Malls, fists, and super powers — what more could you want?
The world of Lakewood Plaza Turbo isn't exactly a new one. In 2013, Cartoon Network released a pilot for this potential animated series, but we haven't seen anything regarding the show since then.
The eight-minute pilot is also jam-packed with references to anime shows like Dragon Ball Z and popular fighting games, which isn't a bad combination.
Cartoon Network recently announced that they would be returning to this world of kooky fighting heroes, but rather than introducing the franchise through a television series, they're going to build the world in... a mobile game!
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This action-heavy brawler follows the main character, K.O., as he battles the evil Lord Boxman.
Oh, and it's set in a mall for superheroes. Also K.O. gets to learn new fighting techniques from his mom to unlock some nifty special attacks.
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The decision to introduce this franchise through the OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo mobile game marks a pretty remarkable shift for Cartoon Network, who usually builds loyal audiences through its shows first.
Think of the huge fanbases for shows like Steven Universe and Adventure Time, whose popularity on TV inspired their franchises to expand outside of the small screen to mobile.
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