Cartoon Network Partners with Crisp Thinking to Provide Global Online Child Protection in New MMOG, Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall.Full Suite of Safety Features Allows Worry-Free Game Play for Parents, Fun-Filled Game Play for Kids ATLANTA -- Cartoon Network For Cartoon Network outside of the United States, see . Cartoon Network is a cable television network created by Turner Broadcasting which primarily shows animated programming. New Media has partnered with the online child protection specialist, Crisp Thinking to integrate its NetModerator system into Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall, Cartoon Network's first massively multiplayer online game “MMO” redirects here. For other uses, see MMO (disambiguation). Massively multiplayer online game (also called MMOG or simply MMO) is a computer game which is capable of supporting hundreds or thousands of players simultaneously. (MMOG (Massively Multiuser Online Game) A game on the computer played by many people. Also called "massively multiplayer online" (MMO), an MMOG differs from a regular multiplayer game because its environment is perpetual. ). This partnership represents the most complete suite of safety features the industry has to offer in an online game geared toward kids ages 8-14 years old. FusionFall is a re-imagined and futuristic three-dimensional adventure set during an alien invasion
Additional safety features Cartoon Network has built into the game include: * Moderated Character Names - A list of pre-generated player names and moderator-approved names * Parental Approval Required for Chat - Open chat is available under parent's account only * Chat Filtering - Pre-selected friendly chat phrases * Chat Monitoring - Staff-monitored chat that ensures kid-friendly conversations * Forum Filtering - A program will ensure that offensive language is automatically blocked and therefore, unable to be posted * Forum Monitoring - Live staff members at Cartoon Network will moderate the forums to ensure safe communication by stopping harassment Ask a Lawyer Question Country: United States of America State: Nevada I recently moved to nev.from abut have been going back to ca. every 2 to 3 weeks for med. and the exchange of personal information * Short Game Missions - The game is designed to be played in short sessions so that children make time for other activities outside of gaming * Game Resting System - Rewards players when they spend less time with game so they can do other things like do homework or play outside "One of the critical design aspects for Cartoon Network during the entire FusionFall development process has been to establish a safe online environment for children while still allowing them to have a robust community experience," said Paul Condolora, senior vice president, Digital for Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. Inc.'s Animation Young Adults and Kids Media Group. "With Crisp Thinking's expertise and substantial safety features we believe we are delivering an experience kids have come to enjoy online, while providing parents a very safe environment they rightfully demand." Crisp is best known for successfully developing safe, responsibly managed online environments for children. Crisp's NetModerator offers Cartoon Network the opportunity to incorporate powerful, sensitive, self-learning tools that allow online moderators to do more, without compromising the fun and immersive game play of FusionFall. "By making Crisp's NetModerator an integral part of FusionFall, Cartoon Network has become the industry leader in ensuring children can enjoy the excitement and entertainment of online worlds," said Andrew Lintell, Chief Executive of Crisp." "Parents can rest easy when their children are playing FusionFall because Crisp's NetModerator is active in the game." Following this agreement, FusionFall will be the world's first MMOG to become "Crisp Certified." When displayed, this standard is a valuable indicator to parents that their children are being responsibly protected when using online services. FusionFall has also been designed to make it easy for parents to play with their children, mirroring the high rate of "co-viewing" between parents and children Cartoon Network regularly sees for its network broadcasts. About Crisp Thinking: With offices in Leeds, West Yorkshire West Yorkshire, former metropolitan county, N central England. Created in the 1974 local government reorganization, the county largely embraced the Leeds conurbation and comprised five metropolitan districts: Calderdale, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, and Kirklees. , UK and Beaverton, Oregon Beaverton is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, seven miles west of Portland in the Tualatin River Valley. As of May 2006, its population is estimated to be 84,270,[1] 9.1% more than the 2000 census figure of 76,129. , U.S., Crisp offers a range of child protection solutions for home Internet users, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and Virtual Worlds/Social Networks. Crisp has responsible and specialist knowledge of the issues surrounding online child safety that address the increasingly complex tactics of abusers and bullies. For more information, please visit us online at www.crispthinking.com or our recent acquisition IMSafer at www.imsafer.com. About Cartoon Network New Media: Cartoon Network New Media is responsible for the production of Cartoon Network's popular Web sites, which include CartoonNetwork.com, ToonamiJetstream.com, Awesomehouseparty.com and CartoonNetworkYa.com (the Spanish-language site for kids). These sites are some of the most popular entertainment sites in the world for kids, currently attracting an average of more than 5 million unique users each month in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. (Nielsen//NetRatings). The top attraction is their roster of games, which drew more than 2 billion game plays in 2007. In addition, Cartoon Network New Media is the creative force behind Cartoon Network's video-on-demand offerings, interactive TV and mobile offerings, which include partnerships with such major carriers as Sprint, Cingular and Verizon. About Cartoon Network Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 91 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim Adult Swim is the name for an adult-oriented television programming network. It shares channel space with Cartoon Network in the United States, featuring absurdist and often ribald comedy, in contrast to the much tamer child and pre-teen oriented daytime Cartoon Network. , a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. |
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