iLand Game

iLand is premiering on AOL in the spring of ‘08. This game could get you your own private island. The competition starts in front of your computer and ends on a deserted paradise. It all revolves around creating a solid online social network, before you have to create an alliance on the beach. You start the game by creating an online profile and playing some games. Win enough challenges and you could be sent to a remote tropical island with only a laptop, wireless access, and help from your online friends. The online audience decides who will join you and what to give you — supplies (useful or not) and advice (helpful or not). As the island community grows, the audience picks their top iLanders to compete in an ultimate challenge to to win the island.

With Survivor and Amazing Race still getting strong numbers and social networks like MySpace and Facebook still holding onto their popularity, iLand could be a an actual winner for AOL.

“iLand” –  The competition begins with an extensive online phase and really heats up when finalists move to a remote island to set up a community. The online community interacts to shape the outcome, helping (or hindering) the iLanders as they vie for the grand prize – winning their own tropical island. Created by Endemol (Deal or No Deal, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Fear Factor and Big Brother), iLand launches Q2 ‘08.

 

“Of the Big Four online networks, AOL is the only one that is doing this kind of major-scale programming to engage advertisers and consumers,” Falco said. “We’re proud to be working with some of the biggest names and brands in the entertainment industry and believe that these programs highlight the coming-of-age of the online medium.”