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
Gaia Online
Gaia Online at a Glance
- In short: A huge Anime-themed forum with customizable avatars, Flash-based games, guilds, and various collectibles for purchase.
- URL: http://www.gaiaonline.com
- Maintained by: Gaia Interactive since Feb. 2003
- Price: Free to join
- Gaia Online system requirements: Flash-supported Web browser
- Platforms supported: PC and Mac
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Neopets
Neopets at a Glance
- In short: Kids play games, socialize, earn points, buy stuff for pets.
- URL: http://www.neopets.com
- Maintained by: Viacom/Neopets, Inc. since 1999
- Price: Free access, or $7.99/month for NeoPets Premium
- Neopets system requirements: Flash-based Web browser
- Platforms supported: PC, Mac
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