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Market Trends in Virtual Worlds. Data Courtesy of . 1. 3. 2. Growth in Virtual Worlds. Implications for Educational Research. Trends in Market Sectors. 1. Growth In Virtual Worlds. The market grows larger every year. Growth Trend continues upward.
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DataCourtesy of 1 3 2 Growth in Virtual Worlds Implications for Educational Research Trends in Market Sectors
1 Growth In Virtual Worlds The market grows larger every year
Growth Trend continues upward 500 virtual worlds in 2011 growing to 900 virtual worlds by 2012. 1.1 billion user accounts in virtual worlds. Kids, tweens and teens are the largest user group.
OverallTrends • VW generated $3.9B revenue, up to $6B by 2012 • Cross-platform VW: TV, movies, books, and toys • Virtual artists & celebrities • Content creation & sci-fi for adults • SocNet integration Quaver’s Marvelous World of Music
2 Trends In Market Sectors
YOUR MESSAGE. It’s not just about the visuals, but strengthening
YOUR MESSAGE. It’s not just about the visuals, but strengthening
YOUR MESSAGE. It’s not just about the visuals, but strengthening
YOUR MESSAGE. It’s not just about the visuals, but strengthening
Virtual World Types by Age HAND: movement (somato-sensorymotor system) HEART:relationships, emotions, long-term memory (limbic system) HEAD: Intellect, decision making, planning, impulse control(frontal cortical networks)
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