PlayFusion Launches Kickstarter Campaign

PlayFusion Ltd., an independent game, technology, and robotics company founded by the leadership formerly behind the MMORPG RuneScape, launched Lightseekers on Kickstarter. The game is a fusion of fantasy and reality powered by PlayFusion’s proprietary technology platform that integrates video games, smart action figures with artificial intelligence, augmented reality, interactive trading cards, and more.

Lightseekers is an action and fantasy adventure role-playing game built for mobile and tablet (available on Mac/PC in 2017) that will be entirely free to download with no in-app purchases. Lightseekers is reinforced by an epic, ever-changing storyline that will be updated regularly so there will always be new adventures, new lands and new characters to experience.

This unique capability comes via the hi-tech FusionCore, the powerful mini-computer embedded within and the “brains” behind PlayFusion’s smart connected toys. The FusionCore completely eliminates the need for cumbersome NFC portals allowing the game to seamlessly connect to 7-inch collector-quality, articulated smart action figures, which will be manufactured, distributed and marketed by master toy licensee TOMY. Players flip the “on” switch and instantly transport their hero into the game, enabling real-time, two-way interactions between the game and the figures as well as between figures. Figures talk, vibrate, and use different colored lights to show levels, status, warn of impending danger and help guide or even control gameplay.

With a goal of raising $200,000, the Kickstarter campaign will help fund the final production of the game itself. Any additional support beyond the goal will be reinvested into the total experience, meaning more playable characters, more figures and accessories, more connected content and more gameplay.

The Kickstarter campaign will welcome fans into the Lightseekers universe with beta test participation, discounted product offerings and highly sought after in-game recognition exclusive to Kickstarter backers. Additionally, the Kickstarter campaign offers unique funding opportunities with valuable rewards including immortalizing backer names in the game credits, designing a custom pet to appear in the game, and taking Bertha, the PlayFusion tank, for a ride.

About the author

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik was the Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book from 2020-2022. She was also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider.

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