This is another popular virtual world which is used alongside Second Life and Kaneva. But what does IMVU stand for? There are claims that it stands for ‘instant message virtual universe’ although there are a range of alternative answers on their forum. IMVU has a variety of environments to choose from which include goth, sci-fi, … Continue reading IMVU
There are certain virtual worlds which are more popular with adults than others. Everyone has their preferences but it does seem to be the case that some virtual worlds are used much more often than others. So what are the top ten virtual worlds for adults? These are: Second Life World of Warcraft Sony PlayStation … Continue reading Top 10 virtual worlds for adults
A large percentage of virtual world users are in their teens followed by the 16 to 25 age group. This is probably not surprising seeing how teenagers are one of the largest – if not the largest – users of computer games. And, did you know that the number of virtual world users broke through … Continue reading Top 10 virtual worlds for kids
How much do virtual reality games cost? That very much depends upon the game as they are priced on an individual basis. Take for example the Kinect which has been produced for the Xbox 360 costs around £80 from retailers such as Game. Prices may vary. However, if you purchase it as part of a … Continue reading Virtual reality game prices
No prizes for guessing that virtual reality games are very popular with kids, i.e. teenagers. This a type of technology which they love and enjoy working with and tend to be less inhibited than adults. This also gives them a chance to use their imagination, socialise with others and learn new things. We know many … Continue reading Virtual reality games for kids
This article contains information about the big name players in the world of virtual reality gaming. These are companies who already lead the way in gaming as a whole so no surprise that they have decided to re-energise virtual reality. Virtual reality was touted as the next big thing but hype won over substance. As … Continue reading Virtual reality game companies
What types of games are there for parents, if indeed there are any games designed for this group? Many parents are less enthusiastic about computer/video games than children which may be because they see them as ‘only for kids’. But the rise of virtual worlds such as Second Life has changed much of that as … Continue reading Virtual reality games for parents
The Apple Mac has been a revolution in the world of computing and is loved for its great design, secure operating system and attention to detail. Plus it and many other Apple devices are considered the epitome of cool. No-one can argue that their devices aren’t cool or provide a great ‘user experience’. But are … Continue reading Virtual reality games for the Mac
The Xbox 360 was produced after the highly successful Xbox and is up there with other games consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and the Nintendo Wii. Both the Xbox and Xbox 360 are produced by Microsoft and along with the Kinect have been eagerly embraced by games users who love the range of games … Continue reading Virtual reality games for the Xbox 360
The PS2 is a popular games console which is also a rival to the Xbox. It, along with the PSP, has proven to be a market leader in games consoles and shows no sign of stopping. If you have a PS2 then we assume that you are a proud owner of this console and wouldn’t … Continue reading Virtual reality games for the PS2
