The Second Life experience is coming to mobile. The 3D virtual world platform, created by Linden Lab® will soon be available on 3G handsets via Vollee's streaming mobile games service.

Vollee's Second Life mobile service will enable access to the virtual world of Second Life for Residents to explore, interact and communicate on-line. Existing Residents can simply log-in and people new to Second Life can also try out the online world for the first time through the mobile service.  With a simple download to their 3G mobile handset, anyone can enjoy their online Second Life session while on the move. 

"What we have developed is a service which, for the first time, allows you to access a rich persistent virtual 3D world the way it is supposed to be experienced on your phone," said Martin Dunsby, CEO, Vollee.  "This is a true ‘before and after moment' in which mobile is living up to its potential in serving as an always on, connected platform."

Vollee's interactive video streaming platform optimizes compression to minimize bandwidth requirements and also leverages the 3G mobile networks in such a way that gamers can not only navigate virtual worlds but also play fast paced, high quality video games previously impossible on mobile. Vollee's Second Life mobile beta trials will begin in May 2008, but fans can pre-register beginning today by visiting www.vollee.com/secondlife.

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