Cybertown Announces Pseudo Programs Will Provide Interactive TV Entertainment Through Its vDrome Entertainment Complex.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 1999-- Leading Online Entertainment TV Network Pseudo Similar to; made up to appear like something else. See pseudo compiler, pseudo language and pseudonymous. (jargon) pseudo - /soo'doh/ (Usenet) Pseudonym. 1. An electronic-mail or Usenet persona adopted by a human for amusement value or as a means of avoiding negative Programs To Offer Streaming Video-On-Demand Programming to Cybertown Members and Visitors Cybertown, the largest 3D Sci-fi community on the Web, today announced at Fall Internet World that Pseudo Programs Inc., a leading online entertainment network, is joining its vDrome Entertainment Complex as a content provider, allowing users access to streaming video-on-demand. Pseudo content will also be featured in the vDrome. Access to Pseudo's entertainment programming is free for Cybertown members and visitors through its vDrome located in the Entertainment Complex, which can be accessed at www.cybertown.com. Users enter the vPods through the vDrome, and once there, will be able to choose from a menu of entertainment-based programming selections. (For more information on the vDrome Entertainment Complex, see release titled, "Cybertown and Global Media Announce vDrome, The Web's First Three-Dimensional Multi-User Entertainment Complex," Oct. 7, 1999). Pseudo Programs (www.pseudo.com) produces more than 50 Internet television Internet television (or Internet TV) is television distributed via the Internet. Overview In the past, television was only distributed by cable, satellite, or terrestrial systems. programs across nine channels -- live or on-demand -- with interactive features that make the audience part of the show. The network covers a range of topics, including the performing arts, music and culture, computer games, lifestyles and relationships. Through streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and audio technology, Cybertown members can tune in to Pseudo's vPod for live original programming. "Teaming up with the talented production group at Pseudo to provide access to their original programming strengthens vDrome's offerings and brings us one step closer to our goal of making vDrome the next-generation venue for entertainment buffs The name Buffs can mean:
"Pseudo is pleased to be working with Cybertown to offer the Pseudo experience -- live TV with the chance to interact with its audiences," said Larry Lux, Pseudo Programs' CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "As more viewers get turned off by traditional TV and turned on to the Internet, Cybertown provides a great environment, and Pseudo offers the kind of entertainment experience that viewers in the digital generation can't find elsewhere." About Cybertown Cybertown is the "Sci-fi Community of the Future" -- a futuristic fu·tur·is·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to the future. 2. a. Of, characterized by, or expressing a vision of the future: futuristic decor. b. offworld city accessible via the Internet. It has become one of the largest 3D communities on the web with nearly 200,000 members. Multi-national citizens inhabit in·hab·it v. in·hab·it·ed, in·hab·it·ing, in·hab·its v.tr. 1. To live or reside in. 2. To be present in; fill: Old childhood memories inhabit the attic. and socialize so·cial·ize v. so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing, so·cial·iz·es v.tr. 1. To place under government or group ownership or control. 2. To make fit for companionship with others; make sociable. in richly detailed 3D Bladerunner-type worlds using 3D avatars to represent themselves. Citizens immerse im·merse tr.v. im·mersed, im·mers·ing, im·mers·es 1. To cover completely in a liquid; submerge. 2. To baptize by submerging in water. 3. themselves in these virtual worlds by owning personal 3D homes and objects, holding jobs, forming clubs, shopping in the virtual mall, and much more. Members are actively involved in the community and with each other. Cybertown also provides special programming for its members through entertainment and educational formats including contests, celebrity chat, parties, classes, town meetings, and more. Cybertown is produced by blaxxun Interactive and uses blaxxun Contact to offer members a wide range of multimedia communication features. Cybertown and blaxxun are registered trademarks of blaxxun Interactive. |
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