Themed skateparks available in MTV’s virtual worlds

Makena Technologies and MTV have opened virtual skate parks based on popular television shows Rob and Big and Life of Ryan where visitors can create their own boards, perform various tricks on different ramps and discuss the hit shows via text messaging or voice chat.

Brought to the net by the makers of There.com, another virtual world community, virtual skateboarders will be able to participate in skating events online, join teams and enter into competitions. Players can create their 3D virtual selves as well as design their own skateboards, just about everything is…