Comments on: Journeys: A Virtual World Mashup With Real-World Destinations http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:24:59 -0800 hourly 1 By: Andrew Scivally http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2561867 Andrew Scivally Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:36:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2561867 I was excited at first to take a look. I love traveling and thought that this might be an neat way to see and learn about new sites. However, I was disappointed. You can only see one picture of each location and there's no information to learn more. I wanted to be able to "explore" the location and learn/see more. Overall, I lost interest quickly. Also, the journeys part is wierd. Why would I have to logoff for the "trip" to begin? Journeys has a long way to go. I was excited at first to take a look. I love traveling and thought that this might be an neat way to see and learn about new sites. However, I was disappointed. You can only see one picture of each location and there’s no information to learn more. I wanted to be able to “explore” the location and learn/see more.

Overall, I lost interest quickly. Also, the journeys part is wierd. Why would I have to logoff for the “trip” to begin? Journeys has a long way to go.

]]> By: Club Cooee Releases Slick 3D Messenger In Private Beta (Grab An Invite) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2557031 Club Cooee Releases Slick 3D Messenger In Private Beta (Grab An Invite) Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:55:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2557031 [...] of virtual worlds, with available offerings like Second Life, Small Worlds, Journeys (covered here), and a number of kid-friendly worlds (Google’s attempt, Lively, is shutting its doors this [...] [...] of virtual worlds, with available offerings like Second Life, Small Worlds, Journeys (covered here), and a number of kid-friendly worlds (Google’s attempt, Lively, is shutting its doors this [...]

]]> By: Virtual avatar world http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2501009 Virtual avatar world Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:40:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2501009 It seems a basic application which might appeal to some but it reminds me to google lively and that didn't get the response everybody was expecting. Many new virtual worlds are making their entry these days. It seems a basic application which might appeal to some but it reminds me to google lively and that didn’t get the response everybody was expecting. Many new virtual worlds are making their entry these days.

]]> By: shane54 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2468720 shane54 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:06:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2468720 Remember when you 1st heard about Friendster (1st Social Network) and you thought, "This is some kids thing, a fad, etc." and probably had some skepticism. Well, as we all know, Social Networking has taken off. We are parasitic to it. It's ingrained into every part of our lives in some way. Today Social Networking transcends age, race, gender, location, sexual orientation, even social class. The trends show it only growing exponentially. It will not stop, only evolve to an even more immersive experience. In fact, the current social networking platforms only scratch the surface of what we are positioned to experience in the coming years (like 5-10). This leads into what will be that "more immersive experience". Virtual Worlds (VW). We have seen the power. The new "found" revenue streams are like finding "gold in them there hills". If executed with precision, VWs can be extremely lucrative. Kids spend over an hour a day in most. The same kids who use fashion and music as primary social identifiers, who also spend vast amounts of money (rather, their parents) on these mediums. We can capitalize. Imagine being the first band music page on myspace, but marketing it the way its done today. Could have made millions and lead the industry. Yes, its a risk, but with ambitious moves come high pay off. Particularly with "Journey's" VW I have some big ideas here.... Remember when you 1st heard about Friendster (1st Social Network) and you thought, “This is some kids thing, a fad, etc.” and probably had some skepticism.
Well, as we all know, Social Networking has taken off. We are parasitic to it. It’s ingrained into every part of our lives in some way.

Today Social Networking transcends age, race, gender, location, sexual orientation, even social class. The trends show it only growing exponentially. It will not stop, only evolve to an even more immersive experience. In fact, the current social networking platforms only scratch the surface of what we are positioned to experience in the coming years (like 5-10).

This leads into what will be that “more immersive experience”. Virtual Worlds (VW). We have seen the power. The new “found” revenue streams are like finding “gold in them there hills”. If executed with precision, VWs can be extremely lucrative. Kids spend over an hour a day in most. The same kids who use fashion and music as primary social identifiers, who also spend vast amounts of money (rather, their parents) on these mediums. We can capitalize.

Imagine being the first band music page on myspace, but marketing it the way its done today. Could have made millions and lead the industry. Yes, its a risk, but with ambitious moves come high pay off.

Particularly with “Journey’s” VW I have some big ideas here….

]]> By: Business in Virtual Worlds News Roundup - Sept 1-7 2008 « Caleb Booker http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2461613 Business in Virtual Worlds News Roundup - Sept 1-7 2008 « Caleb Booker Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:05:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2461613 [...] Journeys: A Virtual World Mashup With Real-World Destinations Flickr + Yahoo Maps = Journeys. Might be serious competition for Lively, but it’s too early to tell. Worth jabbing with a stick for a few minutes, but I wish they wouldn’t force me to log in… Myrl is starting to sound like a good idea. [...] [...] Journeys: A Virtual World Mashup With Real-World Destinations Flickr + Yahoo Maps = Journeys. Might be serious competition for Lively, but it’s too early to tell. Worth jabbing with a stick for a few minutes, but I wish they wouldn’t force me to log in… Myrl is starting to sound like a good idea. [...]

]]> By: Chad Robinson http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2458044 Chad Robinson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:39:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2458044 It's a map. A map with some vague controls, no POIs, no documentation, and limited zooming. Oh, and you can travel - but only while logged OUT? A map you can travel. While logged out. Am I the only one who doesn't get it? It’s a map. A map with some vague controls, no POIs, no documentation, and limited zooming. Oh, and you can travel – but only while logged OUT? A map you can travel. While logged out.

Am I the only one who doesn’t get it?

]]> By: Facebook Chat rooms http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2457815 Facebook Chat rooms Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:49:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2457815 I'm not surprised to hear the comment from Jason saying that VC are done investing in virtual worlds for now, a lot of money has poured into this space over the last few years. Sadly none of that has come our way :) I’m not surprised to hear the comment from Jason saying that VC are done investing in virtual worlds for now, a lot of money has poured into this space over the last few years. Sadly none of that has come our way :)

]]> By: 4. September 2008 - medianewss jimdo page! http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456764 4. September 2008 - medianewss jimdo page! Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:09:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456764 [...] Techcrunch, 3. September 2008 [...] [...] Techcrunch, 3. September 2008 [...]

]]> By: Journeys: viaggi in un mondo virtualeOra di Religione 2.0 - Insegnare Religione con il Web 2.0 - Insegnamento della Religione - : Religione 2.0 - Religion 2.0 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456728 Journeys: viaggi in un mondo virtualeOra di Religione 2.0 - Insegnare Religione con il Web 2.0 - Insegnamento della Religione - : Religione 2.0 - Religion 2.0 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:05:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456728 [...] TechCrunch ha segnalato una nuova applicazione o meglio un nuovo mondo virtuale, Journeys. Si tratta di una [...] [...] TechCrunch ha segnalato una nuova applicazione o meglio un nuovo mondo virtuale, Journeys. Si tratta di una [...]

]]> By: Travel Plans Postponed To New Virtual World | tinyCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456721 Travel Plans Postponed To New Virtual World | tinyCrunch Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:01:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456721 [...] tiny from: TechCrunch.com original post Share and [...] [...] tiny from: TechCrunch.com original post Share and [...]

]]> By: Ouriel Ohayon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456634 Ouriel Ohayon Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:22:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456634 Good to see Journeys on Techcrunch :) Good to see Journeys on Techcrunch :)

]]> By: paul moran http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456462 paul moran Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:29:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456462 Opened up a full size screen and I immediately lost interest.,... Opened up a full size screen and I immediately lost interest.,…

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » マッシュアップで現実世界に基づくバーチャルワールドを提供するJourneys http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456418 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » マッシュアップで現実世界に基づくバーチャルワールドを提供するJourneys Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:43:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456418 [...] ［原文へ］ [...] [...] ［原文へ］ [...]

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456397 Jason Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:07:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456397 I am posting from the Virtual World Conference in LA. They just wrapped up the venture investing panel. All the exhibitors look the same. The VC guys say they are done investing in the virtual world 1.0 space as we know it today. I am posting from the Virtual World Conference in LA. They just wrapped up the venture investing panel. All the exhibitors look the same. The VC guys say they are done investing in the virtual world 1.0 space as we know it today.

]]> By: Linda http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456384 Linda Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:59:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456384 Found it irritating to use. Graphic and browser intensive, slow loading and at least in FF, the top and bottom portions of the page exceeded the browser window with no scroll bar, thus couldn't read a lot of the screen, nor what it was I was supposed to be doing. Lost interest. Found it irritating to use. Graphic and browser intensive, slow loading and at least in FF, the top and bottom portions of the page exceeded the browser window with no scroll bar, thus couldn’t read a lot of the screen, nor what it was I was supposed to be doing. Lost interest.

]]> By: Journeys: A Virtual World Mashup With Real-World Destinations « kNow Media http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456379 Journeys: A Virtual World Mashup With Real-World Destinations « kNow Media Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:52:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456379 [...] 3, 2008 · No Comments Via Tech Crunch -by Jason Kincaid on September 3, [...] [...] 3, 2008 · No Comments Via Tech Crunch -by Jason Kincaid on September 3, [...]

]]> By: moneymanager http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456273 moneymanager Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:46:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456273 just for curiosities sake, chetan, how do you manage to be first commentator here??lol just for curiosities sake,
chetan,
how do you manage to be first commentator here??lol

]]> By: RahulC http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456103 RahulC Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:09:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456103 Soon we might have games with virtual no ending, for instance you put on the glasses and just say travel to Paris and you do exactly the same things as you would in real life. Prepare your baggage, get a cab, go to the airport and at the same time meeting virtual people who happen to travel to Paris too... strike a conversation... go out on dates... etc. etc. Soon we might have games with virtual no ending, for instance you put on the glasses and just say travel to Paris and you do exactly the same things as you would in real life. Prepare your baggage, get a cab, go to the airport and at the same time meeting virtual people who happen to travel to Paris too… strike a conversation… go out on dates… etc. etc.

]]> By: Greg G http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456095 Greg G Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:04:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456095 some day people might like to actually hang out in the real world =) some day people might like to actually hang out in the real world =)

]]> By: Chetan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/03/journeys-a-virtual-world-mashup-with-real-world-destinations/comment-page-1/#comment-2456078 Chetan Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:51:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=21696#comment-2456078 Looks simply cool though still in the alpha stage :) Will register and try it first, to see what exactly it is and how it works. Looks simply cool though still in the alpha stage :)

Will register and try it first, to see what exactly it is and how it works.

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