Neopets is a virtual world where users can care for their virtual pets called "Neopets." The site was founded in 1999 by Adam Powell and Donna Williams.
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- Virtual Animals: Users can adopt various virtual pets, care for them, feed them and play with them.
- Games: Neopets offers a variety of games through which users can earn "Neopoints," the virtual currency in Neopets.
- Neopia: It is a virtual world where Neopets live. It consists of various lands, such as "Faerieland" and "Maraqua."
- Interactivity: Users can purchase items for their Neopets, participate in auctions, trade items and animals with other users, and participate in various events and festivals.
- Community: The site has a strong community, with discussion forums where users can exchange tips, stories and strategies about the game.
Trivia
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Beginnings in the bedroom:
- Description: Neopets was created by Adam Powell and Donna Williams in 1999. It was originally a hobby project that began in their bedroom.
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Targeted ads:
- Description: At one point, Neopets pioneered "targeted advertising" for children, integrating brands into games and activities on the site.
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Secret language version:
- Description: There is a version of Neopets in Esperanto, even though it is a language that is rarely used in real life.
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Books and cartoons:
- Description: The popularity of Neopets has led to a series of books and short animated episodes based on the world of Neopia.
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Exchange:
- Description: Neopets has its own stock market called "Stock Market," where players can invest in various virtual companies using Neopoints.
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Rumors about Scientology:
- Description: There are rumors that at one point the site was funded by people affiliated with the Church of Scientology, although the creators of Neopets have denied these claims.
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Battledome:
- Description: This is where Neopets can fight against each other or against computer-controlled characters, using special items and abilities.
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Neopets in amusement parks:
- Description: In 2005, an attraction called "Neopets: The Darkest Faerie" opened at Universal Studios theme park in California, although it has not been in operation for quite some time.
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Unique creatures:
- Description: Although many Neopets resemble real animals, many are original creatures, such as "Meerca" and "Kacheek."
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Evolution of the site:
- Description: Although Neopets began as a small project, it has gone through various phases of ownership and site design. Although it is no longer as popular as it once was, it still has a devoted fan base.