Mandatory (company) facts for kids
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Type of site
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Lifestyle, entertainment |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters |
United States
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| Owner | Evolve Media |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | October 2004 |
Mandatory is a cool website that shares articles and videos about many different topics. It's like a big online magazine! It used to be called CraveOnline Media. The website is owned by a company named Evolve Media, LLC. Mandatory has its main office in Los Angeles, California. It also has offices in other big cities like New York City.
Mandatory first focused on content for guys. But now, it has lots of interesting things for everyone to enjoy. Mandatory also owns and works with many other fun websites. It creates different kinds of content for each of these sites.
Contents
The Story of Mandatory
How It All Started
CraveOnline.com first launched in late 2004. It was created by AtomicOnline, which is part of Evolve Media, LLC. People quickly noticed CraveOnline. For example, a book called The Man's Book in 2009 said it was a top website for men.
What People Thought
Another popular website, AskMen.com, praised CraveOnline. They said it brought together entertainment and other interests. They also mentioned it had "Great articles, nice pictures and other cool stuff." This shows how much people enjoyed the site.
New Features and a New Name
In March 2013, CraveOnline launched a special 3D advertising cube. This was made for smartphones and tablets. A couple of months later, in May 2013, they started their own production studio. This studio helped them create even more videos and content.
In August 2015, CraveOnline got a fresh new look. It also started focusing on more than just music. It began to cover culture and lifestyle topics too. Then, in March 2018, CraveOnline changed its name to Mandatory. This new name came from a very popular section of their old website. They also got a new motto: "Laugh. Learn. Do Some Good."
Other Cool Websites They Own
Mandatory owns or works with several other websites. These sites cover different interests like movies, games, and sports.
Websites About Movies and TV
- ComingSoon.net: This site tells you about upcoming movies and TV shows.
- SuperHeroHype.com: If you love superheroes, this site is for you!
- ShockTillYouDrop.com: This site focuses on horror movies and thrillers.
Websites for Gamers
- ActionTrip: This site shares news and reviews about video games.
- GameRevolution: Another great place for game news, reviews, and videos.
- PlayStation LifeStyle: This site is all about PlayStation games and news.
Websites for Sports Fans
- HockeysFuture.com: All about hockey, especially future players.
- Sherdog: This site covers mixed martial arts (MMA) news and fights.
- WrestleZone: If you like wrestling, this site has all the latest news.
