There's a new virtual space in town, and it's called Webbliworld. Produced in part by Aardman Animations, the guys behind the beloved Wallace and Gromit series, and in part by Enable Interactive, this isn't so much an MMO as it is a portal featuring an inspiring look and feel. Although none of it has that Aardman vibe, it's still very attractive. I almost signed up myself, except that I'm already signed up for tons of other things that I never spend any time in.

Oh, and I'm an 'adult'. *dubious look* How, then, does this story rate a mention in SLI? It made me wonder if LL would ever consider building a version of SL for the burgeoning kids' market -- with Habbo Hotel, Club Penguin, et al., this is turning into something huge.

(Via http://www.animationmagazine.net)

GalaXseeds is a new MMOG based on growing plants in space, designed for children, from Corus Entertainment. The game looks a lot like Habbo Hotel, with the 2.5D Isometric view, and the ability to customize your characters clothing. The player takes on the role of a Seedizen who grows a garden in order to sell exotic plants for Botanickels. Botanickels are the GalaXseed equivalent to Lindens, which you can use to buy new clothes, seeds, furniture, etc.

Corus Entertainment is a Canadian media giant that runs television, radio stations, as well as other media properties. Their The Big Rip brand is launching GalaXseeds as their first of many MMOGs. This looks like a great starter MMOG for the Tween crowd. It Provides a bit more interaction than Club Penguin, and less sex than Second Life. Even better, it is absolutely free.

[Thanks: freeleeto]

Update 1: I changed the title to say Corus Entertainment, from Chorus Entertainment, as it is the name of the company. Sorry for any confusion that may have caused.