According to mcvuk.com, Activision will co-publish the new game inspired by the popular UK-made kids online game Moshi Monsters, which is an free-to-play game revolving around virtual pet-raising and social networking.

It is reported that in November, Moshlings Zoo will be released for the Nintendo DS.

Activision was announced as a 'partner' for the project during a keynote speech at the Develop conference by Michael Acton Smith, the CEO of Moshi creator Mind Candy.

Mind Candy has closely controlled the DS game's project - Acton revealed the game's existence to Develop last year, and updated us with more details on the title in a June cover story on the game and its CEO.

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