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Online gaming hits its groove
September 9, 2007
At one of the leading conferences on online games, several insiders share their vision for the state of the industry.
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'Second Life': Don't worry, we can scale
June 6, 2006
Critics say the virtual world is running on a computer network that could have problems growing with demand.
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Can Mickey and Frodo revive virtual worlds?
May 31, 2005
Disney gets into the online gaming business, as signs of new growth in "massively multiplayer" games emerge. Images: Online gaming worlds going mainstream
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Wells Fargo launches game inside 'Second Life'
September 16, 2005
Initiative to help young people become more financially sound takes place on several private islands inside Linden Lab's virtual world.
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New gateway to multiple virtual worlds?
December 6, 2005
Start-up thinks its development platform could help players cross virtual borders with less hassle.
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IRS taxation of online game virtual assets inevitable
December 3, 2006
A series of tax law experts weigh in on whether the transfer of virtual goods in online games is taxable.
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Learning to market in virtual worlds
March 27, 2007
At the inaugural Virtual Worlds conference, big media companies to discuss how to take advantage of social 3D environments.
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Online exchange dumps 'Second Life'
September 30, 2005
Facing competition from virtual world's publisher, a leading exchange for game's currency decides to cut and run.
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Rescuing search in 'Second Life'
February 23, 2007
As the virtual world booms, users yearn for something more than a subpar search engine--and work is now under way.
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Google Inc.
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Trading on the 'Neodaq'
October 7, 2005
In online games, virtual corporations sell shares, give shareholders voting rights and even elect and fire CEOs.
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Online game warns gay-lesbian guild
January 31, 2006
"World of Warcraft" publisher tells guild that it risks being banned if it doesn't cease its recruiting activities.
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Name that metaverse
October 7, 2005
Leading thinkers on online games tackle the challenge of tagging the infinitely extensible virtual world of "Second Life."
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Universities register for virtual future
February 7, 2007
Students may soon meet with professors once a week and then use simulations, virtual worlds and downloads to complete coursework.
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'Second Life' for teens: 3D fun sans the brothels
August 8, 2005
After two years as an adults-only playground, the virtual world will feature a new grid for teenagers. Images: A new metaverse
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Multiverse opens doors for indie game designers
September 9, 2006
A year into recruiting online game development teams to its platform, the company has 100 working on a wide range of projects.
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Making the virtual world a better place
October 29, 2005
At Austin Game Conference, game designers look to Vegas and beyond for ideas on making better and more successful online games.
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A virtual world with peer-to-peer style
May 9, 2005
Developers are hoping to create grassroots "metaverses" that exceed the ambitions of "EverQuest" and "Star Wars Galaxies." Images: Brave new worlds
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Virtual goods, real scams
September 12, 2005
Online game players are spending millions on fantasy assets. Now phishers want a piece of the action.
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Man pays $100,000 for virtual resort
November 11, 2005
Independent filmmaker theorizes that the virtual space station in an online game will far more than repay his hefty outlay.
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It's a nice day for an 'EverQuest' wedding
February 14, 2006
For some couples, virtual worlds are proving the ideal venue to find romance--and even marry. Images: Real love in virtual worlds
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