Some of the most interesting work on the Internet* is that of virtual worlds. They can take shape in many forms, including the plain-text MUD*s (@@ need refs for the LambdaMOO papers and book: My Tiny Life) and the 3D* and VR* worlds that have yet to exist.
An interesting paper on the subject is Lessons from Lucasfim's Habitat.
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