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113AltadynAltadyn is a developer of web3D technology that makes powerful3D accessible from any PC or Mac. With the 3DXplorer “plug-inless,”browser-based web3D development platform -- and Toon-MX, a 3D “digital puppetry” software application -- the companyhas delivered a new dimension to the online experience, makingdynamic and immersive 3D immediately viewable on all computerplatforms, including Windows and Linux PCs and the Mac, andbrowsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Altadyncustomers include SAP, Orange, Bayer, and Glaxo-Smith-Kline, and the company has offices in Paris, France and Irvine,California. For more information visit www.3dxplorer.com or emailmarketing@3dxplorer.com.117Animax EntertainmentAnimax Entertainment (www.animaxent.com) is an Emmy awardwinning,full-service creative studio that creates interactive entertainmentfor Kid & Family properties. We’ve strategized, designed,developed and deployed virtual worlds, MMOs, casual games,websites, animation, social media, and interactive marketing applications.We develop new kids virtual worlds platforms, as wellas produce content within existing platforms. Our clients includetop entertainment studios, leading toy brands, CPG brands andadvertising agencies. The worlds we create range from drivers ofrevenue to marketing focused experiences. Based out of our LosAngeles headquarters and satellite offi ce in Toronto, our in-houseteam of 50 animators, designers and developers create compelling,kid-safe experiences that win our clients awards -- includingthe fi rst ever broadband Emmy Award.218Avatar RealityAvatar Reality Inc. is a Honolulu-based development entity dedicatedto the advancement of online community building. Our missionis to utilize leading-edge computing technologies to build seriousentertainment for the masses. Our premiere project, Blue Mars,is a new massively multiplayer virtual world (MMVW), integratinginteractive 3D graphics and online networking. Set on TerraformedMars in the year 2177 AD, players will be able to experience life ina beautiful, 3D-rich virtual environment. Blue Mars is scheduled forbeta release at the end of 2008. Currently, Avatar Reality is offeringpartnership opportunities for Blue Mars. A fully integrated platformfor all business types including city development, marketingresearch, product testing and advertisement, Blue Mars providesits partners with practical and effective resources for their business.To learn more about these opportunities, or to view a sneak peek ofthe upcoming MMVW, please visit Avatar Reality at booth #218.119Chobots.com - VayersoftChobots.com - VayersoftChobots.com is a fun and safe online entertainment experience forchildren and families. A fully featured virtual world where you canmake friends, play games, chat, go shopping and so much more! Ithas a very strong multiplayer social gaming concept, original settingand characters. Innovative multiplayer missions help develop communication,collaboration and decision-making skills. The game isbeing developed by Vayersoft.com - a provider of rich media 2Dand 3D content such as: cartoons, animations, games, etc.We are looking for strategic partnerships for Chobots.com andother virtual worlds to be produced in the near future. We are interestedin:- Media companies - for content delivery, various integration andbringing the Chobots concept to other media formats/products; -Distribution companies; - Venture companies - for possible investments;- Content developers - 3rd party content integration intoChobots.com world. For more information visit us in booth 119, orsee our website, http://www.vayersoft.com/vwe414Code4SoftwareCode4Software is unlocking the potential of virtual worlds by providingturn-key metrics capture and analytics platforms that enableoptimization, advertising, and affi liate marketing systems forany 3D Internet environment. Our products are fi rst-in-class andoften fi rst in the world: V-Tracker (Virtual World Metrics Captureand Analytics), AdSoft (Distributed Display Advertising Systems),P.O.M.P (Promotional Object Management Platform), and TAGAffi liate (Affi liate Based Marketing System) are all live productionsystems available for immediate porting to any virtual world. Oursolutions provide a competitive advantage to our partners, deliveringadvanced features at signifi cant cost and time savingsWith a diverse combination of expertise in enterprise Internet software,analytics, electronic entertainment, and virtual worlds, theCode4Software team is uniquely qualifi ed to provide world classanalytics and advertising solutions to the virtual worlds and electronicentertainment industries.104DinokidsAvocado Entertainment Inc. was founded in Feb. 2006 by veteranonline gaming product managers, game developers and designersfrom Yahoo! Korea. DinoKidsTM is our fl agship project in whichwe intend to provide exciting new virtual world for kids and tweenswith cute dinosaur characters and a lot of funny contents. DinoKidsTMprovides children-friendly and social networking environments,where users can meet friends and chat with them, decoratecharacters or houses, complete missions and also play interestingmini games. The goal of DinoKidsTM is to present educational andsocial networking playground to our kids with safety. We offer parentsmonitoring tools for their kids’ activities such as playtime, chatstatus, buddy list and so on because we strongly believe that theparents should be aware of their kids’ online activities at all times.The demo version of DinoKidsTM is live now. You can play for freeat www.dinokids.com116EgencieEgencie is an up-and-comer among the new breed of boutiquedigital agencies. Since 2005, we have specialized in the customdesign and build of brand-based virtual worlds, fl ash games andadvanced CMS and community-based websites. Egencie alsoprovides marketing strategies and programs that brand managersneed to succeed in today’s digital world. With staff and partnersacross North and South America, Egencie provides clients with innovativesolutions at an exceptional value delivered with the speedtoday’s marketplace demands. Egencie’s diverse group of clientsincludes Russ Berrie (gifts), Myachi (toys), Fiskars (garden/crafts)and Running Network (publications). Stop by and visit to learn howEgencie can help you achieve your business goals.www.egencie.comPage 40Virtual Worlds Conference and Expo is a production of Virtual Worlds Management