Comments for Association of Virtual Worlds

Comment on Member Showcase TRU Textures by Elizabeth Gallagher

Elizabeth Gallagher — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:17:27 +0000

Aww thanks Edita, this is very kind of you to do this and much appreciated.

Liz Gallagher

Comment on Altadyn’s 3DXplorer Avon written up in NetworkWorld.com. Congratulations Darius! by Avon Uses 3D Conferencing For National Sales Meetings « 3DXplorer, web 3D, Virtual Events, Virtual Worlds, Conferencing, Meeting, Tradeshows

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:07:07 +0000

[...] an article published this week by Network World, and relayed by the Association of Virtual Worlds, two 3DXplorer customers talk about their experience with the platform used for web conferencing. [...]

Comment on Altadyn’s 3DXplorer Avon written up in NetworkWorld.com. Congratulations Darius! by Darius

Darius — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:22:12 +0000

Thanks Edita. Congratulations go to Natalie Wood for Avon’s work (and to Jason Verdelli for the 2nd case study in the article).
Thanks.
Darius

Comment on Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds by 375-plus virtual worlds featured in new Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds | Kaye Virtual Report

Mon, 23 May 2011 18:00:22 +0000

[...] 375-plus virtual worlds featured in new Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds The Association of Virtual Worlds has just released the new Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds listing… [...]

Comment on Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds by Do your kids LOVE virtual worlds? Have they tried Chuggington? | Kaye Virtual Report

Mon, 23 May 2011 15:55:22 +0000

[...] Main characters Brewster, Koko and Wilson travel around a fictional town called Chuggington, learning various valuable lessons as part of their adventures. The show appeals to toddlers and pre-schoolers, and on the Playhouse Disney/Disney Jr. site there are four Chuggington games that are perfect for kids ages 3 to 5 to play. Get the NEW Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds with over 375 virtual worlds by Edita Kaye founder of t… [...]

Comment on Uptick in corporate interest in use of Second Life by Ivy Lane

Ivy Lane — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:00:43 +0000

Not everyone can embrace the truth/reality of living a parallel life. Virtual immersion in a 3D environment gives us the unique ability to exist in more than one place at one moment : hence a parallel life. It challenges the spiritual as well as the mental and physical realities of our existence. We in habit another body in another realm. In doing this at some point in time one must consider the essence of self (soul/personality). Not everyone is ready for this journey yet, especially if you are only considering SL and 3D environments from a business stand point. When has business made room for the individual? never mind the individuals soul……
3D virtual environments challenge the very core of a persons beliefs by forcing a person to reflect on the question “what is real?” This inner journey is necessary and requires some curiosity, mental stability and a desire to grow beyond who and what you are the very moment you ask it. As people grow in this world to accept their oneness and to learn their personal limits, boundaries and what gifts they have to offer they will better be able to embrace the deeper concepts of a virtual comm – unity.

Comment on Uptick in corporate interest in use of Second Life by Bill Freese / Bill Friis in SL

Bill Freese / Bill Friis in SL — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:47:45 +0000

There is a special kind of shared group presence, including shared surroundings, that only works in virtual worlds. The problem is, for reasons both technological and psychological, it does not work for everyone.

Technology will get better in time. Psychology is the long term problem. Some folks are not “there” because the virtual is not real enough yet, and they will come along as realism improves. But some are disturbed by the whole idea of being virtually “there.” More realism only makes their response more negative.

Comment on Uptick in corporate interest in use of Second Life by Rashad Muhammad

Rashad Muhammad — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:16:52 +0000

I would agree that ability to project one’s presence exists in other forms of media. However, I believe that virtual worlds is unique in the way that it provides an immersive environment that the participants interact with and share together. I also feel that the most compelling application of the virtual world is its ability to provide an interactive learning environment that can share consequence or reward based on how users interact with the environment.

Comment on Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds by Thing 7: Virtual Worlds | The Internet: Information, Technology, Issues

Thing 7: Virtual Worlds | The Internet: Information, Technology, Issues — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:36:17 +0000

[...] 2008 edition of The Blue Book: Consumer Guide to Virtual Worlds lists over 300 virtual worlds. A YouTube video by Gary Hayes shows 50 virtual worlds in a quick [...]

Comment on AVW Meet Up! Friday Feb 18 at 4 EST in Open Wonderland. by Association of Virtual Worlds Meet Up « Wonderblog

Association of Virtual Worlds Meet Up « Wonderblog — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:01:37 +0000

[...] AVW Meet Up! Friday Feb 18 at 4 EST in Open Wonderland [...]