Active worlds image by graywolf2736 on Photobucket. Other Online :: Dmc Dancing at the Gate in Activeworlds picture by Lioness_o - Photobucket. 3DElyvisions.com Home. Active Worlds. Virtual world launched in 1995 Active Worlds is an online virtual world, developed by ActiveWorlds Inc., a company based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and launched on June 28, 1995. Users assign themselves a name, log into the Active Worlds universe, and explore 3D virtual worlds and environments that others have built. ActiveWorlds allows users to own worlds and universes, and develop custom 3D content. The browser has web browsing capabilities, voice chat, and basic instant messaging. History[edit] In the summer of 1994, Ron Britvich created WebWorld, the first 2.5D world where tens of thousands could chat, build and travel. On June 28, 1995, AlphaWorld was renamed Active Worlds (from Active Worlds Explorer) and officially launched as version 1.0.
On January 21, 1999, COF performed a reverse merger with Vanguard Enterprises, Inc., and changed the company's name to Activeworlds.com, Inc. and became a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the symbol AWLD. See also[edit] References[edit] Home of the 3D Internet, Virtual Worlds and Community Chat. Home of the 3D Internet, Virtual Worlds and Community Chat.