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`WORLDS INC. ANNOUNCES "WORLDS CHAT".
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`WORLDS INC. ANNOUNCES "WORLDS CHAT".
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`Apr 25, 1995
`Date:
`462
`Words:
`Publication: Business Wire
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`SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.(BUSINESS WIRE)April 25, 1995Worlds, Inc. (formerly Knowledge
`Adventure Worlds) today announced the availability of Worlds Chat, the first online 3D chat
`environment for the PC. Through Worlds Chat users move beyond the text and iconbased
`interface of traditional chat to a more immersive level of online communication.
`
`Beginning today, Internet users can download Worlds Chat from Worlds' web page
`(http://www.kaworlds.com). Worlds Chat users are represented by 3D body icons called Digital
`Actors(TM). Choices for representation include people, chess pieces, cartoon characters and
`fish. Users look through the eyes of their own digital actor as they move freely through space
`using the mouse or arrow keys to meet and chat with others. For an introductory period,
`download and use of the software is free.
`
`"Worlds Chat is exciting; it's the first product to fulfill our vision of social computing," said David
`Gobel, president of Worlds Inc. "It allows people to connect with other peoplethis shared
`experience is important to everything Worlds Inc. creates, it's the basis of social computing."
`
`Worlds Chat is set in a graphically rich space station, instead of a flat surface. Panoramic views
`of the starscape, working escalators, and windows with a surprising depth of perspective add
`touches of realism to a beautiful virtual environment. The space station metaphor of this 'world'
`provides greater visual interest. Users leave the hub to walk in space and look down at earth, all
`while sharing the experience with other people.
`
`"Chat rooms have been immensely popular in the online community, but have never before
`shown the level of personal identity that Worlds Chat offers," continued Gobel. "We're interested
`in learning what users think of this new way to communicate. People are an important part of the
`'content' Worlds provides, and we want their participation in the continuing evolution of our
`product line. Users are no longer interacting with their computer, but through their computer."
`
`Worlds Chat is among the first steps Worlds Inc. will take to showcase their innovative
`technology. Upcoming releases include a physiology and anatomy teaching tool, the Internet
`Worlds Fair(TM), and other products slated for announcement in the near future.
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`Worlds Inc. produces shared 3D virtual environments for entertainment and business
`applications. A spinoff of leading multimedia software developer Knowledge Adventure, Inc.,
`Worlds mission is to offer people compelling shared VR experiences. A radical leap from menu
`driven, iconbased interfaces, Worlds' ground breaking technology connects 3D interactive
`environments over regular phone lines today. Hardware requirements are a 9600 baud modem
`or better and a 486 PC or better. Macintosh availability will follow later this Spring.
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`For additional information or screen shots, contact Rob Schmults at 18004463636.
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`WORLDS INC. ANNOUNCES "WORLDS CHAT".
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`3/7/2016
`CONTACT: Lydia Trettis
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`Meredith Mansfield
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`Connors Communications
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`(212) 9952200
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`or
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`Rob Schmults
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`Worlds Inc.
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`(800) 4463636
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`COPYRIGHT 1995 Business Wire
`Copyright 1995, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.
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