First look at Snowflake Sweep on Pixie Hollow.
There’s a first look at the new area Snowflake Sweep over at the Pixie Hollow Blog.
Brrrr! I have some exciting Member news! There will be a cold, breeze blowing in Evergreen Overlook this February! The Minister of Winter has asked her snowflake-talent Fairies to create a flurry here and now she needs help gathering snowflakes to take to the mainland. By flying to and fro, you create winds that drift the snowflakes into bags. You’ll have to be careful to sort the flakes by color, and when the bags are full-swoosh! A finch will fly in and take them away. Members will get a sneak peek at this game first, but all Fairies will be able to play a few weeks later. On the right is a look at the cool Winter Woods fun that will be coming to the Hollow soon.
Also, some lucky players have already had a sneak peek at Fairy Fireworks in Acorn Summit. The Minister of Autumn needs more help there, so Members will be getting an early opportunity to play this game again. This illuminating experience will be open to all just a few weeks later.
I hope to fly with you all soon in the Hollow!
Fairy sincerely,
Marina
Plenty of Pirate Updates, New Website, New Test and Tours.
It’s been busy over at Pirates Online, they have a preview of their new website that is coming soon, they have some new updates on test and a new tour of Port Royal.
Port Royal: New and Improved - Tours Now Available
The new Port Royal is new and improved, and some Pirates may have trouble finding their way around. That’s why our GMs will be offering tours of the new town. Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 6, 7 and 8 from 11AM - 2PM Pacific Time for Port Royal Tours. You’ll get a chance to see the town through the eyes of a Pirates Online GM, hear stories about the people and places, plus get some insight on rumors about the EITC’s planned attack on the Pirates of the Caribbean.
NOTE: This is a role playing event, Pirates Online GMs will be in character, and talking only about the new Port Royal. During the event, please be respectful to your fellow pirates - DON’T USE WEAPONS or participate in disruptive behavior.
New Updates on Test - Send Us Your Feedback
We’ve just put a new build on the Test Server, if you’ve played it we’d like to take a moment to thank you and remind you to send us your feedback! If you haven’t, and you have Test Server access, log on now and check it out.
The town feels alive and is ready for exploration. We’re still working on reported bugs and other fixes so be sure to log on and play. If you don’t have access to the Test Server, don’t despair - in the weeks ahead we’ll tell you how you can get a Test Server Invitation! Meanwhile, check out images of the new Port Royal below and let us know what you think.
New Pirates Online Preview!
Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re working on for the new Pirates Online website. This is one of the concepts that we’re exploring to update the site and feature more community events.What ideas would you like to see on the website?
Cars Online “Snap it’s a patch”
Over at Cars Online Forums I saw there was an update to Cars Online.
Oh snap, indeed!
Captain Cal here and I again bring you the latest patch notes for the ever-awesome World of Cars Online. Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “Cal, how is it that you can maintain such awesomeness and not explode from so much awesomeness?”
I have to tell you, it’s not easy.
I spent a lot of time practicing before I took this job, and even then I had to take some time to really learn how to control such epic awesome. None the less, I persevere for you guys. I really do and I think it’s been worth it. I see you guys out there on the tracks, training and kicking tailpipe and I think to myself, “Daa-GUM, I’m gonna have to step up the awesome.”
It’s true. Anyway, how about the latest patch notes? Before you get crackin’ on these things, let me just point out the first point in the notes. A lot of you have sent us feedback regarding the artwork on the collectable Badges in the game. We are aware of this issue and we’re updating them as we get new artwork. So don’t sweat it too much, all the badges will eventually be converted over.
So, on with the notes!
Patch Notes (01.15.09):
- Badges: Okay, so most people don’t read patch notes, but this one’s kind of important. We know there are placeholder and non-matching images for a number of badges. We are slowly replacing these as we get new artwork. This patch includes an update for a number of badges. We are aware of this, and we are updating, I promise!
- Fixed an issue with Race Numbers, you may notice your number reset to “00″. If this is the case, you probably had a number that wasn’t supposed to be allowed. Ooooh, busted!
- Fixed an issue with the Training Track in that you couldn’t get to the track from the RSN.
- Updated the Help Section with updated verbiage. Super exciting, no doubt.
- Fixed an issue where a user couldn’t edit their Race Codes once they entered them, which meant if you messed up, you couldn’t fix it without closing and reopening the Race Code Redemption window. Entering Race Codes should now be 100% less lame.Fixed an issue with the RSN displaying long racer names too close to the track time and overlapping one another. Now if your name is “Superfastracingtypecarthingthatdrivesreallyfastontheroad” you should be able to see your time. I really hope that’s not your name.
- Fixed an audio issue where upon exiting a race before you’ve finished (*cough*hax*cough*) the music for that particular track kept playing. This should be completely fixed now. Seriously, we got it this time.
- Fixed a issue with the “Congratulations” pop-up after creating a new car. It should now correctly display your name instead of, “Congratulations, Null”. Unless your name is ‘Null’, everything is all good now.
- Fixed the description of “Chick Hicks Green” to remove the word, ‘apropos’. In theory, the new description is much funnier and easier to understand. You may be amused now.
- Removed the old color, “Living Lavender Loca” and replaced it with a new silver color called, “Gray Vee”. Apparently Silver is the new Lavender.
- Other magically behind-the-scenes changes have also been incorporated in this build. These range from performance to visual updates.
So there you go, another update, another week of awesome racing.
Keep in mind that we do read ALL of your feedback and comments, so if you’re happy with something, or you want to tell me how incredibly awesome and handsome I am, feel free. Heck, you can even send suggestions on what you’d like to see in the upcoming launch of the game and we’ll make sure it gets to the right ears.
Well, until next time, kick some pipe!
- Cal “I’ve got nitrous in this tank” Caliber
Club Penguin Member Dance Party Extended
The member dance party everyones been talking about and attended has been extended due to popular demand! Go dance away all you paid members!
Hello Penguins!
Thanks for your comments about how much fun you’re having at the party! It was supposed to end on Sunday but we decided to extend it until Tuesday!! So member penguins - you and your friends can keep competing and dancing for another few days!
Cadence.jpgSome of you have been asking about Cadence and whether or not she will continue to show up at the party over the weekend and I wanted to let you know that she will be! We’ve heard a few concerns that Cadence won’t show up unless the metal landing pad on the rooftop is clear. Don’t worry–she takes the stairs just like you! So feel free to use the entire area to show off your moves!
As always, we love to hear what you think and what you’re doing at the party!
Until then…Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
Disney Online No 1 Ranked Kids Entertainment and Family Community Site 2008
Pretty interesting that Club Penguin is the highest, but then again I would have guessed as it’s so popular.
Disney Online, which produces the No. 1 ranked kids’ entertainment and family community Web site (www.Disney.com), led 2008 as the No. 1 ranked kids entertainment and family community site in average monthly unique visitors and average monthly video streams after factoring in just-released December data from comScore Media Metrix. The site averaged 28.9 million monthly unique visitors in 2008, reaching an all-time record in August with 32.3 million unique visitors. For video streams Disney Online was also ranked No. 1, averaging 136 million video streams per month, which also puts the site among the top ten video properties among all Web destinations.
Disney.com also saw strong growth on its mobile Web site with an average monthly increase of 50% in page views since it launched in Oct. 2007. The mobile site has also streamed over 1.5 million minutes of audio and generated 68,000 custom character greetings.
“2008 was a banner year for Disney Online. The record unique visitors and video streams we saw over the past year demonstrate the site has hit its stride as an entertainment destination,” stated Paul Yanover, executive vice president and managing director, Disney Online.
In December 2008, Disney Online showed strong leadership in a variety of highly competitive categories:
* Club Penguin is the No. 1 ranked kids’ virtual world in terms of monthly unique visitors
* Disney Games sites ranked No. 3 in Online Games
* DisneyShopping.com ranked No. 2 in the Retail-Toys category
* Disney Travel sites ranked No. 3 among Travel Hotel/Resort Web sites
* DisneyChannel.com ranked No. 3 among Entertainment-Television sitesKey entertainment highlights from 2008 include:
* Launch of full-length film streaming with the Wonderful World of Disney in June
* Camp Rock full-length streaming event resulting in a record 863,000 video streams in one day
* U Rock the Summer user generated content event resulting in thousands of guest-submitted videos and more than three million views of U Rock videos on Disney.comAdditionally, Disney Online is kicking off 2009 with several exclusive entertainment events including:
* Kid’s Inaugural: We Are the Future concert event will be streamed in its entirety following the television premiere on Disney Channel on January 19 (www.Disney.com/USA)
* UPisode, an exclusive animated short featuring characters from the upcoming Disney•Pixar film UP will be featured on Disney.com on Saturday, January 31 – Thursday, February 5
* High School Musical 3: The Making of a Musical - From the Recording Studio to the Big Screen. On February 16 Disney.com will offer a 35-minute behind-the-scenes look at all the music from the movie phenomenon. The video is also featured on the High School Musical 3: Senior Year 2-Disc Premiere Edition Soundtrack from Walt Disney Records.About the Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future
Disney.com will stream the entire Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future concert event following its television premiere on Disney Channel on January 19 (www.Disney.com/USA). Event performers include Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow, and presenters include Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Usher and Shaquille O’Neal. Beginning on January 16, Disney.com guests can join the celebration on the Kids Inaugural page, which will feature online polls and many different games and videos related to the concert performers. Guests will also be able to chat with their friends online and send “shout outs” by texting USA, their first name and shout out message to DISNEY (347639)*. Disney Family.com, a parent-focused site also produced by Disney Online, will help celebrate the inauguration with star-spangled crafts, recipes, and printables the entire family can enjoy, as well as an in-depth look at new First Family.
*Standard carrier fees apply. Parents permission required if under 18.
Sources:
* 2008 Web site traffic: comScore Media Metrix Jan.-Dec. 2008
* 2008 Video traffic: comScore Media Metrix Jan.-Nov. 2008
* Category leadership: comScore Media Metrix Dec. 2008 monthly uniques
* Mobile traffic, Camp Rock and U Rock metrics: internal trackingAbout Disney Online
Disney Online (www.Disney.com), a member of Disney Interactive Media Group, produces the No. 1 ranked kids’ entertainment and family community destination on the World Wide Web. Launched in 1996, Disney.com is the online gateway to all of the company’s Disney-branded entertainment initiatives, providing comprehensive access to, and information about Disney movies, travel, television, games, mobile, music, shopping and live events.
In addition, Disney Online develops and publishes a range of online products and services including Club Penguin, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Disney’s Toontown Online, Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online, Disney Game Downloads, Disney Game Kingdom Online, Disney Connection and Hot Shot Business.
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is an affiliate of The Walt Disney Company DIS.
Disney Online
Brandy Phillips, 818-623-3764
Brandy.Phillips@Disney.com
New Pirates Online Port Royale on Test
There is a new Port Royale coming soon. It looks pretty cool!
Something’s going on in the Caribbean. Specifically Port Royal, where in the coming days, the town will be changed by a cataclysmic event - and what will rise from the rubble will be a completely NEW Port Royal. What do you think of the images of the new town?
Release Notes - January 13, 2009
- New and improved Port Royal: Players should see significant performance increases thanks to the new layout.
- New and improved Tutorial: Now more action packed!
- Added a player Profile Card so you can view details about players you meet.
- Changed the default graphics API from OpenGL to DirectX 9
- Early Quest Line has been smoothed out and should be much more fun.
- Overall smoother gameplay: Fewer hiccups and pauses during the action.
- Improved crew making and display: Starting and joining crews is easier than ever before.The onscreen crew display is now even more useful.
- Improved Chat interface: Only one text entry box now and it routes your message appropriately.
- Clothing Store changes: It’s much easier to browse through all your wardrobe choices.
- Fixed another exploit that allowed you to leave a PvP while still undead.
- Reputation gains are no longer reduced for Basic Access players.
- Lots of other small tweaks and improvements!
Test Known Issues - January 13, 2009
- If you have issues launching the game, please try changing the graphics API back to OpenGLvia the “Graphics Options” button on the Launcher.
Club Penguin Member Dance Event
The new member dance party started already at the Night Club. Go Dance and have some fun!
Hello Penguins!
I hope all you members are having fun at the dance party that started today at the Night Club! It’s already packed with penguins doing some pretty cool moves–be sure to pick up the free item and join the mix!Check out this screenshot–Who knew penguins could move like that!
We’d love to hear what you and your friends are up to at the party and how you’re doing with the new Dance Contest game!
In Other News: Don’t forget that today is the last day to find the pin that’s been hidden, so if you’re a collector, be sure to find it for your player card! There’s a new one tomorrow.
Until then…Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
Cars Online New RSN Leader Boards!
Very cool! Go have a look, can’t wait for this game to come out this year. Every bit of info I hear about it makes me want to play it more!
Hello Moto
s!
In case you haven?t see in it yet, I thought I’d point out the incredibly cool new RSN.
I really like this new one since I have a lot more chances to show up on the “Fastest Today”, which means major bragging rights! What do you all think?
Gears lookin’ at you,
Sunny Manifold
Win a Disney Mickey Mp3 Player this Valentine on Toontown.
Over at Toontown they are doing a new Valentine contest for 2009. This year they have decided to give away a Disney Mickey Mp3 Mplayer. Go read the rules now 
Valentine Poetry Contest
Give your favorite Toon a “ValenToon-up” and show us how much you love Toontown by entering the Valentine Poetry Contest. Write a Toontown Valentine-themed poem of at least eight lines and submit it between now and January 28, 2009. The top 5 poems will each receive a Disney Mickey Mp3 Mplayer! Click Here for Official Rules and details on how to enter!
Better Club Penguin Igloo Catalog
Over at Club Penguin the developers are talking about releasing alot of things this month but on Friday they will be releasing a Better Igloo catalog.
Hello Penguins!
We’ve been listening, and the team is really excited about a lot of things that will be coming up this month. We’re hoping you really love everything! On Friday there’s a new Better Igloos catalog, and it’s extra colorful - so you can deck out your igloos with some new, bright furniture items.
Let us know what you think!
In other news: We’ve got some blog updates coming up that have to do with some parties (Yes!! Two different parties in January!) this month. So stay tuned…
Until then…Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
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