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October 17, 2006
My Second Life
I did not even notice this until I checked the recent technology news on cnn.com, but there is this online game called “My Second Life”, where anyone who can get on the internet can create an avatar who has a profession, possibly children, and can chat with other avatars or people also playing the game. It’s like taking the Sims to a whole new level because now there are real-live people out there that are also interacting with you.
When I first tried it, the game was very slow obviously due to the lag, but I could swim underwater, go to the mall, talk to someone in a matter of minutes. It seems that people who are unhappy with their lives or desire a “what if” scenario can live out a happier life. As of today, October 17th, the game has hit a population of 1 million members, proving the game’s success. Although this game has proven to be popular, I do not believe that it will reach Facebookesque heights in popularity. It has grown from 170,000 users in April 2006, and has feature articles in BusinessWeek, and now that it has reached the 1 million mark, “My Second Life” has gotten the New York Times’ attention, so who knows?
Posted by dww6 at October 17, 2006 12:00 AM
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