Google Lively: The Beginning of the 3D Web?

(cross-posted with relentlesspr) Yesterday, the most ubiquitous online property, Google, launched a world of its own entitled Lively.  Unlike Second Life, a destination, Lively rooms will live everywhere.  Anyone with a Google Account can construct their own avatar and wander the Internet, visiting rooms located at blogs, social networking sites, and if a company were to be inclined, the company website.

So what does all this mean?  This foray into virtual reality can be seen as a step into the 3D web, where user names gain a face and movement, mimicking reality.  It may only be in public beta now, but there is a chance for monetization as one would imagine, why else would they put two years of secret development into the project.

But it can also be seen as a bold move into the world of social networking, where the real time interactions can occur anywhere on the net.  Its too early to tell, but I'm certain that it will have implications across the internet and the marketing industry. Some may like it, others may not.

If you feel like trying it out, feel free to visit me or look for freescribbles

Comments

[Christian]

Terrible. Just... awful. And it requires a plug-in. A PLUG-IN. (oh yeah, that's XP only)

This would have sucked two years ago when they started it. Now it's just laughable. Is it April 1st or something?