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Neopets TTRPG Playtest Material Pulled Over Controversial Content, Brand Standards Cited
technology4 days ago

Neopets TTRPG Playtest Material Pulled Over Controversial Content, Brand Standards Cited

A beta Neopets TTRPG playtest released by Geekify was pulled after backlash over inappropriate themes (drunk bandits, torture options, misogynistic and homophobic lines) and content not aligned with Neopets’ brand. Neopets said the document wasn’t approved or reviewed by their team and has been removed; the company will work with Geekify to address concerns while continuing development with stricter adherence to brand standards.

Neopets: Revamped and Ready for the Modern Gaming Era
gaming2 years ago

Neopets: Revamped and Ready for the Modern Gaming Era

Neopets, the virtual pet website that gained popularity in the early years of the internet, is under new management and planning a comeback. The CEO of World of Neopia, the team that bought Neopets for $4 million, aims to restore and modernize the game's features, including the discontinued minigames. While acknowledging the challenges of competing in today's gaming landscape, the CEO believes Neopets' unique selling point is its nostalgic appeal and the ability to offer a different way of playing games. The team is on a "reactivation campaign" to win back players and plans to license intellectual property for merchandise and develop new games. Additionally, a 3D simulator game called World of Neopets is set to launch in 2024, while the original Neopets website will continue to be available for long-term play.

Neopets Embarks on a Promising New Era, Free from Corporate Baggage
technology2 years ago

Neopets Embarks on a Promising New Era, Free from Corporate Baggage

Neopets, the popular virtual pet website, is entering a "new era" with the launch of a unified website and the revival of old Flash games using the Ruffle emulator. Over 50 games will be brought back starting July 25th, with plans to convert many to HTML5 in the long term. Neopets is also introducing a new mobile game called World of Neopets, set to launch next year. The website's management has undergone changes, with Neopets becoming an independent company called World of Neopia, Inc. The team promises regular updates, AMAs, and a brand ambassador program in the coming months.