Draft:SpongeBob Simulator

  • Comment: Sources don't seem reliable and/or secondary, therefore the article fails WP:GNG. We have a page for minor Roblox games, it would make sense to go there instead. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ () 14:21, 4 February 2024 (UTC)

SpongeBob Simulator
Developer(s)Gamefam Studios
Publisher(s)Gamefam Studios
SeriesSpongeBob SquarePants
EngineRoblox
Platform(s)Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 5[1]
Release
  • Paid beta:
    September 9, 2023
  • Official:
    February 2, 2024
Genre(s)MMO, incremental
Mode(s)Multiplayer

SpongeBob Simulator is a massively multiplayer online incremental game developed and published by Gamefam Studios, under license and association with Nickelodeon and Paramount Global on the gaming and game development platform Roblox. The game was made in light of the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants.[2]

Gameplay

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In SpongeBob Simulator, the player journeys Bikini Bottom collecting doubloons and rubies through the use of 'buddies', which are miniature versions of the characters.[3] Buddies collect the currencies for the player which the player can use to purchase various items, such as a boat mount, additional buddy slots, and the Octuple Clam Open, allowing simultaneous opening of eight clams.[4]

Initially, the player's character is their Roblox avatar, but they can obtain characters from the franchise to play as (in a similar manner to Sonic Speed Simulator). When first played, the player will be asked to choose a buddy, with the options being Patrick, SpongeBob, and Squidward.

History

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In February 2023, Gamefam announced its partnership with Nickelodeon and Paramount Global to create a SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on Roblox.[5][6][7]

On September 9, 2023, the game was released in beta for 99 robux and an official launch was announced to be taking place in January 2024.[8]

On January 20, 2024, a free preview of the game was released.[4]

A trailer was released on January 25, 2024, with the launch being set for January 26.[9]

The game was later rescheduled to launch on February 2, 2024.[10][11][12]

Events

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As part of Nickelodeon's SpongeBob-themed Super Bowl LVIII broadcast, there was a Super Bowl LVIII event that began on February 2, 2024 and ended on February 19.[13]

SpongeBob Simulator was also among the various Roblox games featured in Roblox's "The Hunt: First Edition".[14][15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Brassell, Jack (2024-01-22). "Explore Bikini Bottom and battle familiar baddies in new Roblox experience Sponge Simulator". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  2. ^ Brew, Caroline (2024-01-18). "'SpongeBob SquarePants' Game to Launch on Roblox Through Paramount and Gamefam Pact". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  3. ^ Hartsock, Bug (2024-01-22). "Kids Can Become Favorite Characters and Explore Bikini Bottom in 'SpongeBob Simulator'". The Toy Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. ^ a b Mukherjee, Manodeep (2024-01-22). "New Roblox Experience 'SpongeBob Simulator' Lets You Explore Bikini Bottom". The Game Nomad. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  5. ^ Lahiru, Neville (2023-02-15). "Roblox Is Officially Collaborating With SpongeBob and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Game Rant. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. ^ Williams, Hayley (2023-02-14). "SpongeBob And Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Getting Official Roblox Experiences". GameSpot. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  7. ^ Ioana, Adele (2023-02-15). "Gamefam Brings SpongeBob and TMNT to Roblox!". NFT Evening. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  8. ^ "The NFL launches Spongebob-themed Roblox experience". Inside. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  9. ^ Diamond Sarto, Debbie (2024-01-25). "Gamefam and Paramount Games Drop 'SpongeBob Simulator' Trailer". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  10. ^ SVG Staff (2024-02-01). "NFL Collaborates With Gamefam To Launch First-of-Its-Kind SpongeBob-Themed Roblox Super Bowl Event". Sports Video Group. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  11. ^ Gamefam Studios [@gamefamstudios] (2024-02-02). "🪸@Spongebob Simulator is HERE! Get ready to dive into Bikini Bottom with all of your favorite characters! Available only on Roblox. 🌊". Retrieved 2024-02-03 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  12. ^ Melendez, Steven (2024-01-31). "Super Bowl specials are coming to Roblox's SpongeBob and Ninja Turtles games". Fast Company. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  13. ^ Kaser, Rachel (2024-02-09). "SpongeBob gets ready for Super Bowl LVIII with Roblox and Gamefam". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  14. ^ Joshi, Swapnil (2024-03-26). "Spongebob Simulator- Roblox The Hunt: First Edition". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  15. ^ Dassanayake, Dion (March 13, 2024). "Roblox The Hunt: Release date, start time and confirmed games". VG247. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
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