Virtual worlds for kids are kind of out of fashion among entrepreneurs. Big companies such as Disney own a lot… Continue reading ⟩

Thanks to cute cartoon characters and anime movies, Japan continues to hold sway over American youths. The latest evidence is… Continue reading ⟩

July 9-10, 2013 San Francisco, CA Early Bird Tickets on Sale In a vote of confidence for mobile payments, Boku… Continue reading ⟩

Here’s the latest action: Here Wheego! — Electric vehicle startup Wheego announced it will launch its two-seat, low-speed car on… Continue reading ⟩

Offerpal Media has raised $15 million in a second round of funding to continue developing its platform for generating money… Continue reading ⟩

Online games and brick-and-mortar stores that carry games have been fighting a tough war. But digital currency cards are making… Continue reading ⟩

Habbo has built one of the most successful virtual worlds with its simple, two-dimensional animated avatars and hotel rooms that… Continue reading ⟩

GoFish, a media-based advertising network targeting six to 17-year-olds (and moms), announced that it has brought in $22.5 million in… Continue reading ⟩

Banking on virtual fantasy, Three Rings is launching its Whirled virtual world and game platform today after months of beta… Continue reading ⟩

Gaia Online has raised $11 million in a third round of funding to complete its massively multiplayer online game as… Continue reading ⟩