We live in a world where we have to follow certain
social norms. It is fascinating if we get a chance to create a world of our
imagination. There are a couple of websites that allow online users to create virtual
worlds of their dreams with their online avatars. Users can control the
activities of their online avatars, meet users like them and visit places
created by others. Virtual Worlds are becoming increasingly popular among young
online users.
Creating a virtual world is not difficult and one needs
only a computer with an Internet connection. Registered users can create a
virtual world of their own. They have to download the application and unleash
their creativity and imagination in it.
Second Life is one of the most popular 3D platforms in
which users meet real people in their online avatars and can travel to thousands
of exciting places that are created by several online communities. One can
design a personal 3D avatar and purchase designer clothes and fashion
accessories for it from the virtual market places of the website.
IMVU offers 3-D avatar-based social networking
websites where users can even furnish rooms and buy jewellery and gift boxes
for their avatars and online friends. Online Users can even buy music and play
in their virtual rooms to have a shared music experience with their online pals.
The website features one of the largest user-generated virtual goods catalogues
of more than ten million items.
Prices of virtual goods are comparatively low and most
of the items cost less than $ 1 but these micro purchases add up. According to
a US-based market research company, the market of virtual items is expected to
grow from $ 1 billion (500 crore rupees) this year to $ 1.6 billion (800 crore
rupees) next year.
Kaneva is
a website that allows users to create their world and connect it with their
friends on social networking websites. Habbo is a website where users can
design hotel rooms and meet their friends in them. Users can adopt pets on
Foopets.com and play with them. Users have to subscribe to premium services for
Rs 250 a month to Rs 500 a month to take care of their pets. Activeworlds.com, smallworlds.com, meez.com,
etc. are a few other popular websites which provide online users with a variety
of online experiences in different ways.
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