The Guardian on online cities
From a great article over at The Guardian, there’s an examination of the “real-world boom in online cities.” There’s quite a lot about Twinity there as well.
It now faces fresh competition from two new virtual Londons with contrasting business plans due to open in the next month or two. One is run by the German-owned Twinity, which already has a virtual Berlin (where I have an apartment) and a Singapore. It will focus initially on the community and enthusiasts – invited via a Facebook group – while also exploring commercial opportunities such as leasing Oxford Street shops to their real-life owners.
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October 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 am
Thank you for letting us know of new worlds like Near Global.
Have sign up with them.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Hehe.. Near Global graphics looks much cooler than Twinity.
Interesting to see how these 2 worlds compete.
October 22nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
@David and @Lady, checking out new things is always good. I think you’ll find that there are strengths and weaknesses in all systems. We hope that we’re doing what we can to make Twinity a place you’ll enjoy.
October 25th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Will twinity London also allow shopping?
I think near Global will have all those services..
Both Berlin and virtual Singapore currently does not seem to have real shops inside?
October 26th, 2009 at 1:42 am
For those excited about Near Global, just remember– there will be no avatars to represent you or anyone else. Just colored beams of light.
October 26th, 2009 at 3:12 am
@Lady, Twinity will always have virtual shopping.