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GDC08: Cartoon Network's FusionFall
We were invited to check out Cartoon Network's upcoming kid-focused MMO FusionFall, and while clearly still in development, it shows a lot of potential. Developed in part by Korea's Grigon Entertainment, makers of Seal Online, QRing, and Gambledon, this is a title with a great deal of pedigree under the hood. Among the notable names on this project are Sam Lewis, former systems and content designer for Star Wars Galaxies; Robert Knopf, recently of Ultima Online; and Richard Weil, the community relations manager for many MMOs, including City of Heroes/Villains, Lineage I and II, Tabula Rasa, and Auto Assault.With so many experienced and creative people behind it, FusionFall definitely stands to make a splash in the 8 - 14 year old demographic that Cartoon Network is shooting for. This isn't to say they don't have a few challenges ahead of them, however. We'll explore this, and show you the trailer, after the break.%Gallery-16922%
Foster's Big Fat Awesome House Party
Call us childish, but Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends is a cartoon we can not help but love for its creative character designs and enjoyable (if not simple -- it's a Cartoon Network show) storyline. Our friends at TV Squad informed us about a new online game based on the show, Foster's Big Fat Awesome House Party, which we are finding surprisingly fun. After registration and an incredibly long load screen (that goes to 112%*), you are taken to a simple character creation screen. Do you like our imaginary friend? We call him Mr. Bearry Rotund.The rest of the game is more adventure-oriented -- doing different tasks to advance in level and make new friends. It is an amusing time-waster, and we totally dig it.[via TV Squad]* "Invention my dear friends is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple" -- Willy Wonka
