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Rick and Morty’s Justin Roiland gets wacky with Snapchat for some Trover Saves the Universe AR love

Justin Roiland is the co-creator and voice of the stars on the hit animated series Rick and Morty, but he’s also getting serious about the video game business. He started Squanch Games in 2016, and its first title, the virtual reality 3D platformer Trover Saves the Universe, is coming out on May 31 for PlayStation 4 and PC.

But Roiland isn’t just experimenting with VR. Squanch Games has partnered with Snapchat to create some interesting augmented reality content for Trover. This includes using the app to make the game’s cover art come alive. And when playing, you’ll come across a way to unlock a special Snapchat lens that puts the game’s odd power babies into your eyes (I know that sounds weird, but … well, it is weird).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.