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|birth_place = Planet Calypso at Entropia Universe virtual world
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|known_for = Owning a US$100,000 asteroid: ''NEVERDIE''
|known_for = Owning a US$100,000 asteroid: ''Club NEVERDIE''
|occupation = Businessman, musician
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'''Jon Jacobs''', also known as '''NEVERDIE''', is a controversial [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] from [[virtual world]] [[Entropia Universe]] and arguably one of the most famous avatars in the World. [[Reuters]] describe him as “a legendary adventurer, celebrity, and fabulously wealthy entrepreneur in the online world of Entropia.”<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN1919729520070621 Reuters article: “Real economy thrives in virtual world” (2007-06-21).]</ref> The [[Associated Press]] describe him as an “Internet icon”<ref>[http://asap.ap.org/data/interactives/_moneyandgadgets/virtubank/ Peter Svensson’s and Ray Zablocki’s ASAP video (2007).]</ref> He has become synonymous with the growing popularity of the leading real cash virtual world platform – Entropia Universe.
'''Jon Jacobs''', also known as '''NEVERDIE''', is a controversial [[Avatar (computing)|avatar]] from [[virtual world]] [[Entropia Universe]] and arguably one of the most famous avatars in the World. [[Reuters]] describe him as “a legendary adventurer, celebrity, and fabulously wealthy entrepreneur in the online world of Entropia.”<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSN1919729520070621 Reuters article: “Real economy thrives in virtual world” (2007-06-21).]</ref> The [[Associated Press]] describe him as an “Internet icon”<ref>[http://asap.ap.org/data/interactives/_moneyandgadgets/virtubank/ Peter Svensson’s and Ray Zablocki’s ASAP video (2007).]</ref> He has become synonymous with the growing popularity of the leading real cash virtual world platform – Entropia Universe.


Near the end of 2004, Jacobs sold his collection of armor and weapons and a war chest for over US$25,000 in mind of buying a virtual land area, Treasure Island. However, he was outbidded by an avatar Zachurm Deathifier Emegen<ref name=EF>[http://www.entropiaforum.com/forums/about-entropia-universe/80280-most-expensive-items-sold-entropia-universe.html EntropiaForum.com: Most expensive items sold in EU! (2007-08-29)]</ref><ref name=RP>[http://www.realityport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=35 Realityport.com: Club NEVERDIE - About Realityport]</ref>. He finally made headlines in 2005 on the [[BBC News]] and around the globe when he mortgaged his house to buy a virtual [[asteroid]] for [[United States dollar|US$]]100,000 being the most valuable virtual item ever sold<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4374610.stm BBC News article: “Gamer buys virtual space station” (2005-10-25).]</ref>. The next day, he got an offer to sell the asteroid for US$200,000, but he refused<ref name="RP" />.
Near the end of 2004, Jacobs sold his collection of armor and weapons and a war chest for over US$25,000 in mind of buying a virtual land area, Treasure Island. However, he was outbidded by an avatar Zachurm Deathifier Emegen<ref name=EF>[http://www.entropiaforum.com/forums/about-entropia-universe/80280-most-expensive-items-sold-entropia-universe.html EntropiaForum.com: Most expensive items sold in EU! (2007-08-29)]</ref><ref name=RP>[http://www.realityport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=35 Realityport.com: Club NEVERDIE - About Realityport]</ref>. He finally made headlines in 2005 on the [[BBC News]] and around the globe when he mortgaged his house to buy a virtual [[asteroid]] for [[United States dollar|US$]]100,000 being the most valuable virtual item ever sold<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4374610.stm BBC News article: “Gamer buys virtual space station” (2005-10-25).]</ref>. The next day, he got an offer to sell the asteroid for US$200,000, but he refused<ref name="RP" />. The 'Asteroid space resort' was named [http://www.entropiaplanets.com/wiki/Club_NEVERDIE Club NEVERDIE] after its owner's avatar name.


He subsequently appeared in [[The Discovery Channel]] documentaries; ''Gamer Generation'' and ''I Video Game'', he also appeared in the [[Canal+]] documentary ''LA VRAIE VIE DES MONDES VIRTUELS''<ref>[http://www.canalplus.fr/index.php?pid=2260&cid=34578 Canal+ documentary: LA VRAIE VIE DES MONDES VIRTUELS]</ref>. [[Fox News]] did a 5 part video interview with him titled ''Portrait of an Avatar''. The [[Los Angeles Times]] describe him as “the world's first cyber-superstar”<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/newmedia/la-ca-webscout27may27,1,7873895.story Los Angeles Times article: Cash on the cyberspace barrel]</ref> and [[Stuff magazine]] included NEVERDIE at #28 on their list of most powerful people under 30 (he was the only avatar on the list)<ref>[http://perezhilton.com/?p=1004 Perez Hilton Stuff magazine power list link]</ref>.
He subsequently appeared in [[The Discovery Channel]] documentaries; ''Gamer Generation'' and ''I Video Game'', he also appeared in the [[Canal+]] documentary ''LA VRAIE VIE DES MONDES VIRTUELS''<ref>[http://www.canalplus.fr/index.php?pid=2260&cid=34578 Canal+ documentary: LA VRAIE VIE DES MONDES VIRTUELS]</ref>. [[Fox News]] did a 5 part video interview with him titled ''Portrait of an Avatar''. The [[Los Angeles Times]] describe him as “the world's first cyber-superstar”<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/newmedia/la-ca-webscout27may27,1,7873895.story Los Angeles Times article: Cash on the cyberspace barrel]</ref> and [[Stuff magazine]] included NEVERDIE at #28 on their list of most powerful people under 30 (he was the only avatar on the list)<ref>[http://perezhilton.com/?p=1004 Perez Hilton Stuff magazine power list link]</ref>.


NEVERDIE is included in the 2008 [[Guinness Book of Records]] for owning an asteroid Club NEVERDIE “the most expensive virtual item” Club NEVERDIE is recognized by [[MIXMAG]] as “ the #1 Virtual nightclub in the World”{{fact|date=February 2009}}. The Club is also host to the Massive Multiplayer Online World Championships (MMOWC). NEVERDIE has appeared on [[60 minutes]]<ref>[http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?vid=69a4048e-8006-4785-97a3-ce2438e40cdd 60 minutes – ''My second life'' video]</ref> and numerous other international and US national Media and publications. He is included in the Book Alter Ego by [[Robbie Cooper]].
NEVERDIE is included in the 2008 [[Guinness Book of Records]] as well as the 2010 [[Guinness World Records Gamer%27s Edition]] for owning the “the most expensive virtual item”, namely the 'Asteroid Space Resort' called Club NEVERDIE. Club NEVERDIE is recognized by [[MIXMAG]] as “ the #1 Virtual nightclub in the World”{{fact|date=February 2009}}. The Club is also host to the Massive Multiplayer Online World Championships (MMOWC). NEVERDIE has appeared on [[60 minutes]]<ref>[http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?vid=69a4048e-8006-4785-97a3-ce2438e40cdd 60 minutes – ''My second life'' video]</ref> and numerous other international and US national Media and publications. He is included in the Book Alter Ego by [[Robbie Cooper]].


Other than NEVERDIE asteroid, Jon Jacobs also possesses some other land areas at the Entropia Universe’s Calypso planet, a most notable being Bank at starting location, Port Atlantis, bought for US$90,000<ref name="EF" />.
Other than Club NEVERDIE, Jon Jacobs also possesses some other land areas at the Entropia Universe’s Calypso planet, a most notable being Bank at starting location, Port Atlantis, bought for US$90,000<ref name="EF" />.


He is also known for his album under the name ''NEVERDIE'' which includes the song "Gamer Chick"<ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=McBJ3ieJikw "Gamer Chick" music video]</ref> inspired by his late fiancé [[Tina Leiu]] (known in-game as "Island Girl"), who suddenly died after a flu complication<ref name="RP" />. There is now a memorial shrine on a special Island inside the game, commemorating Island Girl, which was made by developers<ref>http://www.entropiadirectory.com/wiki/Memorial_Island</ref>.
He is also known for his album under the name ''NEVERDIE'' which includes the song "Gamer Chick"<ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=McBJ3ieJikw "Gamer Chick" music video]</ref> inspired by his late fiancé [[Tina Leiu]] (known in-game as "Island Girl"), who suddenly died after a flu complication<ref name="RP" />. There is now a memorial shrine on a special Island inside the game, commemorating Island Girl, which was made by developers<ref>http://www.entropiadirectory.com/wiki/Memorial_Island</ref>.

Revision as of 16:01, 2 June 2010

Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs
Born2003
Planet Calypso at Entropia Universe virtual world
Occupation(s)Businessman, musician
Known forOwning a US$100,000 asteroid: Club NEVERDIE
Websitehttp://www.realityport.com/

Jon Jacobs, also known as NEVERDIE, is a controversial avatar from virtual world Entropia Universe and arguably one of the most famous avatars in the World. Reuters describe him as “a legendary adventurer, celebrity, and fabulously wealthy entrepreneur in the online world of Entropia.”[1] The Associated Press describe him as an “Internet icon”[2] He has become synonymous with the growing popularity of the leading real cash virtual world platform – Entropia Universe.

Near the end of 2004, Jacobs sold his collection of armor and weapons and a war chest for over US$25,000 in mind of buying a virtual land area, Treasure Island. However, he was outbidded by an avatar Zachurm Deathifier Emegen[3][4]. He finally made headlines in 2005 on the BBC News and around the globe when he mortgaged his house to buy a virtual asteroid for US$100,000 being the most valuable virtual item ever sold[5]. The next day, he got an offer to sell the asteroid for US$200,000, but he refused[4]. The 'Asteroid space resort' was named Club NEVERDIE after its owner's avatar name.

He subsequently appeared in The Discovery Channel documentaries; Gamer Generation and I Video Game, he also appeared in the Canal+ documentary LA VRAIE VIE DES MONDES VIRTUELS[6]. Fox News did a 5 part video interview with him titled Portrait of an Avatar. The Los Angeles Times describe him as “the world's first cyber-superstar”[7] and Stuff magazine included NEVERDIE at #28 on their list of most powerful people under 30 (he was the only avatar on the list)[8].

NEVERDIE is included in the 2008 Guinness Book of Records as well as the 2010 Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition for owning the “the most expensive virtual item”, namely the 'Asteroid Space Resort' called Club NEVERDIE. Club NEVERDIE is recognized by MIXMAG as “ the #1 Virtual nightclub in the World”[citation needed]. The Club is also host to the Massive Multiplayer Online World Championships (MMOWC). NEVERDIE has appeared on 60 minutes[9] and numerous other international and US national Media and publications. He is included in the Book Alter Ego by Robbie Cooper.

Other than Club NEVERDIE, Jon Jacobs also possesses some other land areas at the Entropia Universe’s Calypso planet, a most notable being Bank at starting location, Port Atlantis, bought for US$90,000[3].

He is also known for his album under the name NEVERDIE which includes the song "Gamer Chick"[10] inspired by his late fiancé Tina Leiu (known in-game as "Island Girl"), who suddenly died after a flu complication[4]. There is now a memorial shrine on a special Island inside the game, commemorating Island Girl, which was made by developers[11].

References

  1. ^ Reuters article: “Real economy thrives in virtual world” (2007-06-21).
  2. ^ Peter Svensson’s and Ray Zablocki’s ASAP video (2007).
  3. ^ a b EntropiaForum.com: Most expensive items sold in EU! (2007-08-29)
  4. ^ a b c Realityport.com: Club NEVERDIE - About Realityport
  5. ^ BBC News article: “Gamer buys virtual space station” (2005-10-25).
  6. ^ Canal+ documentary: LA VRAIE VIE DES MONDES VIRTUELS
  7. ^ Los Angeles Times article: Cash on the cyberspace barrel
  8. ^ Perez Hilton Stuff magazine power list link
  9. ^ 60 minutes – My second life video
  10. ^ "Gamer Chick" music video
  11. ^ http://www.entropiadirectory.com/wiki/Memorial_Island
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