In the world of online gaming and interactive avatars,
self-expression is limitless, providing people a new way to express themselves
and escape the mundane. Regular people can abandon their daytime personas to
don mohawks and spiked leather jackets as punk rockers. Dog walkers can be rock
stars. Busy professionals can check responsibilities at the door and discover
life from a different perspective.
The chance to redefine yourself is the allure of social
gaming sites like Sims, Zynga or IMVU — a three-dimensional platform that
allows people to create an avatar, or a graphical representation of their alter
ego, dress up, meet new people and play new games like “Walk Off.” With 80
million registered users, fans around the world say IMVU is leading the pack.
The only question left is: What’s your avatar style?
Punk: You know that hot pink, pixie haircut you always
wanted? Your avatar can rock it without hesitation. What about tattoos and
piercings? Your avatar is a blank slate ready to represent any piece of your
personality, no matter how large or small. If you’re holding back from buying
the studded punk boots you always wanted, your avatar can boldly strut your
stuff.
Goth: Both male and female Goths have plenty of room for
creative expression on IMVU. From their hair, makeup, clothing and environment
to the kinds of pets they own (dragons, spiders, snakes — oh my!), users can
truly connect with their gothic roots. IMVU even allows users to design their
own clothing or furniture to be sold in a virtual catalogue. Some users have
profited so much from selling their virtual items that IMVU represents another
source of income for them — occasionally even primary.
“Since joining IMVU, I have met tons of new friends and
every day look forward to the fun it brings me,” said IMVU user Shayne Shiells
of San Francisco, Calif. “I express myself through fashion, even designing some
of my own clothes and accessories to sell on IMVU, and meet friends who have
similar interests.”
Vintage: Vintage lovers probably listen to more vinyls than
MP3s and prefer a drive-thru movie over an IMAX-3D blockbuster. Do you scour
thrift stores and consignment shops to find the best vintage clothing? Meet
fellow “thrifters” online, challenge them to games and discover a new universe
of vintage-fabulous accessories and apparel. Imagine yourself in 40′s and 50′s
flapper dresses, polka-dot pumps, Burlesque skirts and gangster pinstripes.
Build your avatar at Social gaming offers endless opportunities for people
around the world to connect, make new friends and express themselves, no matter
the style of their alter ego.
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