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Virtual Worlds: Real Millions

Synopsis
Millions of people around the world are signing up to live in computer worlds like Second Life and setting up real businesses there and making real fortunes. A Chinese woman has made over a million dollars trading in Second Life, and big multi-nationals like Sony Toyota and Nissan are now getting in on the act. Then there’s fantasy games like World of Warcraft that boasts 8 million "inhabitants" worldwide and the soon to be launched Lord of the Rings world. Max Flint sets up shop in these cyber worlds and finds out how it’s possible to live in a virtual world and make a real fortune.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2010
Year of production
2007
Notes
Broadcast on BBC on 1/6/2007
Subjects
Business studies; Information technology
Keywords
business innovation; Internet; social networking; virtual worlds

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£49.00 (DVD), £20.00 (1 Year Digital Licence), £49.00 (3 Year Digital Licence)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
30 minutes
Year
2010

Production Company

Name

Open University

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
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