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BBC building MMO world for kids
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BBC has unveiled plans to launch an online world based on its CBBC property, which is geared toward kids ages 7-12. The venture will focus on safety and responsibility; and in doing so, BBC will forgo chat rooms and the possibility of users altering the game world. CBBC World will not feature the sort of in-game economic structure that has been popularized by games like Second Shite.

At least initially, when CBBC World is rolled out this summer, the online world looks to primarily function as an interactive gateway to media; a glorified website. Kids will be able to create and customize their own avatars, and then hit the virtual trails in search of minigames, videos, music, and other CBBC-generated content. There will also be some form of limited content sharing between users, which will likely be moderated by CBBC administrators. Come September, CBBC World will be integrated with a revamped CBBC TV channel, birthing a unique cross-platform effort.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Author: James Ransom-Wiley
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Source: Joystiq
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Actively policed I hope. The internet is far from a safe place to let 8-12 year olds loose. Still, might keep them out of BEEF

Abi already views the Cbeebies website quite often and she is just 18 months old

I would expect the BBC to tightly control this though and I would be happy for my kid to go on this, as opposed to the numerous other MMO games that are contantly being accessed by Paedophiles pretending to be children.

Where's my login details and grooming pants?