Wednesday, September 07, 2005

BBC NEWS | Technology | Storm help flows from 3D worlds

BBC NEWS | Technology | Storm help flows from 3D worlds: "he momentum within online gaming communities to organise help and donations for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort is gathering pace.

Virtual worlds Second Life and There are using their community and technology to let players donate funds from within the games.

In Second Life, a virtual memorial has been created, where residents have been donating and placing virtual candles.

The companies behind There have also pledged to match gamers' contributions."

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