2006 · Virtual world

VSide

2006 video game

Released: 15 May 2006
Platforms: Windows macOS
Genres: Virtual world
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Modes: Multiplayer
Country: United States

About

vSide was an Internet-based 3D virtual world that was launched on May 15, 2006. The game is in its public beta phase. However, the game appears to have been discontinued as of May, 2018. , a studio founded in 2004, the game was acquired in June 2009 by ExitReality, which is the owner and developer.

Inside the game's universe, users are called vSiders and can interact with each other through social networking, celebrity entertainment, virtual boutique shopping and self-expression. Membership is free.

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Development

In March 2006 Doppelganger, Inc. released a preview of a new virtual game called The PCD Lounge after a development phase of "about ten months". Only a few people from the PCD Fan Club list were invited to try out the preview. At the end of March, a "preview refresh" was released with bug fixes and on May 15, 2006, The Lounge Beta officially launched.

It was introduced as "the first virtual nightclub for teens" featuring the Pussycat Dolls and Interscope Records. In the beginning of The Lounge, the main revenue was "generated from music download sales and other merchandise, as well as billboard advertising space inside the virtual club" and "Credits" (short "Creds") to buy virtual clothing items were introduced. The virtual game was later renamed to "The Music Lounge".