Comments on: Gaia Raises $11 Million For Its Teenage Virtual World http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:59:04 -0800 hourly 1 By: Olaf http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2924758 Olaf Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:44:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2924758 Gaia seems to me focusing more on avatar vs online gaming. Another teen community going vice versa is Roblox (www.roblox.com). They use games to attract visitors which can then play and create a moderated social network. Gaia seems to me focusing more on avatar vs online gaming. Another teen community going vice versa is Roblox (www.roblox.com).
They use games to attract visitors which can then play and create a moderated social network.

]]> By: Virtual Worlds & Social Games Investments Defy Downturn in 2008 | Simple Lifeforms http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2572716 Virtual Worlds & Social Games Investments Defy Downturn in 2008 | Simple Lifeforms Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:16:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2572716 [...] in July totaling $71 million.The month’s investments were led by Zynga’s $29 million and Gaia’s $11 million funding rounds. July was the biggest “organic” month in terms ofdeals concluded as well as the [...] [...] in July totaling $71 million.The month’s investments were led by Zynga’s $29 million and Gaia’s $11 million funding rounds. July was the biggest “organic” month in terms ofdeals concluded as well as the [...]

]]> By: Gaia Online Cuts 13% Of Staff Despite Claims Of Record Earnings | Q u a r a r a http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2568532 Gaia Online Cuts 13% Of Staff Despite Claims Of Record Earnings | Q u a r a r a Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:43:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2568532 [...] From what we’ve heard the layoffs were unexpected by most affected employees - the site raised $11 million in July, and has been hiring employees as recently as a month ago. Update: Gaia has written a blog post on [...] [...] From what we’ve heard the layoffs were unexpected by most affected employees – the site raised $11 million in July, and has been hiring employees as recently as a month ago. Update: Gaia has written a blog post on [...]

]]> By: Gaia Online Cuts 20% Of Staff Despite Claims Of Record Earnings http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2568386 Gaia Online Cuts 20% Of Staff Despite Claims Of Record Earnings Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:05:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2568386 [...] From what we’ve heard the layoffs were unexpected by most affected employees - the site raised $11 million in July, and has been hiring employees as recently as a month [...] [...] From what we’ve heard the layoffs were unexpected by most affected employees – the site raised $11 million in July, and has been hiring employees as recently as a month [...]

]]> By: battery http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2561032 battery Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:22:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2561032 I realize it’s pronounced “Gai-uh” but how many teens do? And how many teens are going to spread the word about it? “Hey I’m going to go play gai online! Join me.” - no I don’t think so… I realize it’s pronounced “Gai-uh” but how many teens do? And how many teens are going to spread the word about it? “Hey I’m going to go play gai online! Join me.” – no I don’t think so…

]]> By: warhammer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2505729 warhammer Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:07:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2505729 gaia online is indeed not a bad mmo. there's too many mmos that hasn't made it far with subscribers but has great playability. gaia online is indeed not a bad mmo. there’s too many mmos that hasn’t made it far with subscribers but has great playability.

]]> By: Czar http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2410080 Czar Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:19:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2410080 Hmmm...upon reading this news, I am now thinking of quitting my World of Warcraft adventure and shift to Gaia Online. It will be more fun there. Let's see. Hmmm…upon reading this news, I am now thinking of quitting my World of Warcraft adventure and shift to Gaia Online. It will be more fun there. Let’s see.

]]> By: PraShawn http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408524 PraShawn Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:05:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408524 I have never been a big fan of these virtual world because it might make you loos the sense of reality. It is a good thing that they raised so much money. Great work!!!!! I have never been a big fan of these virtual world because it might make you loos the sense of reality. It is a good thing that they raised so much money. Great work!!!!!

]]> By: Metaverse3d.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408308 Metaverse3d.com Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:54:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408308 <strong>Gaia Online soulève 11 millions de dollars....</strong> Image via Wikipedia Le site Gaia Online soulève 11 millions de dollars pour continuer son développement. La société avec 5 millions de visiteurs unique par mois prévoit probablement l’utilisation des fonds dans la mise en place de son MMO (m... Gaia Online soulève 11 millions de dollars….

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Le site Gaia Online soulève 11 millions de dollars pour continuer son développement. La société avec 5 millions de visiteurs unique par mois prévoit probablement l’utilisation des fonds dans la mise en place de son MMO (m…

]]> By: Jason #2 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408233 Jason #2 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:50:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408233 Gooooooo Gaia! Gooooooo Gaia!

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408140 Jason Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:15:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408140 I don't know why there aren't more and more companies going after <a href="http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=671&doc_id=158174&f_src=flffour" rel="nofollow">virtual marketing.</a> It looks like a very effective way to profit from this industry and users are normally receptive inside this virtual worlds. I don’t know why there aren’t more and more companies going after virtual marketing. It looks like a very effective way to profit from this industry and users are normally receptive inside this virtual worlds.

]]> By: Tony http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408118 Tony Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:49:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408118 @robert - you realize that Gaia Online doesn't really have to build an audience? It's already probably the largest online RPG community around. And the people using it know how to pronounce it. @robert – you realize that Gaia Online doesn’t really have to build an audience? It’s already probably the largest online RPG community around. And the people using it know how to pronounce it.

]]> By: Gaia recibe 11 millones de dólares http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408100 Gaia recibe 11 millones de dólares Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:31:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408100 [...] Online, un mundo virtual y red social dirigida a adolescentes, ha recibido una inversión de 11 millones de dólares en Serie C por parte de Institutional Venture Partners. Desde el año pasado la comunidad ha crecido [...] [...] Online, un mundo virtual y red social dirigida a adolescentes, ha recibido una inversión de 11 millones de dólares en Serie C por parte de Institutional Venture Partners. Desde el año pasado la comunidad ha crecido [...]

]]> By: robert reynolds http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408095 robert reynolds Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:29:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408095 Another candidate for worst name ever. I realize it's pronounced "Gai-uh" but how many teens do? And how many teens are going to spread the word about it? "Hey I'm going to go play gai online! Join me." - no I don't think so... Another candidate for worst name ever.

I realize it’s pronounced “Gai-uh” but how many teens do? And how many teens are going to spread the word about it? “Hey I’m going to go play gai online! Join me.” – no I don’t think so…

]]> By: Jan Alvin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2408007 Jan Alvin Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:02:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2408007 Wow, thats a great news, coz I've been playing Gaia Online. I will be looking up to it. Wow, thats a great news, coz I’ve been playing Gaia Online. I will be looking up to it.

]]> By: brianp http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2407927 brianp Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:13:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2407927 they seem to prepare huge development... are they trying to compete with facebook lol brian http://www.themostpowerfulcompany.com they seem to prepare huge development… are they trying to compete with facebook lol

brian
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]]> By: DevGuru http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2407888 DevGuru Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:30:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2407888 With the opensource Wonderland (SUN), Opensim, and the Cobalt Metaverse (Duke) virtual world projects making huge developmental gains these closed source virtual worlds will have a LONG road to haul here in a year or so. With the opensource Wonderland (SUN), Opensim, and the Cobalt Metaverse (Duke) virtual world projects making huge developmental gains these closed source virtual worlds will have a LONG road to haul here in a year or so.

]]> By: DevGuru http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2407889 DevGuru Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:30:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2407889 With the opensource Wonderland (SUN), Opensim, and the Cobalt Metaverse (Duke) virtual world projects making huge developmental gains these closed source virtual worlds will have a LONG road to haul here in a year or so. With the opensource Wonderland (SUN), Opensim, and the Cobalt Metaverse (Duke) virtual world projects making huge developmental gains these closed source virtual worlds will have a LONG road to haul here in a year or so.

]]> By: Mike http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/07/14/gaia-raises-11-million-for-its-teenage-virtual-world/comment-page-1/#comment-2407875 Mike Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:21:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=19955#comment-2407875 There is a new site that goes online soon that combines online virtual world with social networking and online tutoring www.woldme.com check it out it is pretty cool i heard they are launching in the US and China in October There is a new site that goes online soon that combines online virtual world with social networking and online tutoring http://www.woldme.com check it out it is pretty cool i heard they are launching in the US and China in October

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