A lot of you are new-ish, and a lot of time has passed since SuperBuzz! first appeared in-game back in September. We kind of forgot about it and/or got lazy and/or the game was in a slow patch. So, as articles start appearing again, here's some info about what it is, how it works, and how you can get your characters' newsworthy (or at least gossip-worthy) events published:
SuperBuzz! is an online superhero gossip website as well as a half-hour weekday series on NBC in the New York area, and is available internationally thorugh SuperBuzz! Online and Hulu Plus. It's the Access Hollywood or TMZ of "cape culture": superheroes and the people connected to them.
While other news outlets usually refer to the children of famous "first-generation" superheroes as "legacy children", SuperBuzz! is credited with causing widespread use of the term superbabies.
While most people in the superhero community dismiss SuperBuzz! as fluffy, sensationalistic journalism (and they're largely right), the general public usually believes what it hears. It's the first source claiming to have access to the ins and outs of the highly exclusive community, which previously has been more private and secretive than Hollywood celebrities. Keeping SuperBuzz! happy can often make or break a person's reputation, and they've been responsible for the success -- and downfall -- of many up-and-coming heroes.
If you have a character who is famous (whether it's their real or their superhero identity), you can fill out the Famous Faces form! Everyone should do this, even us mods — it's a quick and handy guide not only for us when we write articles, but for all players who want to reference the general world of the game.
Part of the joy of posting these articles is not only to give characters something to read and respond to IC, but also when players add comment wars to simulate the public's response. More news stories may arise from this, or characters may read them, etc.
That's all you need to know! Be sure to pop by superbuzz to fill out the Who's Who/Famous Faces :D