Zubworld
"Zubworld" is a social networking site that connects places, people and common interests. The site was founded in June 2008 by Paul Woodman. Zubworld allows you to own your favourite ‘real world’ places, build communities around them and become a virtual property tycoon.
Each place (Zub) costs $5.00 (US) and premium locations , such as New York, start at $50.00 via PayPal. New locations and places will be released as the site population increases, which will include famous landmarks, rivers, and even the ability to plot your own places on the Google Map.
The site has a gaming element too. Zubbers are awarded with status trophies and icons, increasing in credibility and stature with the more Zubs purchased and the amount of people you have following your place .
Zubworld was launched to public beta on the 01.01.2010 with 3.2 million locations worldwide .
Zubworld utilises Facebook and Twitter integration and is set to fully launch in May 2010 .