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Association of Virtual Worlds Announces Closed Beta for Virtual Headquarters
The Association of Virtual Worlds announces a closed beta for its virtual headquarters, a 3D environment on the web where members can interact and engage socially and for business, as if in person regardless of their physical location.

Habbo Hotel and Facebook are Now Connected
World's Largest Teen Virtual World is Now Easily Accessible for all Facebook Users

Do You Know Where in the Virtual World Your Kids Are?
A new poll on iVinnie.com, the virtual world news and entertainment network, asks, "Do you know where in the virtual world your kids are?" With over 300 virtual worlds on the Internet, tech-savvy kids, tweens, and teens have lots of choices. Are you keeping up? Take the poll and find out.

New Virtual World Headquarters Opens on Virtual Worlds Day August 20
The Association of Virtual Worlds proudly announces the launch of its on-line virtual headquarters, opening to public beta in celebration of the first annual Virtual Worlds Day August 20.

New Book on Virtual Worlds Describes Using Avatars to Fight Terrorism
Henley-Putnam Professor Releases Revealing Look at Emerging Technology

European Virtual Reality Pioneer ICIDO Successfully Expanded its US Market Position
In the worldwide 50 million virtual reality market ICIDO () is not only the pioneer but also the market leader with its software solutions for virtual prototyping and virtual engineering. In the US market ICIDO has plenty of the Top 50 companies as its customers, like Ford, Boeing and one of the largest heavy equipment manufactures.

Massive Virtual World for Kids Promotes History, Culture, Creativity and Awareness for the Environment
During the Christmas Eve of 2009, thousands of children from over 130 countries waited in barely contained excitement as the clock counted down to the launch of The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World.

New Massive Virtual World For Kids Opens For Beta
Covering over 100 locations in more than 10 countries across the planet and beyond, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks is arguably going to be the most massive virtual world for kids. Highly anticipated by a growing fan base from more than 130 countries worldwide, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks opens its doors for Beta today.