"You don't know me, but I know you..."

Smokescreen is a cutting-edge game about life online, produced by Channel 4 here in the UK.

Many learners and learning providers use Facebook, MySpace, Bebo and MSN to keep up with mates, peers, etc. - and they've all heard the stories about parties on Facebook being mobbed, or people getting stalked on MSN. The question is, what would you do if it happened to you?

Over 13 missions, Smokescreen follows the story of Max Winston and Cal Godfrey, two mates who've set up an exclusive social network called White Smoke. After Cal's involved in a car accident and falls into a coma, White Smoke becomes huge - and starts attracting huge problems. Each mission sees users exploring the world of White Smoke, and finding out who they can trust - and who they can't.

Watch the TV Trailer at http://vimeo.com/7661102

and the web Trailer at http://vimeo.com/6316597

then visit http://www.smokescreengame.com/ to find out more and/or to try out your first mission.

PS- I've my colleague Kevin Hickey to thank for flagging up this resource...