2009

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2009 (MMIX) was Gaia's Seventh year and its Sixth anniversary.

This year carried on with the continuation of La Victoire updates and sponsors. The most notable Cash Shop updates were the Chance Items, which when used generate a random prized item, a lot of these CI's had themes along with items that matched the current theme. The evolution of the Evolving Items had a slight slow down but there was an increase in new EI releases. Another Cash Shop called Phin Phang had its own set of updates involving fish, backgrounds and decorations, and in connection to Phin Phang the new game Booty Grab was spawned. When it came to the sites appearance there was a slight update to the navigation bar; blue was added to give it a bit of color and a visual drop down menu was implemented.

Some of the more impacting moments of this year was the Evolving Item Report involving Timmy's continued mishaps and his transitioning from a child to an adult. The considered Gold Sink event on April 23rd - Save Our Shops, an event that eventually changed the appearance of many Gold Shop, but also brought in new ones. Feature updates were the new Gold Lotto, an announcement feature for Guilds along with a new layout, and the arrival of Gaia Cash offers. And when October arrived Gaians were introduced to a new storyline involving two Demi Gods.

The change into a Social Network site continued with Gaia Online having a Facebook, Twitter page, and a feature know as Gaia Footer.

Trivia

On March 12th there was the "Let's send Gaia to SPACE!" announcement, this was a naming contest hosted by NASA for the new addition to the International Space Station. Although Gaia was not the top choice, the name did make it into Top 10 Suggestions.
On April Fools, the arrival of OMNIDRINK™ brought much amusement to the Community.
On April 30th Cashmere Cactus posted the missing Manga and Mini comics from 2008. Involving the events Gaia Prom 2K8 and Gaia Olympics 2k8.
On June 15th, there was a Gift from Gaia Staff: the Wind Halo. To celebrate the halo's birthday and thank everyone for their support over the years.
On November 20th a surprising announcement appeared that declared, No More Tobacco Items in Shops. See Cig

Milestones for Gaia Online 2009

May 19th Gaia Online was the winner of the Webware 100 again, in the Category: Social & Publishing.
On June 23rd, Gaia's MMO, zOMG!, is given a soundtrack release, and Gaians who purchased the OST were given: zOMSoundtrack Earphones.
On October 26th, Gaia Online's Facebook had up to 150,000 Member's.
In December, Gaia Online helped others over the Holidays by volunteering and donating; a thread for people who have helped others was also created (see) Gaia Thread: "Gaia Doin' Good" Over The Holidays - Share Your Story!

External link

Featured Announcements: Timetravel (2009)
Community Announcements: Timetravel (2009)

Featured Announcements 2009

January

January 14 - Get Fired Up! Watch the Trailer, Get an Item
January 20 - Coraline: Watch the Trailer, Get the Key
January 22 - Coraline: Take the Quest, Get the Button Eye Kit

February

February 05 - Get Fired Up! Play the Game, Win an Item!
February 12 - Fired Up!: Watch the New Video, Get Gold!
February 17 - Sonic and the Black Knight: Watch the Trailer, Get an Item

March

March 16 - Sponsorship: Skittles
March 17 - Henry Hatsworth: Watch the Preview, Get an Item
March 19 - Twilight hits DVD March 21. Chat about it on our new thread!
March 27 - Men's Wearhouse Shop of Fancy: get some prom items.
March 30 - Monster Learning: Get Some Education

April

April 07 - DYNASTY WARRIORS®: Strikeforce – New Trailer, Free Item!
April 09 - 2009 MTV Movie Awards: Join the Entourage
April 13 - Sponsorship: Skittles: Easter World
April 28 - The Sorceress: Watch the Trailer, Get Some Gold
April 29 - Take180: New I <3 Vampires Quiz & Gold Prize

May

May 13 - Venus Embrace: Watch The Video, Earn an Item!
May 19 - The Sims™ 3: Watch the Preview & Pre-Order Today!
May 29 - Take180: New In2ition Show Quiz & Gold Prize

June

June 08 - Year One: Take the Quest, Get an Item
June 11 - The Othersiders: Watch the Trailer, Get Night Vision Goggles
June 16 - DYNASTY WARRIORS® 6: Empires - New Trailer & Free Item
June 17 - The Othersiders: Go Ghost Hunting, Win an Item
June 18 - Shop Update: New Rims for your Scion Cars!
June 29 - Sponsorship: Skittles: Poll, puzzle and more

July

July 09 - Sour Patch® Kids: Check out the Candy Truck in Rally
July 14 - Venus: Watch a Video, Get an Item!
July 20 - Sponsorship: Skittles: Skittles Fish
July 21 - Mobile Users: Check Out Go Gaia!
July 30 - Monster Learning: Get Some Education

August

August 04 - Venus Embrace: Visit the Garden, Get Cool Stuff
August 17 - Sour Patch® Kids: Check out a Video, Get an Item!
August 19 - Spectrobes: Origins - Watch the Trailer, Get an Item
August 20 - Secret Deodorant: Visit Secret Beach, Get an Item
August 21 - Monster Learning: Get Free Fashion School Info

September

September 02 - SaySwap: Sign Up for a Free Trial, Trade Your Video Games
September 23 - Sponsorship: Skittles Fun Park is announced.
September 24 - Sponsorship: The Stepfather

October

October - No announcements available.

November

November 02 - Sponsorship: Planet 51
November 16 - Sponsorship: Planet 51
November 18 - Sponsorship: Monster Learning
November 24 - It’s more fun time on Xbox 360

December

December 01 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (DVD)
December 06 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (DVD)
December 07 - Gaia Cinemas: She-Ra: Princess of Power - Take the Quiz, Get Gold!
December 10 - Sponsorship: Skittles; SKITTLES® Rewards & Raffle: Year-End Giveaway.
December 13 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (DVD)
December 17 - Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Watch the Trailer, Get a Raffle Ticket