Nex Playground and Universal Products & Experiences Launch Exclusive New DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: Train Like a Master Game Today

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Nex and Universal Products & Experiences have launched 'DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: Train Like a Master', exclusively available on the Nex Playground console. The game features characters from the DreamWorks Animation films, including Po and the Furious Five, allowing players aged 6 and up to learn Kung Fu moves through five challenging game modes.

Players can train alongside movie characters, unlock new powers, and compete in The Arena as they progress from apprentice to master. The game joins Nex Playground's expanding library of family-friendly content, alongside partnerships with major brands like Hasbro, Mattel, and Sesame Workshop. The console is available for purchase through Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart online and select retail locations.

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• Partnership with major entertainment brand Universal Products & Experiences
• Expansion of game library with recognized IP (Kung Fu Panda)
• Multiple distribution channels through major retailers

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Inspired by the DreamWorks Animation films, the game features beloved movie characters Po and the Furious Five as players embark on a journey to become a warrior

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nex, the leading motion technology company, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced the launch of DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: Train Like a Master. Available exclusively on the award-winning Nex Playground console, players will learn to strike, kick, and defend like the masters on their journey to become a Kung Fu warrior.

"DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: Train Like a Master" is now available on Nex Playground (Graphic: Business Wire)

Key Game Features:

• Action-Packed Training: Players will train alongside the masters from Kung Fu Panda – including the beloved Po and the Furious Five characters – in five increasingly challenging game modes as they learn new moves, gain new powers, and compete in The Arena on their journey from apprentice to Kung Fu master.
• Power Moves: Players will unlock powerful new moves as they hit, kick, and dodge objects, taking these skills from training to competing in The Arena for the ultimate test.
• Suitable for Younger Players: DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: Train Like a Master is suitable for ages 6 and up.

Universal Products & Experiences joins Nex Playground’s growing list of brand partners – including Hasbro, Mattel, Sesame Workshop, Miraculous Corp, Paramount, and Halfbrick Studios – expanding on the console’s library of family-friendly, interactive games.

“We're incredibly excited to be teaming up with Universal Products & Experiences to bring their beloved Kung Fu Panda characters to life in a unique new way, allowing families to embark on an action-packed adventure that gets everyone off the couch and inspires resilience,” said David Lee, co-founder and CEO of Nex. “We believe this game will empower kids to embrace their inner warrior, teaching confidence and the power of perseverance in a safe and engaging environment.”

Families interested in purchasing Nex Playground can find the console on Amazon as well as in Best Buy®, Target® and Walmart® online and select retail stores nationwide. Store availability can be found at https://nexplayground.com/stores. For more information and to view the full library of games, visit https://playground.nex.inc.

About Nex

Nex is helping families reconnect with the joy of movement through fun, social, and interactive content that’s accessible to all ages. Its award-winning Nex Playground gaming console launched in December 2023, is designed in California, manufactured by Skyworth, a leader in home entertainment, and is powered by an Amlogic premium AI chip. With Nex Playground, cutting-edge AI and computer vision technologies are used to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement. Games range from original sports and fitness titles, to educational games and titles in collaboration with Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, Fruit Ninja and more. Since its founding, Nex has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has received RedDot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. Nex Playground is also kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, highlighting the company’s firm stance on privacy and safety for kids and families. To learn more, visit https://www.nex.inc or follow the company on Instagram and Facebook.

About DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA

Inspired by traditional martial arts and set in ancient China, Kung Fu Panda tells the epic tale of wide-eyed Po, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. The Academy Award®-nominated 2008 inaugural chapter became DreamWorks’ highest-grossing original animated film. With the release of Kung Fu Panda 4, the film franchise has earned more than $2 billion at the global box office. With its massive fan base, the franchise has expanded to a cross-category consumer products program, video games, an Emmy Award-winning television series and global Universal Destinations & Resorts theme-park attractions.

About Universal Products & Experiences

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal's iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company's extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E's three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.

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FAQ

What are the key features of the new DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda game on Nex Playground?

The game features five challenging game modes, training alongside Po and the Furious Five, unlockable power moves, and The Arena competition mode. It's designed for players aged 6 and up.

Where can consumers purchase the Nex Playground console with the new Kung Fu Panda game?

The Nex Playground console is available through Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, both online and in select retail stores nationwide.

What other brand partnerships does Nex Playground have besides Universal?

Nex Playground has partnerships with Hasbro, Mattel, Sesame Workshop, Miraculous Corp, Paramount, and Halfbrick Studios.

What age group is the DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda game designed for?

The game is suitable for ages 6 and up, designed as a family-friendly, interactive experience.