The rise of online multiplayer gaming as well as Facebook titles such as Farmville show that interactive worlds are becoming acceptable venues for social interaction.
Someday when broadband is truly broad, software like this will let Web spuds explore flashy interactive worlds without leaving their comfy computer screens.
From 8-bit graphics to increasingly realistic interactive worlds, cutting-edge technology has always had a place in video games — but what about other industries?
One feature that especially stands out in Toontastic 3D — and one that Russell also cited as a highlight — is the addition of expansive and interactive worlds that kids can set their stories in.
Low-end personal computers now come with 256 megabytes of memory, enough to produce addictive interactive worlds in games such as The Sims, a game so popular that its spinoffs were four of the top ten bestselling PC games last year, according to the NPD Group.
Players explore interactive worlds known as Ages by using the mouse or keyboard, solving puzzles and uncovering the game's narrative.
