Virtual Environments
This web guide features useful information and resources for virtual environments (also known as virtual worlds, CVEs, MUVEs, or MMOGs). This rapidly growing area has been of recent interest to educators, researchers, corporate trainers, businessmen, and many others. Don't forget to bookmark this page and enjoy!
Quick links:
- A Useful Virtual Environments Comparison Chart
- An Overview of Virtual Environments
- Virtual Environments by Category
- Education and Research Using Virtual Environments
Barbie Girls
Barbie Girls at a Glance
- In short: A rapidly growing Barbie-themed world where girls shop for fashion, music, chat, design rooms, and play games.
- URL: http://www.barbiegirls.com
- Maintained by: Mattel since 2007
- Price: Free access, virtual items cost money
- Barbie Girls system requirements
- Platforms supported: PC
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The Sims Online
The Sims Online at a Glance
- In short: People live virtual lives in a 3D world, socializing, developing skills, taking on jobs, earning wealth, and decorating homes.
- URL: http://www.thesimsonline.com
- Maintained by: Electronic Arts since December 2002
- Price: Free 14 day trial, then $9.95 a month
- The Sims Online system requirements
- Platforms supported: PC
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