Read more virtual worlds stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/14235/virtual-worlds.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:29:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/39754/forbidden-city-opens-its-doors-to-virtual-eunuchs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt's now possible to visit one of Beijing's premier tourist sights without having to worry about bad air quality or hard-to-get visas, Reuters reports. A new computer game allows users to experience the Qing emperor's Forbidden City complex as member of his court, embodying any character from soldier to eunuch—...http://www.newser.com/story/39754/forbidden-city-opens-its-doors-to-virtual-eunuchs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 12 Oct 2008 16:09:35 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34233/more-businesses-turning-to-virtual-trade-shows.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHoping to dodge the hassle and cost of real-life trade shows, more companies are heading online to show off their wares. The San Jose Mercury News takes a look at this new, virtual business terrain, and what companies are doing with it. The online shows cost about $25,000 and...http://www.newser.com/story/34233/more-businesses-turning-to-virtual-trade-shows.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 06 Aug 2008 21:34:44 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31584/us-spies-getting-own-version-of-second-life.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCall it 007 2.0, if you will. The US military is planning a Second Life -style virtual world just for spies, complete with a “time machine” feature. But some are skeptical. "They can't do plain old forensics right and they're going to develop a mechanism that rolls the clock...http://www.newser.com/story/31584/us-spies-getting-own-version-of-second-life.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 03 Jul 2008 19:41:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27964/virtual-disney-closing-its-doors.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDiehard fans are outraged at plans to shut down a virtual version of Disneyland tomorrow, the Wall Street Journal reports. Players of Virtual Magic Kingdom, a free online game Disney started to celebrate the theme park’s 50th anniversary in 2005, are protesting throughout the blogosphere; some 20,000 have signed...http://www.newser.com/story/27964/virtual-disney-closing-its-doors.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 20 May 2008 17:30:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/17198/exploding-world-of-warcraft-population-hits-10m.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOnline role-playing game World of Warcraft has topped 10 million subscribers, making it by far the most popular game of its kind, GamePro.com reports. The fantasy kingdom of Azeroth now has a higher population than many of the real world's countries. More than half of the game's addicts are...http://www.newser.com/story/17198/exploding-world-of-warcraft-population-hits-10m.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 24 Jan 2008 13:39:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/16144/build-your-personal-second-life.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEver dream of creating your own virtual world, a la Second Life or World of Warcraft? Soon you’ll be able to, thanks to Metaplace, a company that lets users host virtual worlds online, building them the same way they’d create other Internet content, reports Technology Review . Using a Flash client,...http://www.newser.com/story/16144/build-your-personal-second-life.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Jan 2008 15:59:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/11760/dutch-teen-busted-for-virtual-theft.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn what's believed to be the first arrest ever for theft of virtual property, a Dutch teenager has been busted for stealing "furniture" from an online game. He allegedly stole login information from gamers playing "Habbo Hotel," a Sims-like operation in which players create guests and furnish hotel rooms using...http://www.newser.com/story/11760/dutch-teen-busted-for-virtual-theft.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 15 Nov 2007 5:01:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/10536/ghosts-and-ghouls-invade-virtual-worlds.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTake a break from scarfing candy to join in silly spookiness online. Wired gives you the inside scoop on special events and areas in your favorite virtual worlds dedicated to the holiday: Halo 3: A seasonal addition to the matchmaking playlist should keep players entertained for the 27 hours surrounding...http://www.newser.com/story/10536/ghosts-and-ghouls-invade-virtual-worlds.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Oct 2007 12:26:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/8896/insurer-opens-virtual-island-getaway.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCruising over to Insurance Island might not sound like the most fun thing to do with your virtual life, but Assicurazioni Generali SpA is dedicated to being the rare corporate Second Life island that works, offering a car chase game, and manning the island with real employees. The 176-year old...http://www.newser.com/story/8896/insurer-opens-virtual-island-getaway.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 05 Oct 2007 11:27:00 CDT