Second life: portrait of young people who earn money on the internet

Second life: portrait of young people who earn money on the internet

Discovery of two Herault high school students, two young lovers of virtual worlds. They created an advertising business in the game Second life, a simulation of life on the Internet. A parallel world that already generates real dollars! Second Life is a 3D virtual universe released in 2003. This program is a simulation that allows the player to live a second life. Most of the virtual world is created by the players themselves. The universe also stands out for its economy: players can create and sell their creations (clothing, real estate). Exchanges are made with Linden-dollars: virtual currency that can be exchanged for real currency. Despite appearances, Second Life is not a game strictly speaking but a simulation. Interviews with Yann LEGAC, player, Hugo VACHER, player, Didier LEGAC, father of Yann.

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File : Metaverse and virtual worlds

Publication date : 22 February 2007