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Virtual Worlds

Virtual Worlds. Games and Social Media. Chat Rooms/MUDs. Chat Rooms. MUDs. Multi-User Dungeon/Dimension MUD’s evolve into Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games . Earliest forms of internet based virtual worlds . The World of Warcraft map. World of Warcraft.

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Virtual Worlds

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  1. Virtual Worlds Games and Social Media

  2. Chat Rooms/MUDs Chat Rooms MUDs Multi-User Dungeon/Dimension MUD’s evolve into Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games • Earliest forms of internet based virtual worlds

  3. The World of Warcraft map

  4. World of Warcraft • MMORPG (Mass Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) with 7.6 million players • Has been around for almost ten years • Large World where players can explore where ever they wish • 3d environment

  5. Minecraft • World made of blocks • You can build anything • Large worlds

  6. Minecraft • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmB9b5njVbA

  7. Oculus Rift • New HD Virtual Reality device • Allows for more immersive gameplay • Can be operated with the OMNI which is a walking platform • Lets you body become complete controller

  8. Oculus Rift

  9. Used as Social Media • Aspects of virtual worlds • Facebook and other social networking sites • Dating Sites

  10. Pros and Cons • Entertainment value • Social Interactions • Connecting with friends all around the world • Unproductive • People could be fake

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