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Introduction to Virtual Worlds
The document provides an overview of the evolution and current state of 3D virtual worlds, highlighting key historical milestones from 1985 to 2009. Analysts project significant growth in user engagement and adoption of these platforms, with predictions of mainstream acceptance by 2010/11. It discusses potential applications, benefits, and investment trends within the virtual worlds landscape.
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- 1. Introduction to 3D Virtual Worlds 11 September 2009
- 2. Agenda • Introduction • History of 3D Web • The ‘analyst’s’ views • Where we are today • Worlds of possibilities and UoD Creative Exchange
- 3. Terry Thorpe • Founderof KohdSpace • Specialist 3D Web Consultancy • Chartered with multiple Fellowships • Global Ambassador of AVW • Ex Unisys, Skipton BS, Coutts, etc. and UoD Creative Exchange
- 4. History of 3DWeb Habitat 1985 Second Life 2008 and UoD Creative Exchange
- 5. History of 3DWeb • Active Worlds 1997 • Second Life 2003 • There 2003 • Multiverse 2007 • Sony Home 2007 • Blue Mars 2009 and UoD Creative Exchange
- 6. Virtual Worlds Avatar Centric Sports Social Platforms Social Game MMORPG Branded 3D Chat Adult Games Worlds Virtual Worlds Entertainment Business Virtual World City Guides Generators Serious Games Source:FredCavazza.net and UoD Creative Exchange
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- 12. RealXtend and UoD CreativeExchange
- 13. Twinity and UoD CreativeExchange
- 14. Mirror Worlds... and UoDCreative Exchange Source: Metaverse Roadmap
- 15. Cologne and UoD CreativeExchange
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- 17. Analysts Views • Gartnerpredict 80% of active internet users will have a “Second Life” by 2011 • The also have said it has reached the ‘peak’ of hype in education? • ... and that it will be mainstream in 2010/11 Source: The Gartner Group and UoD Creative Exchange
- 18. “The Internet ison the cusp of its next major evolution” Forrester Research recently stated that “The Internet is on the cusp of its next major evolution”, and urged its clients to start experimenting with 3D Web despite the infancy of the medium. Source: Forrester Research and UoD Creative Exchange
- 19. a leading globalmedia company, with 5,000 staff in more than 30 countries. UBM plans to move into ‘virtual events’ The Daily Telegraph - 13 December 2008 UBM is Listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2007 or continuing business generated revenues of over £800m and UoD Creative Exchange
- 20. Source: The GartnerGroup and UoD Creative Exchange
- 21. Source: The GartnerGroup
- 22. Source: The GartnerGroup
- 23. 2007 let’s say5-10 years away Source: The Gartner Group
- 24. Source: The GartnerGroup
- 25. 2008 let’s say2-5 years away Source: The Gartner Group
- 26. Source: The GartnerGroup
- 27. Source: The GartnerGroup
- 28. Source: Crossing TheChasm, G.A.Moore and UoD Creative Exchange
- 29. On the otherhand “Virtual worlds have become a core technology for our teaching, learning, research and collaboration.” Source: virtualworldwatch.net and UoD Creative Exchange
- 30. On the otherhand Investment in Virtual Worlds: • Oct ’06 - Oct ’07 = $1billion • Oct ’07 - Mar ’09 = $918million • ...now rising again Source: Virtual Worlds Management and UoD Creative Exchange
- 31. Where are wenow? • Let’s say 130 million users • 75% are 8-25 years old • Then there is the 550 m social networking users • “When Worlds Collide!” (be wary of all web statistics) and UoD Creative Exchange
- 32. What could youdo? and UoD Creative Exchange
- 33. A sense ofplace and UoD Creative Exchange
- 34. Exhibitions and UoD CreativeExchange
- 35. Meetings and UoD CreativeExchange
- 36. Conferences and UoD CreativeExchange
- 37. Products and Brand andUoD Creative Exchange
- 38. Learning environments andUoD Creative Exchange
- 39. Networking and UoD CreativeExchange
- 40. Design and UoD CreativeExchange
- 41. Terraforming and UoD CreativeExchange
- 42. Recreation and UoD CreativeExchange
- 43. 2012 and UoD CreativeExchange
- 44. Sports and UoD CreativeExchange
- 45. Benefits of using3d web • death of distance • the green agenda • the next big thing • cost savings • public relations and UoD Creative Exchange
- 46. Questions on Introduction? and UoD Creative Exchange