Second Lives

So, I was doing some sort of a research about Second Life and its possibilities for game developers, and I found several other “Second Lives” clients. The graphics of Entropia Universe impressed me, but I think the hardware requirement is high for more casual players. “There” seems to be more casual and friends-oriented, and Active Worlds seems to be more focused on build-your-dreamed-house features (which is interesting considering the success of Home Sweet Home and The Sims).

What really cough my attention was Red Light Center, a sex-oriented 3D environment. Undoubtedly, the porno industry has presence in other 3D worlds, but this one presents a very curious strategy for subscriptions: you may log in, interact and visit almost any place the world for free – but you only get access to the really hot stuff – virtual sex and orgies – by paying the VIP account, 20 bucks month.

I mean, “hot stuff” for those who can get excited with low-poly 3D models screwing… 😉