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
This article looks at the top ten virtual reality games. The most popular VR games are those with sports, role playing (RPG) and war themes. That’s not to say that these games aren’t enjoyed by kids as many of them do so. But we have found that sports, role playing and strategy games are favoured … Continue reading Top 10 virtual reality games
These are a type of game which are characterised by social interaction/communities, multiplayer set ups and avatars. They offer you the chance to socialise with others in a variety of ways, for example, text or voice chat. In this environment you can be whoever (or whatever) you want. Well known examples of online virtual reality … Continue reading Online virtual reality games
What are the top ten virtual worlds? Well, here is a list of the top 10 virtual worlds, which is divided into the following categories: Top 10 virtual worlds for adults Top 10 virtual worlds for kids Top 10 virtual reality games Each of these is discussed as a separate article. It is important to … Continue reading Top 10 virtual worlds
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
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
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
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
