario™ theme, which uniquely blends digital and physical play. The first partnership with Nintendo on a physical line was released in August 2020 and became one of the company’s most successful theme launches. With today being March 10th, it’s Mario Day and a very special one...

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Unity X LEGO Microgame Feedback Wanted
Mar08

Unity X LEGO Microgame Feedback Wanted

A few months ago, the LEGO Group and Unity announced a partnership with Unity in which budding game makers could dive into a brick-filled world and create a LEGO® Microgame. Recently a LEGO Ideas Contest for the LEGO X Unity Microgame was launched which offers every participant a chance to win a Minifigure. So it’s possible you will have checked out the LEGO Microgame already. Now the Microgame team is looking for feedback from...

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LEGO Games Podcast – Death Of The 1st LEGO MMO
Mar03

LEGO Games Podcast – Death Of The 1st LEGO MMO

In the latest episode of the LEGO® Games Bits N’ Bricks podcast, journalist Brian Crecente and documentarian Ethan Vincent conclude their behind the scenes look at LEGO Universe. The game was developed by NetDevil back and released back in 2010, but only lasted a couple of years before being closed down. LEGO Bits N’ Bricks podcast finds out where it all went wrong for the first-ever LEGO MMO. New episodes of the LEGO Bits N’ Bricks...

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LEGO Universe Behind The Game
Feb24

LEGO Universe Behind The Game

As well as releasing a remastered version of the LEGO® Universe soundtrack and discussing the creation of the game across a number of LEGO Bits N’ Bricks Podcasts, there is also a series of behind the scenes videos. LEGO Universe Behind the Game shows the game in action as well as how it was created by NetDevil and The LEGO Group. From the initial idea, fan support and even Sir Patrick Stewart, the video series covers it all....

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Official LEGO Universe Soundtrack Released Today
Feb24

Official LEGO Universe Soundtrack Released Today

As the celebration surrounding the 25th anniversary of LEGO® Games continues, today The LEGO Group is round to announce the release of a fully remastered version of the LEGO Universe original game soundtrack. LEGO Universe was the first LEGO MMO and even to this day, is held in high esteem by LEGO fans. The soundtrack is particularly well-loved and even appear beyond the game as entrance music for multiple LEGOLAND attractions and the...

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How The LEGO Group Got Its Game On
Feb14

How The LEGO Group Got Its Game On

Long before the LEGO Group became the world’s number one toymaker, it faced a much more uncertain future. Riding high on its long history of doing what it did best, the LEGO Group faced a technological foe whose power seemed unstoppable. Kids were seduced by the flashy beeps and bits of games consoles. Their lure was such that in the 90s the LEGO Group tried all they could to compete. So much so the company was on the brink of...

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