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vSide was an Internet-based 3D virtual world that was launched on May 15, 2006. The game is in its public beta phase. However, the game appears to have been discontinued as of May, 2018. Initially developed by American studio Doppelganger, Inc., a studio founded in 2004 the game was acquired in June 2009 by ExitReality, which is the owner and developer. Inside the game's universe, users are called vSiders and can interact with each other through social networking, celebrity entertainment, virtual boutique shopping and self-expression.
VSide was a music‑ and nightlife‑focused virtual world that emphasized club culture, fashion, and celebrity partnerships. It influenced the rise of virtual concerts and branded social spaces long before Fortnite and WaveXR. The platform helped define the aesthetic of digital nightlife and avatar‑based fandom. VSide demonstrated that virtual worlds could function as cultural hubs for youth subcultures.
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