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NationalGeographic.com Launches Kids' Online Game
Posted October 3rd, 2008 by Hanniel "Lumina" Shariat
National Geographic launched a fun online game called "Pluto's Secret"When you play you get to meet Nat Geo's new animated characters Nathan and Georgia and they will guide you through interplanetary adventures for fun and learning about our solar system. Read the press release below for details!
Press Release:
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM LAUNCHES KIDS' ONLINE GAME 'PLUTO'S SECRET'
Adventure Game Blasts Kids into Virtual Solar System to Complete Exciting Space Missions
Disney To Launch Social Virtual World For Parents
Posted June 18th, 2008 by Padma "LadyLotus" Fuller
Hey Parents! Just when you thought Disney couldn't do any more for families...they suprise us once again with an online social network geared toward parents. While father's are welcome (of course) it is going to be geared toward mothers. Parents will be able to create a personal avatar's as well as one's for the rest of their family..including pets.
Read below to get more details:
Casual Virtual Worlds Discussion At Social Gaming Summit- Who Is Paying and Why?
Posted June 16th, 2008 by Padma "LadyLotus" Fuller
At the Social Gaming Summit in San Francisco, several executives from differing game companies like NeoPets, K2, and Nexon got together at a panel to discuss the phenomenon of casual virtual worlds. They talked about who was playing, how these worlds were generating funds, and why they are so popular.
Read the article below that was provided by Gamasutra:
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