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While playing the game, you
also have the option to send some
of your fish out to “Roam” the
seas. As they roam, your fish will
make connections with other
players, creating a social network
for you.
The 3-D artwork of theBlu is
remarkable. It was (and continues
to be) designed by a group of
artists known as “Makers.” As you
play, you have the opportunity to
collect fish as artwork. You can
select and purchase the beautiful
species and habitats the Makers
created. The Makers are paid from
your purchase, and a percentage
of the proceeds goes toward ocean
preservation. If you have skills as a
digital artist, you can even become
a Maker yourself and contribute
your art to theBlu.
TheBlu can also be used as a
screensaver; I found that mode to
be one of my favorite elements.The
content of the screensaver grows to
include fish you have collected and
follows themas theymove through
the seas. Even on a 27-inch computer
monitor, the screensaver expands to
fill the entire screen with clear, crisp
images while it plays relaxingmusic.
My personal trip into theBlu
began as a research-and-report
assignment, but it has become a
pleasant diversion. I find the 3-D
art and animations of the fish and
seascapes fascinating, the music
relaxing and the fish-collection
portion of the game fun. I have
begun to make contact and
communicate with a few friends
through the game as well. Engaging
and educational, it has the potential
to be a hit with young people.
Take a few minutes to look
through theBlu.com. I found
it to be fun, relaxing, mentally
stimulating, a little bit challenging
and completely entertaining. As I
think about it, it’s a lot like how I
find scuba diving to be.
— Sandy Sondrol
800-328-2288
www.caradonna.com
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