New Avatar Faces are Coming Soon!

You asked, and we listened. Due to popular demand, we've made some exciting design changes to Avatar faces.

Coming soon, your all-new Avatar will have:

• More realistic features: Every day is now a good hair day in Kaneva—you'll love your life-like hair.

• More customizable options: New and improved facial features allow you to better express the real you!

• More variety: The combinations are endless . . . and you can recreate your Avatar at any time for FREE!

Get ready to reveal your new face to the World! Stay tuned for more details.

For more information and discussion, check out the Kaneva forums.

Chat with the Cast of My Boys — Live, in the World of Kaneva

Join us Thurday, July 24th at 10 p.m. Eastern in the TBS HQ to chat live with the stars of My Boys—the hit TBS comedy about a Chicago sports writer and her posse of guy friends.

Get the inside scoop on the Crowley's gang from the stars themselves, and have your questions answered live!

Set to participate in the chat are Jordan Spiro (PJ), Reid Scott (Brendan), Jamie Kaler (Mike), Michael Bunin (Kenny), Kyle Howard (Bobby), and Kellee Stewart (Stephanie).

Episodes of My Boys air on TBS Thursdays at 9:30 Eastern.

New to Kaneva?

To join us, follow these simple instructions:

Important: The time it takes to download the software varies, so start early (no later than 9 p.m. Eastern).

Step 1: Join Kaneva & Download the World of Kaneva 3D program

Point your web browser to www.kaneva.com, click the Join link at the top of the page, and then follow the instructions.

Step 2: Enter the World of Kaneva

• Double-click the World of Kaneva icon on your Windows desktop.

• Sign in using your email address and password.

• Create your Avatar, and then click the Play button.

You will find yourself in the Help Center, which is a short series of rooms where you can learn how to get around the World of Kaneva. Follow the green arrows through the rooms, and ultimately to your apartment.

• Click the Go Places button at the bottom of your screen.

• Click the TBS HQ icon on the World Map that appears.

You'll be instantly transported to the TBS Headquarters. Enter the building on your left and then follow the signs (and the crowd) to the giant TV in the lobby.

Rooftop Fashion & Merchandise Show -- Live in the World of Kaneva

Join us Thursday, June 12, at 9:00 pm Eastern in Kaneva City for the Rooftop Fashion & Merchandise Show. Come check out the latest and greatest Kaneva fashions and must-have accessories! You won't want to miss it!

New to Kaneva?

To join us, follow these simple instructions:

Important: The time it takes to download the software varies, so start early (no later than 8 pm Eastern).

Step 1: Join Kaneva & Download the World of Kaneva 3D program

Point your web browser to www.kaneva.com, click the Join link at the top of the page, and then follow the instructions.

Step 2: Enter the World of Kaneva

Double-click the World of Kaneva icon on your Windows desktop, then sign in using your email address and password. Once you've signed in, create your avatar, and then click the Play button. You will find yourself in the Help Center, which is a short series of rooms where you can learn how to get around the World of Kaneva.

Follow the green arrows through the rooms, and ultimately to your apartment.

Click the Go Places button at the bottom of your screen and choose Kaneva City. You'll be instantly transported to Kaneva City, where you can follow the signs and the crowd!

Islands in the Sun Contest Winners

Posted June 11, 2008

If the ocean's calling you but Summer vacation is still weeks away, we've got the perfect escape. Kick off your shoes and visit the winners of our latest building contest.

The 7 Third Place winners, in no particular order, are as follows.

1. BigCity — Kokomo Island
2. Jay_Larsen — Jungle Island
3. foxyde — Topaz Isle
4. Jaydman — Island Excotica
5. SumGurl07 — Lust Island
6. gameboy432 — Beach Island
7. CADILLAC_JACK_007 — Safe_harbor

The 2 Second Prize winners are as follows:

• zanygal — Pirate Cove
• NyMinute — New York Breezy Point

And the Grand Prize winner is:
nailcreations, with The Bermuda Triangle. Congratulations!

These are all 3D hangouts, so to visit them, sign in to the World of Kaneva 3D program, click Go Places then Community Hangouts, then type in the hangout name and click Search.

Earth Day Safari Winners

We challenged you to use your Green Acres deed to make an outdoor space and boy, did you guys come through! There were so many great entires, it was tough picking winners, but here they are;

The 7 Third Place winners, in no particular order, are as follows.

1. gameboy432 —Yellowstone park

2. nailcreations —Nailcreations and EvilvOGs Cottage

3. lexluthorswife —Tree huggers

4. Anastasia_baby —Sensual Touch

5. MrsCaptainHarley —Harleys

6. carrieg —Kaneva Vegas

7. Lady_Dianne —D greenery

The 2 Second Prize winners are as follows:

InvaderV —Secret Oasis

BigCity —Eagles Nest

And the Grand Prize winner is: Qchele with Garden of Hidden Secrets. Congrats Q!

Let's Go On Safari!

It's time for the Kaneva Earth Day Great Outdoors Contest. Build one of the best outdoor destinations and win your spot on the Safari.  It could be a nature reserve, an animal park, a garden, or even a spectacular waterfall – anything nature and earth-related built  using a Green Acres deed!

Then we go on Safari! Kaneva members from far and wide will join us in a tour of the winning spaces, dodging wild animals and ducking under waterfalls.

The winners and Safari destinations will be announced April 22nd, Earth Day.  Corelli will lead the adventure, starting at 9pm eastern time.

For all the rules and to enter, visit this thread in the forums!

See you on Safari!

We've Got The Whole World, On Our Map

If you were traveling the whole world, you'd need a map. So, now, in the Virtual World, we give you one. Introducing the new Travel Map!

Simply click "Go Places" in your menu bar, and you will see the magical wonder that is the Travel Map. It shows you all the Public Kaneva places you can visit with a single click of your mouse.

Also listed is the Community Hangouts area, where you can see the current Hangouts, filled with party people.

Check it out. Click "Go Places" in world, and see the entire Virtual World at once.

Kaneva Announces Dance Fame and Renovated 3rd Dimension Club

Dance Party 3D – the DDR-style game that’s kept Kaneva clubs hopping – is taking the fun to a whole new level.

NOW: Dance your way to Rewards, prestige, and prizes with Dance Fame.

And to kick it off, we’re throwing the party of the year in the 3rd Dimension and Underground clubs, with House DJs streaming live directly from the Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida. Join us for the party, and get on the Road to Fame and Fortune!

St Patty's Pubs Win with the Luck of the Irish

Check out the March contest winners on the Contest Page

A Whole New Dimension

The 3rd Dimension Dance Club is undergoing a serious refurbishing, and its looking hot! With laser lights, two huge aquariums, a killer curved bar, not to mention a huge dance floor, the new and improved club will really knock your socks off.

Coming soon!

A "Radial" New Way To Learn About People!

Coming soon, when you right click on an avatar to learn more about them, you will be presented with Kaneva's new "Radial" Profile Menu.

The menu choices, such as Rave and Add To Friends, will surround the avatar you've clicked on. Their profile picture and name will appear as well. Also, when you click "View Profile" it will take you directly to that person's web profile page!

Good looking and easy? Who could ask for anything more?

Collectibles are hot and going fast!

Did you miss Seattle?

Both the Seattle and the Hollywood snow globe are no longer is stores, and can only be attained in a trade! Thusly begins the in-world fun that is Collectibles.

Look for the Limited Time badge to see items that are in stores now, but only for a shot time. Rare badges mean you can't buy them anymore and will have to trade.

Full Family Guy Episodes In the Family Guy House!

Starting today, full episodes of Family Guy episodes will be streaming on the TV in the Family Guy house!

Check out Stewie's antics, Bryan's adventures, and see the guys hanging at the Drunken Clam. Its non-stop 24-7 Lois, Peter, and the gang.

To get to the Family Guy house, visit the TBS zone, and take the elevators in the back of the lobby. These wil take you right in the front door of the Family Guy house! (See if you can locate the monkey.)

Valentine's Day Contest Winners

Tons of great entries in the Valentine's Day Contest, which made it difficult to pick winners. But we did it. So check them all out!

Kaneva City

Maybe you've looked out at the impressive skyline bordering the Plaza and wondered what's out there. Are people going about their business on the way to work, or having lunch in a diner?

Check out Kaneva's newest place to hang out.

SAG Awards™ Pre-show — Live, in the World of Kaneva

Join us Sunday, January 27, 6:20-8:00 pm EST in the TNT Backlot to watch the stars as they walk the red carpet. Wear your best duds, chat with your friends, and have your picture taken for a keepsake. This event is not to be missed!

Feel free to copy the image above and add it to your blog or home page. Just link it to www.kaneva.com/redcarpet

Major MyKaneva Update

Everything you need to know, right at your fingertips, the new My Kaneva is all about you, your friends, and your journey through the World of Kaneva.

Ready for a slew of new activities slated for this year, My Kaneva lets you easily see your Fame and Fortune right at the top of your screen, with hints to help you along the road (look for more on Fame and Fortune later this quarter).

And there's more to see at the new My Kaneva, so check it out! Click on the My Kaneva link at the top of this page.

Valentine's Day Contest

What would Valentine's Day be without building a fantastic hangout to show how you feel about amore?

We therefore officially announce Kaneva's Valentine's Day Contest, where we will be picking the best home or hangout in Kaneva that is built around the Valentine's theme.

Happy New Year!

What does 2008 look like? Better than ever, with more places to go and more things to do! Coming Soon: My Kaneva undergoes a revamp to support our future plans for more features. Stay tuned.

Holiday Contest Winners

The Holiday Hangout and Home Contest is over and winners have been announced.

Check out the Contest Page to see the winners and to watch for new Contest announcements in the following weeks.

Channel Surfing in 3D

Next time you launch the World of Kaneva, look for a hidden, but groundbreaking new feature. With the new Media Browser, choosing what plays on your in-world TV, or changing the pattern of objects (like your walls) is easier than ever.

Just right-click on your TV, for instance, click Choose Media, and you'll be able to pick from pre-selected playlists of top videos and TV Channels.

But that's just the start.

Type in a keyword on the Entertainment tab, and you'll have instant access the Kaneva community's collective media library. Everything. Select a video, click OK, and it starts playing. It's as easy as that.

Items you choose from search results are added to a special In-World Playlist. So now you can update videos on-the-fly while you party in your 3D hangout.

The Tutorial Zone, A new starter home and more!

November 20, 2007

There is a brand new tutorial to help out all of our new players with the basics of the game. When you log in for the very first time you will automatically be in the tutorial. Using video and text, the tutorial guides you through the basics of how to move, chat, interact, go places, buy items and more. We