New worlds on display for LGF

The latest details on the forthcoming Virtual Worlds Forum have been released, with a host of first-looks for London.

The BBC's Adventure Rock will be demonstrated, as will Raph Koster's Areae Metaplace, and a special SXSW Interactive networking drinks event will also be held in the build-up to the conference.

A New World Showcase has also been announced, with speakers including Rupert Key from Sun Microsystems, Dr Barbara Lippe from Avaloop and Bjorn Lee from Hipihi.

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The Virtual Worlds Forum is part of the London Games Festival, and takes place in the Canvas Buildings, Kings Cross Freight Depot, London on October 24 -25.