The skateboarding Fleetwood Mac-singing viral superstar makes his
in-game debut on Oct 16th
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct 15, 2020 /CNW/ - LEAF Mobile Inc. (TSXV:
LEAF), a leading creator and publisher of counter-culture
mobile games, announces a special collaboration with viral Tiktok
sensation Nathan Apodaca, aka
"Doggface208", for an in-game event in Cheech & Chong Bud Farm. Nathan, a lifelong fan of
Cheech and Chong, is best known for his TikTok video skateboarding
to Fleetwood Mac. He will appear as
a guest card in the cult game this Friday,
October 16th, 2020.
Speaking about the collaboration, Darcy
Taylor, CEO of LEAF Mobile said, "Nathan Apodaca has taken the world by storm with
his TikTok of him skateboarding, drinking cranberry juice and
lip-syncing to Fleetwood Mac's
'Dreams'. His positive vibes have inspired countless remakes of the
TikTok, including by Mick Fleetwood
himself, making Apodaca a cultural phenomenon.
"When our partners, the renowned comedy duo Cheech & Chong,
noticed that Nathan celebrated 1 million followers with a rendition
on TikTok of 'Earache my eye' from their cult movie, they reached
out to him. Apodaca's response, "YoOoOoOooO! So legendary" made it
clear we needed to get him and his vibe involved in the game."
Tommy Chong also provided a seal
of approval on the collaboration, adding "Cheech and I love the
simple, chill feeling in Nathan's TikTok video, it's really what we
need right now and we are excited to have him in our game."
On October 16, Doggface will
appear in the game as part of an event titled "Battle of the
Bands". Players will see him show up on the sidewalk, complete with
his skateboard and cranberry juice, getting the run around by
Stadanko with his buddies Cheech & Chong. As the event
continues, players can progress to collect his character as a bonus
in the main game.
As part of the collaboration, LEAF Mobile is donating
$10,000 to charities of Doggface's
choice, Idaho Humane Society in the US and B.C Humane Society in
Canada.
Speaking about his involvement in the game, Nathan Apodaka said,
"It's really an honor to be working with Cheech and Chong in their
game. These guys are legends and I have been a fan for a really
long time. I'm so glad LEAF was able to make this happen and can't
wait to play the event."
To play the game, download Cheech and
Chong Bud Farm from the Apple Store or Play Store and
keep up to date on the game's event across Twitter, Facebook, and
Instagram.
To see Doggface's recent videos, take a look at Earache
My Eye, Fleetwood Mac skateboard and the Cheech and
Chong collaboration announcement on TikTok.
For more information and to keep current on LEAF, visit
www.leafmobile.io and join our online communities at LinkedIn,
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About LEAF
LEAF Mobile Inc. (TSX.V: LEAF) is a leading
creator of counterculture mobile games. Headquartered in
Vancouver, with a premier
development studio, LDRLY, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, the company is
highly skilled in intellectual property, mobile game development,
marketing and publishing. LEAF's culture is anchored in creativity,
data insights and execution, delivering highly engaging games that
produce enduring player enjoyment. With over a decade of experience
in game development and marketing, LEAF has consistently delivered
high-grossing original and licensed IP titles that include
Cheech & Chong Bud Farm, Bud
Farm Idle Tycoon, Bud Farm Grass
Roots and Bud Farm
420. Our game titles are available worldwide on the App Store
and Google Play. LEAF leverages successes in platform, IP,
marketing, development and data analysis to maximize value for our
global network of constituents, from players to talent to
shareholders and beyond.
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