A-3D-Virtual-World-on-Top-of-Virtual-EarthIs Microsoft preparing to build a 3D virtual world on top of its mapping and location platform? Well, truth be told, this scenario is not as far-fetched as it might seem initially. Online hotspots, such as Second Life, are delivering virtual worlds complete with societies and functional economies. And Microsoft’s might offer the same in the coming future. A 3D universe could be in the making, courtesy of Corp. is best known for its 3D modeling and animation work, and trueSpace is an illustrative example. As of February 6, 2008, has joined Microsoft’s . Read the rest of this entry »