User:Bailey007M/Citypixel
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| Citypixel | |
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| Developer(s) | Jeela, LLC |
| Platform(s) | All major web browsers |
| Release date | 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Multiplayer |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | PG13 World |
| Input methods | Keyboard, Mouse |
Citypixel is a isometric online virtual world founded by Ken Fearnley in the 2006. Citypixel combines the traditional social networking features with a 3D paradigm and introduces a sense of ‘virtual’ ownership. The site does not require any software to be installed or downloaded and is accessible by all major web browsers.
In PixelYork, a virtual, 3-D rendition of New York City, Citypixel.com has created the first of many international cities that blend isometric pixel art with social networking elements. The combination of the art based world, complete with customizable apartments and office spaces, and select, but widely embraced, social networking features creates a unique online community and offers a radical slant on existing social networking platforms.
User accounts are free, but value added items and services, as well as advertising are available for purchase.
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[edit] Features
The city features custom apartments and office cubes, complete with free furniture, walls, and other decorations suitable for creating unique personal spaces. Users can vote on the layouts, and leave messages, both public and personal.
Inside the city there are many social networking features, such as: Personal profiles
- Search/browse for users
- Connect to friends
- Personal blog
- Photo hosting
- User groups, both public and private
- Instant messaging
The city also features games, contests, video sharing, and public places like nightclubs and coffee houses.
[edit] Virtual Activity
When a user logs in, they are brought to a isometric view of the city. From this screen, players can navigate around the city, enter apartments, stores and office buildings and interact with other Citypixel citizens.
[edit] Navigation
Users navigate around PixelYork using the 'Navpod'.
[edit] Apartments, Cubes and Cars
An Apartment and office cube are available to each user for free. Using an inuitative drag and drop interface, users can design the layout using doors and walls, then decorate with a variety of free furniture and household items. Users can later purchase premium items using the in-world currency, Pixels.
Image:Cpapartment.jpg Image:Cpcube.jpg
Users can also buy cars using Pixels, which using the same drag and drop interface, they can customize many different ways.
[edit] Currency
Pixels are Citypixel's currency. Pixels are used to buy premium virtual furniture and other items from the world's stores. Pixels are earned by spending time in the world and interacting with other users. Pixels will also soon be able to be purchased using a variety of different services, such as credit cards, a telephone service and via SMS.
[edit] Pixel Art
Paul Stride-Noble has created all the Pixel Art graphics for Citypixel. Paul immediately gained recognition from the pixel art community when he introduced himself by releasing his largest pixel art piece, 'pixeltown'. The piece instantly won the prestigious Daily Deviation Award on Deviantart.com and has been downloaded more than 35,000 times to date.
Citypixel is the only virtual world using Pixel Art as its graphical style.
[edit] See also
[edit] Competition
[edit] External links
- Official sites
