This Thursday, Marvel’s Avengers are assembling in the #1 online world for kids–Club Penguin. Beginning June 14 through July 3, the “Marvel Super Hero Takeover” will be the biggest event in the history of the #1 virtual world for kids. With the rage that is Avengers, it’s the perfect time for Club Penguin bring an outside franchise into the world for the first time ever.
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.
“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/
Elena says
Looks like a fun game to play!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
Sounds like a lot of fun!