Finally, this is the week I have been waiting for! After watching (and paying for) my kids play MMORPGs for years (World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies, Lineage 2, Anchary, City of Heroes and on and on) I am no longer just a spectator. I already have some experience playing online games like checkers and poker so I went with option #1 and joined Second Life. I created a character called Joanne Staryk. So far I can fly and drive a car. I feel a little uncomfortable chatting with strangers.
Millions and millions of people are addicted to on-line gaming. Heck, if a dinosaur like me can enjoy virtual gaming, anyone can manage it. The audience is there for libraries to access. Educational institutions have certainly tapped into virtual worlds to reach students. Libraries is a natural progression.
Tags: gaming, virtual worlds
