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Petpet Park logo, 2009. |
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| Developer(s) | Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group |
| Publisher(s) | Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group; Viacom Inc |
| Version | Open Beta |
| Platform(s) | Adobe Flash |
| Release date(s) | October 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy, Digital pet |
| Mode(s) | Single-player with multiplayer interaction. |
| System requirements
Web browser with Adobe Flash Player 10 plug-in |
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Petpet Park is a virtual pet website launched by Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group (formerly Neopets) in October 2008.[1] The site is created by the Neopets team, the creators of Neopets and Monkey Quest. The game features a new virtual world focused on Neopets' companions, Petpets. There are six Petpet species in Petpet Park to choose from. Once chosen, users can help train them through games, activities and challenges and can customise them and take them out to explore the park and meet friends.[2]
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Nickelodeon Kids & Family Virtual Worlds Group, formerly Neopets, Inc., develops and manages all virtual world initiatives for kids, preteens, teens and families for the Nickelodeon Kids & Family Group. Petpet Park is a virtual world created based on one of their most popular properties, Neopets, an online youth-targeted virtual world where members adopt and care for a virtual companion who accompanies them through an array of games, communities and fantastical lands.[3]
On September 4 Neopets began a Petpet Park mini plot to promote their new virtual world.[4] During this plot, users were asked to act as agents of the Petpet Protection League (PPL) in order to help Petpets crossing over from Petaria to Neopia arrive at Petpet Park safely.[5] Missions were given by a Cloud Bruce (type of Neopet) named Weltrude. Weltrude acts as head of the Petpet Protection League Headquarters.[6]
Over the course of several weeks, users could solve various puzzles and lead the six Petpet species safely to Petpet Park. During the missions the users learned information about the Petpet species including temperament, favourite foods, and special skills in addition to the storyline of Petpet Park.[7] On October 27, the Mission Headquarters had updated and Mother Bruce gave out rewards to those players who helped the Petpets successfully. Prizes included neopoints, a site theme and a Petpet Park wearable. [8]
Petpet Park revolves around Petpets, small creatures of Neopia who accompany Neopets. Once adopted, users can customise their petpet with clothing and feed them. Users can play games to earn Park Points (the currency of Petpet Park) to buy clothing and food. Users can also chat and interact with other users.[2]
Users found breaking the rules set in the Terms and Conditions may have their account suspended or permanently "frozen".[9]
There are 9 species of Petpets to choose from in Petpet Park. Each one has its own traits, though they do not affect gameplay. As of January 1 2011, there are 9 Petpet species, three of which are exclusive to the new morphing potions and possibly potential "limited edition" petpets.
Certain features on Petpet Park will require a user to buy a membership to access them. As on Neopets, Petpet Park links to the of allows use of the NC Mall to purchase items to customise a user's Petpet, but users can sample clothing before purchase. The NC Mall has been open on petpet park since July 2009.[11]
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