Chorus Entertainment Launches First of its Many Planned Tween Virtual Worlds GalaXseeds

Corus Entertainment is launching a network of massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) for tweens in North America. thebigrip.com is the gateway to a virtual world in which players can play, explore, chat, compete, collect, create and customize characters in a safe online environment, say officials. One of the first is Galaxseeds is a new MMOG based on growing plants in space, designed for children. The game looks a lot like Habbo Hotel, with the 2.5D Isometric view, and the ability to customize your characters clothing, according to Second Life Insider. Corus Entertainment is a Canadian media giant that runs television, radio stations, as well as other media properties. The online initiative was created by Corus in association with Frima Studio Inc., a Quebec-based new media company.

"MMOGs are one of the fastest growing segments in online games," said Lucie Lalumiere, Vice President & General Manager Interactive, Corus Television. "This initiative builds on our expertise for creating innovative content and great entertainment experiences for tweens that is age-appropriate. With the launch of The Big Rip we've created a rich and immersive game community that enables tweens to interact with our content and with other players in an unparalleled way, while offering a depth of customization and creativity that is unmatched in the marketplace."

Targeted to tweens, The Big Rip is free to join and designed with tweens' safety in mind.

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