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Club Penguin

In 2007 Disney bought out a website called Club Penguin. The site had been gaining popularity as a popular online destination for kids, so of course Disney couldn’t resist that siren’s call. Club Penguin is a MMORG, or “massive multiplayer online role-playing game,” for children. Users play online with others from around the world, controlling characters they design themselves. Because Club Penguin is meant for children between the ages of 6 and 14, large emphasis has been placed on keeping the game safe. The creators of Club Penguin have taken several measures to keep children safe in an online community … Continue reading →

The Virtual Magic Kingdom: Online Play For Kids & Young-At-Heart Adults

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While on my most recent excursion to the Magic Kingdom, Disney was currently introducing guests to their newest addition to the world of online computer gaming: The Virtual Magic Kingdom. Intrigued, I went online to the game’s site, registered, and began to explore the online gaming site geared toward both young pre-teens and teens (8-14) and young-at-heart adults alike. I’ve included a few screenshots of my time online playing the game. I was curious to see how easy the game was to navigate and what type of atmosphere the game provided for younger players as the game is an online … Continue reading →