RocketOn’s idea is to have a virtual world in a widget — so as long as it’s seeded liberally across the Internet, users will be able to continue playing on whatever website they’re visiting.
The two-dimensional game is more or less a kid-themed chat room at the moment, according to TechCrunch, which also reported the funding. Future versions will include social networking features, items and unlockable “worlds”.
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