Since Blink 3D (like Adobe Atmosphere before it) has failed to thrive, I have switched to Unity3D. I am now in the process of converting my Blink projects to Unity. Check out the Unity version of the Virtual Roman House at http://www.medievalist.net/unityworlds/romanhouse.htm and the Virtual Byzantine Church at http://www.medievalist.net/unityworlds/crossinoctag… Continue

If it was necessary to get a airworthiness certificate web.alive would be the only one at present to pass. Solid designed (de-facto) engine, tested for over 6 years in UT, etc. Server-side security, CRM data, usability, automatic VOIP 3D spacial audio embedded, password protection, admin control (ability to kick, ban, etc,) staight of the peg or bespoke environments. See http://mellanium.co.uk/application-areas.php for sample application… Continue

"Indie" game engines do not have the stability/past performance record to achieve the required stability for professional applications. Factors of security, functionality, re-usability. tutorials, user knowledge has been acquired and built for over 10 years. Why try to invent the wheel; just find new ways to use it, is the challange now. Costs; we can provide a be-spoke VW using web.alive from £25K and can host for around £1K/Month for 20 peak port users. Why bother to create your own?
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There are game engines, originally created for development of computer/video games, which can be used for non-game virtual worlds. Unreal Engine (UE) by Epic Games ( http://www.unrealtechnology.com ) is probably the strongest, robust and most popular. UE is a complete 3D development framework for PCs, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, providing a vast array of core technologies, content creation tools, and support infrastructure.
Main features of the Unrea… Continue

The Immersive Internet moves closer to reality:

http://seriousgamesmarket.blogspot.com/2009/10/serious-games-as-immersive-internet.html

Applications

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