Newspapers need to be more like Club Penguin?

“Wired editor and author Chris Anderson told the Guardian that they need to find a “pet for their penguin” – things that they can charge for to support journalism. When he talks about pets for penguins, he is referring to… Club Penguin.“ Source: The Guardian

The Guardian Lists Club Penguin in Top 100 Websites

It’s cool to see Club Penguin listed in The Guardian’s Top 100 websites for the year ahead! In great company along with Runescape and Moshi Monsters.  Merry Christmas to us! Source: The Guardian

Disney Buys Club Penguin

“Virtual worlds have arrived?” Source: TechCrunch

Raph Koster on kids’ worlds

“Of course, by and large, the gamers and gaming industry will likely blow these [kids’ worlds] off as “not counting” or “shallow” or something.“ Source: Raph Koster

Sony in advanced talks to buy Club Penguin?

Interesting speculative article from Gigaom about Sony attempting to buy Club Penguin. Source: Gigaom

BusinessWeek: MySpace For The Sandlot Set

A BusinessWeek writer takes a look at the significance of social networking on children’s chat based websites, highlighting Club Penguin as a leader in providing a safe environment for fun while online. MySpace For The Sandlot Set Social networks like Club Penguin are quickly catching pre-tweens’ attention `I bought a flat-screen TV and a stereo […]

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