Rob’s Update (July 8th)

July 8th, 2010

Xeko, There were some great updates this week!  See the details below.

Latest Features:

Updated Animal CareAnimal Care – Players no longer have to take care of their animals habitat.  Your animal will earn moodpoints through being fed, doing tricks, and exploring.  Icons above the head of your animal will express what your animal needs to be happy. Once you have made your animal happy in the specific area, the icon will disappear.

If you have habitat care that has not been used, you can sell it back in the Meadow!

 Feature Improvements:

Special Goods – The Dance Fever Floor and the Earthy Radio have been repaired.

 

Rob’s Update~Xeko Maintenance Complete!

July 6th, 2010

Thursday July 8th from 1am-1:30amEST, Xeko will be closed for maintenance.  Once the maintenance is complete, Xeko will reopen for you to continue Gaming for Good! If you have any questions, please contact support@xeko.com.

~Maintenance is complete and Xeko has resumed Gaming for Good.

Sea Turtle GoodQuest Top Prizes

July 4th, 2010

Xeko, you are doing a great job on the GoodQuest.  We are currently at 64% of the GoodQuest goal.  There is still time for everyone to help save sea turtles that have been affected by the oil spill in the Gulf.

Top Prizes for the Sea Turtle GoodQuest

Players that contribute at least 500 turtles will be awarded with a special plaque. Players that contribute at least 1,000 turtles will also earn an awesome badge as a reward for all their hard work! You have to contribute at least 120 turtles to earn access to the exclusive GoodQuest clue room.

The top prizes will be given out on July 16th.

An Unveiling Event by Scarlettelf

July 3rd, 2010

Turtle Lamp UnveilingXeko players and staff gathered around the beach, eagerly waiting for an exciting event to be announced. Not only was it the first night which Xeko would open its shores to all players after closing time, but also to announce the winner of the first turtle lamp! In moments, a lamp landed on the shore of the island, thanks to Mod-Dove. After many creative entries, a glowing turtle lamp, created by EmilyAwesome was the winner! Congratulations EmilyAwesome on your win!


Here is a close up of the Glowing Turtle Lamp:
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Adopt a Baby Tiger!

July 2nd, 2010

New Baby TigerXeko friends, we have another new animal for you to adopt and care for, a baby tiger.  As you care for your tiger, it will grow to be an adult. Remember, by caring for a virtual tiger you will be helping a REAL tiger! Visit the Animal Sanctuary to adopt your tiger today.

Xeko’s 4th of July Celebration!

July 1st, 2010

FireworksOn July 4th, 1776, the United States Declaration of Independence was signed. To celebrate we will be have a special Independence Day Adventure, with an amazing mural as the prize!  The Independence Day Adventure will be available starting July 2nd through July 6th, just click Tenderfoot on the beach to begin.

Also, join us on the beach for some fun in the sun on Sat July 3rd and 4th!  On the beach, we will reveal the first winner of the turtle lamp design contest.  Go to the beach and click on the winning lamp to add to your home. Below you will find some of the entries from the turtle lamp design contest!

We’re encouraging players all across the island to throw their very own July 4th Parties too! Dress in your best red, white and blue outfit and stop in the Curio some 4th of July items, which will include a new dance floor!

Turtle Lamp Design Entries!
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Beach Decorating Contest Winners!

June 30th, 2010

Xeko, you all did an awesome job with the decorating contest! Here are a few pictures of some cool Beach Rooms. Please congratulate these players when you see them on the Island.
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Chat with Save_Turtles!

June 28th, 2010

save sea turtlesXeko will be hosting a chat with a representative from the Audubon Aquarium on Thursday July 1st. World Care will be here to answer questions about caring for the sea turtles, animals effected by the oil spill, and the GoodQuest.

Players that attend the event and ask a question will receive a special gift from our Hosts. Come with your questions ready and be prepared to learn about sea turtles and the oil spill. Here are the full event details:

Who will be chatting?: Save_Turtles

Who is invited?: All Xeko players!

What: Sea Turtle GoodQuest chat

When: Thursday, July 1st from 7pm-8pm EST

Where: The Sea Turtle GoodQuest Lobby

Rob’s Update (June 25)

June 25th, 2010

Xeko, There were some great updates this week!  See the details below.

Latest Features:

Blue Summer GearAdditional Summer Clothes – Check out the Island Outfitters in the Marketplace to see the latest summer clothes.

 

 
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Beach Decorating Contest

June 20th, 2010

umbrellaSummer fun is here!!! We would like you to display your beach themed home Friday June 25-Sunday June 27, send a screen shot of your coolest beach room into the beach decorating contest, by emailing it to support@xeko.com.

Our judges will be looking for unique and creative rooms that make good use of our beach items. Ten winners will receive a prize and 1,000 coins each.

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