Story-Driven Virtual Worlds

No secret. I like Disney. They do cool stuff.

So I like the title of Eric Freeman's presentation at Etech (see title to this post). And I like the secret photos taken of the presentation. And I like that they're making fairies. Making fairies? Cool.

MySpace for Kids

I may join Club Penguin just to get one of these adorable puffles. Seriously though...social networking for kids is important. I remember Prodigy from back in the day. I would have really liked these.

Other sites:
Whyville
Habbo
imbee (looks more preteen or teenish)
Webkinz (plus you can buy real stuffed animals to enhance the experience)
Nicktropolis (more like Second Life)

Update: Wired has a great article about the ins & outs of Club Penguiners.

Netdiver's best of 2006

Too much to look at all at once. Pace yourself.

My favorite.