Vtirtual Parenting (at least you don't have to pay for college)
Posted by Richard Kuhlenschmidt Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:54:10 GMT
CNETNews reports on a new online parenting game, Eccky, which is similar to NeoPets and really catching on.
A Dutch online game called “Eccky” lets would-be parents find each other, create a virtual baby based on their personal characteristics, and then raise the child with the use of the Web, MSN instant messaging and a cell phone. Parents can feed their virtual kid, play games like chess with “Eccky,” or send the child to an online babysitter—racking up points for raising a healthy, happy adult in a matter of six days, when the game session officially ends.
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