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The world as we know it is changing- it’s going VIRTUAL! Much like the start of the internet in the mid 1990’s…a new evolution of the internet is taking place. It’s called, “Virtual Worlds”, aside from the economy and past presidential election it seems to be the new buzz. The next wave of technology is here to stay…with many companies entering the “VW” sector, each offering something unique to the user/player. Although in its infancy, the Virtual World idea is one that will no doubt continue to grow and change the way people interact. These immersive 3D environments bring reality to the computer screen and place users into a “new world” of possibilities. The popularity of Virtual Worlds ranges from all age groups, with a large audience in the younger teenage years. 3D virtual universe’s allow endless possibilities for the future and beyond in a wide variety of applications. By providing immersive environments for training, Virtual Worlds are the new hot ticket item for learning and training in the 21st Century.

Brief definition of a Virtual World from Wikipedia: A virtual world is a computer-based simulated environment intended for its users to inhabit and interact via avatars. These avatars are usually depicted as textual, two-dimensional, or three-dimensional graphical representations, although other forms are possible[1] (auditor[2]and touch sensations for example). Some, but not all, virtual worlds allow for multiple users.

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