Poptropica, Virtual World for Kids, Named to TIME Magazine Top 50 Websites of 2011
Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 23, 2011
Poptropica, the popular virtual world for kids, is one of the top 50 websites of 2011, according to TIME magazine. Named one of five sites for Family & Kids in the magazine’s annual list, Poptropica is visited by as many as 10 million kids each month.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be recognized by TIME magazine as one of the top 50 websites of 2011,” said Jeff Kinney, Poptropica creator and author of the bestselling “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series. “At Poptropica, it’s our goal to write great interactive content for kids, and we feel that it’s a privilege to be in a position to reach so many children across the world. We’re thrilled that TIME has recognized our efforts.”
In the 50 Best Websites of 2011 list, TIME writes of Poptropica, “If you’ve never heard of Poptropica, chances are you’re a grownup. An inventive megasite for kids with a wholesome and slightly educational bent, it features quests, games and puzzles set on 20 themed islands, including Shrink Ray Island, Wild West Island and ones based on the Wimpy Kid and Peanuts franchises. As many as 10 million kids explore Poptropica each month, but the site also aims to please parents. The chat feature, for instance, doesn’t permit free-form conversation. Instead, members can select questions to ask one another from a collection of family-friendly choices.”
Just recently celebrating the debut of its 20th Island, Poptropica is a safe, fun virtual world for kids ages 8 to 12. All Poptropica Islands are free to play, and each represents a unique theme and challenge. Since its launch in 2007, more than 170 million kids worldwide have experienced the spirit of adventure and discovery found on the popular virtual world. Players come from more than 100 different countries and have their web browsers set to more than 70 different languages, ranging from Spanish and Sanskrit to Vietnamese and Croatian.
Kids can enjoy their favorite Poptropica characters outside of the computer screen with Poptropica toys, now available at Toys“R”Us. They can also track the whereabouts of an infamous Poptropican by following Where in the World is Dr. Hare? on the Poptropica Creators’ Blog.
About Poptropica (http://www.poptropica.com)
Poptropica is a virtual world in which kids explore and play in complete safety. Every month, millions of kids from around the world are entertained and informed by Poptropica’s engaging quests, stories and games.
Kids create a “Poptropican” character to travel the many islands of Poptropica and use gaming literacy to enjoy a narrative that is often rooted in factual history. Problem-solving skills are honed as kids discover and solve mysteries unique to each island.
There are always new areas to explore in this ever-expanding world where kids can collect objects, read digital books and comics, watch movies, and compete in head-to-head competition. Parents can always trust that their children are playing – and learning – in a safe online environment.
Poptropica is published by Family Education Network, a part of Pearson, the education, services and technology company. Pearson’s other primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.
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