Two of the biggest names in entertainment are coming together to create a virtual space aimed at kids, through a new partnership between _Fortnite_ developer Epic Games and Lego. “We are excited to come together to build a space in the metaverse that’s fun, entertaining, and made for kids and families,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said in a statement.

Details are scarce — [and the concept of a metaverse remains a murky one](https://www.theverge.com/22701104/metaverse-explained-fortnite-roblox-facebook-horizon) — but the companies say that whatever it is they end up building will be designed as a family-friendly virtual space from the beginning. “The Lego Group and Epic Games will combine their extensive experience to ensure that this next iteration of the internet is designed from the outset with the wellbeing of kids in mind,” the...