(Reuters) – Nike Inc on Thursday revealed a virtual world modeled after its headquarters on video game platform Roblox Corp, becoming one of the first big brands to enter the “metaverse”.

Several female athletes who have championed fairness in women's sports directed pointed messages toward Nike in a new XX-XY Athletics ad.

A federal lawsuit claims that the popular gaming platforms Roblox and Discord failed to protect a child in Galveston, Texas, from an alleged predator.

A federal lawsuit claims that the popular gaming platforms Roblox and Discord failed to protect a child in Galveston, Texas, from an alleged predator.

The star athlete joined a group of only 12 WNBA players in history to have a signature shoe when her Nike collection dropped this month.

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As an early mover in this industry, Roblox has built a vibrant ecosystem of users, content creators, and some early adopters among brands like Nike (Nikeland) and Walmart (Walmart Discovered).

This latest effort in Japan is part of Nike’s broader global commitment to removing barriers for girls in sports, which includes partnerships with over 100 organizations worldwide.

Go inside Nike's Coach The Dream summit in Tokyo to learn how the brand, with athletes like Naomi Osaka and Missy Franklin Johnson, is changing sports for girls.

Naomi Osaka and Nike have teamed up to promote girls' access to sports in Japan.

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