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Club Penguin’s ‘Monsters University’ Takeover!

3 July 2013 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

This past weekend Disney•Pixar’s latest movie, Monsters University, roared into theaters. To celebrate the film’s release, Disney’s Club Penguin, the #1 virtual world for kids, is partnering for the first time ever with Disney•Pixar to throw the Disney•Pixar “Monsters University” Takeover event! From June 27-July 9 millions of penguin players can enroll in Monsters University on Club Penguin Island and pledge three different rival fraternities and one sorority to competein the Scare Games.

During the Disney•Pixar “Monsters University” Takeover event members will be able to dress up as their favorite characters from “Monsters University,” like Mike and Sulley. In their monstrous disguises, members can test out their roar and creep around campus to earn their own scare points. The new terror-ific event will also feature an all-new mini-game where players can practice their best scare tactics

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Disney’s Club Penguin, the #1 virtual world for kids, is partnering for the first time with Disney•Pixar to throw the Disney•Pixar “Monsters University” Takeover event. Starting today players can enroll in Monsters University on Club Penguin Island and pledge three different rival fraternities and one sorority to compete in the Scare Games.

While competing in the Scare Games by earning scare points for their fraternity or sorority, members will be able to dress up as their favorite characters from the Disney•Pixar film “Monsters University,” like Mike and Sulley. In their monstrous disguises, members can test out their roar and creep around campus to earn their own scare points. On July 6, the winning fraternity or sorority will be announced, and all players can collect the Scare Games Trophy. Additionally, the Monsters University amphitheater will be decorated in the winning team’s colors.

During the Disney•Pixar “Monsters University” Takeover event on Club Penguin Island:

· Everyone can fill up their scare canister with scare points in an all-new mini-game where players practice their best scare tactics

· All players can collect fraternity and sorority hats to show their pride when they join a team and can also earn monster accessories for their epic roars. Members will receive the hats and accessories, plus the ability to purchase exclusive “Monsters University” costumes with their virtual coins

· New igloo items are available for members to buy in the Furniture Catalog. Some featured items include the Scoreboard, Scare Canister, Ping-Pong Table, Lounge Chair, Archway and more

Players can scare now at ClubPenguin.com.

Marvel Super Heroes Assemble on Disney’s Club Penguin

13 June 2012 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

With the recent record-breaking box-office success of Marvel’s The Avengers, the Marvel phenomenon is set to hit Disney’s Club Penguin. The “Marvel Super Hero Takeover” will be the biggest event in the history of the #1 virtual world for kids. It’s the first time Club Penguin will bring an outside franchise into the world. In the event, kids can dress up as Marvel Super Heroes (Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, etc!) or Super-Villains, join teams to defend or defeat the evil Destructobot, explore the superhero headquarters, and more.

Here’s all the official info from Club Penguin:

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, June 13th – Marvel mania has reached all the way to Club Penguin Island, the #1 Virtual world for kids, as penguins assemble for the Marvel Super Hero Takeover, an epic online event starting June 14th through July 3rd.

A meteor has hit the island of Club Penguin, powering up the dangerous Destructobot. Players can choose to suit up as one of 14 Marvel Super Heroes or Super-Villains, including Avengers characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor, as well as the mischievous Super-Villain Loki.

Club Penguin Marvel Super Hero Takeover - Hawkeye costume

Club Penguin Marvel Super Hero Takeover - Thor costume

“Everyone wants to feel special and believe that they can do something that no one else can do. That optimism is what drives both Club Penguin and the Marvel story lines and characters,” said Lane Merrifield, co-founder of Club Penguin and executive vice president of Disney Interactive Worlds. “Club Penguin and Marvel characters are the perfect match, and I’m sure our players will love it!”

“Bringing our worlds together marks a major milestone for both Marvel and Club Penguin,” said Rob Steffens, Executive Vice President of Marvel Entertainment. “Reactions from the fans are already tremendous, and we’re thrilled that we’re able to bring Marvel and Club Penguin together for such an epic event.”

As part of The Marvel Super Hero Takeover event, players can:

Choose to dress up as Marvel Super Heroes, Super-Villains or civilians
Explore the island, which has been transformed to include new destinations such as a bank, jail, and a superhero headquarters
Join teams to decide whether to defend or defeat the evil Destructobot
Meet Aunt Arctic, the news reporter and editor-in-chief for the Penguin Times, the Club Penguin Island newspaper. She’ll be keeping a close eye on the battle of Super Heroes and Super-Villains around the island

Super Heroes and Super Villains wanted. Visit http://www.clubpenguin.com/marvel and let the adventures begin.